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May 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

AI eyes are watching to protect whales from ship crashes

Gray whales along California’s coast are facing a growing danger—not from sharks or storms, but from giant ships cutting across their feeding grounds. With Arctic ice melting and food harder to find up north, more hungry whales are drifting into San Francisco Bay, where busy shipping lanes turn dead

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May 22 2026FINANCE

What’s Driving Up US Natural Gas Prices Right Now?

Natural gas prices in the US edged up recently, even though government data showed stockpiles grew more than expected. Normally, that would push prices down, but traders are betting on a different story. Forecasts predict scorching heat waves across the West and Midwest soon, which means power plant

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May 22 2026WEATHER

Memorial Day weekend weather in Oregon: mixed bags ahead

Oregon’s Memorial Day weekend plans just got a little more complicated. Forecasters expect a sunny start, with warm temps in the upper 70s to low 80s on May 22-24 across parts of the state. But by the time the holiday hits, a shift is coming—cool rain will move in, ending the warmth. The Willamette

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May 22 2026SPORTS

Rain Threat Looms Over NASCAR's Biggest Endurance Race

This weekend’s Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte faces a serious weather challenge. Heavy storms are expected to roll in from Friday through Sunday, with the worst conditions likely hitting Saturday. The Charlotte Motor Speedway could see near-constant rain, turning practice sessions and qualifying into ga

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Rethinking Cancer Treatment: A Smarter Way to Fight Drug Resistance

Drug-resistant cancer cells are a major challenge in long-term cancer treatment. Traditional methods often rely on giving patients the highest possible drug dose until the body can no longer tolerate it. But this approach doesn’t always work well because it doesn’t account for how different cancer c

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May 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Scenes: Stars Take Aim at Politics in Late Night Goodbye

The final stretch of Stephen Colbert’s late-night run got a dramatic twist when big names like Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen used their moments in the spotlight to weigh in on the political climate. De Niro, never shy about his opinions, turned a lighthearted game segment into a sharp jab at

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May 22 2026POLITICS

When humor becomes a mirror for society

Comedy shows often do more than make people laugh. They can turn a simple performance into a quiet protest about who really gets to speak in public conversations. Take a recent farewell episode from a late-night show as an example. A short video paying tribute to the host unexpectedly became a conve

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May 22 2026HEALTH

A smarter way to clean pool water in Medina

Medina’s community pool is getting an upgrade that cuts down on harsh chemicals. Instead of relying mostly on chlorine, the pool will use ultraviolet light to clean the water. The idea came from local leaders who noticed how chlorine was causing problems over time. They saw rusted bleachers, damaged

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Texas governor pushes business-friendly pitch as elections near

As Texas prepares for midterm elections, the state's governor recently took center stage at a banking conference in Dallas to highlight his economic strategy. Speaking to a room full of financial leaders, he emphasized Texas' growing appeal to big businesses, contrasting it with what he described as

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May 22 2026CRIME

Big gatherings, big changes: safer alumni events in Birmingham

Every summer, Birmingham schools buzz with alumni events, bringing together former students to catch up and celebrate. But some of these gatherings have turned dangerous, with shootings happening near schools and parks where events take place. Last year saw a serious injury when a woman was caught i

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