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May 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Finding Holiday Magic on Disney’s Stage

Every winter, Magic Kingdom turns into a snowy dreamland with two big holiday shows. One features Olaf and friends turning Cinderella Castle into a festive wonderland before Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff take over in sparkling costumes. The other is a high-energy dance show packed with holiday music and

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May 12 2026BUSINESS

When water vanishes: How a break left a town high and dry

Downtown Lake Orion turned eerily quiet after a big pipe cracked early Sunday morning. On Monday, most shops stayed shut while crews worked to fix the damage. The loss of water hit restaurants hardest, especially since Sunday was Mother’s Day—a day usually packed with families dining out. One local

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May 12 2026EDUCATION

Exploring Detroit in a Giant Cardboard Maze

The Michigan Science Center is turning a fourth-floor gallery into something unusual—a life-sized cardboard maze inspired by Detroit’s neighborhoods and landmarks. Opening in early May, the exhibit isn’t just a fun challenge; it’s a creative way to blend art, engineering, and local pride. Built enti

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May 12 2026HEALTH

The truth about fats, cancer, and who benefits from the confusion

A recent review claims saturated fats cause cancer, but it misses a big problem: most animal products today aren’t what they used to be. Supermarket meats, dairy, and eggs are loaded with pesticides, heavy metals, and hormones from industrial farming. Yet the study blames the fats themselves instead

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May 12 2026FINANCE

Chicago Atlantic Plans Big Fund Move

The company Chicago Atlantic BDC wants to raise up to half a billion dollars through a smart financial trick. They filed a shelf registration with the SEC. Think of it like a shopping list that lets them sell up to $500 million in new securities whenever they need cash. But this isn't some quick mon

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May 12 2026FINANCE

From College Grind to Corner Office: How One Finance Worker Climbed the Money Ladder

At 29, a New York-based finance professional now pulls in $155, 000 a year as a VP of product strategy. But her path wasn’t a straight shot to the top. She started in 2018 tagging Amazon product keywords for $17 an hour—barely above minimum wage. A year later, she jumped to market research, earning

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Mets Face Big Questions After Rough Start

The New York Mets have begun the season with a disappointing offense. In baseball’s overall rankings, they are near the bottom for hits, doubles, batting average, and on‑base plus slugging. The team struggles to reach base, hit solid singles, or power the ball. A popular broadcaster has called out

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Big Game, Big Change: How More Teams Could Play in March Madness

The NCAA decided to add eight more spots to the tournament, turning a 68‑team field into 76. The move was pushed by the top conferences like the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC and the new Pac‑12. Coaches from other schools have not been happy with it. The plan gives every conference a guaranteed spot fo

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May 11 2026CRIME

DNA Evidence in Japan: How Judges and Public Courts Changed Its Power

Japan started using DNA tests in court cases back in 1989, the first year such science was allowed as evidence. Researchers looked at every criminal case in a major legal database from that year up until 2024, focusing on how often DNA was accepted, how many people were found guilty, and what senten

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May 11 2026CRIME

Misused Funds: Minnesota Charity’s $6. 5 Million Misappropriation

The nonprofit in Minnesota was meant to help the community, but it ended up draining $6. 5 million for private use. The money went to luxury cars, trips to Las Vegas, and other personal expenses of its leaders. One executive used the charity’s money to pay his child support and a tax bill he owed

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