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May 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

How GPS quietly helps the planet

GPS started as a military tool in the 1960s to track submarines, but it never worked underwater—satellites just bounce signals back to devices on land or at the surface. Over time, it evolved into a global network we now rely on daily, though most users don’t realize its roots trace back to Cold War

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May 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Discover Pixar’s Hidden Art Vault at Disneyland

Guests stepping into the second‑floor atrium of Pixar Place Hotel will meet a vibrant collection that celebrates the upcoming Toy Story 5. The gallery showcases hand‑drawn sketches, painted scenes, and three‑dimensional models that reveal how the movie’s visuals came to life. A striking mural domin

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May 28 2026LIFESTYLE

A Classic Steakhouse Says Goodbye After 56 Years

Gulliver’s Restaurant, a staple on MacArthur Boulevard in Irvine, will shut its doors for good on June 30. The eatery has been a familiar spot since 1970, offering hearty steak dishes and an English‑inn vibe that many locals have come to love. The closure comes not from the owners but from the la

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May 28 2026HEALTH

Countries Ramp Up Border Checks as Ebola Threat Grows

Global health officials have sounded the alarm about a recent Ebola flare-up in Central Africa, pushing nations to rethink how they handle travelers from affected areas. The outbreak, centered near the Democratic Republic of Congo, has led to a patchwork of new rules worldwide, as countries try to b

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May 27 2026POLITICS

New Jersey’s World Cup Boost: Small Shops Get a Global Spotlight

Governor Mikie Sherrill is pushing hard to make sure New Jersey shines during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At a press gathering in Hackensack on May 26, she revealed the Welcome World Rewards Program. This new effort is part of a partnership with the New York‑New Jersey Host Committee and aims to bring

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May 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Big names flood Cleveland for Knicks-Cavs showdown

Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals turned Cleveland into a star-studded hotspot, with New York’s glitterati ditching Manhattan for the Ohio buzz. A-list names like actor Timothée Chalamet and reality star Kylie Jenner, plus filmmaker Spike Lee, comedian Tracy Morgan, and rapper Fat Joe, all sho

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May 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Trivia Nights in Eugene: Fun, Not Fuss

Geo Carcamo turned his love for people into a weekly habit in Eugene and Springfield. Since 2017, he’s been hosting trivia nights that feel more like game night with friends than a test of smarts. His events run Mondays at PublicHouse in Springfield and Tuesdays at beergarden in Eugene, drawing team

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May 25 2026CELEBRITIES

Big names light up the Cavaliers' playoff game in Cleveland

Game nights at Rocket Arena in Cleveland just got fancier. The Cavaliers hosted the Knicks for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and the stands were packed with more than just basketball fans. Beyond the usual crowd excitement, stars from sports and entertainment fields added extra sparkle to

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May 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

Unexpected Sounds from Your Steam Controller

Gaming gadgets usually stay silent unless you drop them—then they might just break. But Valve changed that with the Steam Controller. Sometimes, when you drop it, the controller lets out the Wilhelm Scream, a famous sound effect heard in hundreds of movies and shows. The scream doesn’t play every ti

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May 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

AI eyes are watching to protect whales from ship crashes

Gray whales along California’s coast are facing a growing danger—not from sharks or storms, but from giant ships cutting across their feeding grounds. With Arctic ice melting and food harder to find up north, more hungry whales are drifting into San Francisco Bay, where busy shipping lanes turn dead

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