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May 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Rebel Ridge: A Fresh Take on the Action‑Hero Classic

The new Netflix film “Rebel Ridge” arrives as a modern echo of the 1980s war‑hero tales. It follows Terry Richmond, played by Aaron Pierre, a former Marine who visits a quiet town to free his cousin. Instead of a simple rescue, he finds himself in a clash with the local police force that is riddled

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May 11 2026HEALTH

Combining Medicine and Lifestyle Cuts Prediabetes Risk

A recent study looked at how adding medicine to healthy habits affects people who are at risk for diabetes. The researchers sifted through medical databases and found many trials where patients with prediabetes tried new drugs along with diet and exercise changes. They wanted to see if this combo co

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May 11 2026HEALTH

Weekly Weight Gain and Baby Growth: How Long the Effect Lingers

Pregnancy weight gain can influence how a baby grows, but scientists have not always known when the impact shows up. Researchers studied the link between a mother’s weekly weight gain and how much her baby grows in that same week. They discovered that the effect of gaining weight does not happ

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Narges Mohammadi’s Move to Tehran Hospital Sparks New Hope

A 54‑year‑old Nobel Peace Prize winner, Narges Mohammadi, has been transferred from a remote prison in Zanjan to Tehran Pars Hospital after suffering a heart attack. The family foundation announced that she has received a suspension of her sentence, although the details remain unclear. Mohammadi ea

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May 11 2026EDUCATION

Rutgers‑Newark Turns 80: A Story of City, College and Change

Rutgers‑Newark marks its eight‑decade milestone by looking back at a bold 1946 choice that turned an “urban” label into a promise of learning for all. The state’s legislature merged local schools into Rutgers, giving the campus a land‑grant heritage that insists higher education belongs to ordinary

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Trump Rejects Iran Offer, Oil Prices Rise

Trump quickly shot down Iran’s reply to a U. S. peace plan, saying it was “totally unacceptable. ” The president posted the comment on Truth Social and gave no extra explanation. Iran’s response called for an end to fighting everywhere, especially in Lebanon where Israel battles Hezbollah figh

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Alaska Legislature Races to Finish Bills Before May Deadline

The state’s lawmakers are sprinting toward the end of their session, with less than two weeks left to pass a budget and other urgent measures before the constitutional deadline on May 20. Both chambers say a special session could focus on the Alaska LNG pipeline after the regular period ends, but ma

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May 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dua Lipa Takes on Samsung Over TV Box Images

A British pop star has filed a lawsuit against the South Korean electronics company, demanding at least fifteen million dollars. The case claims that Samsung used a copyrighted picture of the singer on the front of cardboard boxes for its television sets. The image in question was taken at a 2

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s Coast Guard Sends Chinese Research Ship Packing Up

The coast guard in Taiwan says it has chased a Chinese research vessel away from waters close to the island. The ship, named “Tongji, ” is only a year old and was spotted 29 nautical miles southeast of Taiwan’s southern tip, just outside the country’s restricted zone. The Taiwanese officers observed

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May 11 2026CRIME

Mothers Demand Justice While Mexico Prepares for the World Cup

In Mexico City, a large group of mothers marched on Sunday. They are not there to celebrate football. Instead, they want the country’s attention on a darker issue: missing people. Every year on Mother’s Day, these mothers walk the same route down Paseo de la Reforma. This time they asked

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