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May 27 2026WEATHER

New Jersey braces for wet days after brief sunshine

After three days of rain, New Jersey finally saw clear skies on Tuesday. But the break didn’t last long. Rain is forecast to return overnight and continue through Wednesday, with possible thunderstorms in some areas. A weather system stuck over the region will bring multiple rounds of showers start

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May 27 2026WEATHER

Morning fog gives way to a warm day in Pennsylvania

A thick fog blanketed parts of Pennsylvania this morning, but it shouldn’t stick around long. Forecasts suggest it will lift by 10 a. m. , leaving behind sunny skies in central areas like Harrisburg. Temperatures will climb close to 80 degrees—typical for late spring but still warm enough to feel li

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May 27 2026WEATHER

Cloudy Skies and Rainy Days Ahead for Cape Cod

This week on Cape Cod, the weather isn't going to make many people happy. Cloudy skies and steady rain will stick around until the weekend kicks in with a heavier downpour. The National Weather Service says temperatures will drop below 65°F tonight before bouncing back into the upper 70s tomorrow. W

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May 27 2026SCIENCE

Why a quick snooze at lunch might make you smarter

Science says our brains aren’t built to sprint from morning to midnight. Around 1 p. m. most people hit a low-energy dip called the circadian slump. Instead of fighting it with coffee or another screen, researchers tested whether a short nap could fix the problem. The experiment put 20 adults in a

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Debt Forgiveness for Russian Soldiers Joining the Ukraine Conflict

Putin announced a new decree that will erase up to 10 million roubles of debt for people who have signed a contract with the defence ministry from May 1 onward, or for their spouses. The debt relief applies only if the creditors had already started a legal claim before that date. Those who joi

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May 26 2026WEATHER

Memorial Day weather in Maryland: from foggy mornings to possible storms

Maryland's Memorial Day weekend started with a blanket of morning fog that lingered until late morning. As the day warmed up, temperatures climbed from the comfortable low 60s to near 70 degrees, pushed by a warm front sliding northward. The air grew thick and sticky by afternoon, setting the stage

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May 26 2026SCIENCE

How Brain Timing Helps Spot ADHD Types

Kids with ADHD don’t all think the same way. Some struggle more with focus, others with sitting still. But a closer look at brain waves shows a hidden difference. Scientists tracked how children’s brains reacted during tasks that needed attention. They found that the timing of brain signals changes

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May 25 2026SCIENCE

A New Way to Clean Acid Mine Water with Biochar

A team of researchers made a special charcoal by heating together sunflower heads, coal ash, and calcium chloride. They mixed the ingredients in a 1:1 ratio and heated them to 600 °C. The resulting material could grab more than 180 mg of sulfate per gram from dirty water, which is a lot for th

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May 25 2026CRIME

Train Bombing in Pakistan Leaves Dozens Dead

A tragic incident occurred when a car packed with explosives crashed into a train in southwestern Pakistan, killing more than 30 people. The attack happened on Sunday and was later confirmed by local officials who could not speak publicly but provided the updated death toll. Initially, authorities r

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May 25 2026HEALTH

Brain Networks and Depression: How Key Brain Regions Change in Major Depressive Disorder

Understanding major depressive disorder (MDD) means looking at more than just mood swings. Brain scans show that people with MDD often have trouble with how different brain areas work together. Researchers studied 255 people with MDD alongside 255 healthy individuals to see if certain brain regions

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