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May 15 2026SPORTS

Game Day Focus: Clark Skips Photos to Get in the Zone

The Indiana Fever flew to Los Angeles for their first away match of the season, taking on the LA Sparks at Crypto. com Arena. They entered the game with a 0‑1 record after losing their opener to Dallas, 107‑104. Clark scored 20 points in that loss, shooting 7 of 18 and adding three rebounds, four as

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May 15 2026EDUCATION

MIT Faces Drop in Funding and Students

MIT is dealing with a sharp decline in research money and graduate numbers. Last year, federal grants fell by more than 20 percent, cutting the university’s total research budget by about 10 percent. Other sponsors have stepped up, but not enough to cover the loss from government sources. Gra

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May 15 2026FINANCE

Short Sellers Hunt “Fake AI” Stocks in the Tech Frenzy

In the current wave of AI enthusiasm, a group of investors is looking for cracks in the hype. They believe that some companies are exploiting the buzz by rebranding or overstating their involvement in artificial intelligence, hoping to attract money from retail traders and the broader market. The

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May 15 2026SPORTS

Lisa Leslie to get lasting tribute with arena statue

One of the greatest players in women’s basketball history will soon have a permanent place in Los Angeles. A life-sized statue of Lisa Leslie will be unveiled outside Crypto. com Arena before the Sparks’ September game against the Portland Fire. The ceremony marks another step in honoring athletes w

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May 15 2026SPORTS

Small-town wrestler shocks top competitors to reach championship

Jayden James wasn’t supposed to be throwing opponents down on a mat in Kentucky this week. He was supposed to be cramming for a finance test at his New Jersey high school. But instead of worrying about spreadsheets, he spent Thursday outgrabbing seasoned college wrestlers twice his age in the U. S.

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May 15 2026SCIENCE

Turning plant pigments into high-purity medicine: a smarter way to clean up safflower extracts

Every year, farmers harvest safflowers—bright orange flowers used in teas and dyes—to extract a compound called HSYA. This natural pigment shows promise against inflammation and blood clots, but the crude extract is messy: only about one-fifth of it is the active ingredient. To turn this into medici

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May 15 2026BUSINESS

Two Low-Cost Airlines Merge to Offer More Budget Travel Options

Two budget airlines, Allegiant and Sun Country, have officially joined forces in a $1. 5 billion deal. The merger comes at a tough time for cheap flights, as rising fuel costs—fueled by Middle Eastern conflicts—push up prices across the industry. Sun Country brings extra benefits to the partnership,

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May 15 2026CRIME

Six Lives Lost: The Dark Side of Dangerous Migration Routes

A heatwave in Laredo, Texas, turned deadly for six migrants found dead inside a freight train car over the weekend. Officials now believe they were victims of human trafficking, crammed into the sweltering container during a brutal journey that ended in tragedy. The victims—three from Mexico and thr

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May 15 2026LIFESTYLE

A New Cape Cod Spot Mixes Food, Wellness, and Magic

A Cape Cod hotel is rolling out a restaurant that’s more than just a place to eat. The Uncommoner Hotel in West Yarmouth is launching Gypsy Sol on May 15, blending meals with wellness activities like tarot readings, sound baths, and yoga sessions. The delay from late 2025 to now wasn’t just about co

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May 15 2026EDUCATION

Why some pharmacy tests might be harder than others

Tests in pharmacy school aren’t created the same way. Many come straight from the teachers who run the courses, which makes their exams part of the learning environment. These exams sometimes include words that have more than one meaning or aren’t used in everyday speech. For students who learned En

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