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May 14 2026ENVIRONMENT

When tiny tire bits meet fish: how road wear turns plastic into a pollution booster

Every time a car rolls over a wet street, tiny bits of rubber fly off the tires. These microplastics don’t just float away. They change shape, break into smaller pieces, and latch onto other chemicals already stuck to them. Scientists wanted to see what happens when these tire bits get ground down e

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Big Day for the PM, Bigger Problems at Home

The annual State Opening of Parliament is usually a show of tradition and stability in British politics. This year, it became another pressure point for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Just hours before King Charles delivered a speech outlining the government's plans, whispers turned into real talk—Hea

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Summer shifts in Utah’s politics: new faces, old problems

Utah’s courts are getting a refresh. Three new justices will join the state Supreme Court by fall, making their appointments the fastest turnover in recent memory. This sudden change comes after new judge positions were created and a resignation opened the door for fresh appointments. The governor a

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech workers push back against AI training that spies on workers

Company insiders say they’re fighting a new system that watches every mouse twitch and keystroke to teach artificial intelligence. Teams in multiple offices are posting flyers that ask blunt questions: why should daily work turn into free training material for company AI? The anonymous handouts call

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May 13 2026RELIGION

Rebooting Muslim Bioethics: A Call for Thoughtful Debate

Islamic bioethics is a new field that still has many gaps. Most scholars rely on strict legal rules, but they rarely ask deeper moral questions or consider social realities. This approach leaves the discipline without strong ethical principles and makes its conclusions weak. The paper urges a retur

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May 13 2026POLITICS

Kentucky GOP House Race: New Voices, Old Faith

The northern part of Boone and Kenton counties is heating up as three Republican candidates vie for a seat that represents about 43, 000 residents. Incumbent Kim Banta, who entered office in 2019 after a long career in education, faces her first primary challenger. Her opponents, Cole Cuzick and Set

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May 13 2026HEALTH

Ewing and Other Small‑Round Tumors: What the DNA Tells Us

Ewing sarcoma is a fast‑growing bone tumor that shows up mostly in teenagers and young adults. It carries a special genetic swap, called a FET::ETS rearrangement, that scientists can spot with a test. \ Other tumors that look the same under the microscope – the non‑Ewing small‑round cell sarco

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May 13 2026POLITICS

Senate Shootout: A Former Police Chief Faces ICC Arrest

A sudden burst of gunshots shook the Philippine Senate on a Wednesday night, just as officials tried to detain a senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The incident happened while Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former police chief linked to the country’s controversial anti‑dru

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May 13 2026HEALTH

How balance exercises can improve running for people with weak ankles

Running with weak ankles often leads to instability and frustration. Many recreational runners deal with this issue without realizing there are exercises to help. A six-week program focusing on balance and hopping drills might be the solution. This training isn’t just about building strength—it also

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May 13 2026POLITICS

Maine's race gets a surprise twist – time for a three-way debate?

Last week in Maine, a planned political debate hit a sudden roadblock when one candidate dropped out. Governor Janet Mills pulled back just days before the event was set to begin. Then, shortly after, her main opponent Graham Platner decided not to step in without her. The debate vanished overnight,

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