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May 22 2026LIFESTYLE

Planning a tribute: How to post a death notice without confusion

When someone close passes away, families often turn to the local newspaper to share a final message. The process isn’t as straightforward as writing a social media post. Papers usually require proof that the person has died, often a call to a funeral home during their limited weekend hours. That sma

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May 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Exploring Chrome for Linux: Speed, Privacy, and Alternatives

Google Chrome for Linux is a widely used browser known for its speed and simplicity. It uses smart tricks like preloading pages you’re likely to visit, which makes it feel fast even when it’s gobbling up RAM. Its clean design and easy syncing across devices make it a favorite for many. But speed isn

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May 22 2026SPORTS

Rains put brakes on high school track finals in Tennessee

Heavy rain turned the last day of Tennessee’s high school track finals into a soggy wait. The Class AAA championships at Tom Black Track in Knoxville got called off multiple times. The boys’ pole vault managed just three attempts before lightning forced a pause. Meanwhile, the girls’ pole vault hadn

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May 22 2026SCIENCE

Checking if Medical Data is Good Enough for Research

Medical records are being used more and more in research and AI. But before we can trust them, we need to ask: are these records actually useful? Most people think of data quality like a test score—90% is better than 70%. But in medicine, it’s not that simple. Records might look fine at first glanc

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May 22 2026HEALTH

VR Helps Doctors Spot Child Abuse Faster—But Not Everyone Can Use It Yet

Every year, hospitals treat kids with injuries that don’t match their parents’ stories. Broken bones, bruises, burns—these aren’t accidents, but doctors sometimes miss the warning signs. When they do, a child can slip back into danger before anyone realizes what’s happening. Training programs usuall

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May 22 2026HEALTH

New Ebola rules for travelers coming from Africa

Americans who recently traveled in parts of Central Africa now face stricter rules when returning to the U. S. The State Department says anyone from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the last three weeks must land at Washington Dulles Airport. Extra health checks will happe

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

A Look Inside Cleveland's Titanic Artifact Show

The RMS Titanic still captures people's imagination over 100 years after its sinking. Some see it as a warning about human arrogance—for building a ship so big and speedy that it was called "unsinkable", only to sink on its first voyage in April 1912. Others focus on the human tragedy of around 1, 5

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Pain beyond the gut: How science is trying to crack the code of chronic belly pain

Every fifth adult carries a daily burden that stays hidden unless they decide to speak up. The ache isn’t in an arm or a leg; it’s deep inside the belly, turning everyday meals into possible threats and nights into endurance tests. For many, this pain is a guest that never leaves, yet doctors often

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May 22 2026POLITICS

How math tries to fix messy political maps

Gerrymandering—the practice of drawing voting districts to favor one group—has been around as long as democracy. But today’s maps are redrawn using powerful computers and advanced data, which makes cheating easier and harder to prove. Some states now rely on independent commissions to avoid politica

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May 22 2026SPORTS

Red Sox Shortstop Trevor Story Struggles With Tough Injury Decision

The Boston Red Sox pulled off a late-season win against the Royals, but their success masks deeper problems. While the team keeps finding ways to win, their lineup has been one of the weakest in baseball this year. Injuries haven’t helped, especially the loss of shortstop Trevor Story, who went on t

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