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May 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Coquelico Café: A Fresh Stop Inside Portland’s Art Hub

The new café inside the Portland Art Museum offers more than a quick bite; it invites visitors to pause and enjoy a relaxed meal in an artistic setting. Created by Kaie Wellman and Kevin de Garmo of Providore Fine Foods, the space blends local ingredients with a menu that feels both familiar and inv

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May 22 2026SCIENCE

Genetic Resistance to Common Goats’ Worms Is Widespread in Poland

A recent survey examined 81 goat herds across Poland to see how many worms inside these animals can ignore a common drug called benzimidazole. The researchers first grew the worms from poop samples in a lab and used a DNA test to confirm they were dealing with Haemonchus contortus, the main paras

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May 22 2026SCIENCE

Fungi and Compost Team Up to Fight Plant Nematodes

In the world of farming, tiny worms called plant‑parasitic nematodes can cause big problems for crops. Scientists have found that certain fungi, known as nematophagous fungi (NF), can help keep these worms in check. A new review looked at how combining these fungi with organic matter—like compost or

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May 22 2026POLITICS

AI Order Delay: Why the President Pulled Back

The president announced that he would not sign an AI executive order today. He said the decision was to keep America ahead in technology. During a separate press event, he told reporters that some parts of the draft were “bad. ” He didn’t want rules that might slow progress or block growth.

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May 22 2026CRIME

Puerto Rico's Strategic Gamble: Closing the Door on Cartels

Puerto Rico isn’t just a tropical getaway—it’s America’s frontline in the war against drugs. As a U. S. territory, the island offers cartels and smugglers direct access to the mainland, making it a prime target for illegal shipments. In 2024 alone, officials intercepted over 2, 600 pounds of cocaine

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

Louisiana teachers brace for smaller paychecks next year

Next school year could mean fewer dollars in Louisiana teachers' wallets. State budget writers just approved a plan that skips the yearly cash boost teachers have gotten for the past two years. Without this extra money, many will see their pay drop by $2, 000. Support staff like school librarians wo

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May 22 2026LIFESTYLE

Los Angeles Tips for Business Trips in 2025

Los Angeles isn''t just one place. It''s a mix of different scenes, cultures, and vibes all crammed together. Some parts feel familiar fast, others stay confusing no matter how many times you visit. The city has this way of surprising you—whether it''s the unexpected beauty of the hills, the endless

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May 22 2026POLITICS

How a judge put presidential records back under public control

A recent legal battle got messy when a federal judge stepped in to stop a push by a presidential team to ignore a law about saving government documents. The law in question, called the Presidential Records Act, has been around since 1978 and says all official papers created or received by a presiden

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May 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fashion with a Message: How One Designer Blends Jamaica's Many Worlds

Francesca Lake doesn’t just make clothes—she tells stories through them. Growing up straddling two Jamaican worlds—the quiet Sunday services of church and the wild energy of dancehall—left her with questions about identity. Today, those questions shape her bold, thought-provoking designs. A lot of

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May 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Future of Driving: One Man Against the Machines

A new comic series is turning the idea of car culture on its head. Instead of electric cars driving themselves, it shows a world where driving is banned completely. In this future, America is split in two. The rich live in high-tech cities controlled by an AI system called the GRID. The poor scrape

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