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May 16 2026HEALTH

Standardising Surgical Movements for Smarter AI

Recent work has shown that machines can better understand what happens during an operation if they look at the smallest, intentional actions—like how a tool touches tissue. These tiny units are called gestures and they give a clearer picture than broad labels such as “cut” or “close. ” When AI syste

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May 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Stars Share Baby News on the Cannes Red Carpet

The Cannes Film Festival, known for its film premieres and fashion spectacles, has also become a venue where several celebrities have announced their pregnancies. The event’s glamorous setting offers a perfect backdrop for such personal revelations, drawing attention from fans and media alike. One

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May 16 2026SPORTS

Summer‑Heat Forecast Brings Baseball, Flowers and Outdoor Fun in Detroit

The summer is starting early for Metro Detroit. Temperatures are rising to about 80°F this weekend and could reach nearly 90°F on Monday, giving the area its first long spell of warm, humid weather. Friday night will be a good time to head outdoors. The Toronto Blue Jays will play the Detro

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May 16 2026SCIENCE

Bacteria from a Trash Heap Turn Plastic Into Less

Scientists found two kinds of bacteria that can eat a type of plastic called polypropylene. The bacteria were taken from a landfill in Rishikesh, India. They named the strains KRS102 and KRS236. The team first checked that the bacteria were real by looking at their DNA. They also tested if the mi

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May 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Wildfire Threats Near Canyon, Evacuations Ordered

A big wildfire is moving fast in Randall County. The blaze could reach places like Canyon, Umbarger, Happy and Palo Duro Canyon. Firefighters say it is moving east‑northeast at 3 to 5 mph. Emergency officials asked people near Cemetery Road, Circle J Road and the River Falls Airport to leave. They

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May 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Urban Green Spaces: The Key to a Healthier Gut

Rewilding, the process of restoring natural habitats in cities, is gaining attention for its potential to boost human health. When towns grow and forests disappear, people lose daily contact with a wide range of microbes that once lived in soil and plants. This loss may be linked to the rise o

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May 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

KDE Plasma Returns to TV Mode

The latest beta of KDE Plasma, version 6. 7, has reintroduced a feature called “Bigscreen. ” This mode is designed to make Linux PCs look and feel like a TV interface. The feature had been omitted from the 2024 release plan, so its comeback is a surprise for users. Plasma’s TV mode works best on

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May 16 2026HEALTH

Digital Support Helps Teens Overcome PTSD in Living Homes

The challenge of moving therapy out of the clinic into everyday life is real for people with PTSD. When treatment ends, many find it hard to keep using the skills they learned. A new idea is trying to fix that gap by adding a digital app called Radius Grow into the daily routine of a psychiatric

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May 16 2026OPINION

Protecting Florida’s Wildlife: A Daily Commitment

Florida’s natural world is a mix of rivers, beaches and forests that many people love. Those habitats are home to animals like manatees, sea turtles and panthers that have lived here for centuries. When these creatures are safe, the places they live stay healthy and people can enjoy them in their fr

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May 16 2026SPORTS

Wind‑Proof Golf: How Chris Gotterup Mastered the Storm

Gotterup rolled into the PGA Championship with a calm that matched the gusty weather at Aronimink Golf Club. Instead of complaining about the wind, he treated it like a puzzle to solve. In New Jersey’s breezy streets, the young golfer learned early that every gust could be an ally if you play

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