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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Ads Get a Boost from AI at Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery is pushing the limits of advertising by turning ads into interactive, scene‑specific experiences. The company announced new tools that let brands place shoppable spots on the screen while a show pauses, and it has teamed up with Kerv. ai to match ads to particular moments in m

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May 14 2026ENVIRONMENT

Understanding PFAS in Compost: What Happens When Organic Waste Breaks Down

When organic waste like food scraps and yard trimmings gets turned into compost, it doesn’t just turn into soil. It also mixes with biosolids—treated sewage sludge—creating a nutrient-rich product used in gardens and farms. But there’s a catch: compost can contain PFAS, a group of man-made chemicals

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May 14 2026BUSINESS

Walmart’s Tech Shake-Up: Why 1, 000 Jobs Are on the Move

Walmart is reshuffling about 1, 000 tech and AI workers, but don’t blame the robots—at least not directly. The cuts aren’t about AI replacing human roles. Instead, the retail giant spent the past year merging three separate tech teams (for U. S. stores, Sam’s Club, and international operations) into

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May 13 2026LIFESTYLE

Keeping Cool Without the Noise: Smart Fan Picks for Peaceful Sleep

When summer heat turns your bedroom into an oven, a quiet fan can save your sleep. Many strong fans sound like a jet engine, which makes nighttime rest nearly impossible. The trick is finding a model that moves air without drowning out silence. Size matters too – a huge fan in a tiny room wastes ene

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May 13 2026CRIME

How DC police reports might have changed real cases

Washington D. C. has a problem with how some crimes get labeled. A big internal review found that serious incidents often got downgraded to less serious offenses. This wasn’t just about numbers changing—it meant real cases got less attention. When crimes like shootings or robberies were called some

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May 12 2026HEALTH

Weight loss drugs spark unfair bias

Weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have helped many people shed pounds, but a hidden cost might be waiting. New research shows people often judge those who use these drugs more harshly than those who lose weight through diet and exercise. In one study, over 1, 300 participants ranked a

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May 12 2026SPORTS

Giannis Antetokounmpo's Future in the NBA: What Comes Next?

When a player like Giannis Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP and Finals champion, signals he’s open to leaving his team, it shakes up the whole NBA. Recently, reports suggested the Milwaukee Bucks are actively exploring trade options for him. This isn’t just about moving a star player—it’s about a relat

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May 12 2026SCIENCE

How Groups Handle Big Feelings Together

When people face the same event—good or bad—they don’t just react separately. Think of a crowd cheering at a game or a town uniting after a disaster. These shared feelings aren’t random. They often lead to efforts to fix or boost those emotions as a group. Experts call this "collective emotion regul

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May 12 2026BUSINESS

Why Big Tech CEOs Should Push for Clear China Deals During Trump’s Visit

When leaders travel with business executives, big promises often follow. Trump’s 2025 trip to China wasn’t just about politics—it was a chance for CEOs to lock in deals before competitors could. A similar trip to the Middle East earlier that year showed how fast things can move. Saudi Arabia alone p

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May 11 2026HEALTH

Steps That Really Keep the Pounds Away

Walking is good for health, but how many steps a day do you really need to keep the weight off? A recent study shows that 8, 500 steps a day is enough to stay lean after dieting. The idea of walking ten thousand steps came from a 1960s ad in Japan, not science. Researchers looked at people

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