JAMEE E COMANS

May 15 2026SCIENCE

Turning plant pigments into high-purity medicine: a smarter way to clean up safflower extracts

Every year, farmers harvest safflowers—bright orange flowers used in teas and dyes—to extract a compound called HSYA. This natural pigment shows promise against inflammation and blood clots, but the crude extract is messy: only about one-fifth of it is the active ingredient. To turn this into medici

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk in China: A Complex Image of Innovation and Conflict

Elon Musk’s name sparks both admiration and criticism in China. Some see him as a pioneer pushing electric cars, self‑driving tech, and space ventures forward. Others point to complaints from customers and clashes with government rules. In recent times, Musk joined a group of American tech leaders

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May 14 2026CELEBRITIES

When High Fashion Meets Real Life: The Met Gala’s Unspoken Struggle

Every May, the Met Gala turns into a runway for outrageous fashion where stars light up the red carpet. Models showcase designs dripping in jewels and feathers, turning heads worldwide. In 2024, Anok Yai stood out in a blue ombre bodysuit covered in nearly 100, 000 Swarovski gems and 200 carats of d

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May 14 2026CELEBRITIES

Cannes 2026: Fashion Fights Rules on the Red Carpet

Every year, the Cannes Film Festival turns into a high-stakes runway where stars clash with organizers over what’s allowed on the red carpet. This time, new guidelines tried to tone things down—long trains that block walkways were out, and nudity wasn’t welcome. But creativity, as usual, found a way

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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 2026HEALTH

Tracking the hantavirus: How health teams handle rare outbreaks

Earlier this year, a cruise ship carrying Americans from Argentina toward Antarctica became the center of attention after a hantavirus case was detected on board. Health officials quickly pointed out that the actual danger to the general public remains minimal, but they also emphasized the importanc

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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 2026ENVIRONMENT

Birds on the move: How wintering birds may be spreading superbugs

Every year, millions of waterbirds fly south along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, stopping to rest and feed in wetlands across China. These birds aren’t just travelers—they might also be carrying hidden passengers: genes that make bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Scientists studied a wetland

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May 12 2026LIFESTYLE

Leadership, Parenting, and Charity: How One Event Mixed All Three

Every year, an event in New York City brings together accomplished women from different fields to celebrate more than just their achievements. The 2026 luncheon raised $1. 4 million for No Kid Hungry, a charity fighting childhood hunger across America. But it wasn’t just about money—it was about sho

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May 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Finding Holiday Magic on Disney’s Stage

Every winter, Magic Kingdom turns into a snowy dreamland with two big holiday shows. One features Olaf and friends turning Cinderella Castle into a festive wonderland before Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff take over in sparkling costumes. The other is a high-energy dance show packed with holiday music and

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