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Gas Prices and Big Decisions: Why Some Voters Stand by Trump

May 17, 2026

High gas prices are hitting rural Colorado hard. Amy Van Duyn, who works at Stubs liquor store in Wiggins, now pays 50% more to fill up than she did when Trump returned to office. She used to spend $36 for a full tank. Now, that money buys barely half. Her coworker Tonyah Bruyette feels the pinch to

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Nate Diaz: Roots, Identity, and the Road Ahead

May 16, 2026

Diaz is a 41‑year‑old fighter who grew up in Stockton, California, but spent much of his youth in nearby Lodi. He went to Tokay High School and still feels a strong connection to the 209 area code that ties both cities together. His family background is mixed: his father Robert has Mexican roots,

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House Ethics Probe Targets Rep. Chuck Edwards

May 16, 2026

The House Ethics Committee has opened a review into Representative Chuck Edwards, who faces claims of creating a hostile workplace and sexually harassing colleagues. The committee’s brief statement says it is “examining allegations that Representative Chuck Edwards may have created or fostered a hos

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FDA Drug Program Leader Steps Down Amid Ongoing Agency Shake‑Ups

May 16, 2026

The Food and Drug Administration has announced that its chief drug official will leave her post, adding to a series of recent changes at the agency. Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, who has overseen investigations into antidepressants, COVID‑19 vaccines and other common medicines, will be replaced by Dr. Mike D

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Diplomacy without deals: What Trump’s China visit really meant

May 16, 2026

Donald Trump returned from China with smiles and handshakes, but very few real promises. He called the trip “great” mostly because China announced plans to buy 200 Boeing jets and billions in soybeans. Those deals sound big, but no one has seen the fine print. Even the biggest moments were unclear:

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U. S. Wants a Fair Deal With China, Says Rep. Haridopolos

May 15, 2026

Rep. Mike Haridopolos told a news program that the United States seeks equal footing in trade with China. He pointed out that China often ignores rules on environmental protection and worker rights, making it hard for U. S. firms to compete without risking their intellectual property. Haridopolos ar

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Buffalo‑Kansas City Game Shifts Networks and Feels New

May 15, 2026

The Thanksgiving clash between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs will air on NBC this season instead of its usual home at CBS. This change means fans will not hear the familiar voice of Jim Nantz or his partner Tony Romo. Nantz told a sports magazine that he is fine with the switch, belie

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Small-town wrestler shocks top competitors to reach championship

May 15, 2026

Jayden James wasn’t supposed to be throwing opponents down on a mat in Kentucky this week. He was supposed to be cramming for a finance test at his New Jersey high school. But instead of worrying about spreadsheets, he spent Thursday outgrabbing seasoned college wrestlers twice his age in the U. S.

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Big Man Back, Series Heats Up: What the Spurs-Wolves Game 5 Means for Both Teams

May 13, 2026

Game 5 of the Spurs vs. Timberwolves playoff series isn’t just another match—it’s a high-stakes showdown where everything changes because one player stays on the court instead of sitting on the bench. Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ towering rookie, got thrown out of Sunday’s game for a hard elbow to

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Nate Diaz blasts fake fight drama in MMA

May 13, 2026

MMA fans often see fighters pretend to hate each other before a match—talking tough, trash-talking, even throwing fake punches at press events. But Nate Diaz made it clear he finds that kind of pre-fight show boring and unnecessary. Speaking recently with Mike Perry, Diaz called out Sean Strickland