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May 12 2026HEALTH

Why some dads in Maluku skip prenatal checkups—and why it matters

In the scattered islands of Maluku, Indonesia, having a baby is a team effort—but not every team shows up the same way. Many fathers skip routine prenatal visits, even though their presence could make pregnancy safer for mothers and newborns. The problem isn’t just distance to clinics or rough roads

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May 12 2026FINANCE

What to know about AI trading bots for cryptocurrencies in 2026

In 2026, crypto markets move faster than any human can track. Prices change with global news, social media buzz, and sudden trades from big players, leaving individual investors struggling to keep up. Most people lose because they rely on emotions or outdated charts. AI trading platforms aim to solv

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May 12 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin’s April calm as small firms shun short bets

April saw Bitcoin edge closer to $70, 000 even though tensions in Iran kept investors on edge. What caught attention wasn’t the price swing—it was the quiet among smaller players. Data shows these firms slashed their bets against Bitcoin to the lowest point this month. That’s a bold move when big vo

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May 12 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin hits new highs as investors bet big on US crypto rules

Last week, digital money investment funds pulled in nearly $860 million, their biggest weekly gain since April. Most of that cash went into Bitcoin. The surge follows weeks of rising confidence, partly because a new US bill called the CLARITY Act is making its way through Congress. This bill aims to

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May 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

When Real Cops Clash with Fictional Crime Drama

Two Miami police officers filed a lawsuit against Netflix and the producers of a new crime drama, claiming the show’s plot borrows too much from their real-life case. The officers, Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana, worked on a 2016 drug bust where they seized millions in cartel cash. They argue that

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May 12 2026CRIME

Hate Crime Charge for Man Accused of Antisemitic Threats to Neighbors

A 54-year-old Southfield man now faces hate crime charges after allegedly targeting his neighbor and her children with violent antisemitic slurs in late March. Police report that he filmed the three kids playing outside before shouting phrases like "All Jews are murderers" and calling them "liars wh

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May 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Early roles of famous actors that might surprise you

Many actors we now see as flawless icons once took on bizarre gigs to kickstart their careers. Glen Powell, for instance, played a random kid with notably long fingers in a 2003 sci-fi flick. Imagine being 13 and getting a role so forgettable the director didn’t even bother giving you a real name. M

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May 12 2026SCIENCE

Brain cells that change roles: What this new study tells us about brain health

Scientists recently corrected a key research paper about brain cells called microglia. These tiny cells act like the brain’s cleanup crew and defense team mixed together. Instead of being identical, they switch between different roles depending on what the brain needs at the time. This flexibility h

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May 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Eurovision faces new voting fairness questions

This year's Eurovision Song Contest has two big issues on its hands. First, some countries are skipping the event over Israel's participation. Second, new voting rules are being tested because of concerns about how countries campaign for votes. Last year, Israel got an unusually high number of publ

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May 12 2026POLITICS

Lebanon pushes for US help after fresh conflict with Israel

Lebanon’s leader is asking the US to step in and help stop Israel’s strikes in southern Lebanon, where homes are being destroyed and lives are being lost. Over the past three days alone, Israeli attacks have killed 74 people, even after a temporary truce was supposed to calm things down. The violenc

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