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Spurs Dominate Timberwolves in Historic Playoff Rout

Spurs Dominate Timberwolves in Historic Playoff Rout

Victor Wembanyama delivered 19 points and 15 rebounds as the Spurs dismantled the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night, handing Minnesota its worst postseason defeat in franchise history and evening the Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.

5/7/2026
South Jersey Beat
Dutch Inventor Aims to Stop Ocean Plastic by 2040

Dutch Inventor Aims to Stop Ocean Plastic by 2040

The Ocean Cleanup, a Dutch nonprofit founded by Boyan Slat, is deploying river-based technology across multiple countries to prevent plastic waste from reaching the world's oceans. The organization claims it can reduce floating ocean plastic by 90% within 15 years.

5/7/2026
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18 Arrested in Federal Drug Sweep Near MacArthur Park

18 Arrested in Federal Drug Sweep Near MacArthur Park

Federal authorities arrested 18 individuals on Wednesday in a major operation targeting drug distribution around MacArthur Park, seizing 40 pounds of fentanyl from a single residence. The raids involved more than 200 personnel and resulted in charges related to selling illicit drugs including fentanyl and methamphetamine.

5/7/2026
South Jersey Beat
Reality Star Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles

Reality Star Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro of Jersey Shore has publicly disclosed his battles with depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder following fan concerns over his appearance in a recent viral video. The reality television personality shared his ongoing mental health journey through social media posts on Tuesday, May 5.

5/6/2026
South Jersey Beat
High School Students Rescue Injured Hiker Using Practiced Skills

High School Students Rescue Injured Hiker Using Practiced Skills

A group of students from Presbyterian Ladies' College in Armidale transformed classroom training into real-world heroism when they rescued an injured hiker in Warrumbungle National Park. The young women carried Thomas Wendland for two hours using a makeshift stretcher they had specifically practiced constructing.

5/6/2026
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SNAP Recipients Face New Work Requirements and Benefit Cuts

SNAP Recipients Face New Work Requirements and Benefit Cuts

States are beginning to enforce expanded work requirements and other changes for people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, following a 20% funding cut under President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Newly at-risk groups include able-bodied recipients aged 55-64, parents of children 14-17, and veterans.

5/6/2026
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Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz to Shipping

Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz to Shipping

Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced Wednesday that ships may now safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz, ending a blockade that has disrupted global commerce since late February. The announcement follows President Trump's decision to pause U.S. military escort operations in the strategic waterway.

5/6/2026
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Weather Service Cuts Linked to Tornado Forecast Failures

Weather Service Cuts Linked to Tornado Forecast Failures

Staffing reductions at the National Weather Service have forced the elimination of early morning weather balloon launches, a decision that appears to have compromised forecasters' ability to predict severe weather. Two tornado outbreaks this spring caught meteorologists by surprise, raising urgent questions about the consequences of budget-driven operational changes.

5/6/2026
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Ramaswamy Wins GOP Primary for Ohio Governor

Ramaswamy Wins GOP Primary for Ohio Governor

Wealthy biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy secured the Republican nomination for Ohio governor on Tuesday, setting up a November showdown with Democrat Dr. Amy Acton. The race, which once favored Republicans heavily, is now considered competitive in a state that has not elected a Democratic governor in two decades.

5/6/2026
South Jersey Beat
Portland Mall Walkers Turn Exercise Into Neon Performance Art

Portland Mall Walkers Turn Exercise Into Neon Performance Art

Food Court 5000 transforms traditional mall walking into a high-energy community event at Lloyd Center, drawing participants aged 8 to 80 in retro workout gear. The weekly Sunday gathering blends fitness, fashion, and fun as walkers parade through the struggling mall in spandex and sweatbands.

5/5/2026
South Jersey Beat
Major Developments: Hormuz Strait, Indiana Elections, Abortion Pill

Major Developments: Hormuz Strait, Indiana Elections, Abortion Pill

Three significant national stories are unfolding today: the United States has initiated operations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Indiana voters head to the polls in a critical test of political influence, and the Supreme Court has delayed restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone.

5/5/2026
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