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May 18 2026CELEBRITIES

The man in the giant red hat

Boots Riley stands out in Oakland like a walking landmark, not because he's famous, but because his oversized cowboy hat makes him instantly recognizable. At 55, Riley is a veteran artist who's spent decades making films and music that challenge capitalism, but he's most comfortable just talking to

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Russia’s Drone Hunt: A Week of Sky Battles Over Europe

Last week, Russia’s air defenses worked overtime to shoot down over 3, 000 Ukrainian drones. The numbers came from official reports, showing the biggest clashes happened on May 13 and May 17, with 572 and 1, 054 drones taken out each day. Most of these battles took place over western Russia, where t

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May 18 2026HEALTH

New Ebola cases trigger global health alert in Central Africa

Health experts are sounding alarms over fresh Ebola cases in two African nations, pushing the World Health Organization to raise an international alert. The outbreak centers on regions in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, where suspected infections have raised concerns. In Congo’s Ituri p

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May 18 2026HEALTH

How the U. S. is stepping up to fight Ebola in Africa

Health officials in the U. S. are ramping up efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa after international health authorities raised alarms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending more experts to Congo and Uganda to help track cases and stop the virus from spreading

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May 18 2026CELEBRITIES

Savannah James Shifts Focus from Cheering to Leading with Her Skincare Brand

Savannah James, often seen in the stands cheering for her husband LeBron and son Bronny, is stepping into her own spotlight. After years of supporting her family’s basketball dreams, she’s now the founder of Reframe Beauty, a skincare brand that’s gaining attention for more than just its famous name

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May 18 2026BUSINESS

Glass or Plastic? Why More Brands Are Swapping Containers

A quiet revolution is happening on store shelves. Premium brands are ditching plastic in favor of glass, not just to save the planet—but to sell more stuff. Data shows that 89% of high-end companies plan to make the switch by 2026. Why? Because glass screams “this is special” far louder than any lab

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May 18 2026SPORTS

How the Golden State Warriors plan to rebuild around Steph Curry

The Golden State Warriors just made their first big move by keeping Steve Kerr as coach for another year. Now, the real work begins. The team faces a tricky balancing act this offseason. Steph Curry’s contract is up soon, and he wants a longer deal to keep playing for the Warriors. But at 38, he’s t

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May 18 2026WEATHER

Rain on the Way: What Arkansas Can Expect This Week

Arkansas residents should prepare for a mixed bag of weather this week. Forecasters predict scattered thunderstorms starting Tuesday morning, with another possible round later in the day. A cold front pushing through the region will bring the chance of heavy rain that could last into Wednesday. Whil

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May 18 2026FINANCE

Tech Stocks Get a Boost: What Two Analysts Say About These Companies

Two tech companies just caught the attention of stock analysts, and their reactions are worth noting. Megaport saw a price target of $18. 40 from Jefferies, even though its shares were trading at $7 last week. That’s a big jump if it happens. The same firm also gave Megaport a thumbs-up earlier this

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May 18 2026BUSINESS

When a boss fails to act on bullying and then punishes the victim

A construction worker in Rio Rancho got promoted in mid-2023, yet some coworkers began targeting him with insults. They used words like “half-breed” and “pocho, ” phrases that mock someone for blending into American life and not speaking Spanish well. The worker, Robert Gutierrez, told his boss this

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