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May 12 2026EDUCATION

Exploring Detroit in a Giant Cardboard Maze

The Michigan Science Center is turning a fourth-floor gallery into something unusual—a life-sized cardboard maze inspired by Detroit’s neighborhoods and landmarks. Opening in early May, the exhibit isn’t just a fun challenge; it’s a creative way to blend art, engineering, and local pride. Built enti

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May 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Testing the brain’s power to control movement

Brandon Patterson, paralyzed from the chest down after a car crash nine years ago, depends on family help for daily tasks like getting out of bed or pouring coffee. But scientific progress has offered him a new role—not just a test subject, but an active participant in pushing boundaries. Unlike typ

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May 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

What’s the deal with celebs trademarking their face and voice?

Celebrities are racing to file trademarks for their faces, voices, and even their signature poses. Why? Because AI can clone them now, and lawsuits aren’t stopping deepfakes anytime soon. A few years back, an actor decided to trademark clips of his own voice and face. He wasn’t alone—others like hi

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May 12 2026SCIENCE

How Groups Handle Big Feelings Together

When people face the same event—good or bad—they don’t just react separately. Think of a crowd cheering at a game or a town uniting after a disaster. These shared feelings aren’t random. They often lead to efforts to fix or boost those emotions as a group. Experts call this "collective emotion regul

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May 12 2026HEALTH

Why ALS Drug Research Struggles and How to Fix It

ALS is a rare but cruel disease that slowly shuts down the body while leaving the mind intact. Doctors have only approved three drugs for it since the mid-1990s, and none of them cure or stop the disease—they merely slow it down a little. Part of the problem is money. Running trials for ALS is extre

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May 12 2026FINANCE

From College Grind to Corner Office: How One Finance Worker Climbed the Money Ladder

At 29, a New York-based finance professional now pulls in $155, 000 a year as a VP of product strategy. But her path wasn’t a straight shot to the top. She started in 2018 tagging Amazon product keywords for $17 an hour—barely above minimum wage. A year later, she jumped to market research, earning

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Spurs Face a Tough Test in Minnesota as the Series Stands on the Line

The game is set to be a real showdown. The Timberwolves are in the spot where they must win or else they will go back to San Antonio with a chance to be eliminated. Everyone in the arena, from the coaches and players to the fans, knows how serious this is. The Spurs have not lost a single road game

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Mets Face Big Questions After Rough Start

The New York Mets have begun the season with a disappointing offense. In baseball’s overall rankings, they are near the bottom for hits, doubles, batting average, and on‑base plus slugging. The team struggles to reach base, hit solid singles, or power the ball. A popular broadcaster has called out

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May 11 2026CRIME

Misused Funds: Minnesota Charity’s $6. 5 Million Misappropriation

The nonprofit in Minnesota was meant to help the community, but it ended up draining $6. 5 million for private use. The money went to luxury cars, trips to Las Vegas, and other personal expenses of its leaders. One executive used the charity’s money to pay his child support and a tax bill he owed

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May 11 2026CRIME

Mothers Demand Justice While Mexico Prepares for the World Cup

In Mexico City, a large group of mothers marched on Sunday. They are not there to celebrate football. Instead, they want the country’s attention on a darker issue: missing people. Every year on Mother’s Day, these mothers walk the same route down Paseo de la Reforma. This time they asked

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