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May 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

Robot Monk Steps into Seoul’s Buddhist Temple

A new chapter opens in the dialogue between technology and spirituality when a humanoid robot named Gabi was formally welcomed into a Buddhist monastic community in Seoul. Built by the company Unitree, Gabi stands just over four feet tall and is powered by artificial intelligence. During a ceremony

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May 08 2026SCIENCE

Early Design Choices Cut Chemical Harm

The goal of Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) is to stop bad chemicals from hurting people before they become a problem. Scientists use a new way of looking at all the times we might be exposed to chemicals, called the life‑course exposome. By mixing these ideas, a new workflow has been cr

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May 08 2026OPINION

River Guardians: A Call for Clean Water

The Penobscot River runs through the heart of a nation that has watched it flow for millennia. Its banks have taught people how to fish, gather, and live in harmony with the land. In spring, the river awakens as ice melts and water rushes faster. The people call this time “People of the Dawn”

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May 08 2026CRIME

Uncovering digital clues: How experts trace hidden money in crypto wallets

Cryptocurrency might seem impossible to track, but digital detectives have found ways to follow the money. Criminals often use crypto because it hides identities behind fake names and decentralized systems. Yet even this digital cash leaves traces. A new study shows how investigators dig into one po

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May 08 2026CRIME

When border security catches fugitives accused of serious crimes

In just one day, three individuals with active warrants for serious sex crimes were stopped at Texas border crossings. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to prevent dangerous fugitives from slipping through official checkpoints. Among those caught was a 44-year-old Mexican man named Pedro Garcia

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May 08 2026CRIME

A Statue, A Church, and Questions That Won’t Go Away

On a quiet April night in Staten Island, a 31-year-old man allegedly grabbed a small statue of Mary holding baby Jesus from outside a local church and threw it into the grass. The statue wasn’t just decorative—it was one of two identical figures placed on either side of the main entrance to Our Lady

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May 08 2026SPORTS

Why Iowa’s football team is betting on smaller-school transfers

Iowa’s football program brought in 15 new players in 2026, and most came from schools outside the top tier of college football. Nearly nine out of ten transfers joined from leagues below the Power 5, a clear sign the Hawkeyes are hunting for hidden talent that bigger programs often overlook. The mov

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May 08 2026POLITICS

When AI Meets Political Heat: The Fallout from a Celebrity’s Bold Post

A well-known actor, famous for a legendary role, recently shared a striking image online. It showed a made-up gravestone with a controversial name and dates, paired with a message implying the person had a rough future ahead. The post came with a scathing rant about legal troubles and public humilia

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May 08 2026POLITICS

How Arkansas politics is shaping what students learn in college

Arkansas colleges are facing growing pressure from state lawmakers to drop programs and remove professors they disagree with. In one recent case, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock agreed to cut its gender studies minor after Republican lawmakers threatened to block its budget. They argued th

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May 08 2026LIFESTYLE

Why bedroom toys should look good (and feel even better)

Lots of people hide their pleasure toys away like they’re something to be embarrassed about. But what if the object itself could change how you feel about using it? A new brand from Australia thinks it has the answer. Instead of the usual flashy vibrators, they’ve designed a sleek device that looks

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