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May 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Future Chip Steps: 0. 7 nm by 2034, 0. 2 nm by 2046

The idea that every year a new, smaller chip will appear is fading. Instead of a straight line, the industry’s path looks more like a series of jumps and pauses. First, look at the early 2000s. Back then, memory cells shrank by about half each year, pushing power and speed higher. Since 2010, that

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May 03 2026EDUCATION

Tulsa School Board Keeps Special‑Ed Programs Alive

The Tulsa school board decided not to cut funding for special education after a recent budget proposal. The decision keeps the district’s programs running and supports students who need extra help. The board’s move came after a plan to reduce special‑Ed resources was put forward by district offic

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May 02 2026FINANCE

Pawn‑Loan Company Stock Could See a Quick Rise

The share price of EZCORP has almost doubled in the last year and is now at a level not seen in ten years. Analysts keep saying “buy, ” but some people think the stock is too expensive. Still, the company’s plan to grow into new markets and keep demand for pawn loans high keeps optimism alive. EZ

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May 02 2026SPORTS

High‑School Sports Highlights: Wins, Records and Surprises

The day kicked off with a surprising baseball moment: Scituate’s senior pitcher, Micke Kostek, retired every batter he faced and struck out 11 in a clean 3‑0 victory over Whitman‑Hanson, marking the first perfect game in that program’s history. Meanwhile, Ursuline girls’ lacrosse saw Maddy Lubov

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May 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Massachusetts is using tech to fight potholes before they start

Every year, Massachusetts spends millions fixing potholes that form when small cracks grow into big problems. Instead of waiting for complaints from drivers, the state now uses a truck packed with lasers and sensors to scan roads before damage becomes visible. The truck moves at normal speeds, colle

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May 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Life Lessons from a TV Host’s Health News

A well-known TV presenter recently shared some personal news that caught many people off guard. She revealed she has breast cancer and will pause her popular home-tour show to focus on surgery and recovery. Speaking openly on her morning show, she admitted to feeling afraid—not something most would

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May 02 2026WEATHER

Coastal dangers and weekend heat: what locals need to watch

Temperatures this weekend will swing between hot days inland and chilly coastal breezes, making for a mixed bag of weather across Oregon. While cities like Salem brace for a sudden temperature spike to 87 degrees Sunday, the coast stays cooler, with Seaside hitting just 62 on Saturday. The differenc

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May 02 2026SPORTS

From NFL Star to TV Star: Can Russell Wilson Make the Switch?

Russell Wilson might soon hang up his cleats for a microphone. The 37-year-old former NFL quarterback is close to signing with CBS Sports to join their NFL broadcast team. After a rough few years in Denver—where he won just 11 games in two seasons—Wilson’s playing days seem behind him. The Broncos m

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May 01 2026POLITICS

New Limits on College Loans Aim to Cut Costs and Curb Overborrowing

The U. S. Education Department will enforce new rules on July 1 that cap how much students can borrow for graduate studies. These limits come from a federal law signed in July 2025 that reshaped the student‑loan system. The goal is to make college more affordable and simplify repayment for borrowers

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May 01 2026SPORTS

Lane Kiffin keeps teasing Ole Miss from afar

New Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding isn’t worried about Lane Kiffin’s social media shots at his old team. Kiffin, now at LSU, has a history of playful jabs at Ole Miss and its fans since leaving in November. But Golding sees it differently. “Lane is Lane, ” Golding said in late April. “He jokes

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