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May 11 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s Coast Guard Sends Chinese Research Ship Packing Up

The coast guard in Taiwan says it has chased a Chinese research vessel away from waters close to the island. The ship, named “Tongji, ” is only a year old and was spotted 29 nautical miles southeast of Taiwan’s southern tip, just outside the country’s restricted zone. The Taiwanese officers observed

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May 11 2026OPINION

Stability Over Speculation: Why Worcester Needs Rent Limits

Rent control in Worcester has become a shouting match, with one side saying housing is a right and the other warning that any rule will kill growth. The real issue is how landlords treat apartments: as long‑term homes or quick profits. The upcoming ballot question only touches buildings with five o

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May 11 2026HEALTH

Celebrating Moms: What We Do and What We Miss

The U. S. plans to honor mothers on a single day, yet the rest of the year can feel less supportive. A survey shows that 88 % of Americans intend to mark Mother’s Day, with many buying gifts or planning parties. Roughly half will give flowers, and a third will send cards. The average gift costs abou

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May 11 2026SCIENCE

New Lens on Diabetes: How Deep Metabolic Data Breaks Old Rules

Scientists have long divided type 2 diabetes into a handful of groups based on simple tests. These categories include severe insulin‑deficient, severe insulin‑resistant, mild obesity‑linked and mild age‑related diabetes. The groups help doctors decide on treatments, but they miss many subtle differe

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May 11 2026EDUCATION

Bridging Generations with Tech and Art in Independence

In a sunny afternoon at the Independence Civic Center, high schoolers turned into tech mentors for seniors, showing how simple clicks can bring a new world of connectivity. The event welcomed people of all ages to share their devices, from phones and tablets to laptops and e‑readers. Students patien

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May 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Remi’s Rhythm: A Young Girl’s Journey With Eye‑Gaze Tech

Remi Schreiber, a 7‑year‑old from Spokane Valley, shows how technology can turn challenges into music. She was born with a brain injury that left her with cerebral palsy and limited speech, but she now plays a digital piano solo on screen using eye‑gaze control. The device, made by Tobii Dynavox,

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May 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Basketball Star Faces Hilarious Roast at Comedy Festival

The event happened at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California during a Netflix comedy festival. A comedian named Shane Gillis hosted the night, surrounded by many well‑known entertainers. Fans expected a lively mix of jokes and surprises. One highlight was the unexpected appearance of Draymond Green

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Why American politics keeps swinging back and forth like a pendulum

Politics in the U. S. has turned into a nonstop seesaw ride. Since 2000, power has switched parties in 11 of the last 13 major elections. Before that, full reversals happened only 5 times in the final 13 elections of the 1900s. The causes run deeper than who sits in the Oval Office. Rising inequalit

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May 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Digital tools and older adults: what do they really think?

As people live longer, more daily tasks—from banking to doctor visits—are moving online. But many older adults face challenges keeping up with these changes. A recent look into their experiences shows mixed feelings about digital services. Some see them as helpful tools that make life easier. Others

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May 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Shopping in VR: When Less Really Means More

Using virtual reality for shopping is becoming a big trend. Stores and designers love the idea of creating lifelike spaces online, but pushing for super realistic scenes might actually make things harder for shoppers. A simpler setup could help people focus better on what matters—picking out product

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