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May 18 2026SCIENCE

Ancient doctor’s fight against gout: what a 2000-year-old book reveals

Back in the days of the Roman Empire, a doctor named Rufus from a town called Ephesus noticed something strange about certain patients. They would wake up with swollen, painful joints, especially in their feet. Today we call this gout, but back then it was just another mystery. A long time after Ruf

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May 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Cold Case of the Arctic: How This Sci-Fi Horror Show Stands Out

Few things grip viewers like a good horror show. Over the years, many have tried blending science fiction with terror, mixing viruses, monsters, and dark labs. Some pull it off well. Others follow the same old paths—survivors in a broken world, someone turning into a monster, or endless chases throu

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May 18 2026SPORTS

How the Golden State Warriors plan to rebuild around Steph Curry

The Golden State Warriors just made their first big move by keeping Steve Kerr as coach for another year. Now, the real work begins. The team faces a tricky balancing act this offseason. Steph Curry’s contract is up soon, and he wants a longer deal to keep playing for the Warriors. But at 38, he’s t

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May 18 2026WEATHER

Severe storms loom over the Plains: What to expect today

The northern Plains are bracing for a serious storm day as weather patterns shift dangerously. A Tornado Watch covers parts of Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota until 10 p. m. , with no signs of letting up soon. The FOX Forecast Center warns that supercell thunderstorms could spin up fast,

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May 18 2026WEATHER

Rain on the Way: What Arkansas Can Expect This Week

Arkansas residents should prepare for a mixed bag of weather this week. Forecasters predict scattered thunderstorms starting Tuesday morning, with another possible round later in the day. A cold front pushing through the region will bring the chance of heavy rain that could last into Wednesday. Whil

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May 18 2026BUSINESS

Why AI isn't killing offshore call center jobs as expected

Many thought AI would replace call center workers in countries like the Philippines and India. Instead, the opposite happened. Call center jobs in the Philippines nearly doubled from 2016 to 2025, growing to 2 million workers. Unemployment there dropped from 9% to about 4% during the same period. In

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May 18 2026HEALTH

How AI is changing the way doctors plan cancer treatments

AI isn’t replacing doctors, but it’s becoming a helpful tool in cancer care. A big study looked at how AI helps with something called "organ at risk contouring" – basically drawing clear maps around healthy parts of the body that shouldn’t get too much radiation during treatment. These maps are cruc

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May 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Soundbars compared: Bose’s Lifestyle Ultra versus Sonos’s Arc in real-world testing

Bose entered the premium soundbar market with a product that tries to blend smart speaker features with home theater sound. The Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar, priced near $1, 100, uses a nine-driver setup with two upward-firing units and four front speakers, creating a 5. 0. 2-channel system without extr

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May 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Gadgets to pack for sunny days out

Summer means parks, trips, and long days outside but who wants to carry heavy gear? Costco stocks plenty of portable gadgets that promise fun without the bulk. Some are smart buys while others look like hype. The trick is knowing which ones actually earn their place in your bag. A tablet that start

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May 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Yoshi’s New Adventure on Switch 2 Sparks Excitement

The upcoming game, a fresh entry for the Nintendo Switch 2, promises to bring Yoshi back into the spotlight. Fans of the long‑running series are eager to see how this title will blend classic charm with modern gameplay. The release date is fast approaching, and the hype has reached a peak as screens

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