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Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new U.S. House primary if courts allow different districts

Demonstrators outside the Alabama Statehouse on Friday shouted “fight for democracy” and “down with white supremacy.”

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May 8 • 3:36 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Union for hospitality workers calls on Disney to end new business with restaurant company

A labor union representing Disney food workers is calling on Disney not to offer new business with one of its contracted restaurant companies.

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May 8 • 3:29 PM EDT • Business • cfpublic.org
Hen Hud Sports Roundup

Covering May 1-7, 2026 > Flag Football, Softball, Baseball, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Lacrosse, Track and Field, Other Results, College Watch

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May 8 • 3:07 PM EDT • Sports • peekskillherald.com
Arisa Health to Not Renew Contract for Community Mental Health Centers; 41 Counties, Including Craighead Affected

Arisa Health, which is the designated community mental health center (CMHC) in 41 counties in Arkansas, including all of Northeast Arkansas, will not submit a bid to the State of Arkansas for a new CMHC contract.

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May 8 • 2:43 PM EDT • Health • jonesbororightnow.com
Petaluma businesses earn California Green Business Certification; community invited to celebrate May 12

A cohort of 16 forward-thinking Petaluma businesses has successfully achieved or are working to achieve California Green Business Certification through a collaborative program led by local climate action nonprofit, Cool Petaluma. The initiative supports businesses in adopting environmentally responsible practices that reduce waste, conserve resources, and improve operational efficiency.

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May 8 • 2:22 PM EDT • Business • sonomacounty.gov
Desert school, ocean science: How an ASU student found her calling beneath the waves

Makena Krause came to ASU with dreams to change the world — but with no clear plan on how she was going to do so.This spring, she graduates with a clear answer, found through coral reef ecology, collaboration, and the next generation of scientists and practitioners she hopes to inspire.Coming from a family of Sun Devils, Krause has always had an affinity for Arizona State University. However, what ultimately solidified her decision to attend was ASU's focus on real-world application and impact.

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May 8 • 2:09 PM EDT • Science • news.asu.edu
Millington Trackside Bar & Grill serves up food and entertainment

MILLINGTON — Residents of Millington and folks in neighboring areas have a new place to go for “great food, cold drinks and good company.”

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May 8 • 2:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • myeasternshoremd.com
Hearing over Louisiana redistricting turns fiery as senators spar over racism accusations

The chairman at one point cut off a senator’s microphone and paused the hearing to restore order.

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May 8 • 2:00 PM EDT • Politics • nola.com
Google Finally Launched the Fitness Tracker Apple and Whoop Wouldn't

The Fitbit Air looks like a Whoop rival on paper, but its bigger significance may be what it says about growing consumer fatigue with smartwatches.

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May 8 • 1:57 PM EDT • Technology • gearpatrol.com
Smith Entertainment Group restarts off-season redevelopment of the Delta Center

With the Jazz and Mammoth wrapping up their 2025-26 seasons, the Smith Entertainment Group has restarted its work to transform the Delta Center.At the start of

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May 8 • 1:43 PM EDT • Entertainment • kutv.com
In California governor race, single-payer healthcare is a litmus test. There’s still no way to pay for it

Single-payer healthcare is a central talking point in the chaotic race for California governor. In a crowded field, top-polling Democrats are declaring their support for a government-run health system but providing few details about how they’d accomplish it.

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May 8 • 1:31 PM EDT • Health • latimes.com
2026 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Award

First year Materials and Nanoscience graduate student Stéphane Miaule (Tolbert group) has been awarded the 2026 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship, one of the country’s most prestigious honors for graduate students in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The program, jointly sponsored by the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force, supports doctoral students across a broad range of scientific and technological fields of strategic importance. This highly competitive fellowship provides full tuition, fees, and a monthly stipend for three years. In 2026, only 102 fellowships were awarded nationwide, and Stéphane is the sole recipient from UCLA. Before transferring from Santa Monica College to UCLA, Stéphane interned at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and Marshall Space Flight Center, where he researched the mechanical and thermodynamic properties of lunar regolith, as well as radiation shielding materials for lunar habitation development. At UCLA, he joined the Soft Materials Research Laboratory under Professor Qibing Pei, focusing on the synthesis and characterization of hafnium oxide nanocomposite scintillators. After earning his bachelor’s degree in chemistry, he remained in the Soft Materials Research Laboratory as a post-baccalaureate researcher for one year before joining Professor Sarah Tolbert’s group as a Ph.D. student. Stéphane’s Ph.D. research is focused on improving the properties of conjugated polymers, which are a family of plastic materials that can conduct electricity. Stéphane is specifically looking at self-assembling polymers that can be processed in water to create light-weight, flexible, high-conductivity polymer devices without the need for toxic or volatile organic solvents. After completing his Ph.D., Stéphane hopes to work in a national laboratory, researching semiconducting polymers for applications in new electronic devices. “The Graduate (1967) featured a memorable scene in which the protagonist was told that ‘there’s a great future in plastics.’ We know this still holds true today, as polymer research has expanded rapidly due to the wide variety of applications these materials enable. Through my work on semiconducting polymers, I hope to contribute to the continued development of plastic electronics,” Stéphane said. Penny Jennings, UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, penjen@g.ucla.edu.

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May 8 • 1:21 PM EDT • Science • chemistry.ucla.edu
Politics Friday: Amy Klobuchar lays out plans in her DFL governor's campaign

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is putting some definition around her campaign for Minnesota governor a few months after entering the race to replace DFL Gov. Tim Walz. Meanwhile, some longtime lawmakers prepare to exit the state Capitol.

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May 8 • 1:00 PM EDT • Politics • mprnews.org
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Huge crowd presses for Louisiana to keep two majority-Black districts in pointed hearing

As the Louisiana Legislature races to redraw its voting maps for Congress, voters and advocates blasted lawmakers for pushing to eliminate majority-Black seats.

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May 8 • 12:50 PM EDT • Politics • nola.com
Nannie Helen Burroughs Parade, business fair prompt road closures in DC

It will be another busy weekend in the nation’s capital with two big events that are expected to attract a bunch of people and close off some D.C. roads.

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May 8 • 12:38 PM EDT • Business • wtop.com
MICC highlights renewed small business innovation authority

The reauthorization of two federal small business innovation programs is expected to strengthen how the Mission and Installation Contracting Command delivers emerging technology, shortens procurement timelines and expands opportunities for industry partners supporting Army readiness. The Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act of 2026, signed into law April 13, reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs through Sept. 30, 2031. The action restored continuity to programs that experienced a lapse after the end of fiscal year 2025, placing some Phase I and Phase II efforts on hold.

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May 8 • 12:31 PM EDT • Business • dvidshub.net
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Bay Area Host Committee Launches Local Business Marketplace to Strengthen Regional Economy  — Bay Area Host Committee

New Interactive Marketplace Connects Local Vendors with Event Procurement Opportunities, Supported by BAHC Foundation Donors such as Visa and PG&E Corporation Foundation Mountain View, CA (May 8, 2026) — The Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC) today announced the laun

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May 8 • 11:59 AM EDT • Business • bayareahostcommittee.com
Business Office Leader Improved Financial Systems and Oversight at Chico State

Over 35 years in Chico State’s business office, George Wellman transformed how the University manages its finances through a steadfast commitment to accuracy and efficiency.

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May 8 • 11:45 AM EDT • Business • today.csuchico.edu
Austin Public Health confirms first Travis County measles case of 2026

Austin Public Health confirmed a measles case in Travis County, the first since 2025, involving an unvaccinated adult male who contracted the virus while travel

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May 8 • 11:43 AM EDT • Health • cbsaustin.com
Ariana Grande Announces ‘Petal’ Lead Single & Release Date: ‘One of My Favorite Songs I’ll Ever Write’

The track is titled "Hate That I Made You Love Me."

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May 8 • 11:32 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
We're tracking 423 Mac configurations to see how Apple is handling shortages

There are a couple signs of strain, beyond the MacBook Neo and the desktops.

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May 8 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
Taphouse on Walton owner sues city for lost revenue in entertainment license dispute

Taphouse has not be able to host any events, entertainment, live music or DJs for over a year, which Randall Hon said is hurting his business.

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May 8 • 10:42 AM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
Taphouse on Walton owner sues city for lost revenue in entertainment license dispute

Taphouse has not be able to host any events, entertainment, live music or DJs for over a year, which Randall Hon said is hurting his business.

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May 8 • 10:42 AM EDT • Business • syracuse.com
Boox’s new page-turning e-reader remote is a tiny two-button keyboard

The Tappy can be used to flip pages, skip tracks, or doomscroll without having to touch your device.

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May 8 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Tim Walz Minnesota forcing teachers to abide by ‘horribly disgusting,’ ‘crazy’ race standard, says lawmaker

Minnesota public school teachers must assess how their biases perpetuate oppression under state licensing standards tied to Gov. Tim Walz's tenure.

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May 8 • 9:30 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Democrats Might Actually Win Iowa

Are the party’s hopes for the Hawkeye State real, or just another mirage?

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May 8 • 9:26 AM EDT • Politics • theatlantic.com
PlayStation Boss Embraces AI To 'Unleash Creativity" In Gaming

CEO Hideaki Nishino outlined the company's ambitious vision for AI in gaming

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May 8 • 9:09 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
AI, Democracy And The Politics Of The Kitchen Table

AI is becoming a kitchen table issue as data centers, electricity bills, jobs, privacy, children and democracy collide before the 2026 midterms.

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May 8 • 9:08 AM EDT • Politics • forbes.com
Helldivers 2 devs respond to criticism with Q&A after recent Steam reviews tank to ‘Mostly Negative’

Helldivers 2 players have criticized Arrowhead Game Studios for some time. An official response from the devs promises many improvements.

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May 8 • 9:03 AM EDT • Technology • pcguide.com
California Republican Incumbents Race to the Right as Redistricting Forces Standoff

Forced to fight for political survival because of redistricting, Ken Calvert and Young Kim, both Republicans, are accusing each other of being insufficiently MAGA.

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May 8 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
A night at Oracle Park with Daniel Lurie: The mayor talks Posey, Kerr, and Bay Area sports

Daniel Lurie and Buster Posey are both about revival — one for a city; one for a baseball team.

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May 8 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sfstandard.com
Quid pro no-no: When campaign contributions become a crime

When prosecutors criminalize politics, democracy becomes the defendant.

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May 8 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
College Football Playoff expansion: How 2025 CFP bracket would've looked as 24-team spectacle

Playoff expansion is likely coming, with coaches voicing support for the enlarged field

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May 8 • 8:35 AM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
What Endurance Sports Teaches Us About Being Human

Ultrarunner Rachel Entrekin’s historical performance at the Cocodona 250 mile race this week calls us to question our own limits. Why not you?

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May 8 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • psychologytoday.com
Green Bay area high school sports results for Thursday, May 7

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

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May 8 • 7:59 AM EDT • Sports • greenbaypressgazette.com
Why VCs Are Suddenly Funding the Business Model They Used to Hate

For decades, VCs called agencies 'lifestyle businesses' and refused to invest. AI changed the math, and now the biggest firms in venture are racing to fund them.

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May 8 • 7:30 AM EDT • Business • inc.com
‘Try to find that edge’: Nebraska college students are betting on sports

Go to WarHorse Casino on any night, and it’s not uncommon to find college students. In 2020, Nebraska voters legalized casino gambling at horse racing tracks, and WarHorse’s Lincoln operation was the first to open in 2022.

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May 8 • 7:05 AM EDT • Sports • nebraskapublicmedia.org
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‘People are not passive’: Newsom and top California Democrats move behind the scenes in governor’s race

California Democratic leaders have shifted their strategy to prevent their party from being locked out of the governor’s race: Instead of thinking about consolidating the field, they have turned to behind-the-scenes operations and political spending aimed at tamping down Republicans and building up Democratic turnout.

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May 8 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Chicago business activity returns to contraction

The area resumed a long decline in April after three months of modest expansion.

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May 8 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • illinoispolicy.org
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Goldman thinks tracking your AI use misses the point

Wall Street is split on whether to track engineers' AI adoption to enforce its use. I sat down with Goldman Sachs' CIO to hear about his approach.

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May 8 • 5:47 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Eight practical tips for effective business development

Commentary: Eight practical business development tips focused on relationship building, consistency, and value without aggressive tactics.

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May 8 • 5:30 AM EDT • Business • thedailyrecord.com
Anti-woke Vivek Ramaswamy confronts racism in his run for Ohio governor

Vivek Ramaswamy built a political brand casting racism as an obsession of Democrats. As a Republican running for Ohio governor, he’s facing racism on the right.

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May 8 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Weird Science: Research using everyday trash to figure out how litter travels from city streets to the ocean.

Led by NC State and NC Sea Grant, the study involves releasing GPS-equipped plastic bottles into the Neuse River to track their movement in real time. The goal is to solve the mystery of how land-based waste transforms into the marine debris that clutters our coastlines.

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May 8 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • bpr.org
MARY BRUNKOW

A chance discovery made around 80 years ago paved the way for Mary Brunkow’s painstaking work, which contributed to redefining how the immune system functions. From investigating an obscure gene dismissed as ‘junk’ by other scientists, to choosing to opt out of academia and conduct her research at a biotech startup, Brunkow has embraced the unexpected throughout her career.

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May 8 • 4:41 AM EDT • Science • nobelprize.org
Mukilteo sports chiropractor receives national recognition

Marc Van Dreissche is the 2nd in the state to be named Sports Chiropractor of the Year by a national board.

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May 8 • 4:30 AM EDT • Sports • heraldnet.com
PSMA PET imaging’s proliferation produces uptick in aggressive treatment for prostate cancer

First approved by the FDA in 2021, providers have rapidly adopted this clinical innovation, which offers greater accuracy in detecting prostate cancer.

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May 8 • 3:45 AM EDT • Business • radiologybusiness.com
Ohio rural healthcare access — an advanced solution?

A report from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio found that rural residents are 15% more likely to die before the age of 75. Allowing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to operate more independently could be a solution to allow better access to care.

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May 8 • 3:30 AM EDT • Health • ohiocapitaljournal.com
Russia's internet crackdown hobbles small businesses

Russian dogwear entrepreneur Natalia Kukovinets has had to switch messaging apps multiple times to stay in touch with ​customers, one of many web-dependent businesses struggling with the Kremlin's widening internet crackdown.

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May 8 • 3:03 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Russia's internet crackdown hobbles small businesses

Russian dogwear entrepreneur Natalia Kukovinets has had to switch messaging apps multiple times to stay in touch with customers, one of many web-dependent businesses struggling with the Kremlin's wide...

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May 8 • 3:03 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
‘You are my business coach’: More workers use AI for career advice

The practice calls into question the future of traditional work mentor relationships. Some workers don’t view that as a bad thing.

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May 8 • 2:00 AM EDT • Business • fastcompany.com
US and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce

Any agreement between the United States and Iran could also help lower tensions in Lebanon

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May 8 • 1:43 AM EDT • Politics • euractiv.com
After nearly a year, CFYD resolves contract dispute with behavioral health providers

The dispute between CFYD and a state behavioral health board dragged on for nearly a year, threatening to disrupt care for kids.

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May 8 • 1:00 AM EDT • Health • santafenewmexican.com
Tracy Arm’s Post-Tsunami Landscape

A landslide-triggered tsunami stripped vegetation from the shore of the glacial fjord in summer 2025.

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May 8 • 12:00 AM EDT • Science • science.nasa.gov
High school sports results, playoff schedule for Thursday, May 7, 2026

THURSDAY’S RESULTS Baseball CITY LEAGUE Brashear 19, Carrick 10 Obama 7, Westinghouse 0 (forfeit) NON-SECTION Apollo-Ridge 6, Leechburg 3 Aquinas...

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May 7 • 11:37 PM EDT • Sports • post-gazette.com
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‘They are such liars’: TN Democrat slams Republicans for redrawn map that she calls ‘racist’
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May 7 • 11:31 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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TN State Rep.: New maps are ‘racist tools of white supremacy’
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In Aaron Rodgers-Steelers protracted negotiations, who has meaningful leverage?
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May 7 • 10:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Penguins are helping scientists track ‘forever chemicals’ in Patagonia

Researchers fitted Magellanic penguins with chemical-absorbing leg bands to gather data about pollution in the ocean.

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May 7 • 10:01 PM EDT • Science • cnn.com
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Why a ‘Beehive’ school is again ranked as the Beehive State’s top high school

Several public charter schools crack the annual U.S. News & World Report’s Utah high school ‘top 10′ list

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May 7 • 10:00 PM EDT • Science • deseret.com
Louise McGehee sophomore sets Class 1A record at day one of state track meet

A Louise McGehee sophomore set records at the Class 1A track and field state meet.

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May 7 • 10:00 PM EDT • Sports • nola.com
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Nintendo Music "Special Release" Adds Tracks From Star Fox's Switch 2 Game

Let's rock and roll!

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May 7 • 9:30 PM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
Titans of themed entertainment gathered in Orlando last week for panels and an awards show

Nearly a year after the grand opening of Epic Universe, the impact of Universal’s newest gate continues to echo through the attractions industry. This was

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May 7 • 8:16 PM EDT • Entertainment • orlandoweekly.com
The Real Danger to Women Isn’t Hormone Therapy, It’s Bad Science

Are all hormones created equal? Drs Rachel Rubin and Kelly Casperson unpack the missing details in recent menopause research and explain why nuance matters.

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May 7 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • medscape.com
Trends in Female First Authorship in Anatomical Science International: A 24-Year Analysis (2002-2025)

In recent years, the promotion of gender equity and diversity in academic research has attracted increasing international attention. However, studies examining gender differences in authorship w...

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May 7 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • cureus.com
Museum of Life and Science Unveils Shaping Our Future Exhibit

The Museum of Life and Science in Durham, N.C., has announced the opening of its newest exhibit, “From Here On: Shaping Our Future”, an immersive and interactive experience that invites visitors to explore the possibilities of a world we might build together. With both indoor and outdoor activations, this exhibit aims to encourage conversation and collaboration with guests of all ages.

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May 7 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • aza.org
Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise: "He had no experience running the whole entire country"
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May 7 • 7:35 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Exclusive: Inmates describe being punished for speaking out about Ghislaine Maxwell

Julie Howell did not know what she was getting into last year when she was asked about a new inmate who had arrived at her prison – or that she was about to become an unwitting supporting character in the ongoing drama around convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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May 7 • 7:01 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Taxpayers could foot the bill for millions in unpaid bills from insurer, Harris Health says

Harris Health has filed a federal lawsuit alleging one of its contracted insurance providers owes the public hospital system millions of dollars in unpaid medical claims, costs the county says could ultimately fall on taxpayers.

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May 7 • 6:45 PM EDT • Health • abc13.com
World Cup program could boost NJ businesses; webinar set

A free Middlesex webinar shows how businesses can join a World Cup program designed to attract global customers and boost foot traffic.

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May 7 • 6:30 PM EDT • Business • mycentraljersey.com
Columbus Business Beat: New flights at CMH, Ox-B’s expansion

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on Columbus Business Beat, Digital Anchor Rachel Ramsey talks to Doug Buchanan, Editor in Chief of Columbus Business First, about business news across ce…

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May 7 • 6:30 PM EDT • Business • nbc4i.com
How Brazil is using health literacy to close the health gap | Health Inclusivity Index

Discover how Brazil’s Family Health Strategy is using community-based care and health literacy to improve access, reduce inequality and support more inclusive healthcare outcomes.

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May 7 • 6:23 PM EDT • Health • impact.economist.com
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Is It Time To Reassess Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) After Its Recent Share Price Rebound?

If you are wondering whether Six Flags Entertainment is attractively priced today or a potential value trap in disguise, this article breaks down what the current share price is really offering you. The stock last closed at US$19.69, with returns of 9.3% over the past week, 10.1% over the past month, 27.1% year to date, and a 45.5% decline over the past year as well as 52.2% and 54.1% declines over the last 3 and 5 years. Recent headlines around Six Flags Entertainment have focused on its...

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May 7 • 5:43 PM EDT • Entertainment • simplywall.st
Path of Exile 2 aims for a full 1.0 release this year, but not all of the promised character classes will make it

It's nearly the end of the early access road for Path of Exile 2. We ask the director about launching this year and which features will, and won't, make it.

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May 7 • 5:30 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Rocket Lab’s stock rises upon new signs its business is expanding rapidly

The rocket maker said it signed more launch contracts last quarter than it did in all of last year.

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May 7 • 5:15 PM EDT • Business • marketwatch.com
How Disneyland Remade American Politics

America is turning 250, and The Free Press is marking the occasion with a yearlong series of events, conversations, and stories celebrating our country’s history. Today, we’re taking a journey with historian Beverly Gage to Southern California. Beverly traded the archives for the open road for her new book, This Land is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History. We’re proud to publish an excerpt, on the theme park that shaped American politics—and the presidents who loved it. —The Editors On July 17, 1955, Ronald Reagan stood near a mocked-up wood-plank town in Anaheim, California, where a 13-star flag flew incongruously over an “Old West” landscape, and introduced the world to Disneyland. He had been invited by Walt Disney himself to co-host the park’s live ABC broadcast, alongside Art Linkletter and Bob Cummings—three Hollywood actors who seemed to embody a wholesome, all-American ethos. From the imagined past of Frontierland, the show leaped ahead to Tomorrowland, set in the far-off year of 1986, emphasizing the technical marvels yet to come: nuclear energy harnessed for civilian purposes, human beings riding rocket ships into space. Disney foretold great things for a 1980s in which the United States would serve as “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” But even he could not predict the most important political fact of the age: that his genial co-host would become president. Southern California was a strange place to build a park about the past, because the region at the time was all about newness and abundance and growth. For a lot of its history, Orange County had been Southern California’s version of flyover country: a vast agricultural expanse between two desirable places, Los Angeles and San Diego. But Disneyland was changing that. Before long, 50 miles south of deep-blue Hollywood, Orange County would become a region famed for its right-wing politics—but also for its mythmaking skills. Those two things, it turned out, went naturally together. ADVERTISEMENT The two presidents Southern California gave America both understood this instinctively. Richard Nixon and Reagan each built a national career on invoking a version of the American past in which the specificities of historical context mattered less than the big picture. For Nixon, progress meant proclaiming a “New American Revolution” on the eve of America’s bicentennial while dismantling the federal programs that had built the postwar middle class. For Reagan, it meant recapturing a lost optimism and an old-fashioned faith in America as an exceptional nation. Both men were less interested in history as it actually happened than in history as it felt—and Orange County, a place that had built itself almost entirely from scratch, turned out to be exactly where the myth of America’s future was getting made. I’m a historian—and historians tend to be myth-busters. With the country’s 250th birthday on the horizon, I figured it was a good time to step out of the ivory tower and check in with the past as it exists here and now, at the museums and monuments and roadside attractions where Americans go to learn about their history. After all my travels—to Davy Crockett’s Tennessee and Texas, to the real Erie Canal, to the birthplace of the American automobile and the actual Old West—I couldn’t miss out on Disneyland, the single most influential historic attraction in U.S. history.

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May 7 • 5:01 PM EDT • Politics • thefp.com
UCLA team awarded $5 million DARPA contract to develop AI for math advancement

Fields medalist Terence Tao is part of Team ALPHA, which aims to unlock progress in physics, cryptography and other challenging fields.

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May 7 • 4:47 PM EDT • Science • universityofcalifornia.edu
2027 NCAA Tournament Bracketology: Projecting the first-ever 76-team Big Dance as expansion clears big hurdle

As the NCAA Tournament takes a big step toward final approval, we're projecting the first-ever 76-team field for the 2027 Big Dance

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May 7 • 4:19 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Connecting climate science and storytelling at Mission Hill Middle School

Working with seventh grade science teachers Sallie Corbin and Christy Fairbairn, Lookout developed a science communication workshop to support students’ climate change research projects and help students think about how complex scientific ideas can be communicated clearly and meaningfully. The visit introduced students to the basics of journalism, storytelling and audience engagement, with support from UC Santa Cruz science communication graduate student and Lookout intern Cassidy Beach. Students later presented their climate change projects at Mission Hill’s Climate Change Symposium through creative formats including videos, games, comics, sculptures and interactive activities. The partnership marks one of Lookout’s first middle school classroom visits as part of its growing educational initiative focused on media literacy, civic engagement and local journalism.

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May 7 • 4:16 PM EDT • Science • lookout.co
Teton Ridge Entertainment Acquires Film And TV Rights To Stanley Kramer’s Classic Western ‘High Noon’

EXCLUSIVE: Teton Ridge Entertainment has acquired exclusive adaptation rights to the 1952 classic High Noon starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly from revered film producer Stanley Kramer. The film won...

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May 7 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs wraps 2026 thoroughbred season

The 2026 spring thoroughbred racing season has officially concluded at Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs after 28 days of live racing and more than $20 million in wagers, a significant

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May 7 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • cherokeephoenix.org
The Politics Hour: D.C. police scandal & tax hikes in MoCo

WAMU's Alex Koma break down the D.C. police scandal over crime data, WAMU's MD reporter Jenny Abamu previews MD-5 Congressional race, and Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on why he wants a tax hike.

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May 7 • 3:46 PM EDT • Politics • wamu.org
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Barnes & Thornburg Fortifies Entertainment, Media and Sports Practice With Key Addition of Three Partners

/PRNewswire/ -- Barnes & Thornburg — a national law firm with more than 850 lawyers in 26 markets — has expanded its Entertainment, Media and Sports practice...

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May 7 • 3:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • prnewswire.com
Yakuza Dev's Stranger Than Heaven Drops English Dub Option Due to Bilingual Characters

Language barrier

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May 7 • 3:00 PM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
How federal regulations choke U.S. science

Investment in research is a good use of tax dollars, but bureaucracy is reducing the return on investment.

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May 7 • 2:58 PM EDT • Science • washingtonpost.com
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardiac surgery technologies at the AATS 106th Annual Meeting

A wide variety of technologies, including robotic systems, heart valves, stent grafts, retractors and annuloplasty rings, were on display in Chicago.

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May 7 • 2:50 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
Politics professor talks about LA mayoral race, candidates debating for first time
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May 7 • 1:37 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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The beauty founder who built a business on QVC is ready as America discovers a new love for live shopping

As Americans embrace shopping through TikTok Shop and Whatnot, beauty entrepreneur Victoria Jackson says the format isn’t new.

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May 7 • 1:28 PM EDT • Business • fortune.com
House Republican Proposes Bill to Wind Down the Iran War

Representative Tom Barrett, a Michigan Republican facing a tough re-election race, introduced a bill to impose limits the use of military force in Iran and end the fighting this summer.

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May 7 • 12:45 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Graham Platner and Susan Collins Duel in High-Stakes Maine Senate Race Ads

In strikingly different ads, Graham Platner argued that “Susan Collins’s charade is over” while Senator Collins highlighted the economic benefits she has brought to Maine.

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May 7 • 12:21 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
See life inside the inside Miami neighborhood attracting billionaires

Coconut Grove is the trendiest neighborhood in Miami for billionaires moving to the city. See its evolution from hippie enclave to a wealth magnet.

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May 7 • 12:17 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
eXp enters the franchise business with NextHome acquisition

The brokerage giant embraces the M&A trend, inking a deal eXp says will create “a more robust company” and give agents more choices as consolidation ramps up.

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May 7 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • realestatenews.com
What is ‘Blue Dot Fever’ and how is it affecting Syracuse concerts?

Big names like Post Malone, Meghan Trainor and Pussycat Dolls have canceled tour dates.

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May 7 • 11:59 AM EDT • Entertainment • syracuse.com
Business Briefs: May 8, 2026

Amy Watts joins Greenfield Savings Bank’s wealth management team GREENFIELD — Greenfield Savings Bank has announced that Amy Watts has joined its wealth management team as a vice president and financial advisor, bringing a relationship‑centered, accessible approach to financial planning. Watts, who is now available to meet with clients, is a certified financial planner practitioner, financial […]

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May 7 • 11:22 AM EDT • Business • recorder.com
Google unveils Whoop-like screenless Fitbit Air

The device comes with health and fitness tracking like 24/7 heart rate, heart rhythm monitoring with Afib alerts, SpO2, resting heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep stages and duration, and more.

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May 7 • 11:17 AM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Hantavirus cruise LIVE: World Health Organization hosts briefing as authorities race to track contacts from cruise ship infections

Thursday, May 7, 2026: The latest news and updates on the hantavirus cluster associated with the MV Hondius. The cruise ship is on course to arrive in Spain on Saturday while health authorities trace contact cases from the roughly 40 people who have already disembarked.

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May 7 • 11:01 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
CEC ENTERTAINMENT NAMES CHRIS MONROE AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

A seasoned finance executive with deep roots in restaurant and large-scale enterprise operations, Monroe brings a 30-year track record of capital markets leadership, transformational growth, and financial discipline. CEC Entertainment names Chris Monroe as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Monroe brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience across the restaurant, aviation, and defense sectors, and joins CEC at a moment of continued momentum and ambitious forward g

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May 7 • 11:01 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Syracuse, National Grid & Micron Team Up for 3rd STEM of Sports Academy

Syracuse Athletics, in partnership with National Grid and Micron Technology, are proud to present the third annual STEM of Sports Academy. This program creat...

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May 7 • 10:30 AM EDT • Sports • cuse.com
Report details wide disparity between Native American and white health in South Dakota

The health disparity between Native American and white South Dakotans is among the largest racial or ethnic health gaps in the nation.

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May 7 • 10:24 AM EDT • Health • southdakotasearchlight.com
Arkansas Community Health and Education Foundation Awards Grant to Support UAMS Bone Fracture Laboratory

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $99,990 grant from the Arkansas Community Health and Education Foundation to UAMS College of Medicine’s Department of Physiology and Cell Biology. The grant will support the department’s Bone Fracture Laboratory, which includes the purchase of a KUBTEC…

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May 7 • 10:14 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Google’s plan to win the AI health race? Play nice with Apple and other rivals

Google wants to be your go-to fitness coach and wellness adviser… even if you have an Apple Watch.

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May 7 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • cnn.com