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World Business Chicago picks design contest finalists: Covered highways, residential alleys, recycling tourism

World Business Chicago, which hosted the “Horizon Lines” open design contest this spring, on Wednesday announced the six finalists.

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Jun 3 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • chicagotribune.com
Trump’s pick for Iowa governor concedes GOP primary in upset

Rep. Randy Feenstra’s apparent loss to farmer Zach Lahn is a blow to Trump’s dominance in Republican nominating contests.

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Jun 3 • 12:19 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Josh Turek, a Paralympian, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Iowa

Mr. Turek, a state lawmaker, beat Zach Wahls in a contest that tested the party’s anti-establishment fervor.

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Jun 2 • 9:43 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Tuesday’s wild races for California governor and Los Angeles mayor, and other elections to watch

Six states will hold primaries on Tuesday: California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota. Will a Democrat advance in California’s governor’s race? Can Spencer Pratt advance in the contest for Los Angeles mayor? And who will Iowa Democrats nominate in their push to flip a Senate seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Joni Ernst?

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Jun 2 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
British politics is fractured and chaotic – but at last it’s brimming with ideas for the future

Finally, Labour is talking policy, thanks to the leadership contest and Tony Blair’s intervention – and the centre-right is making a much-needed fightback too, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Jun 2 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Simon Cowell reveals the 'Got Talent' standout who did 'more good for our show than any other contestant'

Simon Cowell selects the 'Got Talent' competition series' MVP ahead of the new 'America's Got Talent' season.

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Jun 1 • 8:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
City invites business owners to ‘paint Herrin red, white & blue’

The city of Herrin is inviting business owners to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a contest.

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Jun 1 • 6:18 PM EDT • Business • kfvs12.com
AFSCME Florida announces fleet of mostly Miami-focused endorsements ahead of Midterms

The endorsements span state and county contests.

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Jun 1 • 3:26 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Inside Valley Politics: Complete breakdown of runoff elections, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez interview

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The matchups are set for the November general election. On May 26, Valley voters went to the polls to settle the runoff contests after the March primaries…

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Jun 1 • 1:21 PM EDT • Politics • valleycentral.com
Which 'Love Island USA' couples are still together?

As 'Love Island USA' Season 8 begins, a look back at the contestants who have remained in a relationship.

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Jun 1 • 7:20 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Fil-Am designer R’Bonney Gabriel joins ‘Project Runway’ season 22

Filipina American fashion designer and Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel, also known professionally as R’Bonney Nola, is among the 22 designers competing in “Project Runway” season 22. - Photos from R’Bonney Gabriel’s social media account The Miss Universe 2022 titleholder will compete in the fashion design series’ largest contestant lineup. Filipino American fashion designer and Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney…

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Jun 1 • 6:05 AM EDT • Entertainment • asianjournal.com
California contests for governor, LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders

California heads toward an election Tuesday with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty, while a pair of outsider candidates looked to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy

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Jun 1 • 12:40 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
California contests for governor, LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders

California heads toward an election Tuesday with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty, while a pair of outsider candidates looked to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy.

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Jun 1 • 12:31 AM EDT • Politics • ksat.com
California contests for governor, LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders

California heads toward an election Tuesday with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty, while a pair of outsider candidates looked to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy.

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Jun 1 • 12:31 AM EDT • Politics • wsls.com
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California Contests for Governor, LA Mayor Head Toward Primary Election With No Clear Leaders

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California spiraled toward a primary election Tuesday with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty and with a pair of outsider candidates looking to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy. In the governor's race, former Fox News TV host and British political ...

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Jun 1 • 12:31 AM EDT • Politics • usnews.com
Beaten Kentucky Derby Favorite Further Ado Returns In Matt Winn

Spendthrift Farm’s Blue Grass Stakes (G1) winner Further Ado headlines a talented field of eight 3-year-olds entered in next Sunday’s 29th running of the $500,000 Matt Winn Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs. Contested at 1 1/16 miles for 3-year-olds, the Matt Winn shares the Sunday ...

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May 31 • 7:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Floral City artist competes for national People's Artist title

Sometimes, you've just got to try. That's what Kimberlee Myrvik, 50, of Floral City is doing as she competes to be the winner of the People's Artist contest, a competition

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May 31 • 11:50 AM EDT • Entertainment • chronicleonline.com
Local Business Spotlight: Loon Lake Lodge

When guests arrive at Loon Lake Lodge, they are welcomed by Andrea and Derek Hofeldt and their three boys into an atmosphere filled with outdoor adventure, family connection, and relaxation along the Gunflint Trail. From donut fishing and watermelon-eating contests to hydro bikes and quiet time by the lake, the Hofeldt family—who own and operate...

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May 31 • 6:10 AM EDT • Business • wtip.org
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Cascades Humane Society 'Paws In The Park', 5-30-2026. Photos by Maddie Vieau, JTV. Cascades Humane Society 'Paws In The Park', 5-30-2026. Photos by Maddie Vieau, JTV. Latest GalleriesBaseball D3 District Final Grass Lake vs Lumen Christi, 5-30-26 | Photo GalleryGus Macker Jackson Slam Dunk Contest 5-30-2026 | Photo GalleryBaseball D2 District Semifinal Williamston vs Western, 5-30-26…

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May 30 • 10:00 PM EDT • Sports • jtv.tv
‘Love Island USA’ Cast Member Dismissed Ahead Of Season 8 After Videos Surface Of Contestant Using Racial Slur

A Love Island USA cast member has been dismissed from the reality dating show just days ahead of its eighth season premiere following resurfaced videos in which the contestant used a racial slur. Vasa...

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May 30 • 8:22 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Ivey encourages Alabama small businesses to compete in national America 250 pitch contest

Gov. Kay Ivey encourages Alabama small businesses to join the America 250 pitch contest for a chance to win $1 million.

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May 30 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • 256today.com
Governor Ivey Encourages Alabama Small Businesses to Pitch Big for America 250 -

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday is encouraging eligible Alabama small businesses and entrepreneurs to submit a pitch for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) national “Freedom 250” Patriot Pitch Competition, a nationwide contest celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by … Continued

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May 28 • 3:00 PM EDT • Business • governor.alabama.gov
Mark Zuckerberg’s $145 Billion AI Gamble Could Spawn Meta’s Next Monster Business

The artificial intelligence arms race has turned Silicon Valley into a spending contest. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) are pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into chips, servers, networking gear, and data centers in a scramble to dominate AI infrastructure. The question investors are wrestling with is simple: how much ... Mark Zuckerberg’s $145 Billion AI Gamble Could Spawn Meta’s Next Monster Business

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May 28 • 10:21 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Eliott Rodriguez reports $500K raised, wave of endorsements as third rating shift hits CD 27 race

Independent race forecasters have now shifted the district toward Democrats three separate times since Rodriguez entered the contest.

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May 28 • 4:15 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Escaping the Heat? The Politics and Problems of Orbital Data Centers

What happens when digital systems outgrow the Earth that sustains them? Computing has always consumed energy and water, but the growing ambitions of the AI industry are pushing demand to an unprecedented scale. As pressures mount, data centers in orbit around the Earth have been pitched as a solution. But space is no escape, and what is framed as a technical fix risks entrenching digital dependence in an increasingly militarized, fragile, and crisis-prone environment. Orbital data centers simply relocate critical infrastructure into an already contested domain where the boundaries between civilian and military systems blur, satellites become strategic targets, and systemic disruption becomes a tool of coercion.

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May 28 • 3:52 AM EDT • Politics • blog.prif.org
‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Stunned Contestants Miss ‘Sopranos’ Clue

Ken Jennings seemed shocked they didnt know the answer.

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May 27 • 7:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • cbs19news.com
‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Stunned Contestants Miss ‘Sopranos’ Clue

Ken Jennings seemed shocked they didnt know the answer.

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May 27 • 7:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • wyomingnewsnow.tv
Texas general election matchups are finally set. Here's what you need to know

The Texas primary runoffs are over and November election matchups are set in major contests, like one for the U.S. Senate, as the results deliver lessons for both parties.

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May 27 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Radon Awareness Heightened By Winning Student Posters - Wyoming Department of Health

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is proud to announce the winners of its annual radon poster contest, which is part of an overall effort to educate families about potential radon-related health risks. Winners include: 3rd-6th Grade Category 1st Place: Chloe Rollema, 6th grade, Western Christian Academy, Worland Teacher: Jodi Jordan 2nd Place: Zachary […]

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May 26 • 3:50 PM EDT • Health • health.wyo.gov
The G.O.P. Race for Texas Attorney General Grew Heated, and Expensive

In the last weeks of the contest, Representative Chip Roy reported raising more than $8 million, and he intensified his attacks on Mayes Middleton, a state senator.

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May 26 • 12:06 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Greg Hinz: As mayoral field forms, Mendoza targets Johnson on TIFs

Susana Mendoza’s attack on TIF sweeps may be the opening salvo in a crowded mayoral contest.

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May 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • chicagobusiness.com
5 Races to Watch in Texas Runoffs on Tuesday

All eyes will be on the Republican Senate runoff between the incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. But Tuesday’s runoffs in Texas will feature other key contests.

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May 26 • 5:02 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Startup Colorado holds contest for business plans that center on belonging

Three founders will get to pitch at Denver Startup week later this year if they win.

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May 26 • 12:00 AM EDT • Business • cpr.org
What do professional athletes and Scripps Bee contestants have in common? Host Mina Kimes knows

Mina Kimes, ESPN senior writer and Emmy Award-winning analyst, talks about how her experience as a school spelling bee competitor prepared her for hosting the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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May 25 • 5:25 PM EDT • Entertainment • scrippsnews.com
Texas runoffs reset the races as smaller turnout clouds key battles

Tuesday’s showdown features volatile, lower-turnout contests in which momentum and shifting coalitions could decide the winners.

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May 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • dallasnews.com
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5 Big Moments in the Texas Republican Senate Race

The contest between the incumbent John Cornyn and his challenger Ken Paxton will culminate in a Tuesday runoff. Here are the developments that shaped the campaign.

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May 25 • 5:02 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Politics and Investing Don’t Mix: Why Your Political Affiliation Could Be Hurting Your Returns

n a contest between intellect and political identity, the latter all too often wins out, a new study finds.

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May 25 • 1:00 AM EDT • Politics • barrons.com
Growing backlash over Galindo comments clouds final stretch of key TX-35 Democratic runoff

A Democratic primary runoff in South Central Texas has become one of the most volatile congressional contests in the state, after comments by candidate Maureen Galindo drew condemnation from local Jewish leaders and national Democrats.

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May 24 • 6:27 PM EDT • Politics • tpr.org
Defense: Primes play big in politics

Employees of some of the biggest defense contractors are placing big bets in political contests — a mix of Republicans and Democrats — through PACs.

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May 24 • 4:42 PM EDT • Politics • punchbowl.news
Orville Hicks Mountain Talkers Storytelling Contest taking place on May 30

BOONE — The Orville Hicks Mountain Talkers Storytelling Contest will return to Boone on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Hickory Ridge History Museum for an afternoon celebrating Appalachian storytelling, music,

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May 23 • 1:56 PM EDT • Entertainment • wataugademocrat.com
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Nine incumbent candidates lost primary races Tuesday. Most were hardline conservatives

Nine Republican incumbents lost their primary races Tuesday in contests spanning the state of Idaho. In most cases, losses stemmed from seats held by hardline conservatives, according to unofficial election

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May 22 • 2:30 PM EDT • Politics • idahostatejournal.com
Startup Colorado holds contest for business plans that center on belonging

Three founders will get to pitch at Denver Startup week later this year if they win.

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May 22 • 8:19 AM EDT • Business • cpr.org
Steubenville, Belmont College students pitch business ideas in first entrepreneur contest
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May 21 • 6:36 PM EDT • Business • wtov9.com
The Race to Be the Face of Manhattan Is Extremely Tight

New polling shows a close contest between Micah Lasher and Alex Bores. Downtown, Brad Lander may be on the brink of a landslide.

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May 21 • 11:11 AM EDT • Politics • nymag.com
Housing and business among top topics during Grand Forks City Council candidate forum

Three wards are up for election during this year's primary in June, with two contested races for Ward 2 and Ward 4 and one uncontested race for Ward 6.

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May 20 • 10:22 PM EDT • Business • grandforksherald.com
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Trump-backed nominees dominate primary contests as president tightens party vicegrip

President Trump celebrated a sweeping primary night as his endorsed candidates won key GOP races in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Idaho and Oregon.

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May 20 • 2:25 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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After Eurovision Final, Dismay That Politics Didn’t Play a Bigger Role

Politics isn’t supposed to influence the international song contest, but more than one official commented on how countries voted this year.

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May 20 • 2:04 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
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Pennsylvania's Democratic Gov. Shapiro wins his primary, as do his endorsed candidates

Gov. Josh Shapiro was uncontested in Tuesday’s primary. He’s seeking a second term in the fall and puts his clout on the line in the battleground state ahead of a potential 2028 bid for the White House.

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May 20 • 6:49 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Here’s how you can win $100K to name John Morgan’s new Florida political party

After teasing a $100,000 prize for someone who can name his political party, John Morgan has now officially launched the contest.

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May 20 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • clickorlando.com
Casey Askar jumps into increasingly competitive CD 22 contest

He last ran for an open seat in 2020, but feels ready to take on Debbie Wasserman Schultz in a swing district under the new map.

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May 19 • 3:26 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
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John Morgan's $100K political party contest starts now

John Morgan needs your help to name his third party.

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May 19 • 12:50 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Morgan & Morgan founder puts $100K on table, asks Americans to name new political party

Orlando attorney and political megadonor John Morgan is inviting Americans to help shape a new political movement, putting $100,000 behind a nationwide contest.

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May 19 • 11:56 AM EDT • Politics • cbs12.com
Live Results: Idaho midterm congressional primaries

The contests will set the stage for the November general election, when Republicans will count on big wins in Idaho to help keep control of the U.S. Senate and House.

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May 19 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Trump’s Push to Defeat Thomas Massie Is the Most Expensive House Primary in Recent Years

The Republican primary in Representative Thomas Massie’s district has drawn vast spending, but it is just one of several contests on Tuesday that will test the power of big money.

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May 19 • 8:45 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
MEET THE SAILORS, FLY-BYS AND NON-STOP ENTERTAINMENT – WHAT NOT TO MISS IN CAGLIARI THIS WEEKEND

The first stop on the ‘Road to Naples’ for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup is happening this weekend in Sardinia, on the beautiful waters of the Bay of Angels sat before the bustling port city of Cagliari. Forecasters are predicting ‘champagne’ conditions for the eight teams contesting the Prelim Regatta, and if the sea-breeze comes in, we can expect a feast of top-class international foiling in the world’s most exciting fleet-racing class – the AC40.

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May 19 • 8:09 AM EDT • Entertainment • americascup.com
Peltola Debuts First Television Ad in High-Profile Alaska Senate Contest

Democrats face an uphill battle to win the Senate. They see in Mary Peltola, the first Native Alaskan elected to Congress, their best chance to unseat Senator Dan Sullivan.

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May 19 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Voters in six states head to polls with Kentucky’s Massie facing Trump’s fury

Contest seen as latest test of president’s grip on GOP as he urges voters to reject one of the few senior Republicans who has defied him

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May 19 • 6:42 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
It’s the Most Hotly Contested Primary in America. Liberals Are Excited. They’re Getting It All Wrong.

The Epstein files, a MAGA civil war, and an alleged sex scandaled have turbocharged a House race.

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May 19 • 5:40 AM EDT • Politics • slate.com
What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries in Kentucky, Georgia and elsewhere

Tuesday brings one of the busiest primary days of the 2026 calendar year, with six states holding nominating contests.

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May 19 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Grace Smith wins APSE’s feature photo as IndyStar recognized as one of nation's top sports sections

Grace Smith topped IndyStar's 10 individual winners, placing first in feature photo and third in action photo in the 2025 APSE contest

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May 18 • 4:01 AM EDT • Sports • indystar.com
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Bulgaria gives its Eurovision winner Dara a grand welcome upon her return home

Hundreds of cheering fans waving Bulgarian flags have welcomed Eurovision Song Contest winner Dara upon her return home | Newsradio 1140 WRVA

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May 17 • 1:41 PM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
Bulgaria gives its Eurovision winner Dara a grand welcome upon her return home

Hundreds of cheering fans waving Bulgarian flags have welcomed Eurovision Song Contest winner Dara upon her return home.

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May 17 • 1:41 PM EDT • Entertainment • clickorlando.com
Bulgaria gives its Eurovision winner Dara a grand welcome upon her return home

Hundreds of cheering fans waving Bulgarian flags have welcomed Eurovision Song Contest winner Dara upon her return home.

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A’s Drop Saturday Contest To Giants 6-4

Tough loss but can still win the series tomorrow

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May 17 • 12:17 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight

The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield.

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May 16 • 10:14 PM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
Bulgaria wins Eurovision after contest overshadowed by boycott over Israel’s participation

(CNN) — Bulgaria’s Dara has triumphed at this year’s Eurovision following a politically charged edition of the contest which has been roiled by several countries boycotting it over Israel’s ongoing

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May 16 • 7:04 PM EDT • Entertainment • kten.com
The 10 best performances at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest final in Vienna has showcased acts from 25 countries. But not all songs are created equal. The 10 best on Saturday night included Romania's entry,

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May 16 • 6:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
The 10 best performances at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest final in Vienna has showcased acts from 25 countries.

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The 10 best performances at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest final in Vienna has showcased acts from 25 countries. But not all songs are created equal. The 10 best on Saturday night included Romania's entry,

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May 16 • 6:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • bozemandailychronicle.com
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The 10 best performances at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest final in Vienna has showcased acts from 25 countries | Talk 1370

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May 16 • 6:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
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Eurovision reaches its grand final in Austria clouded by politics and protests

This year's field of 35 contestants is the smallest since 2003.

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May 16 • 4:47 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn

Spain is boycotting this year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, after repeatedly expressing disapproval over Israel’s participation | Talk 1370

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May 16 • 1:42 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
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Andalusia election offers clues to Spain’s political trajectory

Contest in the most populous Spanish region will help determine whether the conservative People’s Party will take a moderate or hard-line approach in the 2027 general election.

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May 15 • 10:00 PM EDT • Politics • politico.eu
ABA Journal earns honorable mention as Magazine of the Year from business publication editors

The ABA Journal took home an honorable mention as the Magazine of the Year, and its staff won five other awards Thursday in a national contest hosted by the American Society of Business Publication Editors.

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May 15 • 3:07 PM EDT • Business • abajournal.com
Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to a Eurovision Song Contest that embraces linguistic diversity

English has long dominated pop music, but it no longer reigns supreme at the Eurovision Song Contest | Talk 1370

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May 15 • 11:51 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
British Politics Is About to Get Even Messier

The looming contest between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and left-wing mayor Andy Burnham is spooking markets worried about Britain’s finances.

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May 15 • 10:24 AM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
SBA Launches Small Business Pitch Competition » CBIA

The contest targets companies that demonstrate innovation and have experience leveraging SBA-backed financing tools.

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May 14 • 3:04 PM EDT • Business • cbia.com
Eurovision Song Contest: what the science of statistics reveals about an infamous voting scandal

In 2022, six jury scores from the second semi-final were nullified on grounds of collusion.

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May 14 • 11:46 AM EDT • Science • theconversation.com
Partisan politics and campaign cash underscore Salem city elections

Four of the eight Salem city council positions are up for grabs, but the most high-profile contest is the race for mayor.

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May 14 • 9:12 AM EDT • Politics • opb.org
Trump vs. Massie becomes a loyalty test for Kentucky voters

No Republican has infuriated President Donald Trump more than Rep. Thomas Massie, which has placed him in a precarious position heading into Tuesday’s Republican primary in Kentucky. The race is already one of the most expensive primary contests ever, with more than $29 million spent on advertising alone, setting up the biggest political test Massie has ever faced. Their long-running duel will be settled by voters like Joni Pugh, who has admired Trump for the last decade and Massie for much longer.

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May 14 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District

Denise Powell has won the Democratic primary in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District in a contest focused on the state’s “blue dot” status in presidential elections

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May 13 • 8:17 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
New poll shows major shift in California governor’s race

(Inside California Politics) — New polling shows yet another new frontrunner in the tumultuous California governor’s race. The contest to succeed two-term Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom was thr…

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May 13 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • kron4.com
Angry crowd demands County Council president's resignation

A week before facing voters in a contested Democratic primary for a state House seat, Allegheny County Council President Patrick Catena is confronting...

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May 12 • 7:58 PM EDT • Politics • post-gazette.com
Who won 'American Idol' 2026? Season 24 champion crowned after standout viral audition.

Keyla Richardson, Jordan McCullough and Hannah Harper are battling to win the long-running singing contest.

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May 12 • 4:46 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
AT&T opens 2026 small business contest May 1, with $50,000 top prize

AT&T is offering $50,000 to one small business owner as part of its 2026 Small Business Contest.The company said four additional finalists will each receive $5,

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May 11 • 3:37 PM EDT • Business • krcrtv.com
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nebraska's primaries

Nebraska voters will choose nominees for a full slate of contests ranging from governor to state Legislature and local offices.

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May 11 • 8:44 AM EDT • Politics • wsls.com
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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Who are the 'American Idol' finalists? These 3 will compete for the Season 24 crown tonight.

Keyla Richardson, Jordan McCullough and Hannah Harper are battling to win the long-running singing contest.

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May 11 • 5:57 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
How Nebraska’s ‘Blue Dot’ Roiled a Democratic House Primary

A speck of blue on an otherwise red area in some presidential elections, the dot is now dividing candidates in a key midterm contest.

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May 10 • 4:06 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Can Starmer survive as PM? Seven scenarios for what might happen next

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on despite growing calls for him stand down from his own MPs and the threat of a leadership contest.

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May 10 • 10:29 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
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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