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May 14 2026SPORTS

Big Sports Highlights Turned Into Cool Collectibles

Fans can now buy artwork that captures the most memorable moments of 2026’s sports scene. The collection highlights a gold‑medal goal by Jack Hughes at the Winter Olympics in Milan, the Michigan Wolverines’ triumph over UConn to win a national title, and the Indiana Hoosiers’ flawless 16‑0 season

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May 14 2026SPORTS

A Heavyweight’s Quiet Battle: Loss, Love, and a New Fight

Francis Ngannou, known worldwide as “The Predator, ” is a name that once meant pure power and knockout fury. His reputation in the ring was built on raw strength and an unyielding drive to win. Yet, just before stepping back into the octagon for a Netflix event, he shared a story that reveals a far

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May 14 2026EDUCATION

Highlands Schools Keep Taxes Steady Despite Budget Gap

The Highlands School District plans to keep its property tax rate unchanged for a fourth straight year, even though the upcoming budget shows a $4 million shortfall. Finance Director Paul Paradise notes that only eight districts in the county have avoided tax hikes over the past three years, and

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May 14 2026WEATHER

Spring finally steps in with summer heat in Metro Detroit

After weeks of playing hide-and-seek with the sun, Metro Detroit is getting ready to swap jackets for sunglasses. The forecast shows temperatures climbing fast, jumping from mid-60s on Thursday to mid-80s by the weekend. That’s a sharp turn from the chilly spring that kept locals in layers for most

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May 14 2026FINANCE

A New Way for Investors to Buy Bitcoin and Ethereum at Schwab

Brokerage giant Charles Schwab now lets regular investors trade Bitcoin and Ethereum directly. The service started small, rolling out to a limited group first. Before this, Schwab clients could only get indirect exposure through ETFs or futures. Now, they can buy the actual coins through a separate

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Cuba’s Fuel Crisis Deepens as Blackouts Hit Hard

Cuba is facing its toughest energy crisis in years. The country has no diesel or fuel oil left, its top energy official confirmed. The shortages have made power cuts in Havana worse than ever. Many areas now go without electricity for nearly a whole day at a time. The government says it’s running t

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May 14 2026SCIENCE

Light Levels Change How Lettuce Uses Nutrients

Lettuce grown under artificial lights isn’t just affected by temperature and water—how much light it gets also shifts how it processes nitrogen, the stuff that makes greens healthy. Scientists grew two types of lettuce, one crispy like a sandwich topping and one loose-leaf for salads, under two ligh

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May 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Mizuki’s power drops in latest Overwatch update

The latest game update for Overwatch just took a swing at one of its newest heroes, Mizuki. Players who loved using him for area healing now have to adjust their strategy because his protective wall, called Kekkai Sanctuary, works differently. Before, the wall blocked incoming attacks but now it blo

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May 14 2026HEALTH

How students see exergames shapes how much they play them

A recent study looked at how college students view exergames—video games that make you move—and how those views affect whether they keep playing. Researchers asked 154 students about their habits and reasons for playing. The results showed that students who saw exergames as exercise tools were more

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May 14 2026SPORTS

A British driver’s bold race against time

Katherine Legge isn’t just racing cars—she’s racing the clock. On May 24, the British racer will line up for the Indianapolis 500, a 500-mile dash that’s already a brutal test of skill and endurance. But that’s only half the battle. Hours later, she’ll hop on a plane, fly over 500 miles, and jump in

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