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May 30 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why Wyoming’s Huge Energy Plan Stirs Up Big Concerns

Officials in Wyoming are debating a massive $4 billion project that promises to store energy using water. The plan involves building a giant reservoir near Seminoe Reservoir to pump water uphill when electricity is cheap and let it flow back down to generate power when demand rises. Sounds smart, ri

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May 29 2026BUSINESS

Asda Teams Up With Ocado to Revamp Online Shopping

British supermarket giant Asda is set to overhaul its online shopping system by partnering with tech company Ocado. The move aims to speed up changes and bring new features across all 1, 100 physical stores and the network of dark‑store warehouses starting in 2027. Ocado will supply a full stack o

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May 29 2026SCIENCE

New materials could power clean energy without rare metals

The push for cleaner energy often hits a roadblock: the metals that make it possible are rare and expensive. Platinum, iridium, and ruthenium do their jobs well in hydrogen reactions, oxygen work, and battery chemistry, but they cost too much and don't last long enough for mass use. A different path

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May 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Infy steps up with AI at tennis big show

Infosys just locked arms with Roland-Garros for another eight years, promising to roll out AI gadgets for fans and insiders alike when the tournament returns in 2026. The tech giant—headquartered in Bengaluru—is betting big on turning a 19th-century clay-court classic into a 21st-century data playgr

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May 29 2026OPINION

Alaska’s money troubles: more than just cash flow

Alaska is rich in natural resources but poor in leadership. Over half of its residents feel the state is heading in the wrong direction. Sky-high energy bills, climbing house prices, and crumbling roads are daily headaches, especially in Anchorage. Many young people pack up and leave because they do

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May 29 2026SPORTS

How Arsenal’s troubles paved the way for change

Arsenal’s struggles in recent years forced a shift in how the club is run. Fans made their frustration clear during protests at the Emirates, especially after the Super League controversy and the mismanagement seen during COVID. These moments showed just how disconnected the owners were from what su

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May 29 2026SPORTS

Dave Winfield's Yankees days: a Hall of Famer’s tough journey

Dave Winfield spent nearly a decade with the New York Yankees, winning awards and making key plays. Yet he wore a Padres cap at his Hall of Fame induction instead of a Yankees one. That choice wasn’t random. In a recent chat on a sports podcast, he called his time in pinstripes a "toxic work environ

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May 29 2026ENVIRONMENT

Cracking the Code on Waste Burning’s Hidden Pollution Problem

Burning trash doesn’t just turn waste into ash—it can release hydrogen fluoride, a sneaky gas that harms both lungs and the environment. Scientists used to scratch their heads over how exactly this happens in modern incinerators. But a new approach is changing the game. By mixing smart computer tool

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May 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fox and comedy’s rising star: a bold bet with high stakes

In a move that surprised many, a major TV network decided to team up with a comedy powerhouse instead of going it alone. The focus? A company that started small but now pulls in hundreds of millions of fans each year through comedy specials, live shows, and unconventional content. Unlike most networ

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May 29 2026POLITICS

New York Adds Tax on Luxury Second Homes

New York recently passed a budget that introduces a new tax on high-end second homes in New York City. The move aims to raise $500 million per year for the city, which is struggling with budget shortfalls. The tax targets luxury properties worth over $5 million, with rates increasing based on value.

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