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May 10 2026POLITICS

How Ohio’s Job Losses Show the Cost of Relying on China

Back in the 1970s, China was struggling to feed its people. Factories were rare, and most citizens survived on government-assigned housing with little income. Life expectancy was low—just 59 years—and the average person earned barely $130 a year. Meanwhile, the U. S. was booming. The average America

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May 10 2026CELEBRITIES

Birthdays to Celebrate on May 9th

May 9th brings a mix of familiar faces from entertainment and history. Candice Bergen, known for her role in "The Conners, " turns 80, while Billy Joel marks his 77th birthday with a career spanning decades. These celebrities join others like Rosario Dawson and Grace Gummer, each bringing their uniq

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May 10 2026HEALTH

Secrets to a Long Life: What These 100-Year-Old Stars Did Differently

Hitting 100 years isn’t just luck—it often comes from habits that balance body and mind. Take David Attenborough, who turned 100 this year. His secret? Patience in nature. Science backs this up: spending time outdoors boosts happiness and reduces stress. But action matters too. Bob Hope walked two m

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May 10 2026LIFESTYLE

Celebrities and their go-to spots in Providence

Providence’s food scene is getting noticed by more than just locals. While the city’s arts and education reputation draws crowds, its restaurants are quietly becoming a favorite for celebrities passing through. Some visits are planned—like Jamie Lee Curtis stopping by Seven Stars Bakery daily during

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May 10 2026CRYPTO

The Telegram-TON link: a risky bet on quick crypto growth

Telegram’s move to take over TON’s network has sent its token on a wild ride. TON jumped from $1. 32 to nearly $2. 90 in just a week, making it worth over $7 billion. The push came when Telegram said it would become the network’s biggest validator soon. The company also took control of ton. org, a k

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May 10 2026FINANCE

A smarter way for regular folks to trade cryptocurrency

Crypto trading used to be a wild ride—fast moves, all-day markets, and strategies that needed experts. Now an app called MoneyFlare is trying to change that with an AI system that does the heavy lifting. Instead of forcing users to learn coding or watch prices 24/7, it automates the process with one

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May 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI and Belief: What Happens When Machines Think?

Most discussions about AI focus on jobs or global power struggles, but what about faith? As machines grow smarter, they might change how we see religion. Some think AI will prove minds are just machines, making religion seem outdated—no soul, just code at work. Others believe the rise of AI could ma

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago’s Science Spotlight: A Top Museum Gets Global Praise

One of Chicago’s standout spots now joins an elite club of museums worldwide. The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry just made the cut for Travel + Leisure’s list of the 27 best museums for art, history, and culture. With its massive size and focus on interactive learning, the museum stands out

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May 10 2026SCIENCE

Curiosity’s rocky hiccup and other science highlights this week

NASA’s Curiosity rover hit an unexpected snag on Mars when a chunk of rock refused to let go after drilling. The stubborn slab, nicknamed Atacama, weighed about 30 pounds—roughly as heavy as a big dog—and stuck to the drill bit like glue. Engineers had to tilt, spin, and shake the drill for days bef

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May 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

A car that laughs at logic—and wins

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray isn’t just another hybrid with mediocre performance. It’s a rebellion against common sense. By combining a roaring 6. 2-liter V8 with an electric motor up front, it hits 60 mph in 2. 5 seconds—faster than the high-end Z06 that costs more. This is no apology for hybr

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