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Global Renewables Milestone: Wind and Solar Surpass Gas

Global Renewables Milestone: Wind and Solar Surpass Gas

Wind and solar energy generated more of the world's electricity than gas for the first time in April, marking a historic shift in global power generation. The renewable sources accounted for 22 percent of global electricity, compared with 20 percent from gas.

5/29/2026
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California Teen Wins National Spelling Bee in Record-Breaking Spell-Off

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, California, claimed victory at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday after spelling a record 32 words in 90 seconds during a dramatic spell-off round. The eighth grader defeated 12-year-old Ishaan Gupta from Jersey City, New Jersey, in the final showdown.

5/29/2026
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Hammon Blasts Officials After Aces' Loss to Wings

Hammon Blasts Officials After Aces' Loss to Wings

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon expressed frustration with officiating following Thursday's 95-87 defeat to the Dallas Wings, criticizing what she described as an unequal application of foul calls that left her star players with minimal free throw opportunities.

5/29/2026
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Spurs Force Game 7 With Dominant Victory Over Thunder

Spurs Force Game 7 With Dominant Victory Over Thunder

Victor Wembanyama delivered a commanding performance with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs dominated the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 on Thursday night, forcing a decisive Game 7 in the Western Conference finals.

5/29/2026
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Jamie Foxx Expecting Third Child with Girlfriend

Jamie Foxx Expecting Third Child with Girlfriend

Actor Jamie Foxx and his girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp are expecting their first child together. New photographs show Huckstepp displaying her growing baby bump while running errands in Los Angeles.

5/29/2026
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McGuire Challenges Texas to Open Season in Lubbock

McGuire Challenges Texas to Open Season in Lubbock

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire has issued an open invitation for the University of Texas to visit Lubbock for a Week 1 matchup after Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian publicly criticized the Red Raiders' strength of schedule.

5/29/2026
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Comedian Defends Kevin Hart Amid Roast Controversy

Comedian Defends Kevin Hart Amid Roast Controversy

Comedian Na'im Lynn spoke out Thursday in defense of Kevin Hart, arguing critics should focus their outrage on Tony Hinchcliffe rather than Hart following controversial jokes made during a recent roast special.

5/29/2026
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Scooter Braun Reflects on Taylor Swift Masters Dispute

Scooter Braun Reflects on Taylor Swift Masters Dispute

Former music executive Scooter Braun has opened up about his contentious relationship with Taylor Swift, claiming the two barely knew each other before their highly publicized dispute over her master recordings became one of the music industry's most talked-about conflicts.

5/29/2026
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Convicted Killer Discusses Male Admirers in Prison Call

Convicted Killer Discusses Male Admirers in Prison Call

Mackenzie Shirilla, serving time for a deadly 2022 crash that killed two people, was recorded discussing multiple male pen pals during a phone conversation with her mother from an Ohio prison facility.

5/29/2026
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Black Homeowners Still Awaiting Tornado Aid One Year Later

Black Homeowners Still Awaiting Tornado Aid One Year Later

One year after devastating tornadoes struck St. Louis, Black homeowners in a predominantly African American neighborhood continue to wait for promised assistance. Decades of disinvestment left the community particularly vulnerable to the disaster's impact.

5/28/2026
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Chiefs Receiver Rice Serves Jail Time in Texas

Chiefs Receiver Rice Serves Jail Time in Texas

While teammates participated in voluntary workouts this week, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice remained in Texas, serving a 30-day jail sentence for violating probation terms related to a multi-victim car crash.

5/28/2026
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NBA Board of Governors Approves Major Draft Lottery Changes

NBA Board of Governors Approves Major Draft Lottery Changes

The NBA's Board of Governors voted Thursday to implement significant changes to the league's draft lottery format, expanding participation from 14 to 16 teams while introducing new anti-tanking measures designed to discourage teams from deliberately losing games.

5/28/2026
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