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May 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Big wireless companies get more airwaves from a deal approved by regulators

A big change is happening in how phones connect to the sky and ground. The group that oversees communication rules in the US just said yes to a deal where one company hands over a huge chunk of its airwave rights to two other firms. The price tag? 40 billion dollars. SpaceX, famous for sending rock

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May 12 2026SCIENCE

The Moon through new lenses: what Artemis astronauts discovered beyond the backyard view

Most people see the Moon as a gray rock hanging in the sky. But four astronauts just spent ten days looking at it from a hundred miles away—and returned with stories that surprised even the scientists who trained them. Instead of seeing a flat, colorless surface, the crew noticed subtle browns, gree

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May 12 2026EDUCATION

Why Anchorage families are losing faith in their schools

Anchorage families are raising big questions about their local schools. They’re not asking for miracles—just basic things like clear communication, fair policies, and programs that actually work for their kids. But lately, many parents feel left in the dark when the school district makes sudden chan

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May 11 2026POLITICS

How money gaps and crime rates shape police shootings in America

Researchers tracked fatal police shootings from 2015 to 2022 across more than 3, 000 U. S. counties. They found that out of every 10, 000 people, Black residents were 15 times more likely to be shot and killed by police than White residents. Hispanic residents faced about 2. 5 times higher risk than

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May 10 2026EDUCATION

Students Trust AI Grading When They See How It Works

The rise of artificial intelligence in classrooms has sparked a debate about fairness and trust. Researchers wondered what makes students feel confident when an AI gives them grades that affect their future. A study set up a controlled experiment with 240 college students. Each student used

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May 10 2026SCIENCE

Curiosity’s rocky hiccup and other science highlights this week

NASA’s Curiosity rover hit an unexpected snag on Mars when a chunk of rock refused to let go after drilling. The stubborn slab, nicknamed Atacama, weighed about 30 pounds—roughly as heavy as a big dog—and stuck to the drill bit like glue. Engineers had to tilt, spin, and shake the drill for days bef

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May 09 2026POLITICS

War Files Unveiled: A New Look at Sky Mysteries

The U. S. War Department has opened its archives, sharing a first batch of documents and footage that claim to show unexplained aerial events spanning almost eight decades. These releases come after a former president’s order for full disclosure of government records on unidentified phenomena. Th

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May 08 2026ENVIRONMENT

Mapping Nature and Culture Together: A New Tool for Protecting Land

The idea that people’s traditions and the animals and plants around them are linked has been clear for a long time, yet planners rarely use this link in concrete ways. A new study tries to fix that by creating a practical map of “biocultural diversity” – a mix of biological variety, habitat health,

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May 08 2026HEALTH

Daily Wellness Made Easy: A Closer Look at the New Gummy Trend

The new gummy supplement that has been buzzing on social media promises to help people manage their weight and energy. It mixes apple cider vinegar (ACV) with three types of BHB salts – calcium, magnesium and sodium. These ingredients are sold in a single chewy piece that you can take every mornin

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May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Space Samurai on the Moon: A New Twist in a Futuristic Battle

The game “SOL Shogunate” takes place on the Moon, where samurai clans fight for control in a future solar system. The studio has been working on the title for almost three years, and it will debut on PC and PS5. The team is led by co‑founder Guy Costantini, who brings experience from big studios

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