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May 11 2026SCIENCE

A Fresh Look at the ISCE’s Roots

The International Society for Computer‑Based Electrocardiology, or ISCE, began as a small gathering in 1975. A meeting in Ringe, New Hampshire, brought together early pioneers who wanted to blend engineering and heart science. For a decade, the Engineering Foundation kept the group afloat by providi

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May 11 2026HEALTH

Why Nigeria’s Young Women Delay or Avoid Birth Control

This story looks at the real reasons some young women in Nigeria put off using birth control. Most are between 15 and 24 — an age when surprises, either wanted or unwanted, can change entire futures. Scientists wanted to know what pushes these decisions. At first glance, money and location pop up. B

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May 11 2026POLITICS

South Carolina’s Budget Battles: When College Funding Becomes a Pawn in Politics

Lawmakers in South Carolina aren’t just making headlines—they’re playing a risky game with the state’s money. A group of Republican politicians recently pushed to cut all funding for South Carolina State University, a historically Black college, after the school withdrew an invitation for Lt. Gov. P

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May 11 2026POLITICS

The Supreme Court’s Growing Power—and Why That’s a Problem

For years, the Supreme Court has quietly gained more influence in US politics than its founders ever planned. Now it sits in the middle of fiery debates, often making decisions that lean heavily conservative while handling issues that should be settled by elected leaders. Some argue that Democrats m

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May 11 2026LIFESTYLE

New names, last runs, and retro treats: Springfield's food scene saw some shifts lately

Springfield just got a flashy new sign downtown. A once-popular pizza-and-fun spot called America’s Incredible Pizza has dropped that name and now waves a fresh flag as Incredible Food and Fun. The change signals twenty-five years of growth, moving from endless pepperoni to a full menu of rides, gam

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Armenia under fire for hosting Zelenskiy amid Russia’s growing tensions

Russia has sharply criticized Armenia for allowing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to speak in Yerevan last week. During his visit, Zelenskiy warned that Russian leaders might face drone threats over Red Square during Moscow’s Victory Day parade on May 9—a claim Moscow dismissed as reckless.

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May 11 2026POLITICS

A Tech-Savvy Professor Takes on California’s 75th District Race

Gerald Boursiquot isn’t your typical politician. At 58, the New York native turned Fallbrook resident is running for California’s 75th Assembly District, covering areas like Poway and Santee. His background as a computer science professor and Lyft driver gives him a unique perspective on the challen

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May 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Top sci-fi anime films that stood out in recent years

Animation has always been a playground for bold sci-fi ideas, and the last five years proved no different. Some of these films take viewers on wild space adventures, while others dive deep into personal struggles within futuristic worlds. One standout is a tale about robots and dogs in 1980s New Yor

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May 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Alphabet’s AI Push Could Make It Top Tech Giant

Over the last year, Alphabet has quietly built a strong lead in artificial intelligence, covering everything from cloud computing to research. Now, it’s close to passing Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company. This shift shows how AI isn’t just changing tech—it’s reshaping which firms come out

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Trump Media’s crypto gamble: Big losses, small wins

Trump Media & Technology Group just posted a $405. 9 million loss for the first three months of 2026. Almost all of it came from paper losses on crypto holdings. The company owns 9, 542 bitcoins bought at an average price of $108, 519 each. Bitcoin is now trading well below that price, dragging the

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