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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 2026LIFESTYLE

Easy Ways to Explore St. Charles Without a Car This Summer

St. Charles is pushing for more people to ditch their cars this summer. Instead of driving everywhere, the city wants residents and visitors to use bikes or walking. A new online guide makes it simple to plan trips. It shows bike trails, explains local riding rules, and lists summer events. No more

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May 12 2026SCIENCE

How Groups Handle Big Feelings Together

When people face the same event—good or bad—they don’t just react separately. Think of a crowd cheering at a game or a town uniting after a disaster. These shared feelings aren’t random. They often lead to efforts to fix or boost those emotions as a group. Experts call this "collective emotion regul

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Downtown DeKalb’s New Sip‑and‑Shop Plan: A Mix of Support and Skepticism

"City officials are pushing a new entertainment district that would let people carry one drink in a special cup while walking between shops and restaurants. The idea is to boost foot traffic after dark, making downtown a lively spot for diners, shoppers and moviegoers. A council vote is set for Mond

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Children’s New Home: A Fresh Start in Seongnam

Smilegate Hope Studio, led by Chair Kwon Hyuk‑bin, teamed up with Jongkim Design Studio to give a much‑needed makeover to Smile House No. 6, a shelter for children who lack basic support. The old building in Seongnam was riddled with electrical fire risks, leaking pipes, bad airflow and no private r

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May 11 2026HEALTH

New Diabetes Risks After COVID: What the Numbers Say

A huge study looked at 42 million people in England to see if catching COVID can lead to new diabetes. The researchers focused on two kinds of diabetes: type 1 (T1D) and type 2 (T2D). They wanted to know if factors like body weight, how much money people make, and where they live change the ri

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May 11 2026FINANCE

Micron’s Stock Soars: Is the Buy‑Signal Still Fresh?

Micron Technology shares surged over 14 % on Friday, reaching a new 52‑week peak of $743. 79. The jump follows the company’s strong performance this year, with shares climbing roughly 158 %. Analysts point to a sharp rise in demand for high‑bandwidth memory (HBM), the ultra‑fast chips that power NVI

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May 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Stock Review: Qualcomm, Block and Solstice – What Analysts Say

Qualcomm’s stock finished the week at about $219, close to its yearly high. A J. P. Morgan analyst kept a neutral stance, suggesting investors keep an eye on the price but not rush to buy. The market average opinion leans toward holding, with a target around $177 – a potential drop of almost 17 perc

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May 11 2026SCIENCE

A Fresh Look at the ISCE’s Roots

The International Society for Computer‑Based Electrocardiology, or ISCE, began as a small gathering in 1975. A meeting in Ringe, New Hampshire, brought together early pioneers who wanted to blend engineering and heart science. For a decade, the Engineering Foundation kept the group afloat by providi

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