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May 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Quiet Talent Meets a Loud Crime World

The film follows Niki White, a piano tuner in New York City, who works alongside his mentor Harry Horowitz. Harry is loud and full of energy, while Niki is quiet and focused, always wearing earplugs to block out noise. One day, Harry accidentally locks his hearing aids in a safe, forcing Niki to lea

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May 23 2026HEALTH

Apps for Stress: A Silent Helper for Aging Brains?

Aging brings wisdom, but it also brings stress. Many older adults face memory worries and daily pressures that pile up. Experts say stress isn’t just an annoyance—it can actually shrink brain power over time. Worse, it can push people toward habits that hurt their health, like skipping exercise or e

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May 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Balboa Island’s 31st Parade: Surf Vibes, Music and Community Spirit

The 31st annual parade on Balboa Island will kick off at 11 a. m. on Sunday, May 31, and it promises a wave of nostalgia with its surf‑culture theme. The organizers have chosen the Beach Boys’ classic “Good Vibrations” as a tribute to the late Brian Wilson and the music that shaped Southern Californ

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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 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Coquelico Café: A Fresh Stop Inside Portland’s Art Hub

The new café inside the Portland Art Museum offers more than a quick bite; it invites visitors to pause and enjoy a relaxed meal in an artistic setting. Created by Kaie Wellman and Kevin de Garmo of Providore Fine Foods, the space blends local ingredients with a menu that feels both familiar and inv

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May 22 2026SCIENCE

Genetic Resistance to Common Goats’ Worms Is Widespread in Poland

A recent survey examined 81 goat herds across Poland to see how many worms inside these animals can ignore a common drug called benzimidazole. The researchers first grew the worms from poop samples in a lab and used a DNA test to confirm they were dealing with Haemonchus contortus, the main paras

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May 22 2026SCIENCE

Fungi and Compost Team Up to Fight Plant Nematodes

In the world of farming, tiny worms called plant‑parasitic nematodes can cause big problems for crops. Scientists have found that certain fungi, known as nematophagous fungi (NF), can help keep these worms in check. A new review looked at how combining these fungi with organic matter—like compost or

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May 22 2026LIFESTYLE

Los Angeles Tips for Business Trips in 2025

Los Angeles isn''t just one place. It''s a mix of different scenes, cultures, and vibes all crammed together. Some parts feel familiar fast, others stay confusing no matter how many times you visit. The city has this way of surprising you—whether it''s the unexpected beauty of the hills, the endless

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May 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fashion with a Message: How One Designer Blends Jamaica's Many Worlds

Francesca Lake doesn’t just make clothes—she tells stories through them. Growing up straddling two Jamaican worlds—the quiet Sunday services of church and the wild energy of dancehall—left her with questions about identity. Today, those questions shape her bold, thought-provoking designs. A lot of

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May 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Future of Driving: One Man Against the Machines

A new comic series is turning the idea of car culture on its head. Instead of electric cars driving themselves, it shows a world where driving is banned completely. In this future, America is split in two. The rich live in high-tech cities controlled by an AI system called the GRID. The poor scrape

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