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Heart Pump Patent Battle: Who Really Wins in Court?

May 30, 2026

A major medical device company just won a court case that could shape how heart pumps get made in the future. A jury decided that Abiomed’s Impella heart pumps don’t break Maquet’s patent rules. Even more surprising? The jury said Maquet’s patent itself wasn’t even valid. That’s a double win for Abi

lifestyle

Tribal partnerships grow in Wisconsin through Rotary’s cultural work

May 30, 2026

Wisconsin’s Rotary Clubs are stepping beyond usual meetings to build real connections with nearby tribal nations. More than just social events, these efforts aim to break old tensions tied to historic land rights and fishing disputes. Stories shared at a recent convention showed just how deep the di

education

A lifelong educator ends his career at a small Lutheran school

May 30, 2026

For four decades, one man dedicated his career to teaching in Lutheran schools across Illinois. After starting as a physical education teacher in 1986, he spent nine years as principal of St. Paul Lutheran School in Rochelle before retiring. His journey included roles as a principal, athletic direct

technology

Marketing Mix Modeling: The New Rule in a Cookie‑Free World

May 29, 2026

When browsers started blocking third‑party cookies, marketers lost a key way to track individual users. The result was not a loss of data, but a loss of confidence in the tools that once promised clear answers. Deterministic attribution models, which claimed to pinpoint exactly what drove a sale, be

celebrities

Celebrities Who Celebrate Birthdays on May 28

May 28, 2026

The day of May 28 brings a mix of celebrated birthdays. One star, the singer Gladys Knight, turns 82 and has graced shows like “Hot In Cleveland” and “The Jeffersons. ” Another, the pop icon Kylie Minogue, marks her 58th year and has served as a judge on “The X Factor UK. ” In acting, Alexa

entertainment

Chiefs Star Wins Emmy for Football Docuseries

May 28, 2026

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, has added a new trophy to his collection. He earned a Sports Emmy Award for being an executive producer of the Netflix series “Quarterback. ” The show, made with NFL Films and Omaha Productions, follows the lives of professional quarterbacks from

entertainment

New Movie Fuze Arrives at Home First After Weak Theater Showings

May 28, 2026

A British crime thriller called Fuze finally made it to digital rental and purchase this week. Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Sam Worthington, and Theo James, the movie centers on a tense bank heist in London complicated by a live World War II bomb in the street. Though the film had a limited theate

opinion

How growing hate affects kids and what we can do about it

May 28, 2026

Back in the day, kids went to school and played without worrying too much about hateful speech or violence. Things weren’t perfect—segregation was real in many parts of the country, and people didn’t always treat each other fairly. But there was a sense of basic respect, even when people disagreed.

politics

New Laws Target Church Protests

May 27, 2026

In recent months, several states have moved to strengthen penalties for people who disrupt religious services. The push began after a controversial protest inside a Minnesota church, which sparked anger among faith leaders and lawmakers. Those who support the bills say that worship spaces deserve mo

sports

Coach Kiffin’s Comment Storm Hits SEC Rules

May 27, 2026

Lane Kiffin, the head coach of LSU football, has sparked a heated debate after making remarks about recruiting differences between his team and Ole Miss. The comments, which were first shared in an interview with Vanity Fair, suggest that Kiffin’s recruiting process is less affected by family concer