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May 26 2026FINANCE

SpaceX IPO Hype: Big Valuations Don’t Always Mean Big Profits

SpaceX’s upcoming stock market debut is drawing major attention, with whispers of a $1. 75 trillion valuation making headlines. But history shows that eye-popping numbers don’t always translate to wins for investors. A recent review of the 50 biggest stock launches over the past five years found tha

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May 25 2026SCIENCE

A New Way to Clean Acid Mine Water with Biochar

A team of researchers made a special charcoal by heating together sunflower heads, coal ash, and calcium chloride. They mixed the ingredients in a 1:1 ratio and heated them to 600 °C. The resulting material could grab more than 180 mg of sulfate per gram from dirty water, which is a lot for th

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May 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Testing Ransomware Recovery Without Reinfecting Your Systems

When a ransomware attack hits, it isn’t just one client that suffers—every customer in a managed service environment can feel the impact. A quick fix isn’t enough; the recovery must be proven safe and reliable before it’s deployed. Relying on a green‑checked backup isn’t enough because attackers

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May 25 2026SCIENCE

Microbes Turn Feathers into Useful Nutrients Without Extra Bacteria

A new experiment shows that raw chicken feathers can be broken down into useful nitrogen and enzymes using only the bacteria already living on them. Researchers set up a 50‑liter tank that was fed with tap water and left untouched by sterilization or extra nutrients. The machine alternated between b

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May 25 2026EDUCATION

Three Stars Shine as Louisiana Ends School Year

Louisiana’s education leaders wrapped up the 2025‑26 academic year by naming three standout students at a ceremony held on May 18 at LSU’s Lod Cook Conference Center. The honors spotlight achievements across elementary, middle and high school levels, showcasing a mix of academic prowess, leadersh

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Russian‑Controlled Luhansk Dormitory After Drone Strike

A ruined dormitory in the Russian‑held Luhansk region was examined by forensic teams after a drone attack that officials say killed 21 people, many of them young women. The building’s front was riddled with holes and broken windows, while outside lay twisted metal and concrete, and inside the rem

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May 25 2026SPORTS

Emma Navarro: Roots, Rise, and the Quiet Spirit Behind a Tennis Star

Emma Navarro is often celebrated for her calm poise on the court, but what fuels that steadiness? Born in New York City in 2001, she grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, a town that shaped her early tennis life. The city’s vibrant sports scene and her family’s support—her father runs the Charlesto

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May 25 2026BUSINESS

Buying Instead of Building: The New Way to Start a Business

People who dream of owning a company are now looking at ready‑made options instead of building from scratch. When a business already has customers, steady money coming in, and a set of working procedures, it can be an attractive purchase. Entrepreneurs who choose this path are called acquisition e

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May 25 2026SCIENCE

Ecosystem Signals: How Coral Algae Talk Through Electricity

Symbiodinium microadriaticum, a tiny dinoflagellate that lives inside coral tissues, can release electrons into its surroundings during photosynthesis. This process, known as extracellular electron transfer (EET), lets the algae send electrical signals to nearby cells. Researchers discovered that th

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May 25 2026SPORTS

Canadian GP: Young Champion Sees Rival Drop Out, Mercedes Tumbles

Kimi Antonelli captured his fourth straight victory in Canada, extending the gap between him and teammate George Russell. The race promised drama as both drivers traded positions, but Russell’s retirement from a mechanical issue cut the showdown short. Antonelli’s win marked another triumph for Ferr

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