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Democrat Scott Colom won Mississippi's U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith; NPR reports it was the closest Senate race in the country and Mississippi had not elected a Democrat to the Senate in more than 40 years.

Scott Colom defeated Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi, according to an Associated Press race call reported by NPR.

The national average gasoline price dipped below $4 per gallon this week for the first time in months, according to NPR.

Senegal is hosting the Youth Olympic Games this month, marking the first time an Olympic event is held in Africa, according to NPR.

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Democrat Scott Colom won Mississippi's U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith; NPR reports it was the closest Senate race in the country and Mississippi had not elected a Democrat to the Senate in more than 40 years.

Democrat Scott Colom wins the closest Senate race in the country - Mississippi hadn't elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in more than 40 years.

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Scott Colom defeated Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi, according to an Associated Press race call reported by NPR.

Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race - Democrat Scott Colom has won election to the U.S. Senate in Mississippi, according to a race call by the Associated Press, defeating Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.

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The national average gasoline price dipped below $4 per gallon this week for the first time in months, according to NPR.

Why is gasoline suddenly under $4 a gallon? - The average price of a gallon of gasoline dipped below $4 this week for the first time in months. Does that mean more relief is coming for drivers?

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Senegal is hosting the Youth Olympic Games this month, marking the first time an Olympic event is held in Africa, according to NPR.

Greetings from Senegal, where breakdancers are competing in the Youth Olympics - Senegal's breakdancers have been practicing for their country's historic hosting of the Youth Olympic Games this month. It's the first time Africa is hosting an Olympic event.

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BGas under four dollars a gallon. First time in months.
BWait, really? I filled up yesterday and didn't even notice.
BNPR says the national average dipped below four bucks this week. And the question is whether it keeps falling.
BI'll take it. But let's be honest—four dollars is still not cheap. It's just less awful.
BThe new American dream: under four dollars a gallon.
BThe bigger story is why. Global demand is soft, and the U.S. is producing at record levels.
BWhich is exactly what happens when you let drillers drill. Funny how that works.
BBut don't get too comfortable. One refinery hiccup or a storm in the Gulf and we're back to four-fifty.
BSo enjoy it while it lasts. Fill the tank, maybe even spring for the good stuff.
BThe good stuff. Listen to you.
BDifferent world entirely: Mississippi just elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate for the first time in more than forty years.
BScott Colom beat Cindy Hyde-Smith. And NPR says it was the closest Senate race in the country.
BThat's a political earthquake. Mississippi hasn't sent a Democrat to the Senate since... what, the seventies?
BMore than forty years, yeah. And Colom didn't just win—he won in a state that went hard for Trump.
BSo what does that tell you? Maybe that voters are tired of the same old names, even in deep red states.
BOr maybe Hyde-Smith was just a weak candidate. She had baggage, and Colom ran a smart, local campaign.
BI think it's bigger than one race. When a Democrat wins Mississippi, something is shifting.
BShifting? Or just a one-off? Let's not pretend Mississippi is suddenly purple.
BI'm not saying purple. I'm saying the old rules don't apply the way they used to.
BFair. But one Senate seat doesn't flip the state. The governor's mansion and legislature are still deep red.
BTrue. But it's a crack in the wall. And cracks can grow.
BOr they can get patched. We'll see in two years.
BSpeaking of things that don't happen often: Senegal is hosting the Youth Olympic Games this month.
BFirst time an Olympic event has ever been held in Africa. That's a big deal.
BAnd the story NPR is telling is about the breakdancers. They've been practicing for years for this.
BBreakdancing at the Olympics. I still can't believe that's a thing.
BIt's been a thing since Paris. And now it's in Africa. That's growth.
BI'll be honest, I thought it was a gimmick. But the athletes take it seriously, and the crowds love it.
BIt's also a huge moment for Senegal. They've been pushing to host major events for years.
BAnd they're doing it without the billion-dollar stadiums. More about community and culture.
BWhich is exactly what the Youth Olympics should be. Less spectacle, more sport.
BI'll be watching the breakdancing. You?
BI'll watch the highlights. My knees hurt just thinking about it.
BFair enough.

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