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May 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Reality TV Moves Back Home

Fox shows are often filmed far from the U. S. , but many studios want to bring production closer. A recent example is “The Floor, ” a game show that was shot in Ireland because it was cheaper to travel there than to film on the Fox lot. Fox executives say they do a lot of work in America, citi

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May 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Melco’s 2025 Green Goals: A Fresh Look at Progress

The company that runs popular resorts in Macau, the Philippines and Europe has released a new sustainability report for 2025. The title “RISE to Go Above & Beyond” signals a shift from talking about goals to showing real action. In the report, the CEO explains that sustainability is no longer a s

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May 05 2026BUSINESS

State Farm Faces Big Penalties Over LA Wildfire Claims

California regulators say State Farm mishandled claims from the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The department is seeking up to $4 million in fines if the company is found guilty of willful violations. State Farm denies any wrongdoing and says it has already paid $5. 7 billion in wildfire claims

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May 05 2026HEALTH

Cancer Risk Scores: How Genes and Lifestyle Combine to Guide Prevention

Genetic studies have shown that a person’s DNA can hint at their chance of developing cancer. Scientists now mix this genetic signal with information about a person’s environment and habits to create a single score that predicts risk. The idea is that both inherited genes and everyday exposures—like

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May 05 2026HEALTH

Uganda’s Fight Against Cervical Cancer: What Helps and Hinders Screening

In Uganda, cervical cancer is the leading cancer affecting women, yet many cases are caught too late. A recent study looked at why women and health workers either do or don’t get screened. The main test used in most clinics is Visual Inspection with Acetic acid, or VIA. It’s simple and cheap, but n

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May 05 2026POLITICS

China‑US Deportation Standoff: What Comes Next

The United States has signaled that it is ready to tighten visa restrictions on China if the Chinese government does not step up its cooperation in returning citizens who have overstayed or entered illegally. The warning came from a senior official of the former Trump administration, who said Washin

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May 05 2026RELIGION

A New Look at How Spiritual Ideas Fit Into 12‑Step Recovery

The Twelve‑Step movement is one of the most common ways people try to get over addiction. It has helped millions, but its language often feels very Christian and European, which can turn away folks who come from other faiths or cultures. Researchers have started to think about how the steps could

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May 05 2026CELEBRITIES

Dolly Parton Pulls Out of Las Vegas Show, Shares Health Update

The country icon Dolly Parton has decided not to go ahead with her planned Las Vegas residency. She told fans that health problems are making it hard for her to perform at the usual high energy level. Parton said she feels “swimmy headed” after taking medicine, a phrase she jokes about from her gran

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May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Solid‑Crystal Cooling Could Replace Old Fridge Tech

Refrigerators still use the same 100‑year‑old idea of vapor compression. A new start‑up wants to stop that trend. Barocal has invented a way to heat and cool with just an inexpensive solid. Its early models match current fridge compressors in power, but they use far less electricity. The

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May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Meta Secures $13B Loan for New AI Hub in El Paso

Meta Platforms is lining up a massive loan package that could reach about $13 billion to build a new data center in El Paso, Texas. The move shows how big tech companies increasingly depend on borrowed money to support the rapid expansion of artificial‑intelligence infrastructure. The deal involv

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