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May 29 2026SPORTS

Should athletes keep their political views private?

Jaxson Dart, the Giants’ quarterback, recently shared a stage with a well-known figure, sparking unexpected reactions. His teammate Abdul Carter didn’t stay quiet about it, showing how locker rooms sometimes react strongly to public political gestures. That incident caught the attention of Cam Newto

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May 29 2026OPINION

Alaska’s money troubles: more than just cash flow

Alaska is rich in natural resources but poor in leadership. Over half of its residents feel the state is heading in the wrong direction. Sky-high energy bills, climbing house prices, and crumbling roads are daily headaches, especially in Anchorage. Many young people pack up and leave because they do

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May 29 2026ENVIRONMENT

Cracking the Code on Waste Burning’s Hidden Pollution Problem

Burning trash doesn’t just turn waste into ash—it can release hydrogen fluoride, a sneaky gas that harms both lungs and the environment. Scientists used to scratch their heads over how exactly this happens in modern incinerators. But a new approach is changing the game. By mixing smart computer tool

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May 29 2026SCIENCE

Small proteins hiding in plant genes: a new tool to find them

Scientists have found that some plants hide tiny proteins inside their genetic instructions. These proteins, called miPEPs, help control how plants grow and respond to their environment. But finding these small proteins is tricky because they’re rare and hard to spot. Most known miPEPs come from pla

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May 29 2026HEALTH

The Quiet Truth About Building a Business That Lasts

Eighteen years ago, a sudden health crisis left someone stranded on a city sidewalk, ignored by passersby. That moment of invisibility became a wake-up call that reshaped how success in business is understood. For years, their identity had been tied to constant motion—traveling nonstop, attending en

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May 29 2026BUSINESS

Meet the money minds shaping AI’s future in tech

Behind every major AI push sits a team of finance chiefs making the big calls. Six women now hold the purse strings at Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet, Oracle, OpenAI, and Nvidia—each steering billions into AI infrastructure. Their spending plans read like science fiction budgets: Microsoft alone plans to

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May 29 2026HEALTH

How Future Doctors Learn About Hidden Chemical Dangers

Every year, chemicals in our air, water, and everyday products quietly damage health. Studies show one in four long-term illnesses ties back to these hidden threats. In France, officials decided doctors needed better tools to spot and explain these risks. A new online course rolled out in 2024 aimed

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May 28 2026HEALTH

Mapping the Hidden Risks of High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a silent threat that can lead to serious health problems. Scientists have long known that the places we live affect our health, yet most tools to predict hypertension ignore this. A new study tackles that gap by adding location data into prediction models. The researche

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May 28 2026BUSINESS

What Happens When Leaders Stop Chasing Answers and Start Asking Questions?

Leaders today face a strange paradox. With AI handling more decisions, they’re expected to do the opposite of what machines excel at—embrace uncertainty instead of running from it. At a recent gathering of workplace innovators, speakers highlighted curiosity as the real superpower in an era of insta

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May 28 2026EDUCATION

Balancing screens and learning in Virginia Beach schools

Virginia Beach’s school board is rethinking how young students use computers in class. A new plan would stop pre-K through first graders from using school laptops during lessons next year. Second graders couldn’t take their devices home except in special cases, though they’d still use them at school

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