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May 09 2026SPORTS

Ole Miss Baseball Shifts Game to Saturday Doubleheader

The Rebels have moved the last home game of their regular season to Saturday, May 9, because rain is likely on Sunday. The change was announced on May 8 after the forecast showed a high chance of precipitation in the afternoon of May 10. The doubleheader starts at 2 p. m. , and the second game fo

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May 09 2026EDUCATION

Church Facades Tell a Story of Two Cultures

In Sichuan and Chongqing, 62 Catholic churches still stand from the years 1840 to 1949. These buildings are seen as important links between Chinese and Western traditions, so they have been put on a heritage protection list. Researchers used a method called “semantic difference” to score each

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May 09 2026POLITICS

Crypto Law Gets Senate Spotlight

A new U. S. bill that would bring order to the wild world of digital money is set for a Senate hearing next week. The proposed law, known as the Clarity Act, aims to tell regulators exactly how they should treat crypto tokens—whether they are securities, commodities, or something else. If passed, it

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May 09 2026CRIME

New Court Moves and Cold‑Case Clues Shake Up True Crime Stories

"Judge Tyler Robinson has just issued a series of decisions that could change the outcome of a high‑profile shooting case involving political activist Charlie Kirk. The rulings touch on evidence handling and witness testimony, raising questions about how the trial will proceed. Meanwhile, a forme

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May 09 2026FINANCE

China now allows two more firms to audit Hong Kong-listed firms

Starting mid-May, Chinese companies trading in Hong Kong will have more options when picking auditors. The country’s finance and stock market watchdogs just greenlit RSM and Baker Tilly, two accounting firms based in China, to handle these audits. This move follows a 2025 decision to expand the list

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May 09 2026FINANCE

Big changes in crypto after big moves in stocks

Bitcoin has stayed above $80, 000. That helped push investor excitement into smaller cryptocurrencies. Solana, Chainlink, SUI, and Polkadot all climbed around 5%. Near Protocol and Uniswap did even better, jumping about 7%. Internet Computer’s ICP coin led the pack with nearly 12% gains. Strong sto

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May 09 2026CELEBRITIES

A family grows as a new generation prepares to arrive

A mother will soon become a grandmother when her daughter welcomes her first child. The daughter, known for her role in family-friendly shows years ago, shared a photo with her husband, each holding a mug that read "Dada! " and "Mama! " to announce the pregnancy. The image quickly became popular onl

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May 09 2026SPORTS

Behind the Game: Lindy Waters III’s Life Beyond Basketball

Lindy Waters III isn’t just another NBA player making jump shots—he’s a living bridge between two worlds. Born in Norman, Oklahoma, in 1997, he grew up in a state where basketball is almost a religion, but his identity runs deeper than any court. His roots trace back to the Kiowa, Cherokee, and Chic

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May 09 2026SPORTS

College sports: Where big budgets win and small programs lose

Money talks louder than rackets in college sports these days. While basketball courts are flooded with new sponsor cash from beer and liquor brands, smaller sports like tennis and golf are getting the short end of the budget stick. This year alone, several top tennis programs vanished, including Ark

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May 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Mask: How Blackface Shaped America’s Hidden Culture

Blackface wasn’t just a stage act—it was America’s unofficial pastime for a century. A new book digs into how everyday people, not just performers, kept this racist tradition alive, turning it into a tool for politics, profit, and power. From government-sponsored shows during the Great Depression to

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