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May 14 2026POLITICS

Why a Reality Star's Run for LA Mayor is Stirring Up Hollywood

Los Angeles is used to celebrities jumping into politics, but Spencer Pratt’s surprise mayoral bid is turning heads for a different reason. After losing his home in LA’s wildfires, the former reality TV star decided to challenge Mayor Karen Bass, arguing that the city’s leadership has failed on home

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May 14 2026CRIME

School bomb threats in Tennessee: What happens when 911 gets fake calls

On a Tuesday in May, over half a dozen schools in middle Tennessee locked down after someone called 911 saying there were bombs inside. Police rushed to each building, students huddled in classrooms, and parents showed up at gates unsure if their kids were safe. When officers searched every room, th

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Seeing Your Future Self Today to Change Tomorrow

Many people struggle to save money, eat healthy, or plan ahead because imagining their future self feels too vague. Research shows that when people connect more deeply with their future selves—feeling vividly like that future version is real—they make smarter choices today. Traditional exercises ask

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May 14 2026CRIME

Brazil’s bold plan to rein in crime groups with cash and tech

Brazil’s government just rolled out a $2. 2 billion program to fight powerful gangs like Primeiro Comando da Capital and Comando Vermelho. The plan puts federal and local teams under one roof, aiming to cut crime financing, upgrade prisons, solve murders better, and lock down borders. It’s not just

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May 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Mizuki’s power drops in latest Overwatch update

The latest game update for Overwatch just took a swing at one of its newest heroes, Mizuki. Players who loved using him for area healing now have to adjust their strategy because his protective wall, called Kekkai Sanctuary, works differently. Before, the wall blocked incoming attacks but now it blo

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May 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

When Heroes Doubt Their Own Strength

The latest season shows familiar fighters learning a tough lesson: raw power means nothing if the opponent can’t be touched. Marie Moreau and Jordan Li, normally confident in their skills, face an opponent unlike any other—Homelander. He isn’t just strong; he can fly through solid walls, blast energ

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May 14 2026SPORTS

A British driver’s bold race against time

Katherine Legge isn’t just racing cars—she’s racing the clock. On May 24, the British racer will line up for the Indianapolis 500, a 500-mile dash that’s already a brutal test of skill and endurance. But that’s only half the battle. Hours later, she’ll hop on a plane, fly over 500 miles, and jump in

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Money Talks: Who’s Funding Kootenai County’s Biggest Races

The race for Kootenai County commissioner is heating up, with big money flowing into local campaigns. John Padula leads the pack, pulling in $61, 800—mostly from everyday residents. But his opponents aren’t far behind. Julie Hensley and Bruce Mattare have each raised over $10, 000, with donations fr

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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 2026FINANCE

Kevin Warsh takes over as Fed chair, but the bank’s toughest challenges are ahead

The Senate made Kevin Warsh the new chair of the U. S. Federal Reserve after a narrow vote of 54-45. Only one Democrat joined Republicans in backing him. Just the day before, senators had approved his 14-year term on the Fed’s board—a sign of how much influence he’ll hold over America’s economy. Wa

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