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May 20 2026POLITICS

Debt, Inflation and the Cost of Politics

Scaramucci points out that leaders in the West have promised more than they can deliver, leaving citizens to shoulder a growing debt burden. He notes that the U. S. national debt has climbed to about $39 trillion, surpassing the entire size of the economy and nearing $40 trillion by next election

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Portland’s Big Building Dilemma

The city is rethinking a plan that would have turned the school district’s office into a family shelter. The proposal, which would cost about $14 million to renovate, was dropped by the finance committee last week. The building on Cumberland Avenue is 56 000 square feet and currently houses the d

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Group of Seven Heads Up: China’s Export Surge Draws Global Attention

The Group of Seven finance leaders recently turned their focus toward China’s large‑scale export activity, using data from the International Monetary Fund to highlight how this strategy may be harming other economies. The meeting’s agenda included a discussion on global trade imbalances, with off

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May 20 2026WEATHER

Heat Wave Forces Schools to Cut Days

The summer heat in New Jersey has become so intense that several schools are shortening their days. Teachers and students alike will leave school early on Wednesday because the temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 90s. This follows a very hot Tuesday, and high humidity has made the h

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May 20 2026WEATHER

Heat Is on: Reno and Tahoe Warm Up Before Memorial Day

Reno is turning up the heat as the week goes on, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid‑to‑upper 80s by the time Memorial Day rolls around. The National Weather Service says a ridge of high pressure will settle over the area by mid‑week, bringing sunny skies and drier air across Western

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May 20 2026SCIENCE

Earth’s Hidden Layer: How Tiny Particles Tell a Big Story

The Sanjiang Plain was explored through 287 cores taken from nine deep holes. Scientists measured rare earth metals, common rock elements, acidity and plant leftovers in each layer. Their goal was to see how these metals stack up from the surface down and what shapes that pattern. The metal story i

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May 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

Tidal Wetlands Face a Stormy Future

Tidal wetlands, the green lungs along coastlines, play a huge role in keeping ecosystems balanced. They give homes to many species, shield shorelines from floods, lock away carbon, and clean the water that flows through them. But people’s activities and a warming planet are shrinking these vital

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May 20 2026SPORTS

Knoxville Smokies Face a Rough Start in Series Opener

The Knoxville Smokies came back to Covenant Health Park on Tuesday, but they struggled to get their offense going and lost 3‑1 in the first of a six‑game set against the Montgomery Biscuits. Yenrri Rojas began the game for the Smokies, giving up six hits and three runs over five innings. He struc

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May 20 2026EDUCATION

UNM Faculty Fight Back Against Big Health Cost Jump

The University of New Mexico’s faculty union is standing up against a planned 13. 1% rise in health‑insurance premiums that could cut into teachers’ paychecks next year. The union says the hike would make it harder for staff to afford their own coverage, especially those with families. One assist

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May 20 2026HEALTH

Balance Boost: How Training Helps Athletes With Ankle Issues

Athletes who suffer from chronic ankle instability often struggle with staying steady while moving. Studies show that this condition can arise after repeated ankle sprains and tends to hurt balance during sport. Researchers gathered data from many trials to see if balance training can fix this

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