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May 12 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin hits new highs as investors bet big on US crypto rules

Last week, digital money investment funds pulled in nearly $860 million, their biggest weekly gain since April. Most of that cash went into Bitcoin. The surge follows weeks of rising confidence, partly because a new US bill called the CLARITY Act is making its way through Congress. This bill aims to

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May 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

When Real Cops Clash with Fictional Crime Drama

Two Miami police officers filed a lawsuit against Netflix and the producers of a new crime drama, claiming the show’s plot borrows too much from their real-life case. The officers, Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana, worked on a 2016 drug bust where they seized millions in cartel cash. They argue that

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May 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Quick picks: Three top movies on Prime Video right now

Prime Video shuffles its weekly top 10, but three titles keep rising above the noise. At the top sits “Regretting You, ” a tear-jerker that turns a family car wreck into the centerpiece of a streaming hit. Critics call it over-the-top but admit it hooks viewers who just want something heavy on emoti

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May 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Early roles of famous actors that might surprise you

Many actors we now see as flawless icons once took on bizarre gigs to kickstart their careers. Glen Powell, for instance, played a random kid with notably long fingers in a 2003 sci-fi flick. Imagine being 13 and getting a role so forgettable the director didn’t even bother giving you a real name. M

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May 12 2026SCIENCE

Brain cells that change roles: What this new study tells us about brain health

Scientists recently corrected a key research paper about brain cells called microglia. These tiny cells act like the brain’s cleanup crew and defense team mixed together. Instead of being identical, they switch between different roles depending on what the brain needs at the time. This flexibility h

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May 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Eurovision faces new voting fairness questions

This year's Eurovision Song Contest has two big issues on its hands. First, some countries are skipping the event over Israel's participation. Second, new voting rules are being tested because of concerns about how countries campaign for votes. Last year, Israel got an unusually high number of publ

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May 12 2026POLITICS

Science Advice in Danger: Why Losing the National Science Board Matters

Over two thousand researchers signed a letter last week warning that getting rid of the National Science Board weakens America’s position against countries like China. The board, created in 1950, used to guide how taxpayer money supports science and engineering research. Its twenty-plus members, app

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May 12 2026POLITICS

South Africa’s ruling party faces pressure over President’s cash controversy

A sudden court decision has forced South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) to cut short its usual plans and call an urgent meeting. The country’s top court recently ruled that impeachment talks against President Cyril Ramaphosa can restart, over an old scandal called “Farmgate. ” This scandal

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May 12 2026EDUCATION

Getting Kids Outside: A Smart Move for Families

A former teacher noticed something important when working with young kids. Many children struggled with basic play skills, like pretending or working together. This wasn’t just about fun—it was about learning to talk, share, and solve problems. She saw how outdoor play could help. That’s why she sta

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May 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

How Climate Shifts Can Tip the Balance Toward Conflict

Scientists have found that not all climate changes affect violence the same way. Two well-known patterns—the Pacific warming called El Niño and the Indian Ocean temperature flip called the Indian Ocean Dipole—can quietly push societies toward fighting, even when people don’t immediately notice the d

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