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May 21 2026SCIENCE

New Startup Claims to Bring Back Extinct Birds with “Artificial Eggs”

A tech company has announced a breakthrough that sounds like science fiction: an “artificial egg” that could revive birds that have been extinct for centuries. The idea is bold, but many scientists argue it misses the bigger picture of conservation and biology. First, the startup says that by using

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May 21 2026BUSINESS

New Game Powerhouse Forms as Embracer Splits

A big Swedish company called Embracer decided to split into two separate public firms. One new firm, Fellowship Entertainment, will own famous video‑game and movie brands like Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Tomb Raider. The other firm will keep the rest of Embracer’s businesses. The split aims

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May 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Deal Lets JB Smoove Create Unscripted Hits

JB Smoove has struck a fresh multi‑year agreement with Fox Entertainment Studios that gives him the first chance to greenlight unscripted projects. In this arrangement, Smoove will act as an executive producer and creative partner for a variety of shows across different formats. His own production c

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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 21 2026OPINION

Conscience and Care: A New Look at Medical Refusal

Some doctors say no to certain treatments because of their personal beliefs. Others argue that refusing care breaks the trust patients place in doctors. A new argument suggests both views can coexist if we rethink what a doctor’s job really means. The core claim that refusal is always wrong r

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May 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

Immersive Social Media: A New Game‑Like Platform Gets $17 Million

A young entrepreneur who grew up glued to her phone decided that the next step for social media was more than scrolling. She imagined a place where people could actually become the characters they love, not just talk about them. That idea led to a startup called Status AI that opened its doors last

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May 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google Adds AI‑Image Check to Everyday Search

Google has rolled out a new feature that lets people see if an image was made or altered by artificial intelligence. The change comes as part of the company’s broader effort to make synthetic media easier to spot online. The core tool behind this update is called SynthID, a watermark system that hi

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Cuba’s Raul Castro Faces U. S. Criminal Accusations Over 1996 Plane Shoot‑Down

Washington is set to file criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro, a move that would heighten tensions between the U. S. and the Caribbean nation. The allegations stem from an incident in 1996 when Cuban jets downed two small planes operated by a Miami‑based exile group. The U. S.

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Republican Runoff Sets Stage for Senate Showdown in Georgia

A hard‑edge Republican congressman and a former college football coach have both moved on to the next round of Georgia’s U. S. Senate primary, extending a chaotic battle inside the party. The two leaders are now set to face each other in a runoff on June 16, pushing the race toward its final showdow

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Group of Seven Heads Up: China’s Export Surge Draws Global Attention

The Group of Seven finance leaders recently turned their focus toward China’s large‑scale export activity, using data from the International Monetary Fund to highlight how this strategy may be harming other economies. The meeting’s agenda included a discussion on global trade imbalances, with off

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