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May 15 2026BUSINESS

Pest Control in Elgin: A Reliable Family Business Grows Beyond Expectations

Over six decades ago, a small pest control company began operating in Elgin, South Carolina. Starting with just two clients in 1955, it grew under the leadership of its founders, George and Catherine Matthews. Decades later, their business expanded into a well-known service provider in the region.

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Better Forest Care Needs Smart Choices Not Big Chop

The U. S. Forest Service looks after nearly 200 million acres of public lands spread across the country. Forests and grasslands need regular care to stay healthy and safe. Many experts have pointed out that the agency could work more closely with local groups, tribes, and state teams to improve fore

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May 14 2026FINANCE

Poland Pushes Ahead With Digital Platform Tax Despite U. S. Pushback

Polish lawmakers are moving forward with a plan that will put a 3 % tax on big digital companies. The move is part of the country’s effort to make online giants pay their fair share in Poland. The finance minister said that the government will keep working on the bill, even though U. S. officials h

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May 14 2026CRIME

Huge marijuana grow-op uncovered in NYC during a simple eviction

A routine eviction in the Bronx turned into a major drug bust when police found over 300 pounds of marijuana inside a local apartment. The discovery happened when officers from the city’s Joint Compliance Task Force showed up to enforce an eviction order at a building on Pelham Parkway South. Instea

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May 14 2026LIFESTYLE

Small daily choices that quietly shape community life

People often picture giving as large donations or dramatic sacrifices, but the real foundation of connection happens in everyday moments. A quick smile to a stranger, a follow-up call to a cousin who seems down, or choosing the neighborhood café over the distant chain store—these small decisions mig

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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 2026SPORTS

Big Man Back, Series Heats Up: What the Spurs-Wolves Game 5 Means for Both Teams

Game 5 of the Spurs vs. Timberwolves playoff series isn’t just another match—it’s a high-stakes showdown where everything changes because one player stays on the court instead of sitting on the bench. Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ towering rookie, got thrown out of Sunday’s game for a hard elbow to

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May 13 2026HEALTH

What stops female doctors in Punjab from getting screened or vaccinated?

Doctors know a lot about cancer, but not all of them take the same steps to protect themselves. A recent survey of 616 women who work in medicine in Punjab, India, found that only some get tested for cervical cancer or receive the HPV vaccine. The study shows that the type of job a doctor does, how

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Knicks Sweep Sixers, Fans in Different Mood

The Knicks delivered a decisive blow to the Philadelphia Sixers, ending their run in the Eastern Conference Semifinals with a 144‑114 victory. The game was played at Xfinity Mobile Arena, where the crowd’s energy shifted quickly from hopeful to disappointed. Fans in orange and blue filled the con

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May 11 2026CRIME

Sex Differences in Stab Wounds: What the Numbers Reveal

Forensic experts often try to figure out why a body has certain injuries. One area that hasn’t been looked at closely is whether men and women suffer different kinds of stab wounds when they’re attacked. A recent comparison studied people who survived a single knife blow to the chest or belly area.

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