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May 16 2026HEALTH

Hidden struggles: How common is abuse among older women in Spain?

Every year, nearly half of women over 60 in parts of Spain face some form of mistreatment at home. A recent study in Eastern Andalusia found that 49. 3% of older women surveyed reported being abused in the past year. Psychological abuse was the most frequent—like verbal insults or threats—affecting

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May 16 2026CRYPTO

Crypto and banks face off after new rules clear first hurdle

The clash between traditional banks and crypto firms has reached a turning point. For years, big banks resisted letting crypto into the financial mainstream, raising concerns about fraud, dirty money and stability. They argued crypto companies shouldn’t get the same access to banking benefits withou

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May 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

New money tips: How AI is changing the way we handle cash

These days, your bank account might just get a helping hand from an unexpected source—a talking computer. The latest upgrade to a popular AI chatbot now comes with built-in tools to track spending, spot hidden fees, and even dream up savings plans. But is this smarter-than-you technology really the

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May 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Getting Smart About Money: How AI Can Help You Manage Your Cash

These days, AI isn’t just for telling jokes or writing essays. It’s also trying to become your personal money coach. A new tool lets ChatGPT peek at your bank accounts, credit cards, and even investment apps—but only if you want it to. Through a service called Plaid, the chatbot can pull in transact

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May 16 2026WEATHER

Running in San Francisco this weekend? Wind and waves could ruin your day

San Francisco’s famous Bay to Breakers race is coming up, but the city isn’t just worried about runners this time. The National Weather Service is warning people to stay away from the coast because strong winds and rough ocean conditions will make things dangerous. Winds could hit 50 miles per hour,

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May 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

What we know so far about Maine’s lumber mill fire chaos

A fire tore through a century-old lumber mill in Searsmont on Friday morning, sending thick smoke over Route 131 and forcing emergency crews to deal with explosions inside the site. The blaze erupted just after 10 a. m. and raged for hours, turning a place that’s been family-run since the 1800s into

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Crypto Money Powers Alabama Senate Race

In a state where the Republican nominee almost always wins, money can change everything. A handful of crypto billionaires are ready to pour millions into the Alabama Senate primary, hoping to secure a seat for a candidate who will favor their interests. The race is set for Tuesday, with a possible r

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Nation’s Science Future at Risk: What the Board Cuts Mean

The National Science Board, which guides a key federal agency that funds research, was abruptly cleared of its members by a recent government decision. This move happened without clear justification and followed major budget cuts to the agency that has been a backbone of American innovation for deca

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May 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Ocean Power Meets Data: A Billion‑Dollar Wave of Innovation

Panthalassa, a U. S. start‑up, is turning ocean waves into electricity for floating data centers and has just secured $140 million in new funding, led by billionaire investor Peter Thiel. The investment values the company near a billion dollars and signals a growing shift toward alternative power so

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May 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI’s New Treasure: Is It Really a Charity?

A recent claim says that the real gems of OpenAI are its intellectual property. The story argues that early Microsoft deals kept the company within a charitable trust, but a later 2023 investment changed everything. According to critics, the founders and top executives violated that trust by making

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