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May 22 2026BUSINESS

New Leader Drives LiveKit’s AI Growth

LiveKit, a platform that lets companies create voice, video and physical AI agents, has hired Tom Davies as its new Chief Revenue Officer. The move comes as the firm expands its sales, finance and marketing teams to keep pace with the rising demand from large businesses for voice‑driven AI solutions

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May 22 2026POLITICS

South Korea Moves to Ban Starbucks Vouchers After Gwangju‑Day Blunder

The South Korean Interior Ministry announced that it will no longer provide vouchers from companies that trivialise the country’s democratic past. This decision follows a heated backlash over Starbucks Korea’s “Tank Day” promotion, which was launched on the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju uprising.

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May 22 2026SPORTS

New Offense, New Ideas: How Sean Mannion is Shaping the Eagles

Sean Mannion, once a backup quarterback in the NFL, has stepped into the role of play‑caller for the Eagles and is already making his mark. He spent nine seasons on the sidelines, learning from a variety of coaches and teams, which gave him a unique view of offensive strategy. Now, as the fift

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Trump Picks New Fed Chair to Cool Inflation

President Donald Trump will officially install Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve on Friday at the White House. Warsh, who is 56 years old, was approved by Congress in a vote that almost split along party lines on May 13. He will replace Jerome Powell, who will stay on the bo

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

Bringing Acorns Back to the Lab

A new exhibit at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science shows how a community can keep its stories alive even when federal money disappears. The project, called “Yuutka” (The Place of the Acorn), mixes real‑world plants with digital tools so visitors can pick virtual acorns while learning about Ohlo

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Challenges Facing U. S. Scientists Under New Policies

Scientists across the United States are feeling the strain of recent federal changes that have shaken up funding, hiring, and research freedom. A survey conducted by a university panel gathered 280 responses from fields such as biology, engineering, and public health. The results show that more than

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May 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Shows That Ended Too Soon

The world of science‑fiction television is full of series that promise big adventures but stop before the story finishes. Some long‑running dramas stretch for many seasons, while others vanish after just a few episodes. The ones that earn critical praise and fan devotion are often the first to be ca

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May 22 2026SCIENCE

Funding Cuts Leave Science Labs Empty and Researchers Stuck

Scientists across the United States are feeling the bite of delayed federal funding, especially after a series of cuts during the previous administration. One Harvard researcher, who works on the origins of life, once had a bustling lab filled with students and colleagues. Now, after his grant was a

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

Otters Get a New Home With Fish‑Throwing Pools

The John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids just opened a huge new area for its river otters. The space is more than three times larger than the old exhibit and holds over 21, 000 gallons of water. It was built with money from the Bill and Bea Idema Foundation and fits into the zoo’s ten‑year plan. The new e

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May 22 2026CRIME

Kids Online Safety: A Fresh Push to Stop Abuse

The fight against child exploitation online is huge, and no single team can catch every predator or rescue every victim. In 2024, a national hotline that collects tips from tech firms received over twenty million reports of possible child sexual abuse. The volume is simply too large for investigator

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