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May 12 2026SPORTS

Who’s carrying Southwest Michigan’s spring sports scene?

High school athletes across Southwest Michigan are putting up numbers that turn heads this spring. From softball sluggers to track stars, the latest Athlete of the Week poll highlights athletes who are pushing their teams forward with performances that stand out. Baseball diamonds are seeing some s

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May 12 2026SPORTS

Kansas baseball slides in rankings after tough week

Kansas baseball had a rough week at the plate and in the standings. A seven-day stretch that included four defeats pushed the team out of the top ten in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The Jayhawks entered the past week ranked ninth with an overall record of 37 wins and 15 losses. But los

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May 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

What’s the deal with celebs trademarking their face and voice?

Celebrities are racing to file trademarks for their faces, voices, and even their signature poses. Why? Because AI can clone them now, and lawsuits aren’t stopping deepfakes anytime soon. A few years back, an actor decided to trademark clips of his own voice and face. He wasn’t alone—others like hi

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May 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Scenes at the Met Gala: When Fashion Meets the Spotlight

Every May, New York City’s Fifth Avenue transforms into a stage for one of the most exclusive nights in entertainment—the Met Gala. This year, guests stepped out of The Pierre hotel, their outfits blending high fashion with artistic themes like never before. The event’s theme, "Costume Art, " pushed

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May 11 2026RELIGION

Vatican Visitor Joins Taiwan’s 60‑Year Buddhist Charity Milestone

A Vatican representative recently traveled to Taiwan for the 60th anniversary of the Tzu Chi Foundation, a Buddhist charity known worldwide for its disaster relief work. The visit comes at a time when the Holy See is looking to strengthen ties with China, yet it also maintains one of only twelve for

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May 11 2026HEALTH

Weekly Weight Gain and Baby Growth: How Long the Effect Lingers

Pregnancy weight gain can influence how a baby grows, but scientists have not always known when the impact shows up. Researchers studied the link between a mother’s weekly weight gain and how much her baby grows in that same week. They discovered that the effect of gaining weight does not happ

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Narges Mohammadi’s Move to Tehran Hospital Sparks New Hope

A 54‑year‑old Nobel Peace Prize winner, Narges Mohammadi, has been transferred from a remote prison in Zanjan to Tehran Pars Hospital after suffering a heart attack. The family foundation announced that she has received a suspension of her sentence, although the details remain unclear. Mohammadi ea

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May 11 2026EDUCATION

Rutgers‑Newark Turns 80: A Story of City, College and Change

Rutgers‑Newark marks its eight‑decade milestone by looking back at a bold 1946 choice that turned an “urban” label into a promise of learning for all. The state’s legislature merged local schools into Rutgers, giving the campus a land‑grant heritage that insists higher education belongs to ordinary

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May 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dua Lipa Takes on Samsung Over TV Box Images

A British pop star has filed a lawsuit against the South Korean electronics company, demanding at least fifteen million dollars. The case claims that Samsung used a copyrighted picture of the singer on the front of cardboard boxes for its television sets. The image in question was taken at a 2

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Troy Jackson: A New Voice for Maine’s Reproductive Rights

Troy Jackson, a former Senate president, has long championed reproductive care in Maine. For seven straight years, his voting record earned him a perfect score from Planned Parenthood, reflecting his support for every bill that expanded or protected reproductive services. In 2022, Jackson introdu

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