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May 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Look for Disney Springs Stage Comes with a Temporary Pause

The outdoor stage at Disney Springs’ Waterview Park has turned into a construction zone, with a temporary roof going up over both the performance area and the seating. The spot, nestled between two popular spots—Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar and The Boathouse—has been cordoned off with mint-green barrie

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May 13 2026SCIENCE

Better food proteins from millet using enzyme power

Scientists looked at how an enzyme called alcalase can chop up millet proteins and turn them into smaller pieces. The goal was to see if this makes the proteins more useful in foods. After treating the millet proteins for different times, the enzyme produced pieces as small as 14 kilodaltons. Scann

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May 13 2026BUSINESS

Two Tech Titans Clash: What the OpenAI Court Battle Reveals About Power and Trust

The courtroom drama between two of Silicon Valley’s most recognizable figures—one known for flashy rockets and electric cars, the other for a chatbot that took the world by storm—has exposed deep divides over how artificial intelligence should be shaped and who gets to control it. At the heart of th

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May 13 2026POLITICS

UK steps up naval support in key oil route with drones and warships

The UK is boosting its military presence in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway where one in every five barrels of global oil moves through. London announced it will send advanced mine-hunting drones, Typhoon fighter jets, and the HMS Dragon warship to join an international effort aimed at prote

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May 13 2026SPORTS

Who stood out in Grand Rapids sports this spring?

Spring sports in Grand Rapids are heating up with playoffs and individual performances that caught attention. A Jenison sprinter broke two school records, a Wyoming softball freshman smashed four home runs in a week, and a Hudsonville baseball pitcher delivered a no-hitter. These highlights show how

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May 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Switching to Day One with ease

Some writers prefer logging thoughts in Apple\''s built-in Journal app, but others want more power. Day One, a popular journaling tool, now lets Apple Journal users move their old entries without losing anything. Instead of rebuilding years of writing, they can carry it all over in a few steps. The

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May 13 2026OPINION

Gas taxes in the spotlight as prices climb and budgets shrink

Governments worldwide are cutting fuel taxes to ease pain at the pump, but critics warn these quick fixes could backfire. Temporary breaks in gas taxes, seen in some U. S. states and European nations, might sound like good news for drivers but they shrink funds for roads and bridges. That money gap

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May 13 2026POLITICS

South Korea Explores Safety Help for Persian Gulf Without Jumping Into War

South Korea’s defense chief recently met with his U. S. counterpart to talk about safer shipping lanes near Iran. Instead of sending troops right away, Seoul is thinking about smaller steps first. Possible moves include backing statements, sharing intelligence, or loaning equipment rather than boots

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May 13 2026HEALTH

New skin-lightening agents show promise in lab tests

Scientists have been searching for ways to slow down skin darkening for years. A recent study looked at a group of chemicals called resorcinol alkyl ʟ-glucosides and similar compounds. These substances block tyrosinase, an enzyme that plays a key role in producing melanin—the pigment responsible for

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May 13 2026CRYPTO

Binance’s top marketer moves on after shaping the crypto giant’s brand

The woman leading Binance’s push to make crypto feel mainstream has decided to step back. After just nine months in the role, the company’s chief marketing officer is leaving at the end of June, closing a brief but notable chapter in the exchange’s history. Her exit comes as the broader crypto marke

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