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May 20 2026SPORTS

A Basketball Star Takes the Wheel at the Indy 500

Caitlin Clark isn’t just making waves in basketball—she’s about to steer into the spotlight at one of racing’s biggest events. The two-time WNBA All-Star has been picked as the grand marshal for this year’s Indianapolis 500, giving the starting command at a race that’s already sold out. It’s a rare

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May 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

How long can your air compressor really last?

Air compressors aren’t built to last forever, but how long they actually stay useful depends on the type and how well they’re cared for. Most home or work models fall somewhere between five and twenty years. Heavy-duty centrifugal compressors can push past 250, 000 hours—about 28 years—making them t

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May 19 2026LIFESTYLE

Warm Split‑Pea Bowl with Crispy Bacon

A sudden chill in the air can ruin a sunny spring day, but a pot of hearty split‑pea soup is ready to rescue it. The recipe needs no soaking, so you can have a comforting bowl in about an hour after work or school. Split peas are simply dried field beans that keep well, making them a convenient pant

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May 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Crafting Dreams: How a Rio Workshop Turns Soccer Glory into Tiny Trophies

In the heart of western Rio de Janeiro, a man named Jarbas Carlini has turned his passion for football into a small but famous business. After seeing Brazil lift the World Cup trophy in 1994, he decided no one should miss out on that feeling. He began making his own replicas in a modest workshop nea

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May 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tokushima Team Sets New 112‑Gbps Wireless Record

The team from Tokushima University has pushed the limits of wireless speed, achieving 112 gigabits per second in the 560‑gigahertz band using soliton microcombs. This breakthrough is not about faster phones for now; it tackles the hidden part of networks that moves data between base stations. Back

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May 19 2026SPORTS

Affordable Power: New $80 Rods That Don’t Break the Bank

Academy Sports has rolled out three fresh rod lines—Carbon, Factor, and Angler—under its H2OX brand. The Carbon series, in particular, offers a stylish look with wrapped‑carbon handles and cork grips, but the real appeal is performance. These rods promise a feel that rivals much pricier models. T

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May 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

Cabot Wins Two Green Safety Awards

Cabot Corporation has been honored with two awards for its efforts to protect people and the planet. The first prize, called the Waste & Water Stewardship Award, goes to companies that do a great job cutting waste and caring for water. Cabot’s team turned the gypsum by‑product from its air‑cleaning

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May 19 2026HEALTH

Ebola Crisis: Congo Builds New Treatment Centers

Congo is tackling a dangerous new strain of Ebola that has already taken about 120 lives. The country will open three special treatment centers in the Ituri province, a move aimed at stopping the spread. The World Health Organization has sent an expert team to help, showing international suppo

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May 19 2026POLITICS

Parents Face New Charges Over Teen Trouble

In Washington, D. C. , a new policy says parents can be held responsible if they help their kids break the law. The change is part of a tougher approach to teen crime that started on Friday when federal officials announced they would actively pursue parents under the city’s curfew rules. The l

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May 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Tiny Spin Breakthrough Puts Future Computers in a New Light

The humblest piece of modern tech might soon need a retirement plan. Transistors—those microscopic switches that control almost every electronic device—have ruled computing for decades. Every time you open an app or run a game, billions of these tiny gates flicker between on and off, representing th

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