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May 19 2026BUSINESS

Planned land sales to fund royal family's big plans

The Duchy of Cornwall, which manages land for the Prince of Wales, has announced it will sell about one-fifth of its properties over the next ten years. The money from these sales, expected to raise around 200 million pounds, will go toward building new homes, boosting renewable energy, and restorin

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May 19 2026LIFESTYLE

Tech helpers to make your toddler sleep better

Parents know all too well how tricky bedtime can be with a toddler. Some days feel like a never-ending battle to keep them asleep once the sun goes down. One solution that many families use is technology designed to make the bedroom more sleep-friendly. From automatic shades to smart monitors, these

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May 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

When Faith Meets Tech: A New AI Conversation

The Vatican and business leaders recently met in Rome to talk about artificial intelligence. The church announced a plan called Magnifica Humanitas, which tries to mix old moral ideas with new technology. Some people think it is just a nice gesture, while others ask if it will really protect us when

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May 19 2026HEALTH

Health Crises Push Africa to Handle Its Own Disease Fights

Fresh Ebola cases in Central Africa and a surprise hantavirus scare on a ship show why African nations are rethinking how they protect public health. Over the past few years, governments got most of their disease-fighting cash from outside donors, but that money has dropped sharply. The United State

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May 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Japan's quiet chip powerhouse steps into the AI spotlight

For four decades, Toto has quietly supplied essential parts for the world's chipmakers. Known mostly for high-tech toilets, the Japanese giant operates a lesser-known division that produces the tiny ceramic holders used in memory chip production. When Allbirds shocked markets by rebranding as an AI

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May 19 2026EDUCATION

Who should lead California’s schools? Ten candidates want the job

California has to keep over 5. 7 million students in safe classrooms and good programs. Some kids speak English at home, some don’t. Some have disabilities, some are top performers. All of them need a state leader who can help districts meet those needs. The current superintendent can’t run again, s

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May 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

A courtroom clash over control and cash at OpenAI

The legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI boiled down to timing and trust. Musk argued he was wronged because the company he helped start shifted from a nonprofit to a profit-driven lab. But the jury saw it differently. They ruled Musk waited too long to file his lawsuit. The case dragged on for

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May 19 2026FINANCE

Why Applied Digital's Stock Dropped Today

Applied Digital's stock took a hit on Monday, following a rough day for crypto-linked companies. While the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also slipped, Bitcoin’s recent drop seems to have pulled the whole sector down with it. The company had just gotten a boost from a Wall Street analyst who raised their price

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May 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Pittsburgh’s quiet rise in the AI hardware race

Mark Cuban’s recent visit to Carnegie Mellon wasn’t just about nostalgia—it was a clear message about where the next big tech wave is heading. The billionaire investor, who left Pennsylvania during its industrial decline decades ago, surprised many by picking Pittsburgh as his top choice for a start

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May 19 2026HEALTH

How cities, dirtier air, and shifting weather harm our lungs

City living used to mean better hospitals and faster ambulances. Now it often means breathing air that quietly damages lungs over years. Poor air quality isn’t just annoying—it rearranges how infections spread inside our chests. Warm air holds more water, which helps viruses and bacteria travel far

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