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May 17 2026HEALTH

Hospital techs get better pay after tense talks

A deal was struck just in time to avoid a walkout by hospital technicians who handle everything from X-rays to breathing machines. The agreement gives around 230 techs a raise of at least 3% over three years, plus extra pay for experience and limits on last-minute schedule changes. Most workers—96%—

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May 17 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Crashes Hard As Big Money Wipes Out Traders

Here's what happened: crypto prices took a steep dive, and in just 24 hours, over 100, 000 traders lost their positions worth a total of $700 million. One unlucky Bitcoin trader alone got cleaned out for $21 million. This flood of forced closures isn’t just bad news for those traders—it makes things

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May 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why AI in writing might be a sign you're not cut out to be a writer

Seth Rogen isn't holding back when it comes to his thoughts on using artificial intelligence to write scripts. The well-known filmmaker recently shared his strong opinions on the matter during a chat at Cannes Film Festival. He believes that leaning on AI for scriptwriting is a red flag. "If your fi

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May 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Better Batteries Needed for Clean Energy Future

The push for greener energy has put batteries in the spotlight. Wind and solar power can't always match demand, so batteries store extra energy for cloudy or windless days. Most big projects today use lithium-ion batteries. But these have big problems. Mining lithium harms dry regions. Chile and Ar

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May 16 2026POLITICS

Trump’s China Trip Ends with a Question on Taiwan Arms

After wrapping up his final meetings in Beijing, President Trump left China with a mix of progress and uncertainty. He had talks with Xi Jinping on trade, technology, the Iran conflict and, most critically, Taiwan. While both leaders said they had made strides in easing tensions, the island issue st

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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 2026TECHNOLOGY

Mercedes Beats the Clock with Tech‑Heavy Upgrades

Mercedes has chosen to push technology ahead of looks in its newest S‑Class, GLE and GLS cars. The company has decided not to wait for a full redesign cycle. Instead, it is giving the models new “brains” and engines while keeping most of the outside shape. The move comes as car makers face chang

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May 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Binge‑Ready Star Wars Shorts: A Quick Dive into Disney+’s New Anime Series

Disney’s streaming platform has long been a haven for science‑fiction lovers, boasting fan favorites from the Star Wars universe and Marvel. Yet when it comes to a show that can be finished in one go, the latest addition stands out. This anthology drops three seasons of bite‑sized adventures, eac

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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 2026CELEBRITIES

Love and Swimsuits: How a Baseball Star Supports His Partner’s Career

Livvy Dunne, the 23‑year‑old model who first appeared in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit issue in 2023, recently shared how her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, reacts to her work. After the magazine released new photos, Dunne sent him a link and he immediately asked where to view th

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