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May 07 2026POLITICS

Stipend rules face legal hurdle before voters can decide

A proposed rule to limit how much extra money top lawmakers can earn has hit a roadblock before voters even get a say. The change would cap stipends at a fraction of an official’s base salary of $82, 044, slicing pay for legislative leaders by half a million dollars combined. Some could lose thousan

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May 06 2026SPORTS

Bayern Face PSG in a High‑Pressure Second Leg

The upcoming return match in Germany is set to test PSG’s resolve, with the club’s manager emphasizing that a single‑goal lead offers little comfort. He told his players that while the advantage exists, football is unpredictable and any match can swing in a moment. His message was clear: the team

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May 06 2026SPORTS

BYU’s Big Play: Why Returning Players Matter in College Football

BYU stands out in the college football world because it keeps most of its key players from one season to the next. A recent study by CBS Sports shows that 63 % of the team’s plays last year involved players who will be on the field again in 2026. This high percentage is rare, especially for a school

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May 06 2026SPORTS

What Chelsea’s constant manager changes really cost the team

After the latest Chelsea defeat, people keep saying the club just needs to be patient with its managers. But that’s not the full story. Chelsea has gone through coaches quickly without giving many a real chance to shine. Some left before they could be fired, others were pushed out when the team stop

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May 06 2026SPORTS

Why Spurs have a shot at signing this clever defender

Marcos Senesi isn’t just any free agent coming out of contract this summer. The Argentine defender has quietly become one of the most talked-about names in the transfer window, and his future could reshape a Premier League club’s defensive plans. His next move matters because he won’t cost a penny.

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May 06 2026SPORTS

Snow messes up Mets vs. Rockies series in Denver

Coors Field usually hums with baseball energy, but not this week. A winter storm warning has turned the Colorado capital into a snow globe. Tuesday’s game between the Mets and Rockies never left the station—it’s been pushed to Thursday at 3:30. Wednesday’s 3:10 start was shoved even later, to 9:20,

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May 06 2026SPORTS

Rockies and Mets Game Moved: Snow and Rain Play Spoilsport

The Mets and Rockies won’t face off under the lights in Denver as planned. Tuesday night’s game got the wet weather cancellation stamp. Fans will now get a doubleheader of sorts, with the missed match rescheduled for Thursday afternoon and Wednesday’s game pushed to a later slot. Colorado is no str

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Senate Republicans Push for Big Spending Boost for Border Agencies and Secret Service

Lawmakers are pushing a nearly $72 billion funding plan that would send over $1 billion to the Secret Service and other agencies. The plan includes money for upgrades, though it’s unclear how much will go toward a new White House ballroom. President Trump has said private donors would cover the $400

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May 05 2026SPORTS

From Brooklyn Courts to Big Leagues: A Player’s Steady Rise

Julian Champagnie grew up in the streets of New York, where basketball was part of daily life rather than a fancy pastime. He learned to play with family and friends, facing constant challenges that taught him the value of hard work. The young athlete’s path was never rushed; every milestone came fr

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May 05 2026SPORTS

College Football’s Hidden Cost: A Family’s Fight for Justice

A former SMU player, born in Paris, Texas, played as a lineman from 1955 to 1959. Years later he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2001, passed away in 2016, and a post‑mortem test linked his death to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). His family used these facts to sue the NCAA, arguing that t

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