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May 22 2026POLITICS

Bolsonaro Plans a White House Visit While Facing Campaign Turbulence

Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, is arranging a trip to Washington that could bring him face‑to‑face with former U. S. president Donald Trump. Reports say he may fly out on Monday, and a White House invite has already been issued, though the exact date remains unclear. T

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Health Agencies Use AI to Catch Fraud in Public Programs

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has started a new effort that uses artificial intelligence to sift through years of audit reports. The project, called the Audit Enforcement and Risk Oversight initiative or AERO, will examine at least five years of data from programs funded by the d

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May 22 2026BUSINESS

New Leader Drives LiveKit’s AI Growth

LiveKit, a platform that lets companies create voice, video and physical AI agents, has hired Tom Davies as its new Chief Revenue Officer. The move comes as the firm expands its sales, finance and marketing teams to keep pace with the rising demand from large businesses for voice‑driven AI solutions

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May 22 2026SCIENCE

Fungi and Compost Team Up to Fight Plant Nematodes

In the world of farming, tiny worms called plant‑parasitic nematodes can cause big problems for crops. Scientists have found that certain fungi, known as nematophagous fungi (NF), can help keep these worms in check. A new review looked at how combining these fungi with organic matter—like compost or

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May 22 2026SPORTS

British Climber Sets New Record with 20th Everest Ascent

A British mountaineer has reached the summit of Mount Everest for the twentieth time, setting a new record for foreign climbers. The 52‑year‑old reached the top before sunrise and began his descent to lower camps. He was part of a team organized by an Austrian adventure company that has led se

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May 22 2026POLITICS

AI Order Delay: Why the President Pulled Back

The president announced that he would not sign an AI executive order today. He said the decision was to keep America ahead in technology. During a separate press event, he told reporters that some parts of the draft were “bad. ” He didn’t want rules that might slow progress or block growth.

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May 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Fine‑Mesh Pump Tech Turns 30

In 1995 a German company launched a new kind of pump that could squeeze very thick rubber mixtures without losing detail. The device, called the roll‑ex gear pump extruder, let manufacturers make smoother, more reliable silicone and rubber products. The first model, the roll‑ex 70, debuted at a trad

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Pell Grants Get a New Twist: Short‑Term Training Now Covered

The federal aid program that has helped low‑income students for decades is changing. Starting July 1, Pell Grants will no longer be limited to two‑ or four‑year college degrees. Instead, they can now finance short courses that last from eight weeks up to a few months and focus on specific jobs. T

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Pakistan Steps Up to End US‑Iran Conflict

Pakistan’s foreign minister met with Iran’s counterpart on Friday, aiming to push forward a plan that could bring an end to the war between the United States and Israel. The talks come at a time when Washington and Tehran still clash over Iran’s uranium stockpile and the control of the Strait of Hor

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May 22 2026CRIME

Kids Online Safety: A Fresh Push to Stop Abuse

The fight against child exploitation online is huge, and no single team can catch every predator or rescue every victim. In 2024, a national hotline that collects tips from tech firms received over twenty million reports of possible child sexual abuse. The volume is simply too large for investigator

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