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May 26 2026HEALTH

Who’s really in charge when the US health system has no leaders?

The US government has quietly blocked its top disease experts from talking directly to the World Health Organization. Instead, small groups of researchers can only listen during WHO meetings—like students in a classroom who can’t ask questions. Any ideas they have must go through layers of bureaucra

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Colombia’s next leader: Three big personalities in the race

Colombia is choosing a new president this weekend, and three very different candidates are leading the polls. On one side stands Ivan Cepeda, a left-wing senator who has spent years fighting for peace and justice. His father, a senator too, was killed in the 1990s during a wave of violence against l

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May 26 2026CRIME

Neighbors take drastic safety steps as gun violence spreads in Seattle

A quiet Seattle neighborhood near Aurora Avenue is changing in unsettling ways. For weeks, local residents have watched crime creep closer to their homes. After another weekend shooting left shell casings scattered across the street, neighbors decided to act without waiting for officials. Now, shak

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May 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

How tiny living helpers could fix poisoned land

Mining leaves behind soil packed with heavy metals like cadmium, lead, and copper. These metals stick around for years, hurting plants, animals, and even people who live nearby. One cleanup trick is to use special plants that suck up the metals. But this method has problems. The soil is often too ha

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May 26 2026BUSINESS

Ferrari’s luxury electric car for families

Ferrari is making a bold move with its new electric car, the Luce, designed for wealthy buyers who want top-tier technology and space. Priced at €550, 000, this high-end EV won’t hit roads until late 2026. Unlike Ferrari’s usual loud and powerful gas engines, the Luce keeps the brand’s signature dri

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May 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Ferrari’s Big Bet on Electric with the Luce Model

Ferrari has just introduced its first fully electric car, named Luce. This five-seater marks a huge shift for the brand, which has always been known for its powerful gas engines and iconic roars. The move comes at a time when many luxury car brands are struggling to meet their electric vehicle promi

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May 26 2026SCIENCE

Making Babies in Space? A Small Step for Science

Scientists are testing if humans can reproduce safely beyond Earth. China recently sent artificial human embryos to its space station to study how microgravity affects early development. The goal isn't to create space babies yet—but to understand the risks first. The experiment used two types of la

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Venice and beyond: Right-wing coalition holds strong in mayoral races

Voters in Venice just handed Meloni’s coalition an unexpected win—despite polls earlier this month suggesting the left was ahead. Simone Venturini, the center-right candidate, secured over half the votes with 51%, avoiding a runoff and keeping the city under right-wing leadership for another term. T

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Big Powers, Big Questions at Singapore’s Defence Talks

This week, Singapore hosts one of Asia’s biggest defence meetings where top leaders will face tough questions about global conflicts and shifting alliances. The event, running from May 29 to 31, brings together ministers, generals, and analysts to discuss security challenges that could reshape the r

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May 26 2026POLITICS

How politicians are playing chess with your vote

Every ten years, the U. S. redraws its political maps to reflect population changes. But lately, this routine update has turned into a high-stakes game where parties fight to control who gets represented. Instead of letting voters choose their leaders, politicians now try to craft districts that gua

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