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May 30 2026POLITICS

Spain’s Ruling Party Facing Legal Troubles Over Alleged Corruption

Spain’s top ruling party is tangled in multiple legal battles involving high-ranking officials. While Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez himself isn’t directly involved, his inner circle—including family and close allies—has come under scrutiny for alleged crimes like bribery and influence-peddling. More

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May 29 2026HEALTH

Ultrasound Signals a Hidden Liver Risk in Duhok

A recent study from Duhok, Iraq, looked at how well ultrasound can spot fat buildup in the liver and what that tells us about a person’s health. Researchers focused on adults who have metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease, the new name for what was once called non‑alcoholic fat

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May 29 2026OPINION

Government Workers Win $485, 000 for Freedom of Speech

A Florida state biologist received a payment of $485, 000 after she was dismissed from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for posting criticism on social media. The settlement covered legal fees of $210, 000 and was based on her First Amendment right as a government employee. The case

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May 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Repairing Both Body and Brain of Soft Robots

Soft robots and wearable gadgets need parts that bend easily, work well, and stay strong when they get hit or stretched. Scientists have made polymers that can fix themselves after a break, but the sensors that let them sense touch or pressure often stay damaged. A new idea called “self‑healing and

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May 29 2026BUSINESS

Loans to ESOPs: Why the Plan Is Not a Loan Shark

Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) must keep cash on hand to buy back shares when workers leave or retire. Companies have a few common ways to get that cash, such as putting money into the plan themselves or borrowing at the corporate level and then using those funds to pay employees. These meth

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May 29 2026EDUCATION

Learning Without Limits: How a Montessori School Shapes Curious Kids

Olympic View Montessori in Edmonds, Washington, shows a different way to teach. The school’s owner and director says the key idea is to see each child as a unique learner, not just a number on a test. Instead of pushing everyone to hit the same age‑based milestones, the classroom changes to fit wher

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May 29 2026HEALTH

Understanding how strengths-based care works for older ethnic minority adults in the UK

Older adults from black and minority ethnic backgrounds often face a care system built on identifying problems rather than opportunities. Most research looks at what these groups lack instead of what they bring to their own lives. This gap matters because people from different cultural backgrounds m

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May 29 2026HEALTH

Tracking arthritis beyond the usual measures

Knee joints that refuse to behave the same way each day. Fingers stiff at dawn and relieved by noon. Inflammatory arthritis (IA) doesn’t follow a straight line, yet most treatment plans act like it does. Researchers now ask: what if the person behind the disease matters as much as the disease itself

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May 29 2026SPORTS

Knicks' Big Man Faces Tough Road to Finals Recovery

Mitchell Robinson's broken right pinky finger has suddenly become a major talking point for the New York Knicks. Just days after securing their first NBA Finals berth in 25 years, the team now faces a major setback. The injury occurred right before the championship series, raising immediate concerns

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Sharyn Alfonsi’s CBS Exit Highlights Press Freedom Tensions

Alfonsi, a long‑time “60 Minutes” reporter, has not had her contract renewed by CBS News after she pushed back against the network’s decision to pull a story on a Salvadoran prison that holds many Venezuelan migrants. The piece, which was scheduled to air in the United States, was removed only hours

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