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Saturday, May 9, 2026

Top StoryMay 9

Kathie Titus Becomes Doddridge County’s New Magistrate

Kathie Titus, a lifelong resident of Doddridge County and former probation officer, has been sworn in as the county's new magistrate, succeeding the retired Magistrate Dyer.

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Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam

The Kenton County Sheriff’s Office warns Covington residents about a phone scam where individuals posing as law enforcement demand money.

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James Wiemers etched his name in Nationals lore with a record-breaking performance, leading Washington to a 17-hit demolition of the Phillies. The rout showcased the Nats' offensive firepower, overwhelming Philadelphia's pitching staff in a statement win. Initially reported by ESPN, the game highlighted a turning point in the NL East rivalry.

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Pulisic, USMNT Stars Skip Gold Cup Amid Rest, Club Duties

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Clark Sidelined: Fever Star Out at Least 2 Weeks With Quad Strain

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Mavericks Defy 1.8% Odds to Land No. 1 Pick, Eyes on Flagg

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PSG Crushes Inter 5-0 for First Champions League Crown in Record Rout

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Local Business

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Bank Stocks Surge on Record Trading, Double-Digit Loan Growth

Major U.S. banks kicked off 2026 with blockbuster first-quarter earnings, fueled by record trading revenue and robust loan expansion. Wall Street rallied as JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and peers crushed estimates amid resilient fundamentals. The results signal a healthy sector poised for the year's second half.

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Oil Boom Lifts Energy Sector Past Earnings Forecasts

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US-China Trade Talks Restart as Tariff Clouds Loom

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CRE Rebounds: Office Transactions Surge 20% in 2025

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U.S. Retail Sales Hit $752B in March, Fueling 4.4% Growth Outlook

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Daily Fun

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The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

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The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

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The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

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Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

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Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

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State News

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Ohio Senate Advances Universal Vouchers in Bold School Choice Push

The Ohio Senate has passed legislation to make EdChoice vouchers available to every K-12 student statewide, potentially costing hundreds of millions in new state spending. Critics warn of drained public school funds amid surging private tuition subsidies. Supporters hail it as a historic win for parental freedom in education.

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Cleveland Police Seize 143 Pounds of Fentanyl in Massive Bust

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SEC Commissioner Stands Firm on 16-Team CFP

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Ohio's Lake Erie Faces Mild-to-Moderate Algae Bloom Forecast

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National

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Wildfires Force 50,000 Evacuations North of Los Angeles

More than 50,000 people fled their homes as the explosive Hughes Fire tore through rugged terrain north of Los Angeles, fueled by fierce winds and bone-dry conditions. Firefighters mounted a rapid assault on the blaze, which charred 15 square miles in hours, amid ongoing battles with deadlier fires that have claimed 28 lives. With red flag warnings lingering, the crisis underscores California's relentless wildfire threat.

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