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May 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

When Alaska starts warning about summer heat

Alaska is getting ready for a new kind of weather warning. Normally, people think of wild winds or heavy snow when they hear weather alerts. But now, forecasters will also issue heat advisories for Anchorage and parts of southern Alaska as temperatures climb higher than usual. The change is partly

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May 08 2026SCIENCE

Readers Leave Their Mark on an Early Science Book

Researchers have taken a new look at a 17th‑century book about magnetism that first appeared in 1600. They didn’t just count how many copies survived; they also read the notes people wrote inside those books. By combining these two kinds of data, the team could see where readers stopped, highlighted

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May 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Crime Show Sparks Mixed Feelings

The latest crime drama drops on Peacock and quickly gathers attention, yet it still feels a shadow of its creator’s earlier success. It follows Etta Tiger Jonze, a young woman who moves from grief to power after her family is killed. She rises as the top crime boss in South Florida, mixing vengea

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May 08 2026POLITICS

Hunt for Health: U. S. States Track Passengers After Cruise Virus Outbreak

A cruise ship that sailed from Cape Verde to Spain’s Canary Islands was hit by a hantavirus outbreak, leaving 17 Americans still aboard. The vessel, carrying around 150 people, saw two confirmed cases and five suspected ones among its passengers and crew. Three of those infected died, and one remain

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May 08 2026POLITICS

Colorado takes on pricing algorithms in fresh battle

A new bill in Colorado wants businesses to stop using sneaky tricks to charge different prices to different customers. House Bill 1210 would block companies from using personal data to set personalized prices on everything from groceries to ride-shares. Last year, a similar bill aimed at stopping re

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May 08 2026SCIENCE

A Leader in Brain Research Steps Down

The world of brain science is losing one of its brightest leaders. After years of guiding a key journal, Professor Tara Spires-Jones is handing over the reins. Her work helped shape how we share new discoveries in brain research. But why does this role even matter? Journals like this one act as bri

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May 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Hidden Power Behind Small-Budget Cinema Hits

A few years back, a quiet film about an unusual love story surprised everyone. Nobody expected much from it, but it won a top prize in Switzerland. The person behind it didn’t care about flashy blockbusters. Instead, they focused on films that felt real and risky. This person runs a company that doe

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May 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New crime drama lands on streaming service with wild Miami ride

The new crime drama series M. I. A. hits Peacock this week, following Etta Tinger Jonze as she gets dropped into a storm after her family’s drug operation in Florida falls apart. Played by Shannon Gisela, Etta isn’t just walking away—she’s stepping straight into Miami’s gritty nightlife where danger

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May 08 2026SPORTS

IndyCar pulls racing shirt after backlash over slogan

IndyCar just learned a tough lesson about how symbols can backfire. The racing league pulled a T-shirt from its store after fans pointed out that the slogan "ONE RACE" below a helmet-wearing Abraham Lincoln could be twisted into something ugly. The shirt was meant to celebrate the August Freedom 250

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May 08 2026EDUCATION

Summer of Sails: Hands-on Fun at the Great Lakes Science Center

May in Cleveland just got more exciting for families craving hands-on learning. The Great Lakes Science Center is rolling out a month packed with boat-themed activities, two big new exhibits, and plenty of chances to get wet while exploring science. The star of the show? The historic Steamship Willi

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