IN WASHINGTON STATE

May 22 2026SPORTS

Money, Speed and the Steroid Show

In a city known for extravagance, a new sports event is turning heads. Athletes who once competed under strict anti‑doping rules are now gathering in Las Vegas to race, lift and sprint with no official testing after the races. The idea is simple: push your body to its limits and win huge cash prizes

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May 22 2026BUSINESS

Car Prices Rise as Costs Climb in India

India’s biggest car maker, Maruti Suzuki, is set to raise the price of its vehicles because the cost of making them has gone up. The price hike comes after a chain reaction that began in the Middle East, where fighting has made it harder for goods to move around the world and has pushed up fuel pric

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May 22 2026SCIENCE

Fungi and Compost Team Up to Fight Plant Nematodes

In the world of farming, tiny worms called plant‑parasitic nematodes can cause big problems for crops. Scientists have found that certain fungi, known as nematophagous fungi (NF), can help keep these worms in check. A new review looked at how combining these fungi with organic matter—like compost or

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May 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Fine‑Mesh Pump Tech Turns 30

In 1995 a German company launched a new kind of pump that could squeeze very thick rubber mixtures without losing detail. The device, called the roll‑ex gear pump extruder, let manufacturers make smoother, more reliable silicone and rubber products. The first model, the roll‑ex 70, debuted at a trad

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Alaska’s Energy Puzzle: Small‑Scale Fixes Over Big Projects

In Alaska, fuel costs are sky‑high: gasoline tops $5 a gallon and heating oil over $6. Electricity is even pricier, and the future of natural gas looks shaky. Back in 2010, lawmakers set a goal to get half the power from renewables, but that was only a suggestion. Today, renewables supply about 30%

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Understanding How Global Support Affects Local Healthcare Costs

In many countries with limited resources, governments rely on outside help to fund their healthcare systems. This assistance comes in different forms—loans from international organizations, direct financial aid, and special conditions tied to borrowing. Researchers looked at 105 such countries betwe

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May 22 2026HEALTH

When Safety Rules Clash With Grief: Congo’s Ebola Battle on Two Fronts

In a small town in northeast Congo, a community’s grief turned into anger when police fired warning shots and tear gas to stop a burial dispute. The problem started after a local footballer, suspected of dying from Ebola, was taken to a hospital. His family refused to follow safety rules for burying

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May 22 2026RELIGION

Thinkers of faith and freedom: What two presidents really believed about church and state

In 2026, a big rally called Rededicate 250 filled the National Mall with prayer. Politicians and preachers asked the nation to renew its promise “under God. ” But the event didn’t just gather believers—it reopened an old debate: Should faith drive public life, or should government keep its hands off

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May 22 2026POLITICS

A Big Boost for Immigration Judges Under Trump

In the biggest hiring push for immigration judges in history, 82 new judges started work this week. Most are permanent, while five will serve short terms. They join nearly 700 judges across the country, filling spots left empty after over 100 judges lost their jobs under the Trump administration. S

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May 22 2026CRYPTO

PrimeXBT Takes Top Honors at Global Crypto Awards 2026

In 2026, a trading platform called PrimeXBT earned the title of Best Crypto Trading Platform at the Global Crypto Awards. This wasn’t just any award—it recognized how PrimeXBT has pushed crypto trading beyond simple buying and selling. Since 2018, the platform has focused on making crypto useful not

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