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May 19 2026POLITICS

Federal Cuts Hurt Local Charities

Recent policy changes have left many charities in southwestern Washington scrambling. A local community group that once counted on federal money now faces sudden funding gaps, with no clear reason given for the cutbacks. These shifts echo a broader national trend where federal support for nonp

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May 19 2026CRIME

A Phone on a Bus Turns into a Tragedy

One ordinary Friday, a Cincinnati bus ride turned fatal when a 52‑year‑old passenger was shot three times over a borrowed cell phone. The victim, who had lent his device to a fellow rider, was killed while the other man fled. The accused, 27‑year‑old Leonte Coston, faces murder charges that could ke

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May 19 2026EDUCATION

Dirt on a Plate: A School Food Fumble

A simple school supper turned into a strange lesson when three students tasted what they thought was dessert. The meal, held at Medomak Valley High School, is a long‑running event that gathers the community to share food. During last Wednesday’s gathering, a dish of baked earth was mistakenly

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May 19 2026HEALTH

Night‑Shift Sleep Hacks That Really Work

Many people keep the lights on while most of the world is winding down. That switch in timing can make people feel off‑balance and even hurt long‑term health. Studies show that a steady night schedule can raise the chance of heart problems, mood swings and other health issues. A recent review fou

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May 19 2026EDUCATION

A New Chapter Begins for a Political Science PhD

Jake Shaw, who earned his doctorate in political science from the University of Missouri–St. Louis last spring, is set to start a tenure‑track assistant professor role at DePauw University in Indiana this August. The transition from graduate student to faculty member marks a significant milestone in

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May 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tokushima Team Sets New 112‑Gbps Wireless Record

The team from Tokushima University has pushed the limits of wireless speed, achieving 112 gigabits per second in the 560‑gigahertz band using soliton microcombs. This breakthrough is not about faster phones for now; it tackles the hidden part of networks that moves data between base stations. Back

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May 19 2026SPORTS

Patriots Eye Trade Options for Kayshon Boutte After A. J. Brown Rumors

The Patriots are rethinking their wide‑receiver lineup as talk of A. J. Brown’s arrival grows louder. Boutte, who logged 33 catches for 551 yards and six scores last season, has not attended the team’s voluntary workouts. Reports say he is training independently outside of Foxborough. When ask

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May 19 2026SPORTS

Spartans Dominate, No‑Hitter Stuns Opponents

Bella Jacobs kept the ball flying, tossing a flawless no‑hitter in her second consecutive start as Sycamore shut out Prairie Ridge, 4–0. The win came in a playoff warm‑up where both teams earned top seeds and first‑round byes, though they play in separate supersections this year. After a five‑inning

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May 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

Cabot Wins Two Green Safety Awards

Cabot Corporation has been honored with two awards for its efforts to protect people and the planet. The first prize, called the Waste & Water Stewardship Award, goes to companies that do a great job cutting waste and caring for water. Cabot’s team turned the gypsum by‑product from its air‑cleaning

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May 19 2026POLITICS

Vaccine Panel Charter Pulled Back Over Timing Slip

The U. S. health department has taken back a new charter for an important vaccine advisory group, saying the change was made too late under federal rules. The panel, which gives advice to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about how vaccines are used across the country, had just received

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