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May 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Helldivers 2 Adds Upscaling, But PS5 Pro Fans Miss the Latest Tech

Helldivers 2 will get new technical updates on May 27, bringing long‑awaited upscaling options to PC and consoles. The release promises better stability, lower latency, and clearer visuals. PC players can now choose from NVIDIA DLSS 4. 5, AMD FSR 4. 0. 3 (for high‑end GPUs), FSR 3. 1. 5, and XeSS

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May 22 2026CRIME

Kids Online Safety: A Fresh Push to Stop Abuse

The fight against child exploitation online is huge, and no single team can catch every predator or rescue every victim. In 2024, a national hotline that collects tips from tech firms received over twenty million reports of possible child sexual abuse. The volume is simply too large for investigator

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

School Success Secrets: What Predicts Students Who Skip Support

Many schools in the United States use a system called Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support for behavior, or MTSS‑B. It is a layered plan that aims to help students who may need extra help before they become serious troublemakers. In a large study, researchers looked at almost 17, 000 kids from 42 schools

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May 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Summer Events in Aspen: What’s On This Week?

This week in Aspen, there’s no shortage of fun ways to spend your evenings. On May 22, the Pitkin County Library kicks off the summer with a free party, complete with snacks and games for all ages. It’s a great way to meet others while diving into the summer reading challenge, which runs until early

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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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May 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Schools choose Apple over Google in tech battle

Last week, Google launched Googlebooks, new laptops built around AI features. These are meant to replace Chromebooks, which schools have used for years. But just days before Google’s announcement, Kansas City Public Schools decided to switch entirely to Apple’s MacBook Neos instead. They plan to rep

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May 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

Heatwaves may quietly harm bee reproduction

Scientists recently tested how brief but intense heatwaves affect the red mason bee, a common pollinator. They exposed young bees to three days of high temperatures, matching heat levels seen in the UK in 2022. The bees survived the heat, but something unexpected happened inside them. As adults, mal

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Weight loss helps but doesn't stop diabetes for all, research shows

A long study tracked 190 adults at risk of Type 2 diabetes for over a decade. They tried a two-year lifestyle program where people lost and kept off weight. But some still developed diabetes years later. The key difference? Their bodies handled sugar in different ways. Researchers split participant

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Pain beyond the gut: How science is trying to crack the code of chronic belly pain

Every fifth adult carries a daily burden that stays hidden unless they decide to speak up. The ache isn’t in an arm or a leg; it’s deep inside the belly, turning everyday meals into possible threats and nights into endurance tests. For many, this pain is a guest that never leaves, yet doctors often

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

Common Ohio spelling mistakes revealed for 2026

Ohioans often struggle with basic words despite tools like spellcheck. New data shows "because" as the most frequently misspelled word in the state. This suggests even simple terms trip people up when typing. Other commonly misspelled words include "color" and "character". The list also features "s

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