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May 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

How long do OLED phone screens really last?

OLED screens now last far longer than they used to. Early panels barely made it past 4 years of non-stop use. Today’s OLED phones are built for around 11 years if you never turn the screen off. That sounds impressive, but real-world use is never non-stop. Your phone spends time in your pocket, in be

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May 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

How modern jets handle the ground differently: Boeing vs. Airbus landing gear

Modern airliners like the Boeing 787-10 and Airbus A350-900 may look similar in flight, but their undercarriages tell different engineering stories. Both jets use the standard three-leg setup—two main gears and a nose gear—but how those parts work together reveals a fascinating split between America

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May 24 2026HEALTH

Bangladesh's measles crisis: what's behind the surge and how it's being fought

Bangladesh is currently facing one of its worst measles outbreaks in years, with serious consequences for children. So far this year, health officials have recorded at least 86 confirmed measles deaths among kids, along with another 426 cases where symptoms strongly suggest measles. These numbers co

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May 24 2026HEALTH

New Ebola checks at Atlanta airport for travelers from three African countries

U. S. health officials have quietly added more screening spots for travelers coming home from parts of Africa where Ebola keeps showing up. Atlanta’s busy international airport now joins one near Washington in checking passengers arriving from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. Travelers from these cou

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May 24 2026BUSINESS

Gainesville’s new rail link and Savannah’s community grants: How local moves serve bigger goals

A new rail service connecting Savannah’s port to an inland hub near Atlanta just opened in May, giving shippers a shorter and cheaper way to move goods than long-haul trucking. Instead of sending trucks on 600-mile round trips, trains now carry containers between the two cities daily. The switch is

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May 24 2026BUSINESS

A Small Business Grows Through Generations and Community

Thirty years in the same spot means more than just a long time in business—it means roots. In Eau Claire, a shop on East Madison Street has stood through three decades of neighborhood changes by staying small and staying local. The store started with one family, then shifted to another owner twenty-

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May 24 2026HEALTH

Tracking Blood Sugar Made Easier: What Research Says About Glucose Monitors

Wearable tech isn’t just for fitness trackers anymore. For people with diabetes, small sensors stuck on the skin now watch blood sugar levels 24/7. These gadgets, called continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), send real-time updates so users know when to adjust diet, exercise, or medication. But do they

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May 23 2026POLITICS

Why the “Good Guy” vs “Bad Guy” Debate Misses the Point

Politics often feels like a wrestling match where two wrestlers pretend to fight while secretly following the same script. One side gets labeled “Viewpoint A” – the usual heroes in this show – while the other becomes “Viewpoint B, ” the dramatic villains. But here’s the twist: both wrestlers actuall

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May 23 2026CELEBRITIES

A busy president misses his son's wedding

The U. S. president won't be at his son's wedding this weekend. He says he has to stay in Washington to handle important government work instead. The wedding is happening on a small island in the Bahamas. The president shared his thoughts on this in a post on his social media platform. The presiden

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May 23 2026POLITICS

How NYC’s Immigration Arrests Jumped After the Last Election

New York City saw a big rise in federal immigration arrests after the 2024 presidential inauguration. A city report found that between Trump’s swearing-in and March 2026, ICE picked up 5, 567 people in the area. That’s 71% more than during the same period under the previous president. More than hal

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