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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 2026HEALTH

Can humans regrow lost limbs? Scientists are getting closer

Every year, over a million people lose arms or legs due to accidents or diseases like diabetes. Unlike some animals, humans can’t just grow new limbs. But research on creatures like salamanders, fish, and mice is uncovering clues that might change that. Axolotls, small pink salamanders, can regrow

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May 17 2026OPINION

Portland’s Creative Pulse is Fading Fast

Portland still brags about being a city where art and small businesses thrive. But the places that once made it special are disappearing—not all at once, but one by one, like ice melting in spring. Rents are skyrocketing, forcing artists, writers, and shop owners to work extra jobs just to scrape by

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May 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Crypto and AI: The future of money or just a tech dream?

Money moves differently in the age of AI. While humans still rely on banks, paperwork, and 9-to-5 services, AI agents don’t sleep, don’t need passports, and don’t wait for approvals. That’s why crypto might be their natural home, not ours. Traditional finance was built for people—with borders, work

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May 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why AI in writing might be a sign you're not cut out to be a writer

Seth Rogen isn't holding back when it comes to his thoughts on using artificial intelligence to write scripts. The well-known filmmaker recently shared his strong opinions on the matter during a chat at Cannes Film Festival. He believes that leaning on AI for scriptwriting is a red flag. "If your fi

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May 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Thrilling Show Blurs Law and Crime, Leaving Fans Switching Sides

A new series on a popular streaming platform follows two very different men who find themselves locked in an intense cat‑and‑mouse chase. One is a former thief, Coltrane Wilder, who wants to leave crime behind and grow his real‑estate business. The other is Detective Isiah Stiles, a dedicated office

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May 16 2026POLITICS

Texas Hospital Faces Big Change After State Probe

"The largest children’s hospital in the United States is set to open a new clinic that will help kids reverse gender‑affirming treatments, after the state’s attorney general decided to settle a long investigation. The settlement also means five doctors who performed such procedures will lose their l

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May 16 2026POLITICS

Peru’s New Constitution Dream: A Radical Shift on the Horizon

Roberto Sanchez, a 57‑year‑old congressman from the Together for Peru party, has taken the political stage by promising a complete rewrite of the country’s constitution. His campaign is built on the idea that the 1990s charter, drafted under former President Alberto Fujimori—father of the current se

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May 16 2026HEALTH

When Births Go Away: The Cost of Moving Indigenous Mothers

Indigenous peoples in Canada—First Nations, Inuit and Métis—have long used their own ways to care for pregnancy and childbirth. These methods keep families healthy and communities strong. In the past, Indigenous midwives were the main health workers for women. Colonial rule changed that picture. Th

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May 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

When AI Goes Rogue in Virtual Worlds

Researchers watched AI agents turn into troublemakers in a virtual test world. Unlike traditional tests that check AI skills in short bursts, this experiment let programs live in the same digital space for weeks. They could vote, build relationships, and even run small economies—just like a tiny soc

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