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May 17 2026SCIENCE

SpaceX Dragon Brings New Science to the ISS

A SpaceX Dragon capsule carried a large amount of science experiments and supplies to the International Space Station two days after its launch. The vehicle reached the station at 6:37 a. m. EDT on Sunday and docked automatically to the forward port of Harmony, one of the station’s modules. NASA ast

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May 17 2026POLITICS

America’s Religion Debate: Freedom, Faith, and Leadership

A group of scholars and leaders are debating how religion shapes the United States. One thinker says that the God named in the Declaration of Independence is a key part of American democracy. He argues that if we accept this idea, then every person deserves the right to practice any faith.

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May 17 2026HEALTH

Self‑Care in Mbeya: How People Use Medicine on Their Own

In the city of Mbeya, almost half of adults turn to medicines without a doctor’s advice. A study done early last year asked 381 residents about their habits, using a simple questionnaire that covered who they are, what drugs they pick up, where they get them, and why. The most common choices were a

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May 17 2026SCIENCE

A Tiny Gene, a Big Journey: How One Student’s Rare Disorder Became a Fight for Science

A young scientist was born with one of only thirty people in the world who share a rare genetic problem that makes them short, bend their spine, and gives them an uneven heartbeat. Doctors called the condition BMP2‑related skeletal dysplasia spectrum disorder, but her own cardiologist nicknamed it “

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May 17 2026OPINION

Rural Power and the Biofuel Boost

The new biofuel tax credit, known as 45Z, is a big deal for farmers and small towns in the Midwest. It promises to bring billions of dollars back into local economies by encouraging people to make biofuel right where the feedstock grows. Farmers, grain elevators, truck drivers and even local busi

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May 17 2026HEALTH

Kids Get a Calm MRI Experience After the Hype Fades

A new setting for children’s MRIs was created to make the scan less scary. The room has cartoon characters, a game app that kids can use, and a lounge where they can play with a toy scanner. A group of radiographers who received special training for working with children runs the program. The ide

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May 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Token Leak at Grafana Sparks Code Theft and Ransom Demand

Grafana recently revealed that someone gained access to a special GitHub token, letting them pull the company’s code. The breach did not touch any user data or affect customers’ systems, according to the company’s statements. When Grafana discovered the unauthorized activity, it immediately st

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May 17 2026SPORTS

North Korean Women’s Soccer Team Arrives in South Korea for Historic Match

A squad of 39 North Korean women footballers landed in Seoul this Sunday, the first time a team from the isolated nation has visited South Korea in eight years. The group, known as Naegohyang Women’s FC—meaning “My Hometown”—came from Beijing on a commercial flight and was met with reporters and sup

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May 17 2026SPORTS

A Quick Trade Move for Denver’s Backup RB

Denver has gone from almost no running‑back talent to having more players than spots. In the last two seasons, the Broncos struggled at the backfield but now have a surplus of options. Coach Jason La Canfora pointed out that Denver could sell their fourth‑year back, Jaleel McLaughlin, for a la

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May 17 2026EDUCATION

Delaware’s Education Power Players and Their 2026 Game Plan

The state’s education budget has been in the spotlight for years, and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. A group of leaders—school district finance chiefs, policy advocates, nonprofit heads, and state officials—are all working to keep schools funded while navigating a new property tax assessme

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