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May 14 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Market Dips Before Big Senate Vote on Rules

Ahead of a major Senate meeting this week, most big cryptocurrencies took a hit. Bitcoin slid hard to start the day, dropping below $79, 000 before bouncing back a little by nighttime. Ethereum did the same thing, falling to $2, 233 at one point. Only Dogecoin acted stubborn and climbed nearly 3%. T

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May 14 2026SCIENCE

How Fast Should You Really Drive to Save Gas?

Driving faster than 55 mph can drain your wallet faster than you think. Most cars guzzle gas the most when pushed beyond this speed. The difference is noticeable—going from 45 mph to 75 mph can make a car burn 25% more fuel. That’s like buying four gallons of gas and only getting three. Why? The mai

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May 14 2026HEALTH

Walking 8, 500 steps daily helps keep weight off longer

Research shows that hitting about 8, 500 daily steps can help people hold onto weight loss for months. A fresh review of 18 studies with nearly 4, 000 adults found those averaging 8, 500 steps a day kept off about 3. 3% of their lost weight after ten months. Each extra thousand steps added more prot

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May 14 2026LIFESTYLE

Small daily choices that quietly shape community life

People often picture giving as large donations or dramatic sacrifices, but the real foundation of connection happens in everyday moments. A quick smile to a stranger, a follow-up call to a cousin who seems down, or choosing the neighborhood café over the distant chain store—these small decisions mig

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May 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

When a Show Says Goodbye: The End of Organized Crime

The long‑running Law & Order family has been a staple on NBC for decades, but its newest addition, Organized Crime, faced an unexpected fate. After a five‑season run that saw the series move from Peacock to NBC, fans were left wondering if a sixth season would arrive. Instead, the network’s presiden

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May 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Animals, not Robots: How a Fox Became Space Hero

Shigeru Miyamoto had a plan for the new Star Fox game. He wanted something fresh, not another copy of popular sci‑fi stories like Star Wars or Gundam. Instead of a human pilot, he chose an animal lead. “We need our own original science fiction, ” he said. The idea came from a mix of local cult

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May 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Dust storms hit Illinois roads, raising safety concerns

Illinois is seeing more dust storms these days, and they’re not just an annoyance—they’re a serious danger. Strong winds can lift dry soil from farm fields, creating sudden walls of dust that reduce visibility to almost zero. These storms can appear quickly, turning highways into risky zones for dri

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May 13 2026SCIENCE

Better food proteins from millet using enzyme power

Scientists looked at how an enzyme called alcalase can chop up millet proteins and turn them into smaller pieces. The goal was to see if this makes the proteins more useful in foods. After treating the millet proteins for different times, the enzyme produced pieces as small as 14 kilodaltons. Scann

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May 13 2026EDUCATION

Canvas struggles after hack: What students and schools are still facing

Last week, a hacking group called Shinyhunters reportedly breached the Canvas online learning platform. The company behind Canvas, Instructure, managed to get the service back online after making a deal with the hackers. But even though Canvas is running again, many users are still dealing with prob

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May 13 2026BUSINESS

Why Roller Rabbit Got Away with Staying in Nantucket

Nantucket has a rule to protect its small-town charm: no big chain stores. But Roller Rabbit, a trendy sleepwear brand, found a loophole. Instead of closing up, it rebranded as a "general store, " selling other brands alongside its own. Now, locals are frustrated because this seems like a sneaky way

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