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May 05 2026LIFESTYLE

Ice Cream Maker Ninja CREAMi drops price just before summer kicks off

The Ninja CREAMi ice cream machine is getting cheaper right as Memorial Day approaches. Walmart has chopped thirty bucks off the usual $199 tag, bringing the price down to $169. This deal only covers Walmart’s special version, which ships with five quick-start settings and two pint-sized bowls. Mos

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May 04 2026CRIME

Judge's past rulings spark debate over fairness in federal cases

A federal judge in California has faced growing criticism after dismissing multiple cases involving immigration and protest-related incidents. The latest controversy surrounds Carlitos Ricardo Parias, an undocumented immigrant accused of ramming his car into ICE agents during a 2023 arrest in Los An

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May 04 2026ENVIRONMENT

Farm chemicals and the slow push to reshape food into energy

Chemicals labeled “forever” seem to break all the rules—they stick around for decades, building up in soil and bodies instead of fading away like normal substances. In farming, these same chemicals are sneaking into common weed killers such as glyphosate, not by accident but as part of a strategy so

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May 04 2026HEALTH

Quick Health Checks for Local Student Athletes

Every year before sports season starts, students in the Bureau Valley area have one more thing to add to their to-do list: getting a sports physical. This year’s clinic is happening on May 12 from 5 to 7 p. m. at Bureau Valley High School. Local doctors will be on hand to do the checks, but there ar

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May 03 2026BUSINESS

Cheap Business‑Class Seats That Won’t Break the Bank

Finding a lie‑flat seat for less than $3, 000 is easier than you think. Some airlines use lower prices to fill empty premium seats when demand dips, and savvy travelers can spot these bargains by staying flexible with dates and itineraries. When you search for business‑class flights, look past

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May 03 2026HEALTH

When the Body Weakens, the Spirit Fights Back

Few diseases reshape lives as drastically as ALS. It doesn’t just weaken muscles—it forces people to adapt daily tasks in ways most of us never consider. Some, like a famous physicist diagnosed in the 1960s, defied expectations by living decades longer than predicted. His sharp mind stayed intact, t

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May 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart materials that block signals: the next big thing in tech?

Electronics keep shrinking but they still need protection from unwanted radio waves. Old-school metal shields work fine, but they’re heavy and can’t adapt. A new approach uses two kinds of fields—electric and magnetic—to line up tiny flakes and wires inside a lightweight foam. Rotate the foam and su

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May 03 2026CELEBRITIES

Sometimes saying no is the best financial decision

Back in the 1990s, Suze Orman turned down a big publishing deal because she felt the price tag was too high. Her agent warned the offer might keep rising, even past a million and a half dollars. Orman didn’t budge. She believed accepting so much money would make her uneasy. Instead, she asked her ag

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May 02 2026SPORTS

Run Into Savings: Nike’s Hot Deals for May

Nike has rolled out a fresh batch of discounts that are perfect for anyone looking to upgrade their running kit this spring. The first highlight is the Pegasus Plus men’s road shoe, which offers a cushion that reacts to each stride. It is now available at a 19 % markdown, giving runners a chance

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May 02 2026HEALTH

A New Hope for Late-Stage Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Doctors in the U. S. now have another tool to fight a tough cancer. The FDA gave the green light for early use of an experimental pill called daraxonrasib. It targets pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, a fast-spreading form of pancreatic cancer that has already resisted other treatments. Patients who

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