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May 21 2026CRIME

Doctor Convicted for $45M Medicare Botox Scam

A California physician has been found guilty of filing false Medicare claims that totaled about $45 million. The case involves a doctor who ran a cosmetic clinic in Glendale and claimed that patients needed Botox for chronic migraines, even though most received the treatment for purely cosmetic r

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May 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Deal Lets JB Smoove Create Unscripted Hits

JB Smoove has struck a fresh multi‑year agreement with Fox Entertainment Studios that gives him the first chance to greenlight unscripted projects. In this arrangement, Smoove will act as an executive producer and creative partner for a variety of shows across different formats. His own production c

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May 21 2026OPINION

Conscience and Care: A New Look at Medical Refusal

Some doctors say no to certain treatments because of their personal beliefs. Others argue that refusing care breaks the trust patients place in doctors. A new argument suggests both views can coexist if we rethink what a doctor’s job really means. The core claim that refusal is always wrong r

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May 20 2026SCIENCE

NASA Wants More Small, Cheap Space Trips

NASA’s budget for science is about the same as it was two decades ago, even after a government push to cut spending. The agency’s new administrator focuses on human missions to the Moon and plans to replace a planned lunar space station with a surface base. He also wants a nuclear‑powered probe for

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May 20 2026WEATHER

Heat Wave Forces Schools to Cut Days

The summer heat in New Jersey has become so intense that several schools are shortening their days. Teachers and students alike will leave school early on Wednesday because the temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 90s. This follows a very hot Tuesday, and high humidity has made the h

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May 20 2026SPORTS

Prates’ Sleep Secret: How a Fighter Beats the Clock

Carlos Prates, a rising star in UFC’s welterweight division, has shocked fans with his odd sleep pattern. He says he rarely gets a full night’s rest, even before big fights. While most athletes rely on long sleep for recovery, Prates keeps his routine tight and unconventional. He admits that he u

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May 20 2026HEALTH

Reimagining How Doctors Guess MS Outcomes

Multiple sclerosis is a tricky disease to predict. Even with new medicines and lab tests, doctors still struggle to know how it will progress in each person. Traditional methods look mainly at how much damage the brain shows, but they miss other important clues. A group of researchers from a large

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May 20 2026SPORTS

Women Athletes Shine and Keep Their Spirit Alive

The morning began with a burst of energy as girls and women from across the region gathered to celebrate sports day. A former pro soccer player stepped up to speak, telling the crowd that now is the moment for women’s games to thrive. She shared her own journey from college champion to interna

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May 20 2026SPORTS

Lions Turn the Tide in a Late‑Game Comeback

The Lions faced a 4‑0 hole early but surged in the eighth inning to win 9‑4, marking a second straight victory for the team. Key hitters included Justin Heydorn, who went 2‑for‑4 with a home run and four RBIs, and Brady Koren, who also hit 2‑for‑4 with a double. Downers Grove North’s Rhys Dominow ma

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May 20 2026SCIENCE

From lab-grown eggs to extinct birds: how artificial eggs could change farming and conservation

Nature’s egg is a masterpiece of simplicity. It fits all the essentials for life inside a single shell—no extra womb needed. Tiny pores let air in while keeping germs out, and a tiny embryo grows safely inside. Humans have spent centuries trying to mimic this design but never quite nailed it—until n

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