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May 17 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Launches Big Drone Attack on Russia, Killing Four

Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone assaults against Russian territory, striking homes and infrastructure near Moscow and killing four people. The attack hit a house in Khimki, a town northwest of the capital, and two men in Pogorelki, a village just north of Moscow. A drone also struck a t

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May 17 2026POLITICS

White House Security Funding Stuck in Senate

The Senate parliamentarian has blocked a key part of a Republican spending bill, saying that the proposed $1 billion for White House security cannot be added as written. The money was meant to fund the “East Wing Modernization Project, ” which includes a 90, 000‑square‑foot ballroom that former Pres

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May 17 2026SCIENCE

Iridium Complexes That Break Bonds and Add Oxygen

A new set of iridium compounds was made by removing a methyl group from older ionic versions. These neutral pieces, called 3 and 4, have a big ring of carbon atoms and a side group that can be chlorine or iodine. Scientists used them to build strange mixed‑metal structures that combine iridium

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May 17 2026RELIGION

Celebration or Controversy? A Day on the Mall

A large crowd filled Washington’s National Mall for a full‑day prayer event that billed itself as a “rededication of our country as One Nation under God. ” The stage, set behind arches and stained‑glass windows that showed the Founding Fathers beside a white cross, made it clear that Christianity w

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May 17 2026HEALTH

Living Alone, Feeling Lonely and How It Might Spark Gut Problems

In recent years, more people have noticed that feeling isolated or lonely can affect their health in surprising ways. One condition that has caught scientists’ attention is irritable bowel syndrome, a common digestive disorder that can make life uncomfortable and stressful. Researchers looked at a

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May 17 2026CELEBRITIES

Life in Montecito Costs More Than a Six‑Figure Salary

Meghan and Harry moved to Montecito after leaving the palace, choosing a neighborhood where houses often sell for over six million dollars. They now face high living costs that strain their finances. A source told a news outlet that the couple needs about six million dollars each year to pay thei

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May 17 2026LIFESTYLE

Top Georgia Towns for Active Seniors

Georgia has many spots where older adults can stay busy and healthy. One town near the mountains offers a lake and a historic downtown where walkers can enjoy simple Southern meals. Another community close to a lake invites seniors to fish or stroll along its shoreline, and also has an undergr

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May 17 2026POLITICS

South Court Pushes Right, Supreme Court Steps Back

The Supreme Court recently put a hold on a decision by the Fifth Circuit, an appeals court that covers Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi. That court had briefly stopped doctors from sending the abortion pill mifepristone by mail and through telemedicine. The Supreme Court’s move shows it can check a

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May 17 2026CELEBRITIES

Bryan Cranston’s Series Vanishes from Netflix in Two Weeks

The 2026 calendar marked a busy period for Bryan Cranston, who returned to the screen as Hal in Hulu’s revival of “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair. ” However, one of his darker projects is on the brink of a major shift. The crime drama “Your Honor, ” which had enjoyed a presence on Netfl

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s Future: A Call for Self‑Determination

President Lai Ching‑te recently told a celebration in Taipei that the phrase “Taiwan independence” simply means the island is not part of China and that its people alone should decide what happens next. He repeated a stance his party has held since 1999: Taiwan is already a sovereign state called

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