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John Cornyn’s Inexplicably Deep-Lore Campaign Against Ken Paxton

Are there enough persuadable Texas-politics junkies for the U.S. senator’s obscure posts to matter?

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May 11 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • texasmonthly.com
The latest Crimson Desert update lets you mount iguanas, mountain goats, tigers, lions and other fantastic beasts

Forget horses, the latest Crimson Desert update lets you mount and ride a variety of special and unusual beasties.

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May 11 • 6:59 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight goes live early for some Xbox players as the PC version gets Denuvo DRM

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has gone live early on Xbox for some pre-orders. Meanwhile, Denuvo DRM has been added to the PC version.

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May 11 • 6:42 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Hear Congress candidates Nunn, Trone Garriott on immigration, tariffs

An uncontested primary election will set the stage for Iowa's highly targeted 3rd Congressional District race. Meet the candidates.

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May 11 • 6:42 AM EDT • Politics • desmoinesregister.com
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BYD-backed Linghui Auto launches e9 sedan to target business and family mobility markets

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May 11 • 6:35 AM EDT • Business • autonews.gasgoo.com
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What happens when scientists trust AI more than colleagues?

Hasty adoption of AI may erode the scientific culture and human relationships that sustain rigorous research.

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May 11 • 6:33 AM EDT • Science • theconversation.com
Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw US House seats

Republican state officials are confusing voters and creating logistical headaches for local election officials across the South by redistricting U.S. House seats as primary season is underway.

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May 11 • 6:31 AM EDT • Politics • ksat.com
Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw US House seats

Republican state officials are confusing voters and creating logistical headaches for local election officials across the South by redistricting U.S. House seats as primary season is underway.

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May 11 • 6:31 AM EDT • Politics • wsls.com
The 'What Ifs' of 2025-26 for Iowa State athletics

Columnist Travis Hines examines the crossroads moments in Cyclones athletics this school year.

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May 11 • 6:30 AM EDT • Sports • desmoinesregister.com
WNBA games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for May 10

Here's the full WNBA schedule for May 10, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

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May 11 • 6:12 AM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
Michigan Science Center opens giant cardboard maze inspired by Detroit

A life-sized cardboard maze inspired by Detroit opens May 9 at the Michigan Science Center, blending art, engineering and play.

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May 11 • 6:04 AM EDT • Science • freep.com
A conversation with Jim Henson biographer Brian Jay Jones

The Clarion Ledger sat down with Brian Jay Jones author of the bestselling biography "Jim Henson: The Biography." Check out our Q+A.

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May 11 • 6:04 AM EDT • Entertainment • clarionledger.com
Jackson to host third annual business expo: It 'is a win-win'

The City of Jackson is gearing up to host its third annual Business Expo at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, a free way to connect with local vendors

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May 11 • 6:03 AM EDT • Business • jacksonsun.com
Where Detroit's Greektown streetscape construction stands entering summer

A $20M Monroe Street streetscape project has cut traffic and access, leaving some Greektown businesses down up to 50% as work stretches through 2026.

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May 11 • 6:01 AM EDT • Business • freep.com
Shelby County was split into 3 Congressional districts. How we got here

With the redistricting, state Sen. Brent Taylor, a Republican, announced he would run for the new District 9 seat.

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May 11 • 6:01 AM EDT • Politics • commercialappeal.com
Jim Henson biographer details the artist and genius behind 'The Muppets'

Author Brian Jay Jones discusses writing Jim Henson’s biography, from the Muppets to filmmaking, TV innovation and Henson's endlessly curious mind.

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May 11 • 6:01 AM EDT • Entertainment • clarionledger.com
GOP hardliners aren’t buying into U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar’s bipartisan immigration bill

The latest version of the El Paso Democrat’s Dignity Act includes a key change to make it more palatable to Republicans. Some have gotten on board, but others are firmly opposed.

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May 11 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • ksat.com
Inter-Valley Conference selects 2026 scholarship winners

See which Inter-Valley Conference student-athletes were named 2026 scholarship winners.

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May 11 • 5:55 AM EDT • Sports • cantonrep.com
Allegheny Health Network unveils new medical helicopter. What to know

This $55M investment in 4 new LifeFlight helicopters offers improved service for critical patients.

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May 11 • 5:14 AM EDT • Health • timesonline.com
Lee Health: Knowing your wishes – Why advance directives matter

Do you know how you want to be cared for if you are too sick or injured to speak for yourself?

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May 11 • 5:11 AM EDT • Health • naplesnews.com
Join the Keyhive at these Keyla Richardson American Idol watch parties

Pensacola's Keyla Richardson is in the 'American Idol' season finale. Check out these Pensacola area watch parties, where you can join in.

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May 11 • 5:11 AM EDT • Entertainment • pnj.com
How seeding change will impact MHSAA football playoffs in 2026

The Michigan high school football playoffs will be seeded by region instead of by district, starting in 2026 season. Here's why the change was made.

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May 11 • 5:11 AM EDT • Sports • freep.com
How to watch Keyla Richardson on 'American Idol' finale

Pensacola's Keyla Richardson performs on the 'American Idol' finale tonight. Here's how to watch and vote.

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May 11 • 5:08 AM EDT • Entertainment • pnj.com
Forza Horizon 6 Suffers Disastrous Leak as Steam Preload Files Are Made Available Without Encryption

Forza Horizon 6 suffered a significant leak after the entire game was reportedly made available via an unencrypted Steam preload.

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May 11 • 5:07 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
What concerts are happening in the South Bend area from May 11 to 17?

Find out where to enjoy live music and concerts across the Michiana area from May 11-17, 2026, including free events.

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May 11 • 5:06 AM EDT • Entertainment • southbendtribune.com
How Tennessee pays for Neyland Entertainment District, G10 garage

Tennessee will rake in revenue from Neyland Entertainment District while bearing no financial risk in the $280 million project, CFO David Miller says.

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May 11 • 5:05 AM EDT • Entertainment • knoxnews.com
We can't afford to let Democrats lead health care 'reform'

Obama's Affordable Care Act created incentives for insurers to grow larger, consolidate and control more of the health care system. The GOP can fix it

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May 11 • 5:05 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
AtlantiCare funds new health care college with Stockton University

AtlantiCare and Stockton University are partnering to open a new health care college in Atlantic City.

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May 11 • 5:04 AM EDT • Health • courierpostonline.com
Neutrino detector could help scientists unlock Big Bang mysteries

A snappy new device is looking for the most abundant, yet elusive particles in the universe.

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May 11 • 5:02 AM EDT • Science • floridatoday.com
A reflective Sen. Lamar Alexander puts value on character over politics

“The Education of a Senator” goes on sale May 19. Knox News joined the former senator at his home in the Great Smoky Mountains.

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May 11 • 5:01 AM EDT • Politics • knoxnews.com
‘The mouth is a gateway into your body’: the fascinating, frightening links between our gums and our health

Scientists are discovering more and more associations between poor oral health and everything from heart disease to dementia. But can flossing and brushing properly guarantee a longer life?

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May 11 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • theguardian.com
Starmer, fighting for his political life, pledges to bring Britain closer to Europe

The prime minister plans to use a speech on Monday to argue that he will “face up to the big challenges” and restore “hope” to the country.

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May 11 • 4:36 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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NJ school districts slammed with health costs are laying off teachers

As spiking health care costs and other expenses test their financial sustainability, districts are laying off teachers and cutting programs.

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May 11 • 4:31 AM EDT • Health • northjersey.com
Crimson Desert Adds Surprise Claw Machine Mini-Game and Lets Pet Dogs Attack Enemies as Part of Update 1.06.00

Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has released this week’s update as promised, and it adds what it said it would add. But it also adds a whole lot more, including a surprise claw machine mini-game that gives unique rewards.

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May 11 • 4:19 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
High school sports top performers for May 4-10 in Holland area

Check out the top weekly performers in high school sports across the area.

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May 11 • 4:03 AM EDT • Sports • hollandsentinel.com
USDA to bring new science jobs to Athens lab

The USDA plans to renovate its Athens lab, bringing at least 140 new science jobs to Georgia, the top poultry state.

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May 11 • 4:01 AM EDT • Science • onlineathens.com
American passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrive back in the U.S.

One passenger who is suffering mild symptoms will be taken to a second site to be treated separately, officials said.

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May 11 • 3:48 AM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027

The Beatles are returning to one of their iconic sites with a new fan experience in London.

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May 11 • 3:27 AM EDT • Entertainment • wsls.com
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New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027

The Beatles are returning to one of their iconic sites with a new fan experience in London.

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May 11 • 3:27 AM EDT • Entertainment • news4jax.com
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Redistricting wars: Can our politics get any more polarized? (Yes)

Don't look to history because we've never done this before. But President Trump's push to redistrict and the Democrats' response will reverberate.

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May 11 • 3:01 AM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
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Forget the Rust Belt or the Sun Belt. The ‘Wired Belt’ may be the next frontier of American political power

AI automation may be the catalyst for a white-collar suburban revolt.

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May 11 • 2:01 AM EDT • Politics • fortune.com
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'Jeopardy!' recap: What happened on May 8, 2026

See who played "Jeopardy!" on May 8, who won, the Final Jeopardy! outcomes and final scores.

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May 11 • 1:14 AM EDT • Entertainment • usatoday.com
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Country diary 1906: The wild plants are overflowing with health

17 May 1906: There are blue woods and soft yellow banks while in untrimmed hedges climbing vetches, wood loosestrife and campions add variety

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May 11 • 1:00 AM EDT • Health • theguardian.com
Minority groups brace for surge in racism after Reform UK election gains

Many members of minority communities fear results in Birmingham and elsewhere could lead to rise in hostile rhetoric

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May 11 • 1:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Neon, winner of 6 straight Palmes d'Or, comes into the Cannes Film Festival an unlikely heavyweight

It’s one of the most unparalleled streaks in movies.

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May 11 • 12:53 AM EDT • Entertainment • wsls.com
Neon, winner of 6 straight Palmes d'Or, comes into the Cannes Film Festival an unlikely heavyweight

It’s one of the most unparalleled streaks in movies.

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May 11 • 12:53 AM EDT • Entertainment • clickorlando.com
Young Americans’ job market optimism falls as older adults stay upbeat, new Gallup poll finds

A new poll finds that younger Americans are more pessimistic than older ones about the state of the job market.

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May 11 • 12:05 AM EDT • Politics • ksat.com
Young Americans’ job market optimism falls as older adults stay upbeat, new Gallup poll finds

A new poll finds that younger Americans are more pessimistic than older ones about the state of the job market.

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May 11 • 12:05 AM EDT • Politics • wsls.com
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Young Americans’ job market optimism falls as older adults stay upbeat, new Gallup poll finds

A new poll finds that younger Americans are more pessimistic than older ones about the state of the job market.

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May 11 • 12:05 AM EDT • Politics • clickondetroit.com
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Young Americans’ job market optimism falls as older adults stay upbeat, new Gallup poll finds

A new poll finds that younger Americans are more pessimistic than older ones about the state of the job market.

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May 11 • 12:05 AM EDT • Politics • news4jax.com
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Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

For the first time in more than a decade, a leading pediatricians group has put out new guidance about recess, saying it’s crucial for good health and good grades and should be part of the school day for students of all ages.

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May 11 • 12:01 AM EDT • Health • clickondetroit.com
Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

For the first time in more than a decade, a leading pediatricians group has put out new guidance about recess, saying it’s crucial for good health and good grades and should be part of the school day for students of all ages.

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May 11 • 12:01 AM EDT • Health • ksat.com
What Travel Advisors Should Know About Selling Sports Travel

A growing number of Americans are planning to travel to a sporting event — here’s what advisors should know.

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May 11 • 12:00 AM EDT • Sports • travelagewest.com
China's April car sales drop for seventh month

China's car sales fell ​again in April, ‌with local automakers increasingly targeting overseas ​markets to ​offset intense competition at ⁠home where ​a push toward higher-end ​models has yet to reverse the broader ​slowdown.

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May 10 • 10:46 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Marks Construction named Small and Emerging Business of the Year

Louisiana Economic Development announced Marks Construction in Donaldsonville was among the five businesses honored at the 2026 Spotlight Louisiana Awards in Baton Rouge.

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May 10 • 10:08 PM EDT • Business • weeklycitizen.com
‘Population autopsy’ finds the US with more avoidable deaths than other wealthy countries

The United States appears to be leading all high-income countries in an unfortunate, distinctly undesirable statistical category.

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May 10 • 9:52 PM EDT • Health • healthexec.com
NCAA Softball Tournament regional picks: Predicting all 16 winners

Here are USA TODAY's predictions for each regional winner of the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament:

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May 10 • 9:15 PM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
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SEC shines while ACC flounders: Winners and losers from NCAA Softball Tournament reveal

Here are USA TODAY's winners and losers from the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament bracket reveal on Sunday, May 10:

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May 10 • 8:26 PM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
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Kalshi Referral Code SBWIRE | Get $10 Bonus for NBA, Politics Trading & More This Weekend

Sign up with Kalshi referral code SBWIRE, trade $10 and get $10 in credit. Trade the NBA Playoffs, Stanley Cup Playoffs, MLB, politics, crypto and more.

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May 10 • 8:16 PM EDT • Politics • chiefswire.usatoday.com
Alarm grows over health of Iran’s female political prisoners

Rights activists have raised renewed concerns over the health of prominent female political prisoners after Nobel Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was transferred to a hospital in Tehran and reports emerged of worsening conditions for jailed activist Fatemeh Sepehri.

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May 10 • 7:50 PM EDT • Health • iranintl.com
Hinge Health Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Hinge Health (NYSE:HNGE) reported first-quarter 2026 results that topped its prior outlook and raised its full-year guidance, citing stronger-than-expected member engagement, growth in eligible lives and continued operating leverage from artificial intelligence and automation. Co-Founder and CEO Da

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May 10 • 5:04 PM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Iranian politician’s Australian links revealed; how One Nation won in Farrer; the mystery of ‘gaping’ whales

Australia’s handling of Iran sanctions in spotlight; voter shifts to One Nation seen across Farrer; research sheds new light on whale behaviour

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May 10 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Florida seniors face growing mental health crisis, Humana Foundation study finds

A new report from the Humana Foundation is shedding light on a silent crisis unfolding across Florida — one that affects hundreds of thousands of older residents and often goes unnoticed.

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May 10 • 4:36 PM EDT • Health • news4jax.com
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Southeast Georgia business owner creates community space inspired by daughter with autism

What started as a mother’s vision to support her daughter has grown into a community gathering space in southeast Georgia.

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May 10 • 3:54 PM EDT • Business • news4jax.com
City of Auburn Hills issues warning to businesses during Water Main Break

According to city officials, “Instances of water use for non-essential purposes during the State of Emergency will be investigated, and violators may be prosecuted.”

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May 10 • 3:52 PM EDT • Business • clickondetroit.com
Who is left on 'American Idol'? See past winners up until last year

Past "American Idol" winners include Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and more. Who's left in the running for Season 24?

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May 10 • 3:39 PM EDT • Entertainment • pnj.com
Who is left on 'American Idol'? See past winners up until last year

Past "American Idol" winners include Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and more. Who's left in the running for Season 24?

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May 10 • 3:39 PM EDT • Entertainment • tcpalm.com
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Stop Buying AI Tools Until You Fix This First

AI succeeds or fails not because of the tools you choose, but because of how clear, organized, and usable your information is.

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May 10 • 2:00 PM EDT • Business • inc.com
Guerrilla Games co-founder developing European game engine to rival Unreal and Unity

Guerrilla Games co-founder and former Epic tech director Arjan Brussee is working to build a new game engine as an "Eur…

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May 10 • 1:53 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
macOS 27: Two More Changes Leaked Ahead of WWDC Next Month

macOS 27 will have a "slight redesign" compared to macOS Tahoe, along with an option to automatically group tabs in Safari, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the design changes will help to address some of the criticism surrounding macOS Tahoe's new Liquid Glass interface. In particular, the changes should improve overall readability. "Apple aims to address the shadows and transparency quirks," he said.

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May 10 • 12:45 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Israeli politics have shifted from institutional decline to perpetual negation

Beyond the Ben-Gvir controversy lies a structural crisis; information overload is reshaping politics, weakening institutions, and elevating figures who thrive in disorder.

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May 10 • 12:45 PM EDT • Politics • jpost.com
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Rhythm nation: politician’s viral dance moves mark new, optimistic era for Hungary

Zsolt Hegedűs’s joyful dancing at the election of Péter Magyar sparked joy across the country last month

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May 10 • 12:42 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
GTA 6 hopefuls encouraged by Sony to upgrade to PS5 now

PlayStation is writing to PS4 owners to suggest they'll need to upgrade to a PS5 if they want to play Grand Theft Auto …

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May 10 • 12:35 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Things to do in Cincinnati this week, May 11-17

If you're looking for the best events happening in Cincinnati, you're at the right place. Find your next concert, game, festival or family event.

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May 10 • 12:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • cincinnati.com
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Iran responds to US peace proposal, Iranian media reports. What we know

The Trump administration's framework proposed a pause in fighting while officials hammer out a permanent peace plan.

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May 10 • 12:15 PM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
For many, Mom is the greatest gardener we’ve ever known

Technology has its advantages, but something valuable is lost in the soil.

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May 10 • 12:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • cincinnati.com
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' bests ‘Mortal Kombat II’ at the box office

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” edges out “Mortal Kombat II” at the North American box office this weekend.

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May 10 • 11:51 AM EDT • Entertainment • wsls.com
Water outages possible after main line ruptures in Auburn Hills

A major water main broke in Auburn Hills early Sunday and water pressure is expected to decline, possibly resulting in outages.

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May 10 • 10:59 AM EDT • Business • detroitnews.com
Thousands drop Medi-Cal in Ventura County. Here's what it means

Enrollment in the Medi-Cal insurance program is falling in Ventura County and the decline is expected to continue.

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May 10 • 10:30 AM EDT • Health • vcstar.com
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Where to watch New York Liberty vs Washington Mystics on May 10: TV channel, start time and streaming

Here's how to watch Sunday's Washington Mystics vs New York Liberty game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

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May 10 • 10:28 AM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
Where to watch Seattle Storm vs Connecticut Sun on May 10: TV channel, start time and streaming

Here's how to watch Sunday's Connecticut Sun vs Seattle Storm game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

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May 10 • 10:28 AM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
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‘It has to be bipartisan’: Governors find solutions on maternal health

Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-Ark.) and philanthropist Olivia Walton join Meet the Press for a Common Ground conversation around maternal health.

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May 10 • 10:06 AM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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‘Degree of complacency’: are supply chains prepared for impact of ongoing Iran war?

The economic warnings are bleak, but full extent of shortages are still not felt for many European countries

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May 10 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
Trump tariff refunds are actually happening – and businesses should pay attention

Business owners may have to wade through paperwork, but the US government is now processing refunds

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May 10 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders highlight maternal health investments

Sanders said she raised alarms about maternal health in Arkansas after noticing the state had one of the highest maternal mortality rates.

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May 10 • 9:03 AM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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Millersport's Kendyl Bonkowski is OSU Wexner Girls Athlete of the Week

The softball star broke the school career strikeout record of 620.

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Chicago Teachers Union wants $8.5 million dues hike to fund politics

“Has your brand become toxic?” This was a pointed question from WGN Political Editor Tahman Bradley, posed to Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates in a recent interview. Her immediate response: “I don’t understand the question.” When pressed, Gates added, “The Chicago Teachers Union is not a political party, it is a labor union.” But internal union documents show CTU leadership is trying to skim $8.5 million more from teacher paychecks explicitly for politics, while trying to silence union members critical of Gates’ leadership. Under the proposed dues hike, Chicago teachers would see up to $800 more per year flow from their paychecks to union coffers. The union already takes in more than $40 million a year, mostly from dues. And it spends less than 18 cents of every dollar on teacher representation. The No. 1 reason for the proposed dues hike? Politics. “We must win a majority of the first 21 person fully elected school board in November,” reads the first point in CTU’s member FAQ document.1 This directly contradicts CTU’s promise to members about how leadership uses dues money. The official CTU handbook tells members that the union does not use dues money for politics, so if they are interested in funding political activity, they should consider voluntary donations to CTU’s political action committee. “Our dues are not used for political purposes,” according to the handbook. “So our PAC relies on extra contributions from our members to support progressive candidates and to impact elected officials at the city, county and state levels.” This kind of double-speak is one reason members are concerned about another constitutional change slipped into the dues hike vote, which will take place on May 20-21: an attempt to stop members from holding the union accountable. A proposed amendment to the union constitution tries to place limits on when members may bring a lawsuit against the union for violating members’ rights.2 This provision is clearly a response to members’ lawsuit against union leadership regarding Gates’ years-long refusal to publish audited financial statements. The judge in that case has repeatedly denied the union’s attempts to dismiss it. Teachers opposed to these changes have been circulating this flier, urging members to vote no. What will CTU members get in return for millions of dollars in additional dues? If the 2024 school board elections are any indication—not much. CTU leadership’s record on school board races may not inspire confidence among members. A Chicago Policy Center analysis of a dozen affiliated PACs found CTU spent nearly $2.9 million on school board races in 2024. Of that spending, more than $2.1 million (75%) went to losing candidates. And while CTU-backed candidates lost six of the nine competitive seats overall, they fared worse in their biggest-spending races, losing five of six contests in which the union and its affiliates put up more than $250,000 for their candidate. The Chicago school board elections take place Nov. 3.3 Is another $8.5 million enough to clean up a toxic reputation? Not likely. Update on federal tax credit scholarship: Last week, Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she plans to opt into the federal tax credit scholarship program. If Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker follows suit, Illinois could unlock $1 billion in donor money statewide for both public- and private-school students. If Illinois does not opt in, that money will flow to other states. The Last Ward reported in February on how Illinois Democrats could unlock at least $100 million in new resources for Chicago public-school students by opting in. Update on the investigation into how Chicagoans learned about a meeting to hike their property taxes: The Last Ward reported in January on an absurd, taxpayer-funded investigation into how local media learned of a planned Chicago school board meeting to hike the district’s property tax levy. That investigation is now complete. Lawyers interviewed two dozen witnesses, and found nothing. Update on Illinois’ muni debt crisis: My colleague Joe Tabor last week published a must-read piece in Crain’s Chicago Business about how Illinois recently rejected south suburban Harvey’s request to be designated a “distressed city.” The saga shows why the state must implement a better structure to assist insolvent local governments, including allowing for the option to pursue debt relief via Chapter 9 bankruptcy. The Last Ward reported in October on how Harvey is tipping the first domino in Illinois’ municipal debt crisis. Mincing Rascals: I joined the Mincing Rascals podcast to discuss the SAFE-T Act, the millionaires tax, and more. My “green light” recommendation: Force Majeure (2014). 1 Notably, the No. 2 reason cited is “resources to fund a state-wide millionaires tax campaign in order to fully fund the state’s school funding formula.” The constitutional amendment necessary to implement a progressive income tax in Illinois recently died in the Illinois House, meaning this question would not appear on the ballot until 2028 at the earliest. 2 There is seemingly no single-subject rule for CTU constitutional amendments. So members only get one vote on the full package. One cannot vote “yes” on the dues hike and “no” on the restriction of members’ rights, for example. 3 Illinois law grants far too much power over local government to unelected officials like Gates. State lawmakers should fix that.

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Health advocates warn government’s claims of baby formula safety contradict data

Independent scientists who reviewed the results said most samples were contaminated with Pfas or phthalates

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Green Bay area high school sports results for Saturday, May 9

High school baseball, track and field, softball, tennis and golf teams were in action.

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Deckbuilding autobattler Samurai Bringer: Rampage announced for PC

Publisher PLAYISM and developer Alphawing have announced Samurai Bringer: Rampage, a deckbuilding autobattler entry in the Bringer series. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2026 with English, Japa…

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Oregon Democrats found a way to improve roads. Now their gas tax goes before voters as prices soar

A referendum on Oregon's primary ballot seeking to repeal a Democratic gas tax increase is complicating the affordability message central to the party's midterm election strategy.

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Farage trying to avoid scrutiny over £5m gift from crypto billionaire, Labour says

Reform’s deputy leader, Richard Tice, seeks to present issue as irrelevant in interview with Laura Kuenssberg

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How much you really have to pay to follow RFK Jr.’s new dietary guidelines

Trump administration officials have repeatedly touted the affordability of its new dietary guidelines. But following them on a budget requires a lot of time and labor.

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What Are The Differences Between The Ford And GM 10-Speed Automatic Transmissions?

Ford and GM 10-speed automatic transmissions share the same core architecture, but they use different fluids, software, and even some internal parts.

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Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit

President Donald Trump's trip to China may not come with the same fanfare that accompanied his first-term visit.

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Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit

President Donald Trump's trip to China may not come with the same fanfare that accompanied his first-term visit.

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How TMZ is finding its footing on the political scene, even after some misfires

The salacious gossip website is hounding politicians and tracking vacationing members of Congress

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ESPN's 'first' mom shares for parents how she holds it all together

"We really don't have strong a offseason in our house," Shae Cornette says. She shares how she and her husband balance sports, their hectic TV life.

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NiJaree Canady's last ride: Texas Tech's million-dollar ace has final shot at title

NiJaree Canady threw a perfect game and got drafted by the AUSL. She's the face of NIL in NCAA softball, but has one more thing to do with Texas Tech.

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Motherhood, maternal risk, and the WNBA: What I learned reporting through pregnancy

For women in sports, motherhood is a significant risk. But not for the reason that might come to mind.

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