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May 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Qualcomm’s AI chips find a big buyer in ByteDance

A deal between Qualcomm and ByteDance shows how U. S. chip companies are trying to break into the AI hardware space even when trade rules limit their reach. ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, has agreed to buy millions of Qualcomm’s AI-focused chips designed for data centers. This isn’t just abou

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May 27 2026BUSINESS

A Bank Bet on 3D-Printed Homes—Here’s Why It Matters

Homes made with giant 3D printers aren’t just for futuristic movies anymore. One of the largest U. S. banks just decided to back them with real loans, signaling a shift in how Americans might buy houses in the future. Instead of traditional wood and drywall, these homes are constructed layer by laye

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May 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Simple 3‑D Robots Made From A Few Photos

A new system called ART can build full 3‑D models of moving objects from only a handful of ordinary pictures. Unlike older methods that need slow calculations or work only on one type of object, ART treats the item as a set of stiff pieces that can rotate or slide. The technique uses a transfo

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May 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Rick and Morty season 9 is coming soon – here’s how to watch it

The animated series Rick and Morty returns for its ninth season on May 24, airing at 11 p. m. ET on Adult Swim. Unlike typical family shows, this series follows a chaotic routine where a genius but reckless scientist drags his anxious nephew through bizarre space adventures. The story begins when Ri

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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 19 2026FINANCE

Tech Stocks Getting Hype: Xero and Dynatrace in Focus

Two tech companies are getting attention from market watchers right now. One sells small business accounting tools while the other helps big companies track their software performance. Both just got thumbs up from analysts who think their shares will climb. The accounting software maker closed last

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May 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Meet Dudley: A tiny frog with big dreams

A new animated film about a young frog named Dudley is making waves before its official release in 2027. "Dudley and the Space Slugs" tells the story of an adolescent frog tired of his father’s rules. Arthur, the town mayor, keeps Dudley on a tight leash, which frustrates the young frog. His big bre

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May 15 2026HEALTH

CT Scans May Replace Multiple Tests for Mitral Valve Issues

Recent research suggests that a single heart‑sweeping CT scan could replace several separate tests when doctors evaluate patients with leaking mitral valves. Instead of juggling echo, MRI and angiography, the CT scan can map the valve’s shape and detect any blockages in the heart’s arteries. T

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May 13 2026POLITICS

New rules in Hawaii and Montana aim to change how companies influence elections

Two states are testing a fresh approach to reduce corporate and hidden money in politics. Hawaii’s legislature just passed a bill that would stop corporations from spending on elections by legally redefining what a corporation can do. At the same time, volunteers in Montana are pushing a ballot meas

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May 12 2026HEALTH

The truth about fats, cancer, and who benefits from the confusion

A recent review claims saturated fats cause cancer, but it misses a big problem: most animal products today aren’t what they used to be. Supermarket meats, dairy, and eggs are loaded with pesticides, heavy metals, and hormones from industrial farming. Yet the study blames the fats themselves instead

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