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May 19 2026EDUCATION

A New Chapter Begins for a Political Science PhD

Jake Shaw, who earned his doctorate in political science from the University of Missouri–St. Louis last spring, is set to start a tenure‑track assistant professor role at DePauw University in Indiana this August. The transition from graduate student to faculty member marks a significant milestone in

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May 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood Stars Push for U. S. Film Tax Help

Jon Voight, a well‑known actor, met with President Trump in February to ask for a federal tax credit that would make making movies and TV shows in America cheaper. The meeting happened at the White House, a place where politicians discuss big ideas for the country’s future. Voight is not alone

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May 18 2026SPORTS

Sinner Wins Italy, Woad Shines in Cincinnati, U. S. Ice Hockey Rebounds

Jannik Sinner has ended a 50‑year wait for an Italian male champion at the Rome Masters, beating Casper Ruud two sets to love on clay. The win also makes him only the second man after Novak Djokovic to claim every Masters 1000 title. With his rival Carlos Alcaraz injured, Sinner is nearly unbeatable

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May 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New TV, Movies, Music and Games to Watch This Week

John Krasinski will be back as Jack Ryan in the new action series “Jack Ryan: Ghost War” on Prime Video, while the creators of “Stranger Things” are producing a Netflix show about a retirement community that fights monsters. The lineup also includes Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike in the sati

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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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May 18 2026EDUCATION

Discovering Life in New Mexico's Hidden Desert Gem

Just outside Las Cruces lies a quiet escape where the city’s noise fades into the whisper of dry wind through creosote bushes. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park stretches across 935 acres, offering trails that wind past shaded rest spots and an outdoor theater that hosts everything from school plays

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Lamar Alexander Urges GOP to Push Back Against Trump

Senator Lamar Alexander, who served Tennessee for many years and once ran for president, has written a new book that calls out former President Trump. In his memoir, Alexander criticizes how the president spoke to a large crowd that later stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The senator says Trum

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May 17 2026BUSINESS

Family CEO Navigates a Billionaire Legacy

Jennifer Harvey leads Crown Worldwide, a logistics firm that grew from a post‑war relocation service to a global player in supply chain solutions. Her father, Jim Thompson, founded the company in 1965 to help U. S. military families settle in Japan. Growing up, she often visited the office and met s

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May 16 2026SPORTS

Rangers Face Tough Challenge as Josh Smith Falls Ill

Josh Smith’s season took a sharp turn when the Texas Rangers learned he was hospitalized with viral meningitis. The diagnosis came on Friday, and doctors expect him to stay in the hospital for one to two weeks before he can even think about returning to baseball. He had already been dealing with

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May 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities and Their Political Views: Should They Stay Silent?

Jack Osbourne, son of the late rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, recently sparked debate by suggesting celebrities should avoid sharing political opinions. During a visit to Washington, D. C. , he and his mother Sharon were asked about their stance on politics. Jack’s response was blunt: he believes entert

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