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May 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Tech Foundations Use Money to Push Research Forward

A little-known financial trick gives some tech organizations an edge in research. By selling a slice of their company, they unlock funds for big projects without borrowing money. One group used this method to fuel studies on brain diseases like Alzheimer’s. Instead of waiting for grants or donations

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May 13 2026FINANCE

The Hidden Cost of Manual Work in Finance Teams

Finance teams often seem busy, but busyness doesn’t always mean they’re getting important work done. Surprisingly, most finance leaders admit their teams waste hours on repetitive tasks like typing numbers into spreadsheets or matching transactions by hand instead of focusing on big-picture planning

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May 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the scenes of Hollywood: A family’s food fight against chaos

A reality show has taken a fresh bite out of Hollywood’s usual behind-the-scenes drama. Instead of gossip about A-list actors or director meltdowns, this one zooms in on the real MVPs—the people feeding entire film crews every day. The family at the heart of it has cooked meals across icy northern O

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May 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Lenovo's Lightweight 13-Inch Laptop Packs AI Power

Lenovo’s latest business laptop, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 7, weighs just under a kilogram while packing serious AI and processing power. It’s designed for professionals who need a lightweight yet capable machine. The laptop comes in two versions: one with Intel’s new Core Ultra Series 3 processors (star

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May 13 2026BUSINESS

Why Roller Rabbit Got Away with Staying in Nantucket

Nantucket has a rule to protect its small-town charm: no big chain stores. But Roller Rabbit, a trendy sleepwear brand, found a loophole. Instead of closing up, it rebranded as a "general store, " selling other brands alongside its own. Now, locals are frustrated because this seems like a sneaky way

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May 13 2026HEALTH

Small Steps, Big Changes: A Fresh Way to Think About Mental Health

Most people know exactly how to handle a minor illness like a cold. Rest, fluids, maybe some medicine—simple steps that bring relief. When it comes to mental health, though, many of us freeze. Anxiety, stress, or sadness can feel too big to handle, so we ignore them or pretend they’ll go away. But w

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May 12 2026RELIGION

Why forgiveness hits home for priests

A small group of ten Catholic priests from Spain, Mexico, Peru, and Chile opened up about how they actually experience forgiveness—not as a rule to follow, but as something they feel deep down. Instead of talking about doctrine, they shared real moments of guilt, relief, and human warmth that come w

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May 12 2026BUSINESS

When Art Clashes With Rules: A Small Business Story

A new restaurant in Garland is facing a tough choice—keep its eye-catching mural or follow the rules. The owners, a local couple, spent months planning their dream spot, La Esquinita Panaderia y Taqueria. They wanted to celebrate their faith and culture with bright colors and meaningful symbols. But

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May 12 2026BUSINESS

When water vanishes: How a break left a town high and dry

Downtown Lake Orion turned eerily quiet after a big pipe cracked early Sunday morning. On Monday, most shops stayed shut while crews worked to fix the damage. The loss of water hit restaurants hardest, especially since Sunday was Mother’s Day—a day usually packed with families dining out. One local

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May 12 2026SPORTS

Luka Doncic's Hamstring Injury and the Clash of Sports Eras

The debate over Luka Doncic’s absence from the Lakers’ playoff series highlights a growing divide between how different sports generations view injury and toughness. Ric Flair’s recent comments about Doncic’s hamstring injury didn’t just stem from frustration with the Lakers’ star—it exposed a cultu

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