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May 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Birthdays to Celebrate on May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026 brings a mix of familiar faces turning another year older. Among them are Ginnifer Goodwin at 48 and Maggie Q at 47, both known for roles in popular shows and movies. Goodwin has built a strong fanbase from her work in both live-action and animated series, while Q has appeared in action

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May 23 2026LIFESTYLE

Rain or shine: what Cincinnati food lovers need to know before heading to the big festival

The weekend forecast for downtown Cincinnati doesn’t look great for food trucks and festival crowds. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are predicted from Friday through Saturday, which could throw a wrench into Memorial Day weekend plans. The city’s biggest food festival, celebrating local chefs and rest

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Long‑Term Fatigue and Work in Cancer Survivors

After seven years of radiotherapy, many people still feel tired and struggle with daily chores. Researchers followed a group who had cancer treatment for years to see how their energy, movement and job skills compared with people who never had the disease. The study tracked participants for a

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May 22 2026SCIENCE

Brain Boost from Home Workouts

A recent study looked at how exercise guided online could change the brains and guts of older people. The researchers invited healthy seniors to try a virtual workout plan, then compared their results with those who stayed inactive. The main goal was to see if moving around could sharpen thinking, a

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

Bringing Acorns Back to the Lab

A new exhibit at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science shows how a community can keep its stories alive even when federal money disappears. The project, called “Yuutka” (The Place of the Acorn), mixes real‑world plants with digital tools so visitors can pick virtual acorns while learning about Ohlo

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May 22 2026BUSINESS

North Carolina Takes Legal Action Against Vinfast Over Unfinished EV Plant

The state of North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against Vietnamese electric‑vehicle company Vinfast. The suit claims that Vinfast failed to honor its promise to build a new electric‑vehicle and battery factory in the state. According to the state’s attorney general, the company stopped work on the s

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May 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI startups gamble on videos that actually chat back

A former YouTube star turned tech boss thinks the next big thing in entertainment is video you can argue with. Instead of just watching, the new AI lab wants viewers to ask questions, get critiques, and hold real conversations with on-screen hosts. The idea isn’t just about making old videos cheaper

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May 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

AI eyes are watching to protect whales from ship crashes

Gray whales along California’s coast are facing a growing danger—not from sharks or storms, but from giant ships cutting across their feeding grounds. With Arctic ice melting and food harder to find up north, more hungry whales are drifting into San Francisco Bay, where busy shipping lanes turn dead

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May 22 2026FINANCE

What’s Driving Up US Natural Gas Prices Right Now?

Natural gas prices in the US edged up recently, even though government data showed stockpiles grew more than expected. Normally, that would push prices down, but traders are betting on a different story. Forecasts predict scorching heat waves across the West and Midwest soon, which means power plant

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May 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity birthdays and fun facts for May 21, 2026

May 21st marks another year for some well-known faces in entertainment. Among them are actor Mr. T, celebrating his 74th birthday, and TV actor Sarah Ramos, who just turned 35. Mr. T, famous for his tough-guy roles and wrestling fame, made history when he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 20

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