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May 22 2026POLITICS

Redrawing the Map: A Call for Fairness in South Carolina

South Carolina’s lawmakers are currently debating how to redraw congressional district lines. The stakes are high: the shape of these maps can decide who gets to speak for a community in Washington. Some politicians believe that reshaping the districts will give them an easier path to reelecti

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May 22 2026SPORTS

New Offense, New Ideas: How Sean Mannion is Shaping the Eagles

Sean Mannion, once a backup quarterback in the NFL, has stepped into the role of play‑caller for the Eagles and is already making his mark. He spent nine seasons on the sidelines, learning from a variety of coaches and teams, which gave him a unique view of offensive strategy. Now, as the fift

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May 22 2026SCIENCE

New Path for Obesity Drugs: A Small Company’s Big Idea

SureNano Science, a Canadian biotech firm, is stepping into the fast‑growing world of GLP‑1 medicines that help people lose weight and control blood sugar. These drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, have already made huge profits, so big pharma is scrambling to create the next hit. SureNano wants to comp

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Challenges Facing U. S. Scientists Under New Policies

Scientists across the United States are feeling the strain of recent federal changes that have shaken up funding, hiring, and research freedom. A survey conducted by a university panel gathered 280 responses from fields such as biology, engineering, and public health. The results show that more than

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May 22 2026SCIENCE

Funding Cuts Leave Science Labs Empty and Researchers Stuck

Scientists across the United States are feeling the bite of delayed federal funding, especially after a series of cuts during the previous administration. One Harvard researcher, who works on the origins of life, once had a bustling lab filled with students and colleagues. Now, after his grant was a

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

Dig Safely in Spring: A Quick Guide for Home Projects

Spring brings bright flowers and fresh money, but it also turns the ground into a minefield for anyone who wants to dig. Every year, thousands of underground cables and pipes are damaged across Florida, with a large share hit in the northern part of the state. These mishaps can cause expensive

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May 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Pluto TV adds classic cop drama Major Crimes to its summer lineup

Summer streaming just got more interesting with Pluto TV adding the entire run of Major Crimes starting June 1. The show’s arrival makes sense for a platform that’s been quietly building its crime drama collection. Major Crimes follows Captain Sharon Raydor taking over Los Angeles’ Major Crimes unit

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Eggs and Lead: What You Really Need to Know About Your Breakfast

Some eggs might carry more than just protein. A recent study dug into the lead levels found in eggs from chickens, quails, and ducks. Researchers used a method called Monte Carlo simulations to estimate risk. This approach runs thousands of random checks to predict worst-case scenarios. The findings

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May 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

How tiny plastic chemicals mess with turtle DNA

Scientists fed young freshwater turtles different amounts of DEHP—a chemical found in many plastics—for three months. They found that even small doses caused extra damage in the turtles’ blood cells. The higher the dose, the more the damage grew, especially in the cells’ DNA. Some turtles also grew

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Spain’s High Court Puts Brakes on Central Tourist Rental Rules

Spain’s top judges just hit the pause button on a new nationwide sign-up system for holiday flats listed online. The system, pushed through last summer, would have forced every owner to register their property before posting it on sites like Airbnb. But several regions argued the central government

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