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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 2026OPINION

How Safe Is Your Weed? The Real Deal on Mold and Cannabis Testing

Many people worry about moldy cannabis, but most don’t realize how complicated testing and safety rules really are. Reports often focus on one method—like radiation—to make things sound scary. But radiation isn’t some new trick. It’s used every day in food and medicine to kill germs safely. The real

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May 15 2026RELIGION

Buddhism and Power: How Thailand Blends Faith and Authority

Thailand stands out as a unique case where Buddhism isn't just a religion—it’s deeply tied to the country's political structure. The connection goes back centuries, starting when Indian monks first introduced the teachings of the Buddha to the region. Unlike Christianity or Islam, Buddhism doesn’t r

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May 15 2026SPORTS

The Golfer Who Grew Up in a Golf Bag: Justin Thomas's Early Life and Rise

Justin Thomas started swinging clubs before he could spell his name. Born in Louisville in 1993, he grew up breathing golf like most kids breathe air. His dad wasn't just a fan—he worked full-time at a golf club, so weekends weren’t for family trips but for caddying at the course. By age three, Thom

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May 15 2026SPORTS

Lisa Leslie to get lasting tribute with arena statue

One of the greatest players in women’s basketball history will soon have a permanent place in Los Angeles. A life-sized statue of Lisa Leslie will be unveiled outside Crypto. com Arena before the Sparks’ September game against the Portland Fire. The ceremony marks another step in honoring athletes w

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May 15 2026SPORTS

Trans athlete in California track sparks debate over fairness in high school sports

A high school athlete in California just won three track events so easily that the gap between first and second place raised eyebrows. AB Hernandez, a senior who was born male but competes in girls' events, crushed opponents in the triple jump by over four feet and the long jump by more than a foot

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May 15 2026CRIME

Two unusual things happened in Pennsylvania yesterday

A major government agency wants your help with a weather mystery. The National Weather Service is collecting hail reports from yesterday’s storms in Western Pennsylvania. They want to know where people saw hail, how big it was, and when it fell. Sending photos is encouraged. The data will help map t

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May 15 2026CRIME

Chicago faces another wave of payouts over police mistakes and city failures

Taxpayers in Chicago are about to shell out another $16. 5 million because city police and officials keep making costly errors. The money covers two fresh cases where officers hurt people and one where the city ignored its own rules for building homes. Arnold Day got $13 million after Chicago detec

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May 15 2026SPORTS

Small-town wrestler shocks top competitors to reach championship

Jayden James wasn’t supposed to be throwing opponents down on a mat in Kentucky this week. He was supposed to be cramming for a finance test at his New Jersey high school. But instead of worrying about spreadsheets, he spent Thursday outgrabbing seasoned college wrestlers twice his age in the U. S.

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May 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Making Medical Devices Better, Faster, and Safer

Medical device companies often struggle to meet strict rules while still getting products out quickly. ISO 13485 is a standard that ensures quality and safety in medical devices, but following it can slow things down. Some firms try to cut corners, risking mistakes. Others get stuck in paperwork, de

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