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May 13 2026EDUCATION

Science Scores in New York Schools: A Quick Look

The latest state test results show that one district in New York reached a 92% proficiency rate among its students on the science exam for the 2024‑2025 year. That district, located in Westchester County, tops the state list. More than 34 other districts earned an 80% or higher score on the same

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May 13 2026SPORTS

Big Man Back, Series Heats Up: What the Spurs-Wolves Game 5 Means for Both Teams

Game 5 of the Spurs vs. Timberwolves playoff series isn’t just another match—it’s a high-stakes showdown where everything changes because one player stays on the court instead of sitting on the bench. Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ towering rookie, got thrown out of Sunday’s game for a hard elbow to

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May 09 2026BUSINESS

Sony’s profits dip but bright future predicted for tech and entertainment giant

Sony Group Corporation recently announced its latest financial results, showing a slight drop in annual profits but predicting a strong rebound in the coming year. For the period ending in March, the Tokyo-based company earned 1. 03 trillion yen ($6. 6 billion), which is 3. 4% lower than the previou

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May 08 2026BUSINESS

Sony Projects Profit Growth Amid Gaming Sales Dip

Sony announced that its operating profit for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is expected to climb by 11 %, reaching roughly 1. 6 trillion yen (about $10. 2 billion). This increase comes even though the company’s gaming division, a key revenue source, is projected to see lower sales. The firm also

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May 08 2026WEATHER

Rainy Start, Sunny Finish: A Quick Look at Massachusetts Weather

Morning showers will keep rolling in until the late‑morning rush, especially in the eastern part of the state where rain could linger until nine a. m. By midday, clouds will lift and sunshine will return, nudging temperatures into the low to mid‑sixties across most regions. Boston is poised for a hi

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May 08 2026CRIME

Efforts to cut crime in two Ohio cities lead to 10 major arrests

Police in Ohio ran joint operations in Cleveland and Cincinnati last Wednesday night as part of a wider plan to stop gun violence. The focus was simple: get illegal firearms off the streets before they cause harm. Ten people now face felony charges across the two cities. In Cleveland, teams made tw

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May 07 2026OPINION

Press Silence Over Trump’s Health Concerns

The 80‑year‑old former president is starting to show signs that could be linked to cognitive decline, yet the press rarely asks about it. The White House reporters, who normally get close to the President, stay silent on his visible health problems. Even though he can’t speak without a microphone, n

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May 03 2026BUSINESS

Cleaner Energy, Smarter Factories: How a Fast-Growing Startup is Changing the Game

A little-known energy tech company quietly set some big goals back in 2025 and actually met them. This startup, now selling gear in 85 countries, cut the power its products use by half—or even more—compared to the year before. Its inverters, battery boxes, and car chargers all drank less electricity

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May 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

PlayStation games now: one-time check, no more hassles

A strange warning popped up last weekend for some PlayStation buyers. New digital copies suddenly showed a 30-day countdown, making players worry they’d lose access if they stayed offline. Quick tests by gamers suggested the timer might reset itself after a month, turning a one-time check into a per

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Apr 30 2026SCIENCE

Do male and female lizards handle growth challenges differently?

Scientists picked two closely related spiny lizard species to see if sex or birth method makes a bigger difference in how stable their body shapes grow. One species gives live birth and thrives in cool mountain air, while the other lays eggs and lives at slightly lower elevations. Researchers measur

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