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May 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Colin Jost's fun phone habit and the leaders who almost got dialed

Comedy often blurs the line between public and private life, especially when you’re juggling contacts that mix friends, family, and national celebrities. Colin Jost, best known for his sharp humor on SNL, once accidentally put his career to the test when he revealed a quirky part of his phone habits

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May 26 2026HEALTH

25 years of global medicine approvals: A quiet milestone with big impact

For a quarter century, a special system has quietly shaped how life-saving drugs reach people worldwide. Since its launch, this program has vetted over 500 medicines, making them eligible for purchase by international agencies and governments. That’s more than just a number—it represents real access

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May 26 2026HEALTH

Tick Safety Made Simple: What You Need to Know

Spring and summer mean more outdoor time, but they also bring tiny risks most people overlook. Ticks and mosquitoes become more active when the weather warms up, turning simple walks in the grass or backyard gatherings into potential health concerns. The Kane County Health Department is stepping in

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May 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Getting sharper night photos by understanding light better

Blurry lights and odd colors in night shots usually come from flare—those unwanted bright spots caused by strong light sources. Most photo-fixing tools ignore how flare mixes with the real light in the scene, so they often leave behind messy patches of wrong colors or fuzzy edges. A new approach tri

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May 26 2026SPORTS

High School Sports Spotlight: Standout Performances Across WNC

Last week, high school athletes across Western North Carolina delivered impressive performances, with standout players leaving their mark in playoffs and championships. Soccer goalkeeper Rosalie Sharpe from Asheville High made key saves to secure a narrow overtime win, while soccer forward Aria Gile

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May 26 2026HEALTH

What Happens When the Oldest Daughter Grows Up Faster

Research shows that the oldest girl in a family often gets ready for adult tasks sooner than her younger siblings—especially when her mom faces tough times during pregnancy. Scientists followed families for 15 years and found that daughters born first to stressed mothers hit a phase called adrenal p

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May 26 2026SCIENCE

Making Babies in Space? A Small Step for Science

Scientists are testing if humans can reproduce safely beyond Earth. China recently sent artificial human embryos to its space station to study how microgravity affects early development. The goal isn't to create space babies yet—but to understand the risks first. The experiment used two types of la

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May 26 2026POLITICS

State lawmakers and suicide discussions online: what’s really being said?

State lawmakers in the U. S. are posting more often about their work online, and some of those posts touch on sensitive topics like suicide. Given how common suicide is as a cause of death here, these discussions could matter more than many realize. But what exactly are legislators saying about it?

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Serbia’s leader boosts China ties amid unrest at home

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić wrapped up a five-day visit to Beijing this week, just as thousands of opponents took to the streets of Belgrade demanding change. While Vučić signed over 20 deals with Chinese leaders covering everything from trade to education, back home police clashed with prote

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May 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Privacy-friendly AI predictions for shared sensitive data

Two companies want to team up. One holds private data shaped like a network: hospitals see how diseases spread, banks track transaction patterns. The other has a secret AI model that makes sense of such data to predict risks or trends. But neither can share their secrets directly—client privacy rule

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