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May 16 2026POLITICS

Tech CEOs Face Congress Over Kids’ Online Safety

The Senate Judiciary Committee has called for a big hearing on June 23, inviting the heads of Meta, TikTok, Google and Snapchat. The purpose is to ask them how they protect children on their platforms. Both sides of Congress are worried that young users can see bad content, get addicted or be tar

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May 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Success Starts With a Strong Base

The first step to making AI work is to make sure the rest of your business runs smoothly. If the network is shaky or apps keep lagging, AI will only make those problems faster and more obvious. It won’t fix broken connections or slow servers; it will simply push bad data into decisions. Next, think

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May 16 2026HEALTH

Inside‑Out Beauty Boosts for Skin, Hair and Nails

The focus on daily supplements is growing as people look for long‑term ways to keep skin, hair and nails healthy. A brand that has gained attention in the U. S. is Aurelia Cellular Vitality, which claims to use science‑backed formulas that work at the cellular level. Their goal is simple: help

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May 16 2026OPINION

Scientists, Politics and Food: A Mixed‑Bag Review

The article starts by pointing out that chasing endless economic growth is not a solution for the planet’s limits. A United Nations report, led by António Guterres, calls for new measures that look beyond GDP. It suggests 31 indicators—many tied to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals—to capture h

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May 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Manatees Get a New Home While Bells Ring in Venice

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton now welcomes two young manatees, Sorbet and Juneau, who have moved from a hospital in Tampa to begin the next stage of their care. These gentle giants were rescued last winter and still need help learning to survive on their own. Because the

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May 16 2026SPORTS

A Wide‑Open Preakness and Other Sports Highlights

The 151st Preakness is set for tomorrow at Laurel Park, Maryland. Because the top two finishers from yesterday’s Kentucky Derby are not running, there is no chance for a Triple Crown this year. That makes the race feel like an open field, with many different horses having a realistic shot at victory

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May 16 2026CRIME

Death Penalty Pursued for Israeli Embassy Shooting

The U. S. Justice Department has announced it will seek the death penalty against Elias Rodriguez, who is charged with murdering two Israeli Embassy staff in Washington. The victims were Yaron Lischinsky, an Israeli national working in the U. S. , and Sarah Milgrim, a U. S. citizen; both were leavin

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May 16 2026OPINION

California’s New Platform Misses the Mark

The state rolled out a new online tool aimed at boosting civic participation and restoring faith in politics. The idea sounds promising, but many voters see it as a façade after the recent vote that ended independent redistricting. A majority chose to keep partisan control over how districts are dra

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May 16 2026SCIENCE

A Cheap, Bright Way to Spot Cancer Signals

The new sensor turns on a light signal when it finds the cancer marker CEA. It uses a tiny piece of DNA that sticks to CEA and a special nanoparticle made from cerium and zinc called Ce‑UiO‑66. The particle is a super‑quencher: it almost completely hides the DNA’s glow until CEA binds. Scient

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May 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

ChatGPT Gets Money‑Tracking Power, Users Are Worried

The new feature lets people link bank accounts to ChatGPT so the AI can show a simple chart of where money goes and answer questions about spending habits. It is still in test mode and only works for paid ChatGPT Pro members in the United States. The idea sounds useful at first glance, but man

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