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May 13 2026SCIENCE

Who really found the leprosy bacteria? A closer look at old claims

Back in the 1800s, two scientists named Hansen and Neisser both studied leprosy. Hansen published findings first, naming the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. Neisser followed a year later, but never said Hansen was wrong or ignored his work. Yet over time, a story grew that Neisser tried to take credi

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May 12 2026POLITICS

Science Advice in Danger: Why Losing the National Science Board Matters

Over two thousand researchers signed a letter last week warning that getting rid of the National Science Board weakens America’s position against countries like China. The board, created in 1950, used to guide how taxpayer money supports science and engineering research. Its twenty-plus members, app

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May 11 2026SPORTS

When Old-School Knicks Swept Philly and Left a Mark

In the age before viral clips and memes, a single moment captured the raw emotion of a playoff series. The New York Knicks rolled into Philadelphia and stunned the Sixers with a clean sweep. Charles Oakley, the team’s tough guy and locker-room voice, made sure the victory left a lasting image. He se

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May 10 2026POLITICS

How Ohio’s Job Losses Show the Cost of Relying on China

Back in the 1970s, China was struggling to feed its people. Factories were rare, and most citizens survived on government-assigned housing with little income. Life expectancy was low—just 59 years—and the average person earned barely $130 a year. Meanwhile, the U. S. was booming. The average America

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May 09 2026SPORTS

Why top fighters are switching up weight classes

For years, UFC fighters have debated whether moving up a weight class makes sense. The middleweight division is packed with elite talent, while light-heavyweight offers more space to grow. One ex-champ recently argued that the jump from 185 to 205 pounds isn’t just smart—it’s almost necessary to sta

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May 07 2026SPORTS

A young player’s growth despite tough coaching

Ismael Kone’s rise in European football proves that talent can overcome poor mentorship. The 21-year-old midfielder, now shining for Sassuolo in Serie A, faced harsh treatment under Roberto De Zerbi during their time together at Olympique Marseille. De Zerbi’s tough methods included public humiliati

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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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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

Basketball gets bigger and Tennessee faces tough choices

Next year the NCAA basketball tournaments will grow. Instead of the usual number, 76 teams will compete in both the men’s and women’s events starting in 2027. That’s twenty more spots than before. The change comes as college sports leaders look for ways to give more schools a shot at the national sp

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Apr 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Two Reality Stars, Fresh Betrayals, and a Dance Floor Showdown

Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins—two women who’ve recently dealt with public heartbreaks on reality TV—are about to step into the spotlight again. Miller, known for her hot-and-cold moments on "Summer House, " was blindsided when her ex started dating her friend just weeks ago. Higgins, who won fans o

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Apr 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Clash of AI Kings

Three powerful men in the tech world claim to steer a future that could change everything. They say we must work together, but their public words show deep dislike for one another. The leaders talk about a “gentle singularity” and the need to build safe AI, yet their tweets are full of accusation

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