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May 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Understanding How Brain Waves Travel Through the Body

The brain sends out tiny electrical signals that travel through different body parts before reaching the skin’s surface. These signals don’t move in a straight line—they get mixed up, slowed down, or even hidden by muscles, fat, and other tissues. That’s why tools like EEG headsets or EMG armbands d

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May 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Local water wins while federal policy drifts downstream

For most of us, water just flows out of the tap. We assume it’s safe to drink, swim in, or use on our lawns without thinking about where that safety comes from. But beneath the surface, something’s shifting. While Clark County pulls together to safeguard its water, changes at the national level are

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May 24 2026POLITICS

How the World Cup turns cities into temporary perfection

This summer, 11 U. S. cities will behave like they’ve been plugged into a different operating system. For six weeks, streets will stay clean, crowds will move smoothly, and public spaces will feel like a well-oiled machine. But this isn’t normal city life—it’s a FIFA experiment in temporary order.

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May 24 2026HEALTH

How Ethiopian farmers fight bugs in their animals

In the busy city of Hawassa, Ethiopia, raising cows and goats is a big part of life. These animals help families earn money and eat well. But tiny pests like ticks and lice often ruin this hard work. They make animals sick and can spread dangerous diseases. Farmers have two main ways to fight these

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May 23 2026POLITICS

How NYC’s Immigration Arrests Jumped After the Last Election

New York City saw a big rise in federal immigration arrests after the 2024 presidential inauguration. A city report found that between Trump’s swearing-in and March 2026, ICE picked up 5, 567 people in the area. That’s 71% more than during the same period under the previous president. More than hal

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May 23 2026HEALTH

How reliable are kids’ toothbrushing videos on YouTube?

Many young children watch toothbrushing videos online to learn how to clean their teeth properly. Researchers wanted to check if these videos are actually helpful and accurate. They focused on two groups: videos in Turkish and videos in English. Some videos followed official health guidelines closel

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May 23 2026POLITICS

Who’s Really Running L. A. ’s Movie Scene?

Los Angeles’ mayor is pushing hard to keep film productions in the city, but critics say her moves came too late. Since 2022, she’s created a film council, cut red tape, and backed a $750 million state tax credit. She also promised to lift caps on California’s film incentives and even supported a fe

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May 22 2026ART

Money, Not Meaning: What Happens When Art Becomes a Bid

Art auctions today feel more like high‑stakes poker games than cultural events. The focus shifts from seeing and feeling a piece to watching the price climb, as if value is created by the money itself. In this way, masterpieces are turned into trophies for the wealthy, and their true purpose—expan

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Health Agencies Use AI to Catch Fraud in Public Programs

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has started a new effort that uses artificial intelligence to sift through years of audit reports. The project, called the Audit Enforcement and Risk Oversight initiative or AERO, will examine at least five years of data from programs funded by the d

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Trump Picks New Fed Chair to Cool Inflation

President Donald Trump will officially install Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve on Friday at the White House. Warsh, who is 56 years old, was approved by Congress in a vote that almost split along party lines on May 13. He will replace Jerome Powell, who will stay on the bo

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