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May 20 2026CRIME

What drove two young men from San Diego to target a mosque?

Two young men, aged 17 and 18, allegedly attacked San Diego’s largest mosque on a weekday afternoon, killing three people before taking their own lives inside a nearby car. The 17-year-old, identified as Cain Clark, had been homeschooled for years, though he briefly attended public schools earlier i

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Colorado’s Big Education Funding Vote: What You Need to Know About Tax Caps and Schools

Colorado is about to let voters weigh in on a big change to how much money the state can spend on schools. Right now, strict tax rules called TABOR set a hard limit on state revenue, making it tough to fund public education as costs rise. A new proposal would let the state keep a little extra cash—e

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May 20 2026SCIENCE

How tiny algae survive heat waves better: unlocking nature's heatproof secrets

Heat can be tough on living things. For tiny blue-green algae, called cyanobacteria, too much sun and warmth can damage their cells and slow down their growth. But scientists noticed something interesting in a lab—a group of these algae adapted over time to handle tough conditions. After weeks of ex

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May 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity Stories That Miss the Mark

The new Broadway show has a simple idea: let famous people read other stars’ autobiographies word for word. The goal is to poke fun at the self‑importance many celebrities show. It feels like a joke that never lands, because the material is dull and the delivery is flat. The cast includes w

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May 19 2026EDUCATION

A New Chapter Begins for a Political Science PhD

Jake Shaw, who earned his doctorate in political science from the University of Missouri–St. Louis last spring, is set to start a tenure‑track assistant professor role at DePauw University in Indiana this August. The transition from graduate student to faculty member marks a significant milestone in

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May 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Simple Wedding Tech: No‑Code Invite Builder Lets Couples Save Time

Wedding plans can feel like a maze, but new software turns the map into a straight line. A Spanish startup has released an online tool that lets anyone design a wedding website in minutes, with no coding or design tricks needed. The interface shows the final look as you type, so there are no surpris

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May 19 2026FINANCE

AI‑Powered Forex Trading Platform Promises Layered Safety

Gemeos Trading, a Canadian tech firm that builds and sells algorithmic trading tools, announced today how it keeps client money safe in a market known for rapid losses. The company says it has never lost an account because its software relies only on price‑action and volume data, steering clear of r

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May 19 2026SPORTS

Affordable Power: New $80 Rods That Don’t Break the Bank

Academy Sports has rolled out three fresh rod lines—Carbon, Factor, and Angler—under its H2OX brand. The Carbon series, in particular, offers a stylish look with wrapped‑carbon handles and cork grips, but the real appeal is performance. These rods promise a feel that rivals much pricier models. T

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May 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Berlin’s New Heist Show Tops Netflix Charts

A fresh chapter in the Money Heist saga, “Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine, ” launched on May 15 and quickly climbed to the top of Netflix’s worldwide view‑count list. The series centers on Berlin, played by Pedro Alonso, and his latest escapade with a mysterious lady who keeps an ermine. It follo

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May 19 2026SCIENCE

How Faith Shapes Views on Gene Editing

A recent survey asked nearly 5, 000 adults across the United States about their thoughts on gene editing. The study focused on how people’s religious beliefs and personal experiences influence their support or worries about this technology. The sample included nine different faith traditions as w

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