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May 14 2026CELEBRITIES

Red Carpet Rules Get a Make‑over

The French Riviera is back on guard as the 2026 Cannes Film Festival opens its gates with a fresh set of dress‑code rules. First, no nudity is allowed on the red carpet or anywhere else at the event because of “decency reasons. ” Second, very wide outfits and long trains that could block guest

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May 14 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Celebrate May 13th: A Snapshot of Stars Turning Older

On this day, several well‑known figures mark new years in their lives. Among them is actor Harvey Keitel, who celebrates his 87th birthday; he once had a daughter named Stella, who played one of Henry Hill’s kids in the classic film “Goodfellas. ” The legendary singer Stevie Wonder turns 76, having

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May 14 2026HEALTH

Low Muscle, High Blood Pressure: What the Numbers Say

The study looked at whether having less muscle can raise blood pressure. Researchers examined many adults and measured their lean body mass, which is the weight of muscle and other non‑fat tissues. They also recorded each person’s blood pressure. They found that people with lower lean mass tended t

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May 14 2026HEALTH

Heart Disease Surge in Africa: What the Health System Can Do

Recent data show that heart attacks and related problems are climbing fast in sub‑Saharan Africa. Cities grow, people eat differently, and many now live with high blood pressure or diabetes—factors that feed this trend. Because the region’s hospitals were built mainly to fight infections and hel

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May 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dog Show Goes Streaming: Westminster Joins Netflix

The famous dog competition in New York will be seen on the internet next year. Netflix has taken over from Fox Sports, which had shown the event for ten years. The change happens after the 150th edition that celebrated a big milestone. The show starts in February 2027 and will be streamed live from

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May 14 2026SPORTS

A Heavyweight’s Quiet Battle: Loss, Love, and a New Fight

Francis Ngannou, known worldwide as “The Predator, ” is a name that once meant pure power and knockout fury. His reputation in the ring was built on raw strength and an unyielding drive to win. Yet, just before stepping back into the octagon for a Netflix event, he shared a story that reveals a far

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May 14 2026SPORTS

A Playful Pitch: Why Some Sports Traditions Miss the Mark

Teams that play video‑game sounds when a penalty ends and fans who sing the same pop hit at every game can feel like a joke to outsiders. In hockey, for example, the Penguins and Sabres have been heard blasting a “1‑up” chime from Super Mario whenever a player comes out of the box. The idea is to

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May 14 2026EDUCATION

Alabama Schools Turn the Tide on Reading and Math

In recent years, some U. S. districts have flipped the script on learning gains, especially in Alabama and a few other states. Rather than following the usual story of slow improvement, these districts have seen real jumps in reading and math scores. The shift began with a clear focus on phoni

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

From Table Talks to Tech Talk: The Early Voice of OpenAI

Ilya Sutskever, one of the founders of OpenAI, was known in the company’s early days for standing on tables and delivering passionate talks. These speeches often imagined a future that felt straight out of science fiction, painting pictures of what artificial intelligence could become. The idea was

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Property Gift Sparks Legal Battle in Miami

Miami residents and a local nonprofit have filed a lawsuit against Florida officials, the state’s legislature, Miami‑Dade College and its board, as well as the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation. They claim that giving a 2. 63‑acre parcel of land to the library is an unconstitutional ad

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