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May 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

How tiny plastic bits in cow poop could harm beetle families

Scientists tested how plastic pollution in cow dung affects a common beetle species known for cleaning up animal waste. They found that when cow manure contains tiny plastic pieces—even in small amounts—it can seriously harm beetle babies. The beetles’ larvae struggled to survive when exposed to hig

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May 15 2026SCIENCE

Can sprinkling dust in the sky really help fight global warming?

Scientists are exploring wild ways to cool down Earth as burning coal, oil and gas keeps heating the planet. One company now says tiny particles spread high in the air could bounce some sunlight back into space. Their idea isn’t magic—it’s a high-tech plan borrowed from how volcanoes naturally cool

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May 15 2026BUSINESS

How AI is reshaping jobs in unexpected ways

A well-known tax software company in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, just let go of 170 workers. That’s about 9% of its total staff. The company, called Vertex, explained they’re shifting focus to AI tools. They want to become more automated and efficient. But this move isn’t sitting well with local

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May 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

How Alaska’s Changing Seasons Explain Why You Should Care About Wildfires

Alaska doesn’t ease into wildfire season gradually—it jumps in fast. While the state still fights leftover winter melts in March and early April, the real shift happens as snow disappears and spring winds kick in, turning last year’s dry grass into kindling. Most Alaskans know the risks by now: one

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May 15 2026CELEBRITIES

How Demi Moore found peace with her body after Hollywood’s harsh beauty rules

Demi Moore has spent decades in the spotlight, where looks often matter more than talent. By her early 60s, she’s learned to value her body for what it does—not just how it looks. At Cannes this year, fans noticed how toned she was, sparking debate about aging and beauty standards. Moore, now 63, ad

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May 14 2026CELEBRITIES

Moore’s Cannes Look Sparks Health Debate

Demi Moore, known for her ageless style and long black hair, recently walked the Cannes red carpet in a glittering Jacquemus dress that drew as much attention to her arms as to the outfit itself. Fans and critics alike pointed out that her forearms appeared very thin, with deep lines that suggest

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May 14 2026HEALTH

Weather‑Driven Lung Infection Threatens 1, 000 Lives Annually

Valley fever is a lung disease caused by spores from the fungus Coccidioides, which thrives in dry soil across parts of the southwestern United States and south‑central Washington. The illness can be fatal, with up to 1, 000 deaths reported each year. A study in Phoenix showed that the risk of infe

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May 14 2026HEALTH

Healthy Habits, Happy Minds: What Students Learn About Activity and Screens

A recent study looked at how Chinese college kids feel physically and mentally when they spend time on screens, eat emotionally, or stay active. Researchers handed out a questionnaire to 1, 800 students from three universities in Southwest China. The survey asked about screen time, how much they exe

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May 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

VR Fans Get Ready for a Blade Runner Adventure

Behaviour Interactive, famous for the hit game Dead by Daylight, is working on a new virtual reality attraction based on the classic cyberpunk film Blade Runner. The project is in partnership with Alcon Entertainment, the original owner of the film’s rights, and PHI Studio from Montreal, which has e

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May 14 2026CRIME

Three Men Charged with Assault After Santana Row Attack

A group of three men were brought before a judge on Wednesday for an assault that happened outside a restaurant in Santana Row. The incident took place on March 8 and involved two Israeli‑American men who were speaking Hebrew on a patio. The three suspects—Bruneil Henry Chamaki, Roma Akoyans and

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