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May 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Snake traps get smarter: new designs keep out the wrong reptiles

Scientists are tackling a sneaky problem: invasive snakes that eat native lizards and upset local ecosystems. The California kingsnake, originally from North America, has spread to places like the Canary Islands, where it hunts rare reptiles. Traditional traps catch everything, including harmless lo

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May 18 2026EDUCATION

When School Leaders Mix Personal Trips with Public Business

The former superintendent of Cherry Creek Schools and his wife, who also worked for the district, enjoyed two all-expenses-paid trips to Guatemala and Brazil between 2023 and 2024. The trips were paid by private schools in those countries, both of which had business ties with Education Accelerated,

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Peru's Election Body Faces Challenges Before June Vote

Peru’s top voting officials admit they messed up the first round of the presidential race. The April 12 elections ran late after many polling stations opened late, especially in Lima. This delay sparked accusations of cheating from a candidate who came in third. Now, with the runoff set for June 7,

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May 18 2026EDUCATION

Why More Americans Know Their Government Today

Ten years back, only about 25% of U. S. adults could list the three branches of government. Now that number has jumped to 70%. The question isn’t why fewer people know this today—it’s why more people know it now compared to before. Over the last decade, civic education quietly became a quiet superpo

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May 18 2026SCIENCE

New Clues Found in Brain Study of Rare Seizure Disorder

Doctors have long struggled to treat Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, a tough-to-handle epilepsy that starts in childhood. Many patients deal with constant seizures that don’t go away even with strong medications. Recent research took a close look at two markers in the blood—neurofilament light chain and ca

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Russia and China’s Deepening Bond Beyond Just Energy

Russia and China’s relationship keeps growing in ways that go far beyond oil and trade. Officials in Moscow highlight education and technology as key parts of their partnership. This goes against the idea that the two countries only work together because of pressure from the West. Their cooperation

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Tennessee’s leadership crisis: one-party rule and its hidden costs

Tennessee’s government is controlled by a single party with overwhelming power, but this setup is doing more harm than good. When one group dominates politics completely, it shuts down fresh ideas and accountability. Think of it like a store with no competition—prices go up, service drops, and no on

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Iran and the U. S. locked in high-stakes standoff over oil and nuclear talks

The latest warning from Washington came in a weekend social media post that lacked specifics but carried sharp teeth. "Speed matters for Iran, " it read. "Fast action needed—or nothing will remain. " The message came as negotiators from both sides attempt to turn a fragile April truce into lasting p

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May 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Great movie heists that still impress audiences

Some of the best crime films feel real because their heists aren’t just flashy set pieces—they’re carefully planned. These scenes make you root for the criminals even though what they're doing is illegal. Over decades, directors have experimented with different ways to pull off robberies on screen.

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May 18 2026CRIME

What California''s bail change means for San Francisco''s streets

San Francisco''s recent crime wave has roots in a surprising place: the courtroom. Last month, the state''s top judges ruled that bail amounts for so-called non-violent crimes must be affordable enough for almost anyone to pay. This sounds fair on paper, but in practice it means repeat offenders are

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