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May 17 2026BUSINESS

New shops and food spots shaping up in Williamsburg and nearby areas

A long-running Williamsburg restaurant has shut its doors after four decades, but new businesses are stepping in to fill the space. The Whaling Co. , a fixture in the area since the 1980s, closed for good in August, leaving a vacant building on McLaws Circle. Now, two big-name chains are vying for t

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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 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 2026SPORTS

Ronda Rousey: A New Look at Her Roots and Return

Ronda Rousey, once a dominant force in mixed‑martial arts, is stepping back into the spotlight after an eight‑year pause. She will face Gina Carano on May 16 at Most Valuable Promotions’ first event, and fans are curious not just about her fight skills but also about where she comes from. Born on

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May 16 2026HEALTH

Early AI Tool Cuts Sepsis Deaths by Spotting Infection Hours Before Doctors

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared a new artificial‑intelligence system that can spot sepsis much faster than clinicians normally do. Developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, the software scans patients’ electronic health records and flags possible infection signs up to

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May 16 2026HEALTH

Standardising Surgical Movements for Smarter AI

Recent work has shown that machines can better understand what happens during an operation if they look at the smallest, intentional actions—like how a tool touches tissue. These tiny units are called gestures and they give a clearer picture than broad labels such as “cut” or “close. ” When AI syste

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May 16 2026SCIENCE

Bacteria from a Trash Heap Turn Plastic Into Less

Scientists found two kinds of bacteria that can eat a type of plastic called polypropylene. The bacteria were taken from a landfill in Rishikesh, India. They named the strains KRS102 and KRS236. The team first checked that the bacteria were real by looking at their DNA. They also tested if the mi

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May 16 2026OPINION

Protecting Florida’s Wildlife: A Daily Commitment

Florida’s natural world is a mix of rivers, beaches and forests that many people love. Those habitats are home to animals like manatees, sea turtles and panthers that have lived here for centuries. When these creatures are safe, the places they live stay healthy and people can enjoy them in their fr

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May 16 2026POLITICS

FDA Drug Program Leader Steps Down Amid Ongoing Agency Shake‑Ups

The Food and Drug Administration has announced that its chief drug official will leave her post, adding to a series of recent changes at the agency. Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, who has overseen investigations into antidepressants, COVID‑19 vaccines and other common medicines, will be replaced by Dr. Mike D

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May 16 2026POLITICS

FDA Leadership Shakeup: New Faces on the Horizon

The acting chief of the U. S. Food and Drug Administration’s drug center, Tracey Beth Hoeg, is likely to step down shortly after the resignation of Commissioner Marty Makary, according to insiders familiar with agency plans. Hoeg, a former epidemiologist and sports doctor known for questioning COVID

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