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May 26 2026POLITICS

Taiwan keeps close watch as China steps up military moves

Taiwan’s navy and air force had another busy day last Monday as they tracked Chinese military planes and ships moving around the island. This follows a similar patrol just six days earlier, showing how Beijing keeps raising pressure on Taipei. Taiwan noticed 21 Chinese aircraft—including fighter jet

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May 26 2026FINANCE

SpaceX IPO Hype: Big Valuations Don’t Always Mean Big Profits

SpaceX’s upcoming stock market debut is drawing major attention, with whispers of a $1. 75 trillion valuation making headlines. But history shows that eye-popping numbers don’t always translate to wins for investors. A recent review of the 50 biggest stock launches over the past five years found tha

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May 25 2026EDUCATION

Learning to Be Present: A Lesson From a Hospital Room

In college, the rhythm is almost always “add. ” More classes, more clubs, extra projects—every slot in a schedule is an opportunity to fill. The sense of success feels tied to how packed the week is, how many new skills you can list on a résumé. Busy becomes a badge of honor. A chance to step away

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May 25 2026SCIENCE

A New Way to Clean Acid Mine Water with Biochar

A team of researchers made a special charcoal by heating together sunflower heads, coal ash, and calcium chloride. They mixed the ingredients in a 1:1 ratio and heated them to 600 °C. The resulting material could grab more than 180 mg of sulfate per gram from dirty water, which is a lot for th

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May 25 2026EDUCATION

California State University Goes All‑In on AI: What Happens Next?

The California State University system recently signed a $17 million contract with OpenAI to give students, faculty and staff access to ChatGPT Edu, a version of the chatbot tailored for schools. The deal was renewed for another $13 million per year over three years, making the CSU one of the bigges

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May 25 2026CRIME

Train Bombing in Pakistan Leaves Dozens Dead

A tragic incident occurred when a car packed with explosives crashed into a train in southwestern Pakistan, killing more than 30 people. The attack happened on Sunday and was later confirmed by local officials who could not speak publicly but provided the updated death toll. Initially, authorities r

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May 25 2026RELIGION

Slow‑Down on AI: A Call for Careful Thinking

The first major statement from the new pope says governments should pause how fast they push AI forward. He worries that these systems can spread false stories, heighten conflict, and make war feel inevitable. In his long letter, the pope urges leaders to keep AI data out of pure private hands. He

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May 25 2026CELEBRITIES

Famous Faces Who Served in the Army

Some people who later became famous did not start their careers on screen. Instead, they first served in the U. S. Armed Forces and later turned to acting or art. Adam Driver, best known for his roles in “Marriage Story” and the Star Wars films, joined the Marines after 9/11. He spent almost thr

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May 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Data Foundations: Why AI Projects Often Fall Flat

Many big companies think they’ve cracked AI by buying fancy models, but the real problem lies in how they handle data. The main culprit is a weak data foundation that makes it hard to trust the information used by AI systems. Instead of focusing on algorithms, leaders should first build a strong,

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Pope Leo Says AI Is Stirring Trouble – Time to Take a Pause

The pope has spoken out about the danger of artificial intelligence, saying it can stir up fights and make wars easier. He thinks many people are rushing to develop new AI tools without enough thought about the risks. The Vatican wants governments and tech companies to slow down their progress. A

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