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May 18 2026SPORTS

Cavs Fans Fly to Detroit for Game 7 Boost

The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Detroit Pistons in a decisive Game 7 that will be played at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday. Before the matchup, owner Dan Gilbert arranged for several buses full of season‑ticket holders to travel to Detroit. The trips included free shirts, food and transportation, s

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May 18 2026SCIENCE

Co‑Atom Design Turns Water into Hydrogen Peroxide Efficiently

Scientists have found a new way to make hydrogen peroxide directly from water using tiny metal atoms. The trick is to arrange the atoms in a special pattern before heating them up, so that when the metal (cobalt) sits next to three nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom it works best. This pattern is ca

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Property Tax Plan Draws Strong Opposition From Voters

The latest budget from Australia’s centre‑left government has sparked a sharp backlash among the public, according to two influential polls. The government announced changes that would reduce tax breaks for property investors, aiming to level the playing field across generations. Critics argue

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May 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Bulgaria Celebrates Surprise Victory in Eurovision

The nation erupted with joy when Bulgaria clinched its first win at the Eurovision Song Contest, thanks to Dara’s upbeat track “Bangaranga. ” The singer’s lively melody captured audiences across Europe, turning a surprise triumph into a national celebration. Prime Minister Rumen Radev posted h

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May 18 2026HEALTH

Hantavirus Cruise Ship Heads to Rotterdam for Clean‑Up

The MV Hondius, a Dutch‑flagged cruise liner, arrived in Rotterdam on Monday morning. Its crew of 25 and two doctors are set to be quarantined while the ship is disinfected. The vessel had carried about 150 people from 23 nations when a group of severe lung illnesses first alerted the World He

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May 18 2026CRIME

Teenage gunmen caught after Austin shooting spree

Austin police announced that two teenagers were taken into custody following a series of gunfire incidents over the weekend. The first suspect, 15 years old, was apprehended after taking a firearm from a local shop. The second, 17, had an existing warrant for stealing a gun from the same establishme

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Iran Move and the Money Fight Inside America

The president is stuck on two fronts. He wants to push hard against Iran, but his plan hurts the U. S. economy. Gas prices rise, inflation grows, and people worry about their wallets. These problems could hurt him in the upcoming mid‑term elections. A debate shows how this clash plays out. Two poli

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Uganda's New Law Tries to Stop Foreign Influence

The president of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, made a new law official on Sunday. The bill is called “Protection of Sovereignty. ” It says that people who push foreign interests against Uganda’s interests are criminals. It also forces anyone acting for a foreign group to register with the governmen

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Conflict Sparks Tragic Losses in Gaza

The latest clash in the Gaza Strip has claimed at least four Palestinian lives, according to local health workers. One victim was found near a police outpost in Khan Younis, where Israeli forces say they targeted an individual deemed an immediate danger to their troops. The second incident involved

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Massachusetts Faces New Campaign‑Finance Debate

Senator Rebecca Rausch has introduced a budget amendment that would remove the clause in state law allowing candidates to spend unlimited amounts on their own campaigns. The proposal, called “Elections Not For Sale, ” targets the practice that let billionaire Mike Minogue pour more than $13 million

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