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May 13 2026SCIENCE

Milk Mix‑Up: Spotting Coconut in Cow’s Milk

A new test can quickly find coconut milk hidden in dairy. The method uses a special light that shows how the two drinks glow differently. Scientists shine three colors of light on milk samples and record their glow patterns. They found that two natural dyes – one from tryptophan and another

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May 13 2026FINANCE

How blockchain is changing the way Wall Street moves money

Back in 2008, the financial system got a huge wake-up call about how slow and messy collateral moves can be. Banks had piles of assets locked in different places, and moving them around took days—sometimes too long to prevent a crisis. Now, the company that handles most of America’s securities is be

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May 13 2026WEATHER

What’s Brewing in New Jersey: Rain, Then a Heatwave

New Jersey is about to get a taste of both sides of spring—first with unsettled weather, then a sharp jump in temperatures. Rainy days are on the way starting Wednesday evening, with scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder likely through Thursday. The state won’t see its usual calm overnight

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May 13 2026WEATHER

Weather flip-flop: Northeast Ohio trades frost for rain before summer heat blast

Tuesday started chilly in Northeast Ohio, but the day will warm up enough to melt any leftover frost warnings. Temperatures will climb into the mid-60s inland, though lake winds keep shore spots a bit cooler. By evening, clouds thicken as a warm front creeps in, bringing the biggest rain chances in

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May 13 2026OPINION

New York needs to step up for veterans' mental health care

Veterans in New York face a growing mental health crisis, with suicide rates far higher than the general population. Last year saw the highest veteran suicide rate in over two decades - nearly 25 per 100, 000 people compared to just 19. 8 the year before. That's more than double the rate for non-vet

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May 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Drug Delivery: A New Focus on Light-Based Cancer Treatment

Light-activated cancer treatments sound high-tech—and they are. Doctors use a special light-sensitive drug called a photosensitizer (PS) to destroy unhealthy cells. The trick isn’t just dumping in more light-sensitive molecules. Studies show where those molecules go inside the cell matters more than

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May 13 2026POLITICS

South Korea Explores Safety Help for Persian Gulf Without Jumping Into War

South Korea’s defense chief recently met with his U. S. counterpart to talk about safer shipping lanes near Iran. Instead of sending troops right away, Seoul is thinking about smaller steps first. Possible moves include backing statements, sharing intelligence, or loaning equipment rather than boots

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May 12 2026WEATHER

What to expect with Bay Area’s shifting weather this week

The Bay Area is bracing for a hot Monday, but relief is on the way sooner than expected. While earlier predictions warned of even higher temperatures, forecasters now say the peak won’t be as extreme. A marine layer has been pushing cooler air into the region faster than anticipated, softening the w

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May 12 2026SPORTS

Golf is Changing: What’s Next for the Sport’s Big Names?

The head of the USGA recently spoke about how golf is shifting under new leadership and rising talent. One big change? The U. S. Open now lets top LIV Golf players compete directly, without needing to qualify through the usual PGA Tour routes. This move gives LIV stars a fair shot at major tournamen

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May 12 2026FINANCE

Young Americans see job market differently than their older peers

For a long time, younger Americans stayed cheerful about finding work, even when the economy hit tough times. But now their mood has changed fast. A recent worldwide survey shows young people in the U. S. feel much less hopeful about jobs than older Americans. Only 43% of those aged 15 to 34 think n

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