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May 26 2026EDUCATION

Learning to Save the Planet: A School Experiment

In a recent project, teachers tried a new way to teach kids about the planet. They used ideas from a theory called the Theory of Planned Behavior, which looks at what people think, feel, and plan before they act. The goal was to see if this approach could make middle‑school students act more respons

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May 26 2026SCIENCE

Fire‑Risk Forecasting Gets a Boost from Transformer AI

A new approach uses advanced machine learning to guess how far heat spreads when a chemical leaks. The method pulls together several kinds of data about each substance: its string code, numerical fingerprints, and a 3‑D picture of the molecule. These pieces are fed into a Transformer network that le

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May 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Colin Jost's fun phone habit and the leaders who almost got dialed

Comedy often blurs the line between public and private life, especially when you’re juggling contacts that mix friends, family, and national celebrities. Colin Jost, best known for his sharp humor on SNL, once accidentally put his career to the test when he revealed a quirky part of his phone habits

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May 26 2026HEALTH

25 years of global medicine approvals: A quiet milestone with big impact

For a quarter century, a special system has quietly shaped how life-saving drugs reach people worldwide. Since its launch, this program has vetted over 500 medicines, making them eligible for purchase by international agencies and governments. That’s more than just a number—it represents real access

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May 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Politicians vs. Late-Night Hosts: When Words Reveal the Real Issues

Politicians and late-night TV hosts often lock horns, but few feuds get as personal (or as public) as this one. Earlier this week, a well-known health official made a claim about late-night comedy struggling, only to get schooled by a comedian who saw straight through the politics. The official sugg

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May 26 2026HEALTH

When Ebola Meets Distrust in Congo

In eastern Congo, two battles rage at once. One is against a rare Ebola strain with no cure. The other is against fear—fear that turns aid workers into targets. Volunteers like Vanny Birungi meet hostility daily, not just from the virus but from the people they try to help. Stones and shouts greet h

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May 26 2026CRIME

The Murdaugh case shows how true crime media can blur lines between entertainment and justice.

The Murdaugh saga became a national obsession when family secrets collided with shocking crimes. A lawyer named Alex Murdaugh faced massive financial fraud charges after years of stealing from clients and even trying to stage his own murder for insurance money. His wife and youngest son were then fo

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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 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix’s fresh picks for Brazil: drama, docs, and comedy take center stage

Netflix Brazil just dropped five shiny new titles, proving it’s not just about rewatching old favorites anymore. From medical school chaos to an Arctic adventure, the lineup mixes familiar Brazilian flavors with fresh storytelling. Clara Moneke headlines "Med, " a hospital drama diving into the mess

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May 26 2026POLITICS

State lawmakers and suicide discussions online: what’s really being said?

State lawmakers in the U. S. are posting more often about their work online, and some of those posts touch on sensitive topics like suicide. Given how common suicide is as a cause of death here, these discussions could matter more than many realize. But what exactly are legislators saying about it?

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