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May 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Cyber Tool Leaves Europe Out in the Cold

Eurozone finance chiefs are meeting this week to talk about a powerful new AI system called Mythos that can hunt for secret software flaws across every major system. The catch? No EU country has been given access to it. While the White House quietly uses Mythos through intelligence agencies, the sam

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May 01 2026HEALTH

New body measures may predict memory problems in older adults

Every extra pound around your middle isn’t just about fitting into old jeans. A recent look at Iranian seniors shows three simple body measurements might reveal who’s at risk for memory and thinking troubles. Researchers checked how three numbers—one tied to blood fats and sugar, another to belly fa

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May 01 2026BUSINESS

Gas prices push California drivers to cross the border for better deals

Needles, California, sits on the edge of the state where a single mile can make a big difference in your wallet. Just across the K Street Bridge in Arizona, gas prices sit around $4 a gallon—cheaper than a fancy coffee. Back in Needles, the same fuel costs nearly $7, a price so high it’s making loca

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Crypto stumbles while oil hits fresh highs as Middle East tensions grow

Oil prices hit their highest level in four years this week, pushing past $126 per barrel. That surge isn’t just about supply—it’s because of rising fears over potential military action in the Middle East. Reports suggest the U. S. is considering sending advanced weapons to the region, which has kept

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Apr 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why AI faces stick in your memory more than real ones

A new study looked at how well people remember faces made by computers compared to real human faces. Participants saw both types and later tried to recall which was which. The results showed something odd: AI faces were easier to remember. This wasn’t just because people could tell them apart—they a

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Apr 29 2026FINANCE

Global Markets React to Oil Surge and Mixed Stock Movements

Markets around the world showed a split picture today. While most major stock indices moved only slightly, oil prices jumped over three percent, driven by worries about the ongoing conflict in Iran and its impact on the Strait of Hormuz. In the United States, futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jon

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Apr 29 2026FINANCE

Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tension Continues

The global oil benchmark, Brent crude, climbed 4 % to about $109 a barrel for July delivery. Before the conflict in Iran, this grade traded near $72 a barrel. U. S. West Texas Intermediate also jumped more than 4 % to just above $104 a barrel for June delivery. Investors watch the Strait of Ho

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s New Leader Seeks to Fix Ties With Ukraine Over Minority Issues

Hungary’s freshly elected prime minister, Péter Magyar, wants to sit down with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in western Ukraine to talk about the rights of ethnic Hungarians living there. Magyar, who just took office after beating Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, isn’t as hostile to Ukraine as

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Apr 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Gadgets that shaped everyday life before smartphones

Back in the mid-20th century, technology wasn’t about endless apps or doomscrolling—it was about solving real, small problems around the house. Boomers remember when gadgets were built for one job only, like slicing bread or mixing drinks, not for tracking steps or ordering groceries. Kitchen tools

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Chaos Behind Climate Reports

The next big climate study, called the Seventh Assessment Report or AR7, is supposed to be finished by 2029 for a major global meeting. But the group that writes it, the IPCC, is stuck in Bangkok where member countries could not agree on a timetable. This marks the fifth time in a row that the sched

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