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May 24 2026BUSINESS

A Small Business Grows Through Generations and Community

Thirty years in the same spot means more than just a long time in business—it means roots. In Eau Claire, a shop on East Madison Street has stood through three decades of neighborhood changes by staying small and staying local. The store started with one family, then shifted to another owner twenty-

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May 23 2026POLITICS

How NYC’s Immigration Arrests Jumped After the Last Election

New York City saw a big rise in federal immigration arrests after the 2024 presidential inauguration. A city report found that between Trump’s swearing-in and March 2026, ICE picked up 5, 567 people in the area. That’s 71% more than during the same period under the previous president. More than hal

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May 23 2026CRIME

Baltimore County’s next prosecutor faces tough choices on youth crime

The race for Baltimore County’s top prosecutor spot is heating up, with candidates pushing different ideas on how to handle rising crime. One candidate argues that current policies aren’t working and wants stronger action against juvenile offenses. She points to recent crime spikes in areas like Tow

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

Tech Job Cuts Hit Bay Area, but South Bay Holds Strong

April brought tough news for workers across California as the state lost 3, 300 jobs. The Bay Area followed the same trend, shedding 700 positions. But not all areas suffered equally. The South Bay bucked the trend by adding 500 jobs, defying the broader slowdown. The tech industry remains the bigg

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May 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Yanic Truesdale steps into the spotlight with new support

Canadian actor Yanic Truesdale has spent years shaping characters on screen, from small-town charm in “Gilmore Girls” to slick charm in “Eloise” beside Ryan Reynolds. Now he’s welcoming fresh backing through Mainstay Entertainment, a management team that started in 2017 and already counts big names

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May 23 2026EDUCATION

Make School Days Count: Why Spring Could Be Your Best Learning Season

May and June in school often feel like a slow climb uphill. The year is nearly over, but tests and assignments still loom. Instead of dreading the final stretch, some schools flip the script and treat these weeks as a chance to learn differently. At St. Benedict’s in Newark, New Jersey, the last pus

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May 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Late-night comedy’s shift: when sarcasm overshadows laughs

Once upon a time, late-night TV was a place where jokes, not arguments, ruled the screen. That changed when some hosts turned their shows into daily rants against one political side, making comedy feel less like fun and more like a classroom lecture on outrage. One of those hosts, known for once sma

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May 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Rick and Morty season 9 is coming soon – here’s how to watch it

The animated series Rick and Morty returns for its ninth season on May 24, airing at 11 p. m. ET on Adult Swim. Unlike typical family shows, this series follows a chaotic routine where a genius but reckless scientist drags his anxious nephew through bizarre space adventures. The story begins when Ri

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May 23 2026EDUCATION

Tiny Tastes Teach Big Ideas in Preschool

A recent study suggests snack time can double as science time for young learners. Research shows preschoolers picked up science and vocabulary skills faster when teachers used food in lessons. The idea isn’t just about eating—it’s about experimenting with simple groceries to explain how plants grow,

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May 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Birds teach us how to see the world differently

At a zoo in Washington, one of the heaviest flying birds on Earth stared down visitors with quiet confidence. The Kori bustard didn't squawk or flap—it just puffed up its feathers, paused, then turned away. The message was clear: "I see you, but this isn't my choice. " Science fiction writer Ray Nay

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