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May 22 2026CRIME

AI Deepfake Cases Show New Law’s Reach

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against two men for producing AI‑generated nude images of female celebrities. The defendants, Cornelius Shannon, 51, and Arturo Hernandez, 20, were apprehended on Tuesday after their content attracted millions of online views. Their actions fall under the Take

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Road Safety Reboot: New Tech to Stop Wrong‑Way Drivers

The Massachusetts Senate recently approved a plan that will boost the state’s wrong‑way detection system, after a fatal crash involving a state trooper. The incident happened early on May 6 when Trooper Kevin Trainor, who had just finished a shift, responded to a call about a Jeep driving south i

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May 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Fine‑Mesh Pump Tech Turns 30

In 1995 a German company launched a new kind of pump that could squeeze very thick rubber mixtures without losing detail. The device, called the roll‑ex gear pump extruder, let manufacturers make smoother, more reliable silicone and rubber products. The first model, the roll‑ex 70, debuted at a trad

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May 22 2026BUSINESS

Smoother Path for Reno Bars to Host Late-Night Shows

Reno is testing a new rule that could let new bars in downtown and Midtown play live music late without jumping through old hoops. Instead of paying five grand and waiting months for a special permit, these businesses might get a faster track to keep the music going past 11 p. m. inside their doors.

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May 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Exploring Chrome for Linux: Speed, Privacy, and Alternatives

Google Chrome for Linux is a widely used browser known for its speed and simplicity. It uses smart tricks like preloading pages you’re likely to visit, which makes it feel fast even when it’s gobbling up RAM. Its clean design and easy syncing across devices make it a favorite for many. But speed isn

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May 22 2026HEALTH

VR Helps Doctors Spot Child Abuse Faster—But Not Everyone Can Use It Yet

Every year, hospitals treat kids with injuries that don’t match their parents’ stories. Broken bones, bruises, burns—these aren’t accidents, but doctors sometimes miss the warning signs. When they do, a child can slip back into danger before anyone realizes what’s happening. Training programs usuall

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May 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Schools choose Apple over Google in tech battle

Last week, Google launched Googlebooks, new laptops built around AI features. These are meant to replace Chromebooks, which schools have used for years. But just days before Google’s announcement, Kansas City Public Schools decided to switch entirely to Apple’s MacBook Neos instead. They plan to rep

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

A Look Inside Cleveland's Titanic Artifact Show

The RMS Titanic still captures people's imagination over 100 years after its sinking. Some see it as a warning about human arrogance—for building a ship so big and speedy that it was called "unsinkable", only to sink on its first voyage in April 1912. Others focus on the human tragedy of around 1, 5

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Better ways to check breast cancer treatment progress

Doctors often use special scans to see if breast cancer treatments are working. One common method is MRI, which gives clear pictures of soft tissues. But MRI has some downsides, like high costs and long wait times for results. Because of these issues, researchers are exploring other options. A newe

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May 21 2026CRIME

The Hidden Stressors Behind Black Mother Filicide

This research digs into why some Black mothers tragically kill their own children, a topic that has been largely overlooked in mental‑health studies. Instead of blaming only individual psychology, the study looks at bigger social forces that push these women into extreme distress. It shows how

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