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May 21 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Could Get a “Special EU Spot” to Help End the War

German leader Friedrich Merz has floated a new idea that could give Ukraine an important place inside the European Union without full membership. He says this step might help finish peace talks with Russia. Merz’s plan would let Ukraine join EU meetings as an “associate member. ” Ukrainian offi

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May 20 2026HEALTH

Balance Boost: How Training Helps Athletes With Ankle Issues

Athletes who suffer from chronic ankle instability often struggle with staying steady while moving. Studies show that this condition can arise after repeated ankle sprains and tends to hurt balance during sport. Researchers gathered data from many trials to see if balance training can fix this

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May 20 2026HEALTH

Why Ebola in Africa is getting less attention than a cruise ship virus

Health experts are scratching their heads over why the world seems more worried about a handful of hantavirus cases on a cruise ship than a massive Ebola outbreak in Africa. While passengers played bingo on the water, a rare strain of Ebola was quietly tearing through the Democratic Republic of Cong

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May 20 2026EDUCATION

Neuroscience fun lands in Ann Arbor with live podcast show

A brain-themed show is coming to Ann Arbor that turns science into entertainment. Instead of boring lectures, this event mixes comedy sketches, interactive challenges, and even mystery sounds to explain how our brains work. It’s part of a larger effort to make science more fun and engaging for all a

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May 18 2026HEALTH

Weight Loss and Muscle: What Exercise Adds

People who cut calories often lose muscle along with fat. The study looked at adults who were overweight or obese. It compared two ways of losing weight: just cutting calories, and cutting calories plus different kinds of exercise. The first part asked if adding exercise can keep muscle fro

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Russia’s Drone Hunt: A Week of Sky Battles Over Europe

Last week, Russia’s air defenses worked overtime to shoot down over 3, 000 Ukrainian drones. The numbers came from official reports, showing the biggest clashes happened on May 13 and May 17, with 572 and 1, 054 drones taken out each day. Most of these battles took place over western Russia, where t

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May 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Weekend warmth fades as rain moves in for the week

Baltimore braces for a quick taste of summer before Mother Nature brings a change. Sunday will feel more like July with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. Humidity will tag along, making it feel even heavier outside. When the workweek starts, the heat sticks around. Monday

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May 18 2026BUSINESS

Greece turns energy deals into a new kind of power play

Greece is making a bold move under U. S. influence. It’s not just about drilling for gas—it’s about rewiring Europe’s energy map. The country is teaming up with American firms like Chevron and ExxonMobil to explore deep-sea gas reserves near its islands. After decades of hesitation, Greece is finall

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Launches Big Drone Attack on Russia, Killing Four

Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone assaults against Russian territory, striking homes and infrastructure near Moscow and killing four people. The attack hit a house in Khimki, a town northwest of the capital, and two men in Pogorelki, a village just north of Moscow. A drone also struck a t

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May 17 2026WEATHER

Rainfall Is Coming, But Alabama Still Faces a Drought

Alabama’s weather forecast says rain will arrive later in the week, but it won’t be enough to fix the state’s long‑standing dry spell. Most regions will see light showers, while the southern part of the state—where drought is most severe—will get only a trickle. The U. S. Drought Monitor shows larg

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