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May 13 2026OPINION

Oregon’s Economy: A Call to Adapt or Stay Stuck

The Prosperity Council is shifting from listening to giving advice, and two very different viewpoints are now in the spotlight. One side says Oregon’s economy is already solid, so we should keep raising wages and protecting public services. The other argues that the state is entering a new era where

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May 13 2026EDUCATION

Promising Pathways: How One School Leader Boosts Latino Success

Tom Moore, the chief administrator of Niles Township High Schools, recently earned a top teaching honor for his work with Latino students. He shares the award with a committee that values real progress in opening doors for all learners, not just talk. Moore’s district covers four high schools and a

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May 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

When a Show Says Goodbye: The End of Organized Crime

The long‑running Law & Order family has been a staple on NBC for decades, but its newest addition, Organized Crime, faced an unexpected fate. After a five‑season run that saw the series move from Peacock to NBC, fans were left wondering if a sixth season would arrive. Instead, the network’s presiden

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May 13 2026SPORTS

Top Boys Volleyball Stars in Michigan

The sport of boys volleyball has just started its first season as a state‑recognized competition, sparking excitement across Michigan. As regional tournaments loom in just over two weeks, teams are sharpening their skills to vie for the state title. To spotlight individual talent, a list of st

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May 13 2026SPORTS

Chicago’s New Stadium Gets a Big Name: McDonald’s Park

The Chicago Fire soccer team has just announced that its upcoming stadium, located at The 78 in the South Loop, will be called McDonald’s Park. This naming deal is a first for the fast‑food giant in a U. S. professional sports venue and will last until at least 2040. The Fire’s owner, Joe Mansueto,

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May 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Animals, not Robots: How a Fox Became Space Hero

Shigeru Miyamoto had a plan for the new Star Fox game. He wanted something fresh, not another copy of popular sci‑fi stories like Star Wars or Gundam. Instead of a human pilot, he chose an animal lead. “We need our own original science fiction, ” he said. The idea came from a mix of local cult

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May 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Game Rules: Why Streaming STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is Forbidden

MAGES. has announced that people cannot upload or stream gameplay for the upcoming STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, which arrives in August. The company says that only personal sharing inside the console is allowed; anything public goes against their policy. The reason behind this strict rule is that the sto

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May 13 2026FINANCE

The Hidden Cost of Manual Work in Finance Teams

Finance teams often seem busy, but busyness doesn’t always mean they’re getting important work done. Surprisingly, most finance leaders admit their teams waste hours on repetitive tasks like typing numbers into spreadsheets or matching transactions by hand instead of focusing on big-picture planning

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May 13 2026FINANCE

What’s the real story behind OTF and KBDC investments?

A lot of buzz exists around OTF and KBDC, two companies often mentioned together in investment circles. Some analysts claim OTF is the best bargain in a crowded market, but is that really true? The argument usually hinges on long-term growth potential, though past success doesn’t always predict futu

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May 13 2026POLITICS

Georgia’s Political Storm: What Abrams’ Subpoena Means for Fair Elections

Georgia’s political scene is heating up again, this time with a major legal twist. A state Senate committee has just sent out subpoenas for Stacey Abrams and two top leaders from the New Georgia Project, a group Abrams started back in 2013. Their job? To explain their roles in a big campaign finance

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