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May 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Way to Build Homes Faster and Cheaper

Most people picture houses being built slowly on-site with cranes and lumber. One company, though, is doing things differently. They build entire homes in a factory, then fold them flat for easy transport. Once on site, these units unfold and lock into place like giant LEGO pieces. The idea isn’t ne

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May 20 2026SCIENCE

From lab-grown eggs to extinct birds: how artificial eggs could change farming and conservation

Nature’s egg is a masterpiece of simplicity. It fits all the essentials for life inside a single shell—no extra womb needed. Tiny pores let air in while keeping germs out, and a tiny embryo grows safely inside. Humans have spent centuries trying to mimic this design but never quite nailed it—until n

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May 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why some smart pet cameras might still be risky

Smart pet cameras are popular for keeping an eye on pets while owners are away. But not all devices are equally safe. Some brands rely on hardware from Meari, a company whose cloud service and app once let hackers peek into a million cameras easily. That happened because the system had weak security

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May 20 2026CRIME

The Long Shadow of a Cold Case

In 1986, a young woman’s life was cut short in Virginia Beach, leaving behind a family, friends, and an unsolved mystery. Roberta Walls, just 22, worked at a nearby library and vanished after a night out with friends. Her body was found the next morning behind an elementary school, a place where chi

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May 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why Alaska should skip the gas pipeline dream

Alaska is spending weeks debating a pipeline that keeps changing shape. The project, now pushed by a private firm that took a majority stake last year, promises to carry gas 800 miles from the North Slope to a plant near Kenai. Supporters call it a jobs engine and a step toward energy security, but

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May 20 2026BUSINESS

When neighbors disagree over trees and money

A long feud between two neighbors in Maine recently took a sharp turn when the state's top court stepped in. The disagreement started when one couple cut down trees near their property line, trees they believed belonged to them. Those trees were valued at just over $1, 600, but the trouble quickly g

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May 20 2026OPINION

Turning graffiti targets into neighborhood art

Austin has a quiet battle playing out on street corners where plain green utility boxes once stood. These dull metal boxes were easy pickings for overnight taggers, but the city decided to flip the script. Instead of fighting vandalism with more locks or fines, they turned nine boxes into canvases f

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May 20 2026OPINION

Casualties and Crimes: What Comes After Hamas’s Brutal Attacks?

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a violent assault that left deep scars on Israeli communities. Evidence gathered over two years now confirms what many suspected then: sexual violence wasn’t just random cruelty. It was planned. Footage released by Hamas itself showed parts of the attack, but the f

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May 20 2026FINANCE

The Quiet Builders of Modern Banking

The world of finance moves fast, but the people shaping its future often work behind the scenes. One of them is Garth Howat, who has spent nearly two decades turning complex financial puzzles into working systems. His focus isn’t on flashy apps or viral trends—it’s on the hidden gears that make mone

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May 20 2026EDUCATION

Schools need more money—here's how the budget hike affects local homeowners

The Baldwin-Whitehall school system plans to spend about 100. 7 million dollars next year, which is nearly 10 million more than this year’s spending. To cover the gap, leaders suggest raising property taxes by 4. 7 percent. The current tax rate sits at 25 mills, but if the plan passes, it will climb

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