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May 29 2026SCIENCE

New materials could power clean energy without rare metals

The push for cleaner energy often hits a roadblock: the metals that make it possible are rare and expensive. Platinum, iridium, and ruthenium do their jobs well in hydrogen reactions, oxygen work, and battery chemistry, but they cost too much and don't last long enough for mass use. A different path

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May 29 2026POLITICS

Why some major changes under Trump’s team might raise eyebrows

The federal government gives away over a trillion dollars every year in grants to states, cities, and organizations. For most of that money, there aren’t strong rules on who can receive it. Now, the current administration wants to add two big requirements before any cash gets released: all recipient

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May 29 2026CELEBRITIES

Jill Zarin turns up the heat in pickleball business battle

The pickleball world got another serving of drama when reality TV personality Jill Zarin decided to hit back at her former business partner. Last month, Noah Springer filed a lawsuit claiming Zarin cut him out of earnings and tried to profit from their company’s testing tech through a new business.

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May 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Big savings on a powerful portable speaker with deep bass

The JBL Boombox 3 usually costs $500, but right now it's selling for $300 on Amazon—that's a $200 discount. That price is close to what Apple charges for AirPods Pro, which is interesting because the Boombox is a much bigger device meant for outdoor use. Most speakers lose power when you switch from

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May 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Barstool Bros bring their bold style to Philly’s historic ground

The crew behind the popular Barstool Sports brand recently set up cameras in Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park. They were filming for a show called “Rediscovering America, ” which aims to revisit key places across the country. Their website jokes that while the series might not be

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May 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Smaller Smart Ring That Watches Your Health While You Sleep

The latest version of this finger-sized gadget is 40% smaller than before, making it look almost like a regular wedding band instead of a bulky fitness tracker. It’s made from titanium that won’t irritate sensitive skin, so it feels light enough to forget it’s even there. The real update isn’t just

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May 29 2026POLITICS

Fresh U. S. measures target Iran’s oil trade amid broader Middle East tensions

The United States recently announced new restrictions on Iran’s military-linked oil shipments, adding pressure to global oil markets already affected by regional conflicts. Eight ships, flying flags from Marshall Islands, Comoros, and Panama, were named in the move. Their role? Transporting Iranian

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May 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Detective Hudson makes a comeback to Hudson & Rex after health fight

The show Hudson & Rex is bringing back a familiar face for its ninth season. Detective Charlie Hudson, played by John Reardon, left the series after seven seasons, only to return this year. Filming kicks off in June in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Reardon took a break in 2024 after revealing he had ton

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May 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Who's walking down the aisle with Swift and Kelce?

The wedding plans of two high-profile celebrities often turn into a guessing game, and Taylor Swift's upcoming nuptials are no exception. After initial rumors pointed to a New York City wedding over Fourth of July weekend, fresh reports suggest those invitations were just a clever distraction. The s

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May 29 2026BUSINESS

A Fresh Start for Oakland Coliseum’s Future

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has taken the first big step toward selling the Oakland Coliseum to a group led by local businessman Ray Bobbitt. The deal, worth $115 million, aims to turn the 112-acre property into a new development hub in East Oakland. But while the agreement is a major mo

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