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Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Plane hits pole near airport, safety rules get a quick update

A plane landing at Newark Airport recently clipped a light pole just 15 feet above the ground. The incident happened as the Boeing 767 touched down, sending debris flying onto a nearby highway. A passing truck driver got minor injuries from the falling debris, while everyone on the plane walked away

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Jun 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

A New Push for Clean Jobs in Pittsburgh’s Backyard

Local leaders in Allegheny County are betting big on clean technology to revive the region’s economy. County Executive Sara Innamorato recently signed an order that could reshape how businesses grow here. The plan, called ACT NOW, sets up a team of experts—including company bosses, union reps, and u

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Jun 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

ChatGPT Breaks the Record for Fastest App to Reach a Billion Users

ChatGPT has become the quickest app ever to hit one billion monthly users, a milestone it achieved in just about three years after its launch. Data from market‑research firm Sensor Tower shows the AI chat tool surpassed other giants such as Google Maps, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube in speed.

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Jun 04 2026SCIENCE

Crafting Tiny Twisting Lights with a Micro‑Fluid Tool

A new technique lets scientists make tiny glowing balls that twist light in a precise way. The trick uses a micro‑fluidic device, a chip with tiny channels that squeeze liquid droplets into perfect spheres. Inside these spheres is a special polymer that can spin in a helical shape, giving the light

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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

Weight Gain Can Make Your Penis Seem Smaller, Experts Say

A recent study shows that about half of men are unhappy with how big they think their penis is. Many of those feelings may come from lifestyle choices rather than actual shrinkage. When a person puts on extra belly fat, the added tissue can cover part of the penis, making it look shorter even though

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Jun 04 2026WEATHER

Heatwave Hitting Asian Farms and Raising Food Prices

The summer heat in Asia is turning fields into dry patches, making it hard for farmers to plant and grow crops. \\ A strong El Nino wave is expected to make the drought worse, especially in places that rely on monsoon rains. \\ Farmers in India, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia are already strugg

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Jun 04 2026BUSINESS

New Natural Hub Opens in Green

A&C Naturals is moving into a new storefront on Massillon Road, with its grand opening scheduled for June 6. The family‑run shop is run by Audrey Corrigan, her mother Corky, and sister Kalia. They trace their roots back to the fourth generation of Green residents, having operated the business from h

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Jun 04 2026ART

Art as a Path to Healing and Hope

A resident of Lanexa, an artist named Patty Putnam is stepping forward in a national art contest that could change her future. She has faced many health problems after losing her job as a visual director at Saks Fifth Avenue. Eight chronic illnesses made it hard for her to keep moving and working

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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

Molecular Tumor Boards: How They Change Treatment for Ovarian Cancer

The idea of a group of specialists reviewing cancer data is not new, but how it actually helps patients with ovarian cancer has been unclear. In a recent study, researchers looked at real‑world outcomes for two types of serous ovarian cancer: the aggressive high‑grade form and the slower low‑grade v

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Jun 04 2026ENVIRONMENT

Green Game Jam: A Mobile Quest for a Cleaner Planet

Black Desert Mobile is stepping onto the global stage of the Green Game Jam, a worldwide event that asks gamers to help protect nature. The initiative, backed by the United Nations Environment Programme, has been running for seven years and invites top game studios to weave environmental messages in

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