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May 18 2026POLITICS

Conservative Party Wins in Andalusia but Must Team Up With Far‑Right

The People’s Party won the Andalusian election but did not get a clear majority. Because of this, it needs support from the far‑right Vox party to govern. The vote was held in Spain’s biggest region and is a preview of the national election next year. Both parties hope to replace Prime Mini

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May 18 2026OPINION

How poverty shapes lives over time

Most poverty studies focus on either big systems or personal choices, but both miss the bigger picture. One side blames society’s flaws—bad jobs, weak wages, or poor policies. The other side blames individuals—bad habits, poor decisions, or weak willpower. Neither view captures how poverty actually

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Russia’s Drone Hunt: A Week of Sky Battles Over Europe

Last week, Russia’s air defenses worked overtime to shoot down over 3, 000 Ukrainian drones. The numbers came from official reports, showing the biggest clashes happened on May 13 and May 17, with 572 and 1, 054 drones taken out each day. Most of these battles took place over western Russia, where t

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May 18 2026FINANCE

What to watch in markets this week beyond the usual headlines

This week isn’t packed with blockbuster events, but a few key reports could shift how investors see big tech and the broader economy. Nvidia’s results on Wednesday will likely steal the spotlight, as the company’s massive lead in AI chips makes it a test case for whether sky-high AI investments are

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May 18 2026SPORTS

Michigan's star forward gaining NBA attention before draft

A player from Michigan's championship team is turning heads in the NBA Draft process. Morez Johnson Jr. , a 20-year-old power forward, has seen his draft prospects improve after strong performances at the NBA Combine this year. His name is now being mentioned in discussions about late lottery picks,

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May 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Snake traps get smarter: new designs keep out the wrong reptiles

Scientists are tackling a sneaky problem: invasive snakes that eat native lizards and upset local ecosystems. The California kingsnake, originally from North America, has spread to places like the Canary Islands, where it hunts rare reptiles. Traditional traps catch everything, including harmless lo

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May 18 2026EDUCATION

When School Leaders Mix Personal Trips with Public Business

The former superintendent of Cherry Creek Schools and his wife, who also worked for the district, enjoyed two all-expenses-paid trips to Guatemala and Brazil between 2023 and 2024. The trips were paid by private schools in those countries, both of which had business ties with Education Accelerated,

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May 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Soundbars compared: Bose’s Lifestyle Ultra versus Sonos’s Arc in real-world testing

Bose entered the premium soundbar market with a product that tries to blend smart speaker features with home theater sound. The Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar, priced near $1, 100, uses a nine-driver setup with two upward-firing units and four front speakers, creating a 5. 0. 2-channel system without extr

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May 17 2026HEALTH

Peer Coaching Helps Doctors Learn New Computer Systems

The Veterans Health Administration rolled out a new electronic health record system and found that many doctors were unsure how to use it. To ease the transition, a national program called NESSU was created. The program pairs experienced clinicians with those who were newer to the system, giving

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Secret Bases in the Iraqi Desert

The Bedouin community near al‑Nukhaib in Iraq’s western desert knows the routine of a local shepherd’s pickup truck. It usually drives past at 2 p. m. , carrying supplies to the nearest town, then returns in a few hours. One March day, that routine was shattered when the truck burst into flames and

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