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May 22 2026BUSINESS

Smoother Path for Reno Bars to Host Late-Night Shows

Reno is testing a new rule that could let new bars in downtown and Midtown play live music late without jumping through old hoops. Instead of paying five grand and waiting months for a special permit, these businesses might get a faster track to keep the music going past 11 p. m. inside their doors.

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May 20 2026HEALTH

Reimagining How Doctors Guess MS Outcomes

Multiple sclerosis is a tricky disease to predict. Even with new medicines and lab tests, doctors still struggle to know how it will progress in each person. Traditional methods look mainly at how much damage the brain shows, but they miss other important clues. A group of researchers from a large

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May 20 2026HEALTH

A Fresh Space Where Ages Mix and Minds Grow

A brand-new kind of gathering spot in the Coulee Region is quietly launching its doors this season. The Hillview Life Center now hosts adult programs alongside its child care services, creating one of the first spaces in the area designed for both young kids and older adults with early memory change

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Cleveland rolls out summer plan to cut crime while keeping kids busy

Cleveland is trying a mix of more cops and extra activities for teens this summer, hoping to stop the usual spike in shootings when warm weather hits. Leaders launched a special team in May that mixes local, state, and federal officers to chase down repeat violent offenders and hunt illegal guns. Po

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May 19 2026HEALTH

A New Way to Target Stubborn Fat Without Surgery

Some people struggle with extra weight that just won’t go away, even with diet changes and exercise. Traditional treatments like pills or surgeries can help, but they come with risks or limits. Now, scientists are testing a gentler approach using light and special gels to reshape fat cells safely.

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May 18 2026SCIENCE

Co‑Atom Design Turns Water into Hydrogen Peroxide Efficiently

Scientists have found a new way to make hydrogen peroxide directly from water using tiny metal atoms. The trick is to arrange the atoms in a special pattern before heating them up, so that when the metal (cobalt) sits next to three nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom it works best. This pattern is ca

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May 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why AI in writing might be a sign you're not cut out to be a writer

Seth Rogen isn't holding back when it comes to his thoughts on using artificial intelligence to write scripts. The well-known filmmaker recently shared his strong opinions on the matter during a chat at Cannes Film Festival. He believes that leaning on AI for scriptwriting is a red flag. "If your fi

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May 16 2026LIFESTYLE

Summer Fun Starts Soon at Bay County Community Center

Registration has begun for the 2026 Summer Recreation Program at the Bay County Community Center, kicking off on June 8 and wrapping up July 30. The program welcomes kids between 5 and 14 years old, offering a mix of sports, field trips, and arts projects. Sessions run from 8 a. m. to 12:30 p.

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May 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Can podcasts change how we see mental health meds?

Theo Von’s talks on his podcast about stopping his antidepressants before filming a Netflix special show how tricky mental health care can be. He wanted more raw emotions for the show but ended up feeling "mildly manic, " which made him sound off about suicide during the performance. Later, he clari

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May 15 2026HEALTH

More teans giving blood in schools could save lives

Malawi needs more blood than it can collect. Right now, the country has nearly 13% less blood than hospitals require. That gap means doctors sometimes delay surgeries or send families scrambling to find donors in emergencies. Schools could be part of the answer. Teenagers make up a big share of Mala

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