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May 13 2026SCIENCE

Better food proteins from millet using enzyme power

Scientists looked at how an enzyme called alcalase can chop up millet proteins and turn them into smaller pieces. The goal was to see if this makes the proteins more useful in foods. After treating the millet proteins for different times, the enzyme produced pieces as small as 14 kilodaltons. Scann

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May 13 2026CRIME

Texas targets fake childcare businesses over visa fraud

A Texas official has filed a lawsuit against a local company and its owner, alleging they ran fake childcare centers just to help foreign workers get U. S. visas. The businesses in question never actually provided childcare. Instead, they advertised as licensed daycares while secretly processing wor

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May 13 2026EDUCATION

Canvas struggles after hack: What students and schools are still facing

Last week, a hacking group called Shinyhunters reportedly breached the Canvas online learning platform. The company behind Canvas, Instructure, managed to get the service back online after making a deal with the hackers. But even though Canvas is running again, many users are still dealing with prob

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May 13 2026SPORTS

Big Man Back, Series Heats Up: What the Spurs-Wolves Game 5 Means for Both Teams

Game 5 of the Spurs vs. Timberwolves playoff series isn’t just another match—it’s a high-stakes showdown where everything changes because one player stays on the court instead of sitting on the bench. Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ towering rookie, got thrown out of Sunday’s game for a hard elbow to

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May 13 2026SPORTS

Who stood out in Grand Rapids sports this spring?

Spring sports in Grand Rapids are heating up with playoffs and individual performances that caught attention. A Jenison sprinter broke two school records, a Wyoming softball freshman smashed four home runs in a week, and a Hudsonville baseball pitcher delivered a no-hitter. These highlights show how

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May 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New TV Plans for 2026: What’s Changing on Hispanic Screens?

Next year, Hispanic viewers in the U. S. and Mexico will see big changes in what they watch. A popular host known for decades of TV is coming back after a long break. The same company is also bringing in major sports events, adding new shows, and expanding a streaming service. But why now? Some say

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May 13 2026HEALTH

How to Keep Your Brain Sharp Without Breaking the Bank

Most people worry about losing their memory as they age. A recent survey found that 88% of Americans see brain health as a top priority. But shockingly, only 9% feel they know how to actually protect their brains. This gap between concern and action is a big problem, especially since Alzheimer’s cas

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May 13 2026OPINION

New York needs to step up for veterans' mental health care

Veterans in New York face a growing mental health crisis, with suicide rates far higher than the general population. Last year saw the highest veteran suicide rate in over two decades - nearly 25 per 100, 000 people compared to just 19. 8 the year before. That's more than double the rate for non-vet

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May 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Self-driving trucks hit the road while shipping struggles to keep up

Trucks without drivers are no longer just a futuristic idea—they’re actually hauling goods now. These trucks mostly stick to the same routes, moving freight back and forth like a bus system for cargo. But while the tech gets real, the shipping world is fighting tough times. Drivers are hard to find,

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May 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Big Tech’s Hot New Problem: Utah’s Looming AI Factory

In Utah’s quiet Hansel Valley, a single project is forcing the country to face the messy reality of AI. Spread across 40, 000 acres—an area bigger than many cities—the proposed Stratos AI campus isn’t just a collection of servers. It’s a power-guzzling monster that could drain more electricity than

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