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May 16 2026POLITICS

Politics today: Why do some leaders go along with obvious untruths?

Trump’s inner circle didn’t just approve his biggest claims—they repeated them in public regardless of facts. Recent analysis points to a pattern where leading figures adjust reality to match the president’s version. One example is a top adviser’s claim this month that credit card spending is at rec

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May 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Iranian Filmmaker Speaks Out Amidst Turmoil: A Personal and Global Perspective

A top Iranian filmmaker recently shared strong feelings about events back home. He had just been in Tehran last week and right now, those memories and headlines still weigh on him. The problems he's talking about – protests crushed in January and new conflicts that started in late February – aren’t

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May 16 2026HEALTH

Local women’s health care gets a boost in Siloam Springs

For years, women in Siloam Springs and nearby towns had to travel to get basic women’s health care. The closest options vanished in December when the local women’s center shut down after nearly three decades. That gap is now filled by a newly expanded clinic on Progress Avenue. The building used to

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May 16 2026CRIME

Older vet targeted in suspected hate crime after doorstep confrontation

An 80-year-old military veteran was allegedly punched in the face by a 37-year-old man who showed up at his door in a Florida retirement community last month. Surveillance footage captured the moment when the younger man knocked on the older man’s door, claiming to be a maintenance worker. The veter

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May 16 2026HEALTH

How pain messes with weak ankles

When ankles keep giving out, pain isn’t just something you feel—it actually changes how strong and precise those wobbly joints can be. People with chronic ankle instability often notice their muscles don’t work as well when pain is around. This isn’t just about feeling stiff; it’s about how the brai

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May 16 2026HEALTH

What’s the deal with hantavirus after the latest scare?

A cruise ship outbreak recently put hantavirus in the spotlight, but this virus isn’t new or common. It spreads when people breathe in dust contaminated by rodent droppings or urine, usually in enclosed spaces like cabins or storage areas. While rare, the infection can turn serious quickly. Health t

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Political Ads and Hidden Money: A Closer Look at a Washington Group

A watchdog group has filed a 24‑page complaint against the conservative committee Let’s Go Washington, saying it did not report more than 150 instances of political advertising linked to two statewide initiatives. The complaint, brought by Washingtonians for Ethical Government, claims that the group

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Senator Fakes Escape From Senate After ICC Warrant

A senator in the Philippines, wanted by an international court for alleged crimes during a drug crackdown, managed to slip out of the Senate building after a chaotic night. The senator had been staying inside the heavily guarded chamber, hoping to avoid arrest. When a confrontation broke out with a

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May 15 2026SCIENCE

When the Brain Fixes a Sentence Mistake in Seconds

In German sentences, people sometimes read a part that looks like a normal subject‑verb‑object phrase even when the earlier words make it impossible. For example, after hearing “The coach smiled at the player, ” the reader might momentarily think that “the player tossed a frisbee” is a complete clau

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May 15 2026HEALTH

Pregnant Women with Rare Heart Condition Need Extra Care

Brugada Syndrome is a rare heart issue passed down in families. It can cause dangerous heart rhythms, especially when certain triggers are present. Common triggers include high body temperature, certain medications used in hospitals, and even natural body reactions like strong relaxation responses.

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