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A Bold Leap: From Restaurant Tables to Fight Rings and Beyond

May 10, 2026

Alberto Crane, now 49, once worked at a café in Santa Fe where he met Amal Easton. The friendship sparked an interest in Brazilian jiu‑jitsu that would change his life forever. Instead of staying in the restaurant, he saved enough money to fly to Rio de Janeiro at 19. There he immersed himself in th

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Savannah James Drops Podcast News While Lakers Face Big Challenge

May 10, 2026

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a tightrope this week. They’re down 2-0 in the Western Conference Semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and one key player, Luka Doncic, is still sidelined. Because of that, the Lakers need a near‑perfect performance to win any game. LeBron James remains

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Fire on the Court: Portland’s New Home for Women’s Basketball

May 10, 2026

The first night of the Portland Fire at Moda Center was a burst of energy that echoed through every corner of the arena. Fans gathered early, forming waves that surged during a coaches’ challenge and continued through a lively halftime show featuring a popular singer from the 2000s. The crowd’s roar

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Reinventing Anchorage: How Local Leaders Are Tackling Big Challenges

May 10, 2026

Anchorage stands at a crossroads where tough choices can’t be avoided. Money is tight, families are feeling the pinch, and young adults are deciding if this city is where they’ll build their future. Behind the scenes, over 3, 000 municipal workers – bus drivers, road crews, park rangers – keep the c

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How Ohio’s Job Losses Show the Cost of Relying on China

May 10, 2026

Back in the 1970s, China was struggling to feed its people. Factories were rare, and most citizens survived on government-assigned housing with little income. Life expectancy was low—just 59 years—and the average person earned barely $130 a year. Meanwhile, the U. S. was booming. The average America

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Chicago’s Science Spotlight: A Top Museum Gets Global Praise

May 10, 2026

One of Chicago’s standout spots now joins an elite club of museums worldwide. The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry just made the cut for Travel + Leisure’s list of the 27 best museums for art, history, and culture. With its massive size and focus on interactive learning, the museum stands out

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Katy Perry and others to light up World Cup kickoffs with live performances

May 10, 2026

The World Cup is getting a musical head start this year. Before any ball is kicked, big names will take the stage in three cities to hype up fans. In California, where the U. S. team opens against Paraguay, Katy Perry will headline a star-studded lineup that also includes Future, Lisa, Tyla, Anitta,

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Allies Worry About US Reliability as Trump Pushes Aggressive Moves

May 10, 2026

The US President’s recent decisions—like pulling troops from Germany and threatening to reduce forces in other NATO countries—have made allies question whether America will still stand by them in a crisis. These actions come as tensions with Iran escalate, with some European and Middle Eastern partn

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Giant Slide Lets Kids Feel the Power of Energy

May 9, 2026

A brand‑new attraction at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry invites visitors to experience energy in a literal way. The 33‑foot slide, part of the “Powering the Future” exhibit that opened on May 8, lets children glide down a steel tube while learning about the forces that keep our world movi

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Bitcoin as a Digital Power Tool for the Military

May 9, 2026

The U. S. Indo‑Pacific Command recently ran a Bitcoin node, sparking talk about the cryptocurrency’s role in national defense. A senior commander highlighted Bitcoin as a “valuable computer science tool” that could help project power across the globe. The comment came after Iran asked for Bitcoin to