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May 20 2026SCIENCE

Pigs Gone Wild: How a Nuclear Accident Created Super‑Reproducing Swine

After the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, a huge nuclear plant in Japan made about 164 000 people leave their homes. While the towns were empty, ordinary farm pigs slipped out and mixed with wild boars that already roamed the area. The mix produced a new type of pig that can breed very fast and grow in

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May 20 2026EDUCATION

Farewell to a Campus Corner

A student is leaving the political science department at SUNY Fredonia. They have spent many semesters studying government and public policy. The department has taught them about elections, laws, and civic duty. Now the student feels ready to move on. They remember nights of group projec

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May 20 2026SCIENCE

Building a Whole New Yeast: The Power of Synthetic Chromosomes

Scientists have turned the humble yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, into a laboratory playground for big‑scale genetic tinkering. For years, yeast has been a favorite model organism because its genes can be easily changed and studied. Now researchers are moving beyond simple edits to rewrite entire

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Republican Runoff Sets Stage for Senate Showdown in Georgia

A hard‑edge Republican congressman and a former college football coach have both moved on to the next round of Georgia’s U. S. Senate primary, extending a chaotic battle inside the party. The two leaders are now set to face each other in a runoff on June 16, pushing the race toward its final showdow

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Debt, Inflation and the Cost of Politics

Scaramucci points out that leaders in the West have promised more than they can deliver, leaving citizens to shoulder a growing debt burden. He notes that the U. S. national debt has climbed to about $39 trillion, surpassing the entire size of the economy and nearing $40 trillion by next election

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May 20 2026EDUCATION

A Call for Change: The Young Generation’s Chance to Fix the Planet

The ceremony at Arizona State University on May 11 was marked by a surprise guest who is better known for leading heroes in film than delivering speeches. The actor, who earned an honorary Doctor of Arts and Humane Letters for his conservation work, used the moment to urge new graduates to take resp

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May 20 2026SPORTS

Women Athletes Shine and Keep Their Spirit Alive

The morning began with a burst of energy as girls and women from across the region gathered to celebrate sports day. A former pro soccer player stepped up to speak, telling the crowd that now is the moment for women’s games to thrive. She shared her own journey from college champion to interna

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May 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Music speaks louder than silence: why artists should use their voice

Cleveland buzzed with excitement when a rock legend took the stage, but this time fans weren’t just talking about the performance. They were asking the musician to stop sharing opinions. Behind the cheers, critics argued artists should only entertain. But music history shows that’s not how powerful

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Kentucky’s Big Vote: Who Wins the House Race?

Tuesday’s elections aren’t just about local choices—they’re a test of political power. In Kentucky’s Fourth District, a heated battle is underway between Rep. Thomas Massie and challenger Ed Gallrein, backed by former President Donald Trump. Trump’s full support for Gallrein shows how much this race

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May 20 2026OPINION

Simple ways to upgrade your home for better health and savings

Switching from gas stoves to induction cooktops isn’t just about fancy kitchen gadgets—it actually protects your family. Research shows gas stoves leak harmful chemicals even when switched off, raising asthma risks and possibly doubling childhood cancer chances. Induction tops solve this by heating

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