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May 12 2026SPORTS

Kansas baseball slides in rankings after tough week

Kansas baseball had a rough week at the plate and in the standings. A seven-day stretch that included four defeats pushed the team out of the top ten in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The Jayhawks entered the past week ranked ninth with an overall record of 37 wins and 15 losses. But los

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May 10 2026WEATHER

Quiet Night Ahead, Storms Loom for Mother’s Day in Dallas

North Texas will stay mostly calm this Saturday night, with only a tiny chance of isolated showers in the far northwest near Wichita Falls and surrounding counties. The Dallas‑Fort Worth area is expected to stay dry through the night. The weather story turns on Sunday, Mother’s Day. The Storm Predi

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May 10 2026POLITICS

Why Kansas Voters Rarely Get a Real Choice

Kansas stands out in American politics for a surprising reason: nearly one-third of its state legislative races in 2024 had no competition at all. That means 57 winners took office without facing a single opponent, locking in their positions before any votes were cast. The pattern isn’t random—two-t

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May 09 2026POLITICS

Kim Says Russia Is North Korea’s Biggest Ally

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a note to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, celebrating the day Russia remembers its World War II victory. In his message, Kim stressed that North Korea’s friendship with Russia is the most important thing for the country. He said his nation will f

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Crypto Teams Are Joining Forces Against North Korea’s Sneaky Hackers

North Korea doesn’t always hack with guns and explosions—sometimes it starts with a friendly chat. Hackers from the country have spent months slowly earning trust in online crypto circles before slipping in malware to steal digital cash. A recent attack called the Drift hack began the same way: stra

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May 03 2026WEATHER

Weekend Brisk Weather Leads to Warm, Storm‑Ready Week Ahead

North Texas welcomed a cool start Saturday, with temperatures hovering in the upper 40s to low 50s. A post‑frontal airmass and high pressure brought drier air, keeping dewpoints in the 40s and 50s. This dry spell kept rain to a minimum yesterday and set the stage for a pleasant weekend. Cloud cover

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May 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Spring Sounds and Stories in Northwest Arkansas

Northwest Arkansas is buzzing with creativity this May as the Artosphere Festival weaves together art and nature through music, performances, and hands-on activities. The festival isn’t just about watching—it’s about experiencing local talent, from student musicians to seasoned performers. While som

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May 01 2026CRIME

North Korea’s Crypto Heists: How Two Attacks Stole the Majority of 2026 Loot

North Korea’s cyber gang has taken a huge chunk of the crypto world’s losses this year. In April alone, two carefully planned attacks removed almost three‑quarters of all the money that hackers have pulled from digital wallets so far in 2026. The first hit was on a platform called Drift Protocol

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

North Korea’s Execution Surge During COVID Lockdown

North Korea increased the number of people it executed after closing its borders to stop COVID‑19. A rights group in Seoul studied 880 defectors and used satellite pictures to locate execution sites. The report warns it is not a final count, but the data show a sharp rise in punishments. The

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Apr 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Music and Nature Mix in Northwest Arkansas This May

Northwest Arkansas isn’t just about blue skies and outdoor fun—it’s also a hotspot for music lovers this spring. The region’s blend of natural beauty and creative energy is drawing crowds with everything from nature-based fundraisers to open mic nights. On May 16, Lake Fayetteville hosts "Call of th

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