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May 31 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tiny Lasers Get a Big Upgrade with Stress and Chemistry

Scientists have found a new way to tweak tiny lasers so they can emit light at different colors and stay super focused. Imagine a laser that can change its color smoothly while staying sharp and strong—that's what these micro lasers now do. They used a trick with changing chemicals inside the laser

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May 31 2026CRIME

Tech scam alert: Fake AI trading bots led to $12. 3 million crypto fraud

A Texas man faces serious legal trouble after allegedly tricking people into investing over $12 million in a crypto scheme that promised big profits from AI trading bots. The U. S. regulator claims Nathan Fuller ran his operation through two fake companies, promising investors rapid returns—sometime

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May 30 2026EDUCATION

A New Way to Learn: How One Preschool Built a 40‑Year Story

Elan Preschool in Milpitas, California, began as a tiny home daycare for six kids back in 1987. The idea that every child is different was planted early by its founder’s mother, Candy, who wanted a place where children could grow at their own pace instead of fitting into a one‑size‑fits‑all system.

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May 30 2026HEALTH

Teen Suicide Thoughts: What School and Personal Stuff Have to Do With It

A new look at why teens think about ending their lives shows that both the classroom vibe and how kids feel inside themselves matter a lot. Researchers asked nearly three thousand Spanish teens, about half girls, to share how they feel at school and online. They also asked them about their own thoug

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May 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Beware: A New Token‑Stealing Scam Hits Microsoft Teams, Outlook and OneDrive

A recent warning from the FBI’s cyber‑crime division tells users of Microsoft Teams, Outlook and OneDrive that a new online service called Kali365 is stealing access tokens. These tokens let attackers use Microsoft 365 accounts without ever guessing a password or triggering multi‑factor authenticati

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May 30 2026POLITICS

Science Funding Faces New Political Overhaul

The U. S. government is planning a big change to how science grants are awarded. A new set of rules will let political leaders decide which projects get money, instead of scientists who review proposals. The change comes after the previous order was struck down in courts for lacking clear just

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May 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI‑Generated Images: A New Tool for Feeling Science

Researchers have begun using computer‑made pictures to study how people feel. These synthetic images are created by artificial intelligence that learns from real photos and then invents new ones. The advantage is clear: scientists can control every detail of a picture, such as lighting or facial exp

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May 30 2026FINANCE

ServiceNow’s Price Tag Raises Questions

The cloud‑software firm ServiceNow is still seen as pricey, even after a recent $7. 75 billion purchase of security company Armis. The deal was financed with about $4 billion in new debt, which will raise interest costs and squeeze the company’s free‑cash‑flow margins. ServiceNow aims to hit $30 

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May 30 2026SPORTS

Baltimore’s Big Day: Two Games, One City

The city of Baltimore is set for a rare doubleheader on September 20, when the Ravens will kick off their season at 1 p. m. against the New Orleans Saints. Six hours later, the Orioles will take on the Milwaukee Brewers in a prime‑time broadcast that starts with first pitch at 7:20 p. m. The overlap

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May 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Summer Pool Cleaning Deal: Cheap Robot for Hot Days

Walmart is cutting the price of a robotic pool cleaner by $151, making it an affordable choice for families who want to keep their pools tidy. The WYBOT Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner is now listed at $88, down from its original $240 tag. The device works in both above‑ground and in‑ground pools, han

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