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May 22 2026BUSINESS

New Leader Drives LiveKit’s AI Growth

LiveKit, a platform that lets companies create voice, video and physical AI agents, has hired Tom Davies as its new Chief Revenue Officer. The move comes as the firm expands its sales, finance and marketing teams to keep pace with the rising demand from large businesses for voice‑driven AI solutions

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May 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Schools choose Apple over Google in tech battle

Last week, Google launched Googlebooks, new laptops built around AI features. These are meant to replace Chromebooks, which schools have used for years. But just days before Google’s announcement, Kansas City Public Schools decided to switch entirely to Apple’s MacBook Neos instead. They plan to rep

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May 22 2026LIFESTYLE

Los Angeles Tips for Business Trips in 2025

Los Angeles isn''t just one place. It''s a mix of different scenes, cultures, and vibes all crammed together. Some parts feel familiar fast, others stay confusing no matter how many times you visit. The city has this way of surprising you—whether it''s the unexpected beauty of the hills, the endless

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Louisiana voters push back against Governor’s bold changes

Louisiana’s governor, Jeff Landry, won his job with just over half the votes in 2023. That’s a narrow win, not a strong order to change the state. Yet he pushed hard for big shifts in 2025, like making more young suspects face adult crimes and rewriting tax rules. Four changes were voted down by mor

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Why some people are still getting the flu in late spring

Late spring usually means warmer weather and fewer sniffles, but this year a surprising number of people in North Texas are still getting the flu. Health officials say cases are rising when they normally drop off. One man, Jeremy Gomez, thought his allergy was flaring up at first. His voice changed,

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May 21 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Traders Get a New Challenge and Bigger Rewards

LBank, a well‑known crypto exchange, has announced a month‑long contest called the “Elite Lead Trader Challenge. ” The event runs from May 20 to June 20 and focuses on giving professional traders extra money, more visibility, and a better system for leading other users in trading. To enter the lea

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May 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Los Angeles Turns Into a Living, Breathing TV Set

Los Angeles is getting more than just fans on the streets; it’s becoming a main character in its own right. In early 2026, the city saw nearly ten percent more filming days than the previous year, thanks to new tax breaks and lower fees that keep crews in town. But money isn’t the only reason

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May 20 2026WEATHER

Wind Gusts Slam Michigan as Storms Charge Through

Last Monday’s storms left Michigan with more than just rain—they brought some of the strongest wind gusts ever recorded in the state. In Woodbury, near Eaton County, winds hit a staggering 90 mph, the highest reported anywhere in Michigan that day. Other areas felt the punch too, like Edgemont Park

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Banks Lock Doors as Protests Rage in Bolivia

La Paz’s banks hit pause Tuesday, shutting doors as street battles raged across the city. Unions, miners, and transport workers marched again, demanding the president ditch his cost-cutting plans and lower rising prices. Some protesters shouted for his removal, a sharp turn from the long stretch of

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May 19 2026CRYPTO

A New Way to Keep Crypto Safe Without Extra Gadgets

Lock. com has just opened its early‑access program, offering a wallet that keeps your private keys offline while letting you send crypto from any device you already own. The idea is simple: the part that signs transactions stays in a sealed, air‑gapped environment; the part that talks to the network

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