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May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

RGB LED TVs: Why Hold Off and Who Should Buy

New TV makers are racing to launch screens that use tiny red, green and blue LEDs instead of the usual white light. The promise is brighter colors and richer detail. But because this is the first wave of the technology, some early models show problems. When a test unit from one brand flickered duri

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May 05 2026BUSINESS

Waste Turns into Cheap Methanol: A New Fuel Game Changer

HyOrc Corporation has announced that its system for turning municipal trash into methanol could cost only about €350 to €370 per tonne. The calculation comes after an independent lab, Bureau Veritas, confirmed the plant’s performance and after HyOrc ran its own engineering studies. The company’s

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May 05 2026FINANCE

Capital Moves, AI Buzz and Global Money: What Leaders Say

The Milken Institute meeting in Beverly Hills pulled together a crowd of money movers who talked about wars, markets and new tech. One speaker said the world’s economies keep humming even when big conflicts flare up, pointing to a strong U. S. economy that has survived many crises. Another talked a

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May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Rewrites Finance Work With a New Partner

OpenAI is teaming up with PwC LLP to create AI tools that can handle financial tasks on their own. The plan is to let these systems work alongside the company’s internal finance team, showing how they can change a key part of business operations. The goal is to make revenue tracking and the final ac

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May 05 2026HEALTH

Religion and mental health: benefits, limits, and unexpected downsides

Around the world, religious faith remains a powerful force—yet it’s complicated. Faith groups often split apart over differences, and in some places, believers face persecution. Some religious leaders have even betrayed their followers through abuse or dishonesty. These issues make the conversation

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May 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

How Neanderthals Survived the Early Ice Age in Southwestern France

Southwestern France once acted as a natural shelter for Neanderthals when the last ice age began. Unlike other regions that turned too cold for survival, this area stayed mild enough for long-term habitation. Scientists think this happened because of unique geographical features that blocked harsh w

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May 05 2026WEATHER

Stormy Skies Over Chicago Tonight

The wind is picking up over Chicago as weather experts warn of incoming storms starting late Monday. Between 7 and midnight, the skies could open up with heavy rain and lightning that jumps from the ground to the clouds. A few storms may turn more intense earlier in the evening, packing enough punch

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May 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Rainy Days Ahead for Greenville as Drought Holds Strong

South Carolina is stuck in a tough spot right now. Even after some rain in early May, every single county is still dealing with drought conditions. The state hasn’t seen rain like this in over a century, with 2002 being the last time things were this dry. The lack of water is hurting farms, lowering

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May 05 2026FINANCE

What’s Next for Natural Gas as Seasons Shift?

Market watchers often get caught up in dramatic headlines about energy prices, but natural gas doesn’t always follow the crowd. While traders might panic when weather reports flash "unexpected cold, " the bigger picture often stays the same. Right now, supplies are plentiful, and history shows that

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May 05 2026SPORTS

Remembering a hometown sports hero: Mike Patterson's legacy

Mike Patterson wasn't just another name in local sports history. He stood out as a player who made his mark not just with trophies, but with the way he carried himself on and off the field. Born and raised in the same community where he later became a sports icon, Patterson's journey from student-at

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