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May 14 2026SPORTS

France and the Netherlands team up for 2030 Winter Olympics speed skating

The 2030 Winter Olympics will spread across three countries, not just France. While most events take place in the French Alps, speed skating was a challenge. France didn’t want to build a brand-new indoor oval just for these games, so they looked elsewhere. The Netherlands got the nod, thanks to its

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May 14 2026SPORTS

High school sports tournaments get a big shake-up with new playoff plans

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association just made a big call that will change how high school baseball and hockey teams compete. The board agreed to bring back a tournament style called Division 1A, also known as the Super 8, for these two sports. Boys hockey tried this system way bac

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May 14 2026POLITICS

A governor’s last stretch: what Alabama’s final months could focus on

Alabama’s governor spent her latest public appearance highlighting past wins instead of diving into current debates like redistricting. Her speech at the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber event focused on economic growth and school improvements, leaving out any questions about ongoing political figh

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May 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Switching to Day One with ease

Some writers prefer logging thoughts in Apple\''s built-in Journal app, but others want more power. Day One, a popular journaling tool, now lets Apple Journal users move their old entries without losing anything. Instead of rebuilding years of writing, they can carry it all over in a few steps. The

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May 12 2026HEALTH

How tiny fats help viruses hide and reproduce

Most people know viruses make us sick, but how they actually do this inside our cells is still a puzzle. Some viruses use a clever trick—they hijack parts of our cells’ natural lipid system to create safe spots where they can copy themselves. These tiny fats, called phosphoinositides, aren’t well-kn

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May 12 2026POLITICS

Maryland’s new cash help for moms raises questions about past spending

Maryland is joining a growing list of places testing a simple idea: give low-income moms money with no strings attached. The state will work with the Bridge Project, a program started in 2021 that already sends cash to families in ten other cities and states. Unlike typical welfare programs, this on

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May 12 2026HEALTH

Why some dads in Maluku skip prenatal checkups—and why it matters

In the scattered islands of Maluku, Indonesia, having a baby is a team effort—but not every team shows up the same way. Many fathers skip routine prenatal visits, even though their presence could make pregnancy safer for mothers and newborns. The problem isn’t just distance to clinics or rough roads

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May 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the scenes: New leadership shaping Hollywood's favorite magazine

A fresh face now leads one of entertainment media’s most watched outlets, giving a local writer a major career boost. The new senior editor joined the team years ago, starting with basic TV reviews before moving up. His big break came from profiling A-list stars like Tina Fey and Steve Martin, work

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May 11 2026HEALTH

Celebrating Moms: What We Do and What We Miss

The U. S. plans to honor mothers on a single day, yet the rest of the year can feel less supportive. A survey shows that 88 % of Americans intend to mark Mother’s Day, with many buying gifts or planning parties. Roughly half will give flowers, and a third will send cards. The average gift costs abou

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Meet Kristoffer Reitan: His sister’s quiet rise in golf

Kristoffer Reitan is best known for his own golf trophies, but his sister has quietly built a career behind the scenes that many fans overlook. While Kristoffer swings clubs on the spotlight stage, his sibling has focused on shaping how golf is covered and shared with the world. Instead of chasing c

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