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May 18 2026WEATHER

Heatwave Threatens Old Record in DC Area

The summer season is kicking off with a big heat alert for the Washington, D. C. , region. From Monday onward, temperatures across the entire DMV are expected to climb into the mid‑90s. At Reagan National Airport, the official weather station for the capital, a high of 95°F could match or even surpa

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May 18 2026WEATHER

Summer Heat Hits Northeast Ohio With a Breezy Twist

The forecast for Monday in Northeast Ohio says it will be hot and sticky, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s. Humidity will also be high, making the air feel heavy. Clouds will roll in as the day goes on and wind gusts could approach 30 miles per hour. Even at night, temperatures will stay war

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May 18 2026WEATHER

Storms to Hit the Great Plains and Midwest, Bringing Hail and Tornadoes

Millions of people in the Great Plains and Upper Midwest are preparing for a dangerous weather event that began on Sunday and will continue into Tuesday. A powerful upper‑level system from the Southwest is colliding with a surge of hot, humid air across the middle United States. This mix creat

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May 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Quick Field Test for Apple and Pear Disease

A new test can spot the bacteria that harms apples, pears and other related plants in just minutes. The method mixes a fast DNA‑amplifying step called recombinase polymerase amplification with a simple paper strip that shows results in the field. Scientists have noticed this pathogen in more than

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May 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Flexible Material Boosts Stem‑Cell Culture Tubes

Mitsubishi Chemical has launched a new thermoplastic elastomer that will be used inside the cell‑culture tubes of Sanplatec’s regenerative medicine kit. The material, called Zelas TPS, offers a rubber‑like softness while remaining chemically stable for medical use. Sanplatec’s iP‑TEC line, which

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May 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Finding Cars, Finding People: How Plate‑Scanning Helps

Police can now chase a suspect or rescue someone missing by simply watching car plates. When a driver’s number plate passes an automatic reader, the system logs its exact location and time. This tiny piece of data can turn a vague “someone is on the road” into a clear “vehicle was here at 3:15

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May 18 2026CRYPTO

Dogecoin Could Spark a Retail Surge, Says Wall Street Veteran

A seasoned macro strategist on Wall Street believes that Dogecoin’s next move could signal a growing interest from everyday traders. He noted that the coin has not attracted much attention from large institutions, but its technical indicators suggest a possible breakout. If Dogecoin rises beyond rec

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May 18 2026FINANCE

Harvard Cuts Big Bitcoin Bets, Drops Ethereum Holdings

Harvard’s investment arm has trimmed its stake in the Bitcoin-focused ETF, cutting the number of shares from 5. 35 million to just over 3 million by the end of March. The remaining position is worth about $117 million at today’s price, a move that has pushed the fund from its former top spot to tent

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May 18 2026SPORTS

Sinner Wins Italy, Woad Shines in Cincinnati, U. S. Ice Hockey Rebounds

Jannik Sinner has ended a 50‑year wait for an Italian male champion at the Rome Masters, beating Casper Ruud two sets to love on clay. The win also makes him only the second man after Novak Djokovic to claim every Masters 1000 title. With his rival Carlos Alcaraz injured, Sinner is nearly unbeatable

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May 18 2026HEALTH

Weight Loss and Muscle: What Exercise Adds

People who cut calories often lose muscle along with fat. The study looked at adults who were overweight or obese. It compared two ways of losing weight: just cutting calories, and cutting calories plus different kinds of exercise. The first part asked if adding exercise can keep muscle fro

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