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May 11 2026SPORTS

How a new catcher and teamwork are shaping Cleveland’s game plan

Tony Arnerich wasn’t just filling in as Cleveland’s acting manager—he was stepping into a system already built for success. When Stephen Vogt missed a game due to illness, Arnerich took charge of a coaching staff that had been trained to work together. Instead of making decisions alone, he leaned on

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May 11 2026ENVIRONMENT

Choosing the Right Green Toilet Paper Isn’t Always Simple

Most people grab toilet paper without thinking twice, but picking the right kind can actually make a difference for the planet. Traditional toilet paper comes from trees, often cut down in places like Canada or Brazil, and its production uses huge amounts of water and energy. Even worse, the bleachi

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May 11 2026LIFESTYLE

Peanut shop keeps old-school charm alive in Suffolk

The Planters Peanut Center in downtown Suffolk feels like a living snapshot of 1960s American shopping. The air smells strongly of freshly roasted peanuts, and the walls are covered in vintage signs and photos of Planters products from decades ago. Many visitors grew up nearby and still remember thi

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May 11 2026HEALTH

Gut Health and Kidney Stones: What’s the Connection?

Doctors often notice that people with kidney stones also struggle with stomach issues. This new research digs into why that happens. Scientists compared the gut bacteria of patients with kidney stones to those with healthy guts. They didn’t just look at poop samples—they used surveys about stomach p

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May 11 2026FINANCE

Vietnam’s Financial Growth Gets a US$25 Million Boost

Vietnam’s small and medium-sized businesses just got a major financial lifeline. A Hanoi-based non-bank lender called EVF secured a US$25 million loan from an international fund to expand its services. The money comes from the OPEC Fund for International Development, a group that typically supports

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May 11 2026OPINION

Looking back at future visions today

People often wonder what tomorrow will bring. History shows that many past predictions about the future miss the mark completely. Some ideas from science fiction have become real, while others remain far from reach. What does this say about how we imagine progress? It suggests we should question our

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

BlackRock bets big on blockchain with new money fund plans

BlackRock is taking another step into crypto by planning two new funds that trade on blockchain instead of traditional exchanges. The move shows how Wall Street is slowly merging with digital money systems, even as regulators try to keep up. The first fund copies a well-known $6. 1 billion US Treas

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Lakers face tough odds after Thunder take control

The Lakers now sit just one loss away from playoff elimination after a heavy Game 3 defeat to Oklahoma City. No NBA team has ever recovered from a 3-0 deficit, and with a 131-108 loss, the Lakers now face an uphill battle in the best-of-seven series. LeBron James, still performing at a high level wi

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May 11 2026CRYPTO

Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin Fund Sticks Around as Others See Cash Walk Out

A new Bitcoin fund from Morgan Stanley just wrapped up its first month without losing a single dollar. While other big Bitcoin ETFs watched investors pull out over $400 million in just two days recently, Morgan Stanley’s fund not only kept hold of its money but added another $13 million. That’s a st

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Small businesses in Savannah show signs of growth but face tough challenges

Savannah’s economy is booming, mostly thanks to big players like the port and Hyundai’s new electric vehicle plant. But small businesses aren’t seeing the same rise. While mid-sized and large companies are growing fast, tiny businesses with under 20 workers are barely keeping up. Most of the small b

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