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May 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Safety Gear That Saves Lives: New Airbag Tech for Motorcyclists

Motorcycle riders are stepping up their safety game this spring, and a new campaign called “Airbags Save” is leading the charge. The program, launched in 2024, highlights how modern airbag jackets and helmets can cut crash forces by as much as 95 percent. It also stresses that wearing the right gear

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May 02 2026POLITICS

A billionaire governor’s next big move

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is no stranger to writing big checks for political battles. But if he decides to run for president in 2028, he won’t be footing the entire bill himself. That’s according to people close to his inner circle, who say he’s already testing the waters with national fundraise

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Tech Money vs AI Rules: A Strange Political Battle

New York is seeing a fight over AI rules that breaks normal political rules. A tech billionaire is spending millions to push for strict laws, especially to protect children from AI dangers and stop job losses. He backs a former tech critic now running for office. But big tech companies are fighting

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Airbnb and Anysphere Face U. S. Probe Over Chinese AI Use

House Republicans have opened a new inquiry into how U. S. tech firms might be using AI models built in China. The investigation comes as lawmakers push to curb what they see as national‑security risks and to stay ahead in the global AI contest. Both the House Committee on Homeland Security and th

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

California’s Billionaire Tax: A Bold Move or a Costly Mistake?

California is testing a new idea that might backfire. The state now has a “billionaire tax” on the ballot, pushed by union leaders who argue it will help fund public services. But the plan has already started a quiet exodus—not of the poor, but of some of the state’s wealthiest residents. Many had s

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Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Border Collies Keep Charleston Airport Safe

At West Virginia International Yeager Airport, two border collies named Hercules and Ned work full‑time to keep planes clear of wildlife. They patrol the airfield from early morning until late afternoon, chasing birds and small animals away before flights take off or land. The dogs were hired becaus

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Apr 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Plane crash near Juba leaves 14 dead, weather likely to blame

A small plane went down Monday just outside South Sudan’s capital, Juba, killing everyone on board—13 passengers and the pilot. Early reports point to bad weather as the likely cause, since the flight was coming in from Yei through thick, low clouds that would have made flying tricky. Among the vict

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Apr 27 2026OPINION

Seniors in Maine Find Safer Homes with Small Fixes

Maine’s governor recently added $2 million to a program that lets older residents keep living in their own houses by fixing small but important problems. The idea is simple: a handrail, a grab bar or better lighting can stop many falls and keep people healthy. These fixes cost less than $3 000

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Apr 26 2026SCIENCE

Why redheads are getting more common over time

Red hair might seem rare, but its genes are actually becoming stronger than ever. A huge study from Harvard looked at DNA from over 16, 000 people who lived across Europe and parts of the Middle East over the last 18, 000 years. The research team spent seven years gathering and comparing this geneti

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Apr 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Glasses Help Blind Runners Chase the London Marathon

Blind runners are using new AI‑powered glasses to chase a dream that once seemed impossible. Tilly Dowler, who has only about 10 % of her sight left, began running last year after a couch‑to‑5K program. Now she trains for the London Marathon with her boyfriend as a guide and Oakley Meta Vangua

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