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May 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

New tech pulls voices from plane crash images, raising privacy concerns

The National Transportation Safety Board has temporarily hidden all its crash investigation files online after new software made it possible to extract pilot voices from still images of audio spectrograms. During a recent hearing about the UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky, investigators shared a PD

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

Tech Job Cuts Hit Bay Area, but South Bay Holds Strong

April brought tough news for workers across California as the state lost 3, 300 jobs. The Bay Area followed the same trend, shedding 700 positions. But not all areas suffered equally. The South Bay bucked the trend by adding 500 jobs, defying the broader slowdown. The tech industry remains the bigg

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May 23 2026POLITICS

Gas prices jump across California—what it means for your wallet and beyond

California drivers are now paying over six dollars a gallon for gas, a sharp jump that didn’t happen overnight. Back in late winter, regular gasoline cost less than half that amount. War tensions in the Persian Gulf have cut oil shipments, squeezing the global supply like never before. Prices aren’

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May 23 2026HEALTH

Apps for Stress: A Silent Helper for Aging Brains?

Aging brings wisdom, but it also brings stress. Many older adults face memory worries and daily pressures that pile up. Experts say stress isn’t just an annoyance—it can actually shrink brain power over time. Worse, it can push people toward habits that hurt their health, like skipping exercise or e

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May 23 2026SPORTS

Dricus Du Plessis questions Khamzat Chimaev’s focus after UFC fight

After losing to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, Khamzat Chimaev’s weight-cut struggles became a hot topic. But his opponent, Dricus Du Plessis, isn’t buying the excuses. The South African fighter pointed out that tough weight cuts are common in MMA. Fighters often drop around 12 pounds in the final stre

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May 23 2026SPORTS

New Sports Hub Planned for Tucson’s South Side

Tucson is getting a major upgrade with a huge new sports and entertainment complex called Mosaic Quarter. Set to rise at 2500 E. Ajo Way, right near Interstate 10 and across from the Kino Sports Complex South, this place will change how locals play and gather. Funded by $1. 1 billion in private mone

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May 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Laz Alonso's Latest Role Steals the Show, But Fans Are Talking About His Look Instead

Many fans know Laz Alonso best from his roles as tough, smooth-talking leaders on screen. But his growth as an actor isn’t just about playing powerful characters. Alonso's latest turn in "The Boys" takes his performance to a deeper level, especially in the show’s final season. On a recent red carpe

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May 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Yanic Truesdale steps into the spotlight with new support

Canadian actor Yanic Truesdale has spent years shaping characters on screen, from small-town charm in “Gilmore Girls” to slick charm in “Eloise” beside Ryan Reynolds. Now he’s welcoming fresh backing through Mainstay Entertainment, a management team that started in 2017 and already counts big names

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May 23 2026FINANCE

Cattle prices in rough waters as traders play risky games

The cattle market’s latest swings show how futures trading can feel like walking a tightrope blindfolded. Traders spent weeks pushing feeder cattle prices up while fat cattle stayed behind, creating an awkward gap. Then Thursday hit, and everything flipped—feeder prices crashed as traders scrambled

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May 23 2026EDUCATION

Make School Days Count: Why Spring Could Be Your Best Learning Season

May and June in school often feel like a slow climb uphill. The year is nearly over, but tests and assignments still loom. Instead of dreading the final stretch, some schools flip the script and treat these weeks as a chance to learn differently. At St. Benedict’s in Newark, New Jersey, the last pus

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