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High School Sports Spotlight: Standout Performances Across WNC

May 26, 2026

Last week, high school athletes across Western North Carolina delivered impressive performances, with standout players leaving their mark in playoffs and championships. Soccer goalkeeper Rosalie Sharpe from Asheville High made key saves to secure a narrow overtime win, while soccer forward Aria Gile

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NASA’s Science Budgets Face Big Cuts, Even After Congress Says No

May 25, 2026

Congress chose to keep NASA’s overall spending flat for 2027, but it still trimmed the agency’s science arm by a full $1. 3 billion, shrinking the Science Mission Directorate from $7. 3 billion to $6 billion. The decision means a 17% cut in the programs that support research at Colorado’s universiti

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Redistricting War: How the House Might Lose Its Voice

May 25, 2026

The fight over how congressional districts are drawn has grown into a national crisis. Three big forces have pushed the battle to new heights. First, Donald Trump’s preferred Republicans won key state races in Indiana, removing resistance to his gerrymandering plans. Second, the Supreme Court weaken

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Celebrities, taxes, and investments: the unusual connections in recent news

May 23, 2026

Politicians and performers often face scrutiny over their money moves, but lately three stories have stood out for their odd overlaps. A closer look reveals how stock trades, business ventures, and tax investigations can collide in unexpected ways. First, there’s the case of a politician whose inve

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TSA Workers Fight for Pay and Power as Airports Consider Private Screening

May 21, 2026

The House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing to discuss how the Transportation Security Administration can keep up with modern technology and secure funding. The discussion came after TSA officers faced three unpaid periods since October 1, leaving them without wages for nearly 40 % of th

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U. S. and Philippines Move Fast on New Tech Zone

May 21, 2026

The United States plans to finalize a long‑term agreement with the Philippines about an economic security zone soon. A senior U. S. official said both sides have two years to finish the details after signing a pact last month. They will decide which industries get priority in the zone. The Philippi

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Threats Against Norwich Mayor Spark State‑Wide Rejection

May 20, 2026

In late December, a new face stepped into Norwich’s mayoral office. Swarnjit Singh, the city’s first Sikh leader, promised to focus on jobs and community growth. His background as a real‑estate entrepreneur and long‑time city council member made his election feel like a milestone for diversity in Co

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Pigs Gone Wild: How a Nuclear Accident Created Super‑Reproducing Swine

May 20, 2026

After the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, a huge nuclear plant in Japan made about 164 000 people leave their homes. While the towns were empty, ordinary farm pigs slipped out and mixed with wild boars that already roamed the area. The mix produced a new type of pig that can breed very fast and grow in

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Republican Runoff Sets Stage for Senate Showdown in Georgia

May 20, 2026

A hard‑edge Republican congressman and a former college football coach have both moved on to the next round of Georgia’s U. S. Senate primary, extending a chaotic battle inside the party. The two leaders are now set to face each other in a runoff on June 16, pushing the race toward its final showdow

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Mayor Shifts Gears: From Tax Campaign to Business Talks

May 19, 2026

The city’s top executive has recently moved from a bold tax stance to a more conciliatory tone with financial leaders. Earlier this month, the mayor showcased a billionaire’s high‑end apartment on social media to back a plan that would tax expensive second homes. Now, he has met with two of th