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AI Chatbots For Mental Health – What Works, What Harms, and What’s Next

More than half of all Americans have used an AI chatbot like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or Copilot, and one in three teenagers use one daily. AI chatbots, which

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May 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • nam.edu
Californian criminal suspects can trade prison for psychiatric care. Is it working?

Californians accused of crimes can receive mental health treatment rather than prison time. Lawmakers are revamping the rules following reports of violent offenses.

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May 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • calmatters.org
Alto Neuroscience Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Recent Business Highlights

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 13, 2026--Alto Neuroscience, Inc. ("Alto") (NYSE: ANRO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel precision medicines for neuropsychiatric disorders, today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, and highlighted recent progress across its pipeline of clinical-stage product candidates.

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May 13 • 7:03 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Adam Schiff Accuses CFTC Chair Mike Selig Of 'Duplicitous' Behavior Over Sports Prediction Markets

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Tuesday accused CFTC Chair Mike Selig of contradictory statements on the contentious issue of sports betting in prediction markets. Schiff Says Prediction Markets Violate State Sovereignty In his Brookings interview with Aaron Klein, Schiff described prediction markets as “pretty indistinguishable” from gaming and sports betting. Schiff argued that these platforms bypass state-level consumer protections and generate no public revenue. “It really seems to violate st

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May 13 • 4:12 AM EDT • Sports • finance.yahoo.com
Calendar Pick: Weaver D’s Food & Entertainment Festival

Athens’ beloved soul food restaurant Weaver D’s Fine Foods closed its doors at the end of February, but the community will still come together in its name for Weaver D’s Food & Entertainment Festival. The festival theme is “Automatic For The People,” the restaurant’s famous slogan that put it on the map when R.E.M. used it as an album title in 1992. Attendees can enjoy a variety of food options, including but not limited to Londynn’s Lemonade, Taylor’s Treats and Ron & Sandra’s Fish Shack. Dexter Weaver, Weaver D’s owner, will also be serving the restaurant’s full menu. Entertainment will include the New Faith Tabernacle Male Chorus, Lavender House, Mr. Mister, The PRESHA Steppas, Old Gold Sport Peppers, Smackedass, Tonya […]

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May 13 • 12:03 AM EDT • Entertainment • flagpole.com
The cinema effect: Turning films into a gateway to science

The sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, currently in theaters, is capturing the attention of both audiences and the scientific community for its science-based content. It manages to engage viewers with complex, cutting-edge topics — from astrophysics to language — without sacrificing entertainment. Yet not all films strike this balance. Many, unlike this recent production, have promoted inaccurate or even misleading scientific ideas, and thanks to their wide reach, have contributed to shaping distorted public perceptions of science. Precisely by harnessing the power of cinematic storytelling, Hildrun Walter, Fritz Treiber and colleagues have used films as a tool to foster engagement and dialogue between scientists and the public. Their innovative format, Science & Cinema, described in a new paper published in JCOM, proves both effective and potentially easy to replicate.

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May 12 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org
Paxton accuses Chinese national of running fake childcare businesses in Texas

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a North Texas business he said is being used to issue fraudulent work visas for employees.

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May 12 • 6:59 PM EDT • Business • fox4news.com
The Rise of Sports Intelligence: How the Lakehouse Turns Tracking Data into Competitive Advantage

See how the Databricks Sports team has used the data intelligence platform to win more games and improve fan experience across sports.

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May 12 • 6:30 PM EDT • Sports • databricks.com
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Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) Business Expo 2026

The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) returns with their highly anticipated GWHCC Business Expo, taking place on Thursday, May 21, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. An event focused on connecting minority-owned businesses with corporate partners, business resources, and networking opportunities. Featuring more than 80 exhibitors, the event brings together entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and decision-makers from across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to support collaboration, visibility, and business growth.

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May 12 • 5:27 PM EDT • Business • eventsdc.com
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The MedTech Conference 2026: Where Medtech Does Business

The MedTech Conference, brings together the companies shaping the future of innovation. Hosted by AdvaMed®, The Medtech Association, #MTC26 gives companies a focused moment to connect, collaborate, and turn conversations into outcomes in Boston, October 18–21, 2026.

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May 12 • 4:31 PM EDT • Business • advamed.org
Curis Provides First Quarter 2026 Business Update

/PRNewswire/ -- Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRIS), a biotechnology company focused on the development of emavusertib (CA-4948), an orally available, small molecule...

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May 12 • 4:00 PM EDT • Business • prnewswire.com
As El Niño Approaches, Scientists Predict Fierce Heatwaves, Wildfires and Floods

Emerging Pacific Ocean heat, combined with ongoing human-caused global warming, is a grim recipe for deadly climate extremes. Heat alone already kills more than 500,000 annually.

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May 12 • 3:40 PM EDT • Science • insideclimatenews.org
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Online safety campaigners reveal Starmer frustrations after Phillips exit

PM accused of dragging heels on forcing tech firms to block transmission of nude photos on children’s phones

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May 12 • 2:58 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Mysterious Meddling in Democratic Primaries Has G.O.P. Fingerprints

A new super PAC with ties to Republicans is intervening in Democratic primaries, in one instance helping a sex therapist in Texas accused of antisemitism.

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May 12 • 12:27 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Toronto’s 9 Light Entertainment Opens Unscripted Unit With Reality Series ‘Lights, Camera… Kitchen!’

EXCLUSIVE: Canadian production house 9 Light Entertainment has opened an unscripted division with Lights, Camera… Kitchen! being its debut title. To date, Toronto-based 9 Lights has focused on scripte...

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May 12 • 9:34 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Lung Cancer Research Foundation Grants Team Science Award Focused on Understanding and Treating Lung Cancers with HER2 Mutations

/PRNewswire/ -- The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) announces the first recipients of its LCRF | Boehringer Ingelheim Team Science Award on Innovative...

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May 12 • 9:30 AM EDT • Science • prnewswire.com
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Scientists discover a weak spot shared by polio and common cold viruses

Scientists at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, have uncovered a crucial trick used by enteroviruses—the group behind diseases like polio, myocarditis, encephalitis, and even the common cold—to reproduce inside human cells. The team captured, in unprecedented detail, how viral RNA recruits both viral and human proteins to assemble the machinery needed for replication, acting almost like a molecular “on-off switch” that controls whether the virus copies itself or makes proteins.

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May 12 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
'Fatbergs' are taking over city sewers - scientists are fighting back

Reeking coagulations of grease and debris are clotting city sewers on a colossal scale. New technologies are being used to control this modern menace.

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May 12 • 5:04 AM EDT • Technology • bbc.com
Solar and wind —what a difference a border makes

If you ask most Americans where Colorado and Wyoming are on a map, they will likely be able to find us, somewhere out west. A few might be confused by our roughly similar shapes. Sure, Colorado is actually a 697-sided polygon (a hexahectaenneacontakaiheptagon) due to surveying errors during the 19th century. Wyoming, on the other hand, is a […]

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May 12 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Thinking Machines wants to build an AI that actually listens while it talks

Right now, every AI model you've ever used works the same way. You talk, it listens. It responds, you listen. Thinking Machines is trying to change that by building a model that processes your input and generates a response at the same time, so it's more like a phone call than a text chain.

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May 12 • 12:52 AM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Ketamine therapy could be future of mental health treatment

Ketamine, a common anesthetic, is being used in Maryland to help people with major depression.

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May 11 • 11:00 PM EDT • Health • wbaltv.com
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Election results 2026: Why welfare policies aren't winning polls in India like it used to

India's welfare politics still matters, but voters increasingly want jobs, growth and dignity too.

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May 11 • 6:12 PM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
A journey of persistence, passion and public health

Nalani Thomas, a doctoral graduate from Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions, defended her dissertation and will graduate this May with a PhD in population health. Her path to this moment was not straightforward — she faced challenges adjusting to college, and at one point was advised to leave school altogether.Instead, she persisted. Through exploration and redirection, she found her way into public health through community work and research focused on maternal and child health, ethics and policy.

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May 11 • 6:01 PM EDT • Health • news.asu.edu
What people are saying about OpenAI's big investment in enterprise AI

OpenAI is working with some big names to start a new company focused on advising businesses on how to build and deploy AI.

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May 11 • 5:20 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Everett-based Funko is hit with a new lawsuit

A new lawsuit claims Everett-based Funko, known for its Pop! vinyl figures, misleads users about how their data will be used.

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May 11 • 5:20 PM EDT • Technology • seattletimes.com
UT Health Henderson Achieves Elite National Status with Straight “As” For Patient Safety

Eighth consecutive ‘A’ grades demonstrate dedication to patients Henderson, Texas (May 6, 2026) — UT Health Henderson was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the eight consecutive grading rounds by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This designates UT Health Henderson as a “Straight A” hospital, defined as […]

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May 11 • 4:51 PM EDT • Health • uthealtheasttexas.com
UT Health Jacksonville Earns an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

Spring 2026 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety Jacksonville, Texas (May 6, 2026) — UT Health Jacksonville earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across […]

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May 11 • 4:48 PM EDT • Health • uthealtheasttexas.com
Supreme Court temporarily extends access to a widely used abortion pill

The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take effect.

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May 11 • 4:02 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Colorado ethics panel finds probable cause in complaint against Democrat caucus leader

The colleagues of a Democrat unanimously concluded they have probable cause to believe she committed an ethical violation by mismanaging her party caucus’s funds as its co-chair. The House Ethics Committee was charged with examining a complaint from Rep. Marshall, D-Highlands Ranch, alleging that Rep. Mandy Lindsay, D-Aurora, mishandled and improperly used caucus funds for […]

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May 11 • 4:02 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Big Bets Report: Bettor Banks Close to $1 Million With Unique Strategy

A bettor cashed in on almost a million bucks using a unique strategy, while another used a bonus bet to win six figures. Patrick Everson breaks it down.

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May 11 • 2:23 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
‘Your mental health problems are not caused by a simple thing’

Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

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May 11 • 12:51 PM EDT • Politics • theweek.com
Hackers Used AI to Develop First Known Zero-Day 2FA Bypass for Mass Exploitation

Google identified the first malicious AI use for a zero-day 2FA bypass in an open-source admin tool, accelerating threat actor operations.

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May 11 • 11:45 AM EDT • Technology • thehackernews.com
Universal Destinations & Experiences, UCF Introduce New School to Develop the Future Leaders  of Themed Entertainment, Immersive Experiences

The first-of-its-kind Universal School of Experience Leadership & Innovation is housed within UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality Management.

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May 11 • 10:44 AM EDT • Entertainment • ucf.edu
Science Based Targets initiative Appoints McKenna Smith to Lead SBTi Services

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) announced the appointment of McKenna Smith as Managing Director of its target validation unit, SBTi Services. SBTi launched SBTi services in 2024, creating a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on conducting target validations. Organizations develop science-based targets and submit them to SBTi Services, which in turn checks that the emissions reduction targets […]

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May 11 • 10:11 AM EDT • Science • esgtoday.com
Press dinner gunman pleads not guilty to attempting to assassinate Trump

Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of rushing past security at the annual White House Correspondents’ dinner in Washington, DC, last month pleaded not guilty to attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump and other charges.

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May 11 • 9:31 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Google says hackers used AI to create zero day security flaw for the first time

The findings make clear that the race to use AI to find network vulnerabilities has “already begun,” said researchers.

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May 11 • 9:01 AM EDT • Technology • politico.com
Google Says Criminal Hackers Used A.I. to Find a Major Software Flaw

The company said that it had identified, for the first time, hackers using artificial intelligence to discover an unknown bug. The attempted attack represents “a taste of what’s to come,” one expert said.

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May 11 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • nytimes.com
Google selects U of A for quantum research group focused on life sciences

The Research Program at the Intersection of Life Sciences & Quantum AI, or REPLIQA, brings together U of A researchers from science and engineering fields to lay a foundation for new biological discoveries.

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May 11 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • research.arizona.edu
New AI tool developed by Stowers Institute and Helmholtz Munich scientists predicts how cells choose their future — helping uncover hidden drivers of development

Scientists at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and Helmholtz Munich have developed RegVelo, a new AI framework that predicts how cells acquire their identities and identifies the genetic regulators guiding those changes. Published in Cell, the study used zebrafish neural crest development to show RegVelo can uncover early drivers of cell fate, including regulators of pigment cell formation, and then support those predictions experimentally. The researchers also applied the framework across multiple biological systems, suggesting its value extends beyond neural crest cells as a broadly useful tool for studying how cells change over time. The team says the new model could pave the way for future cell therapy treatments.

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May 11 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org
BioSmile Health in Central Point, OR Announces Launch of New Website Focused on Biological Dentistry and Whole-Health Approach

/PRNewswire/ -- BioSmile Health has announced the launch of its new website, https://www.biosmilehealth.com, designed to provide patients with an educational...

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May 11 • 7:31 AM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
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BioSmile Health in Central Point, OR Announces Launch of New Website Focused on Biological Dentistry and Whole-Health Approach

BioSmile Health has announced the launch of its new website, https://www.biosmilehealth.com, designed to provide patients with an educational and streamlined experience focused on the connection between oral health and overall well-being.

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May 11 • 7:31 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
"I used to think Philly was a sports town" - Josh Hart takes shot at Sixers fans after Knicks dominate their crowd

Josh Hart believes Philadelphia no longer feels like a true sports city.

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May 11 • 3:23 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Daiichi Sankyo Unveils New Five-Year Business Plan Focused on Oncology Leadership and Innovation

TOKYO, May 11, 2026--Daiichi Sankyo (TSE: 4568) today revealed its next Five-Year Business Plan (FY2026 - FY2030) that outlines how the company plans to deliver more than 2.3 trillion yen in oncology revenue by 2030 and be a global top five oncology company by 2035 as part of its larger 2035 Vision to be recognized as a "trusted healthcare innovator transforming the lives of people through science and technology."

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May 11 • 2:30 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Falling birth rates contribute to Romsey business closing

The owners of child-focused businesses say falling birth rates are impacting their future viability.

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May 11 • 1:05 AM EDT • Business • bbc.com
Josh Hart after Knicks sweep 76ers: ‘I used to think Philly was a sports town’

When these two teams met in the playoffs in 2024, Knicks fans took over in Philadelphia, leading to pleas from Joel Embiid.

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May 11 • 12:29 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
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Open Mind Film Festival showcases high schooler-made films on mental health

Under the bright stage lights, high school filmmakers used creativity and advocacy to highlight topics often left in the dark. ​Taking place at the UCLA James Bridges Theater on April 26, the sixth annual Open Mind Film Festival brought together high school filmmakers from across the United States to show films focused on themes of mental health and wellness.

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May 10 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • dailybruin.com
How jellyfish bycatch could be valuable collagen source for cosmetics and biotech

Dr Ainara Ballesteros is a Juan de la Cierva postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Environment and Marine Science Research at the Catholic University of Valencia, where she leads a research group focused on jellyfish biology, aquaculture, and the sustainable use of marine resources. Her work is centered on developing innovative solutions based on marine science, particularly through the study of underused organisms as sources of high-value compounds within circular bioeconomy and zero-waste strategies. She is joined in this work by Raquel Torres, a PhD student at the same institute, who is carrying out her doctoral thesis within this line of research, focused on jellyfish valorization, collaboration with the fishing sector, and the sustainable management of marine resources. They are co-authors on a new Frontiers in Marine Science article which investigated whether jellyfish accidentally caught by small-scale fishers in Spain could be transformed into a valuable resource instead of being treated as waste. The team worked side by side with fishers to better understand their perceptions of jellyfish bycatch, identify which species are most frequently caught, and evaluate whether one of them, Rhizostoma pulmo, could serve as a sustainable source of high-quality collagen.

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May 10 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org
Science spotlight: AI 'transformative' for cosmetic dermatology

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers significant promise in cosmetic dermatology, but technologies must be used in synergy with human expertise to overcome risks associated with scaled integration. According to a review published in Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas [1], AI tools have revolutionised skin assessment and the development of personalised treatments in cosmetic dermatology already. And, looking ahead, the researchers said advances are set to further transform the category. “AI has...

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May 10 • 7:50 PM EDT • Science • premiumbeautynews.com
Tamil Nadu: How Vijay's TVK used social media for election success

Though Vijay campaigned only briefly, his fan club-turned-digital “warriors” amplified him online tirelessly.

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May 10 • 7:34 PM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
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Eduardo Rodriguez turns Mother’s Day into career outing against Mets

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks fans have grown used to steady outings from Eduardo Rodriguez this season, and on Mother’s Day, the left-hander delivered another dominant performance. May 10, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez in the first inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field.

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May 10 • 7:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Gwinnett County sheriff's office hosts mental health awareness fair to connect residents with local resources

The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office held its 5th annual Community Mental Health Awareness Fair in Lawrenceville, bringing together dozens of organizations focused on counseling, housing, wellness and crisis support services.

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May 10 • 6:13 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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DHA-GEIS strengthens biosurveillance, force health protection during African Lion 26

AGADIR, Morocco — A coalition of U.S. military and research organizations deliver integrated biosurveillance support, strengthening commanders’ situational awareness and directly bolstering mission readiness during African Lion 26, April 20-May 8, 2026. The Defense Health Agency’s Global Emerging Infections Surveillance program coordinated subject matter experts and laboratory partners from Walter Reed Army Institute of Research‑Africa; Naval Medical Research Unit, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central; the 1st Global Field Medical Laboratory; and the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases. Together they provided pre‑exercise risk assessments, rapid laboratory analysis and real‑time reporting that commanders and medical planners used to protect forces.

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May 10 • 2:51 PM EDT • Health • dvidshub.net
Calls to mental health hotline increasing on Mother's Day, Crisis Center says

While the holidays are focused on celebrating, some mental health organizations see an increase in people reaching out for help.

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May 10 • 2:45 PM EDT • Health • fox13news.com
Why Ruin a Good Thing?

All money isn’t good money. It’s a life lesson that must be learned by those with a hunger for increasing their income. Typically, the refrain is used in rags-to-riches style films, where one must confront the reality that desperation leaves them vulnerable to overlooking a trap or taking a dumb risk. In other film styles, […]

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May 10 • 2:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Evaluating Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) After Q1 Earnings Beat And Business Realignment Plan

Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) drew fresh attention after first quarter 2026 results beat revenue and earnings projections, alongside a realignment plan focused on core derivatives, index products, and new prediction market initiatives. See our latest analysis for Cboe Global Markets. The earnings beat and realignment plan have coincided with strong positive momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 17.78% and a year to date share price return of 40.49%. The 5 year total shareholder return of...

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May 10 • 1:08 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Trump’s role as LIV Golf host renews scrutiny over conflicts of interest

Experts are raising conflict-of-interest and ethical concerns after President Donald Trump hosted a LIV Golf event at his Virginia property this weekend, renewing scrutiny over whether the Trump family is financially benefiting from his time in office while supporting a golf league backed by a government accused of human rights abuses.

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May 10 • 1:03 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Flathead Valley nonprofit joins international 2026 Horses for Mental Health campaign

A Flathead Valley nonprofit has been selected to take part in an international campaign focused on raising awareness about mental health through equine-assisted

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May 10 • 12:57 PM EDT • Health • nbcmontana.com
Man accused of shooting Syracuse officers suffers from multiple mental health issues, lawyer says

All three injured officers have been released from the hospital. The shooting led to a 6-hour standoff at Pioneer Homes near downtown.

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May 10 • 12:16 PM EDT • Health • syracuse.com
Chicago Teachers Union wants $8.5 million dues hike to fund politics

“Has your brand become toxic?” This was a pointed question from WGN Political Editor Tahman Bradley, posed to Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates in a recent interview. Her immediate response: “I don’t understand the question.” When pressed, Gates added, “The Chicago Teachers Union is not a political party, it is a labor union.” But internal union documents show CTU leadership is trying to skim $8.5 million more from teacher paychecks explicitly for politics, while trying to silence union members critical of Gates’ leadership. Under the proposed dues hike, Chicago teachers would see up to $800 more per year flow from their paychecks to union coffers. The union already takes in more than $40 million a year, mostly from dues. And it spends less than 18 cents of every dollar on teacher representation. The No. 1 reason for the proposed dues hike? Politics. “We must win a majority of the first 21 person fully elected school board in November,” reads the first point in CTU’s member FAQ document.1 This directly contradicts CTU’s promise to members about how leadership uses dues money. The official CTU handbook tells members that the union does not use dues money for politics, so if they are interested in funding political activity, they should consider voluntary donations to CTU’s political action committee. “Our dues are not used for political purposes,” according to the handbook. “So our PAC relies on extra contributions from our members to support progressive candidates and to impact elected officials at the city, county and state levels.” This kind of double-speak is one reason members are concerned about another constitutional change slipped into the dues hike vote, which will take place on May 20-21: an attempt to stop members from holding the union accountable. A proposed amendment to the union constitution tries to place limits on when members may bring a lawsuit against the union for violating members’ rights.2 This provision is clearly a response to members’ lawsuit against union leadership regarding Gates’ years-long refusal to publish audited financial statements. The judge in that case has repeatedly denied the union’s attempts to dismiss it. Teachers opposed to these changes have been circulating this flier, urging members to vote no. What will CTU members get in return for millions of dollars in additional dues? If the 2024 school board elections are any indication—not much. CTU leadership’s record on school board races may not inspire confidence among members. A Chicago Policy Center analysis of a dozen affiliated PACs found CTU spent nearly $2.9 million on school board races in 2024. Of that spending, more than $2.1 million (75%) went to losing candidates. And while CTU-backed candidates lost six of the nine competitive seats overall, they fared worse in their biggest-spending races, losing five of six contests in which the union and its affiliates put up more than $250,000 for their candidate. The Chicago school board elections take place Nov. 3.3 Is another $8.5 million enough to clean up a toxic reputation? Not likely. Update on federal tax credit scholarship: Last week, Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she plans to opt into the federal tax credit scholarship program. If Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker follows suit, Illinois could unlock $1 billion in donor money statewide for both public- and private-school students. If Illinois does not opt in, that money will flow to other states. The Last Ward reported in February on how Illinois Democrats could unlock at least $100 million in new resources for Chicago public-school students by opting in. Update on the investigation into how Chicagoans learned about a meeting to hike their property taxes: The Last Ward reported in January on an absurd, taxpayer-funded investigation into how local media learned of a planned Chicago school board meeting to hike the district’s property tax levy. That investigation is now complete. Lawyers interviewed two dozen witnesses, and found nothing. Update on Illinois’ muni debt crisis: My colleague Joe Tabor last week published a must-read piece in Crain’s Chicago Business about how Illinois recently rejected south suburban Harvey’s request to be designated a “distressed city.” The saga shows why the state must implement a better structure to assist insolvent local governments, including allowing for the option to pursue debt relief via Chapter 9 bankruptcy. The Last Ward reported in October on how Harvey is tipping the first domino in Illinois’ municipal debt crisis. Mincing Rascals: I joined the Mincing Rascals podcast to discuss the SAFE-T Act, the millionaires tax, and more. My “green light” recommendation: Force Majeure (2014). 1 Notably, the No. 2 reason cited is “resources to fund a state-wide millionaires tax campaign in order to fully fund the state’s school funding formula.” The constitutional amendment necessary to implement a progressive income tax in Illinois recently died in the Illinois House, meaning this question would not appear on the ballot until 2028 at the earliest. 2 There is seemingly no single-subject rule for CTU constitutional amendments. So members only get one vote on the full package. One cannot vote “yes” on the dues hike and “no” on the restriction of members’ rights, for example. 3 Illinois law grants far too much power over local government to unelected officials like Gates. State lawmakers should fix that.

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May 10 • 9:01 AM EDT • Politics • thelastward.org
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$200 NVIDIA V100 server GPU mod beats RTX 3060 in local LLM test

Used NVIDIA V100 server GPU becomes low-cost local LLM accelerator Hardware Haven has tested one of the stranger GPU setups we have seen recently. The

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May 10 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
How minimum wage hikes and food stamps fit in to suicide prevention

Studies show income, debt and access to basic needs shape mental health outcomes, but U.S. strategies have largely focused on clinical care.

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May 10 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung for $15 Million After Company Refuses to Remove Her Photo From TV Boxes

Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million suit against South Korean tech giant Samsung. Lipa claims that the company used her image on its product packaging without her prior authorization.… The post Dua Lipa ...

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May 10 • 1:53 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
MHS Students Show off Science Savvy in Fair

The Innovation Showcase provides students with the opportunity to present the culmination of their year-long academic and career-focused endeavors.

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May 10 • 12:25 AM EDT • Science • franklinobserver.town.news
Is Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Pricing Reflect A 54% Year To Date Share Price Slide

If you are wondering whether Flutter Entertainment's current share price really reflects what you are getting for your money, this article breaks down how the stock looks on several valuation yardsticks. After closing at US$101.20, the stock has seen a 6.2% decline over the past week, a 2.3% decline over the last month, and a 53.6% decline year to date. It has also declined 58.0% over the last year and 49.0% and 43.1% over the past 3 and 5 years respectively. Recent coverage has focused on...

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May 9 • 10:44 PM EDT • Entertainment • simplywall.st
DOH recruits Teen Health and Media Survey participants via email

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) will conduct the 2026 Hawai‘i Teen Health and Media Survey over the next two months. Information collected will be used to develop and improve health programs and services for Hawaiʻi’s youth.

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May 9 • 10:00 PM EDT • Health • mauinow.com
“Cannot be explained” – New ultra stainless steel stuns researchers

A team at the University of Hong Kong has developed a new “super steel” that can survive the harsh conditions needed to make green hydrogen from seawater. The material uses an unexpected double-protection mechanism that resists corrosion far better than conventional stainless steel. Even more impressive, it could replace costly titanium parts used in today’s hydrogen systems.

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May 9 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Panthers' rookie OT Monroe Freeling growing into NFL role

Already about 10-15 pounds heavier than when he played at Georgia, Carolina's first-round draft pick is focused on adding strength.

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May 9 • 4:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Nick Cannon’s business accountant accused of embezzling $2 million, reportedly leaves US

If convicted, Frank Musoke faces up to 20 years in federal prison for each wire fraud charge and up to

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May 9 • 11:01 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
VAR will not be used in European play-off final

The Northern Ireland Football League [NIFL] confirms that the video assistant referee [VAR] will not be used during the European play-off final at Windsor Park.

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May 9 • 9:27 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Walking Slower? Why Your Ears, Not Your Knees, Might Be the Problem

Apple’s hearing study used real-world data from more than 57,000 iPhone users to make an important health connection.

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May 9 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • wsj.com
Walking Slower? Why Your Ears, Not Your Knees, Might Be the Problem

Apple’s hearing study used real-world data from more than 57,000 iPhone users to make an important health connection.

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May 9 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • wsj.com
Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Achieves 6th Consecutive Hospital ‘A’ Safety Grade in Patient Safety

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. MAY 9, 2026 – Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital (SNMH), a member of CommonSpirit, earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the sixth consecutive grading round by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This recent award continues the Hospital’s “Straight A” designation, defined as hospitals […]

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May 9 • 8:46 AM EDT • Health • yubanet.com
I cashed out my retirement to pay for my son's school

I used my retirement savings to pay for my son's specialized school. It wasn't easy, but it changed his life.

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May 9 • 8:33 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Taiwan’s Plastic Habit Collides With Shortages Caused by a Faraway War

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May 9 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
U.S. Conducts Third Boat Strike in 5 Days, Killing 2 and Leaving a Survivor

Of the 57 attacks in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific against boats accused of drug trafficking, there have rarely been survivors.

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May 8 • 9:45 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Alaska Legislature asks federal government for more flexibility on rural health funding

Legislators say restrictions on how and when Rural Health Transformation Program funding can be used present problems for Alaska.

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May 8 • 9:18 PM EDT • Health • alaskapublic.org
Scientists found the “holy grail” gene that could one day help humans regrow limbs

Scientists studying axolotls, zebrafish, and mice have uncovered a shared set of genes that may one day help humans regrow lost limbs. By identifying powerful “SP genes” involved in regeneration, researchers discovered that disabling these genes stopped proper bone regrowth in salamanders and mice. They then used a gene therapy inspired by zebrafish biology to partially restore regeneration in mice, marking a major step toward future treatments that could replace damaged limbs with living tissue instead of prosthetics.

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May 8 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Prosecutors aim to strip U.S. citizenship from diplomat-turned-spy

The Trump administration moved this week to denaturalize 11 other people accused of crimes, including child sexual abuse and providing material support to terrorists.

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May 8 • 5:49 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Norco receives No. 1 seed for revamped Division 1 baseball playoffs

Four four-team pools will be used only for the Division 1 playoffs this postseason. All other divisions will be a traditional single-elimination bracket.

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May 8 • 5:35 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Monterey police arrest man accused of sexual battery at unlicensed massage business

Monterey Police said they arrested a man allegedly running an unlicensed massage business who sexually battered a person.

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May 8 • 4:49 PM EDT • Business • ksbw.com
Hearing over Louisiana redistricting turns fiery as senators spar over racism accusations

The chairman at one point cut off a senator’s microphone and paused the hearing to restore order.

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May 8 • 2:00 PM EDT • Politics • nola.com
2026 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Award

First year Materials and Nanoscience graduate student Stéphane Miaule (Tolbert group) has been awarded the 2026 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship, one of the country’s most prestigious honors for graduate students in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The program, jointly sponsored by the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force, supports doctoral students across a broad range of scientific and technological fields of strategic importance. This highly competitive fellowship provides full tuition, fees, and a monthly stipend for three years. In 2026, only 102 fellowships were awarded nationwide, and Stéphane is the sole recipient from UCLA. Before transferring from Santa Monica College to UCLA, Stéphane interned at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and Marshall Space Flight Center, where he researched the mechanical and thermodynamic properties of lunar regolith, as well as radiation shielding materials for lunar habitation development. At UCLA, he joined the Soft Materials Research Laboratory under Professor Qibing Pei, focusing on the synthesis and characterization of hafnium oxide nanocomposite scintillators. After earning his bachelor’s degree in chemistry, he remained in the Soft Materials Research Laboratory as a post-baccalaureate researcher for one year before joining Professor Sarah Tolbert’s group as a Ph.D. student. Stéphane’s Ph.D. research is focused on improving the properties of conjugated polymers, which are a family of plastic materials that can conduct electricity. Stéphane is specifically looking at self-assembling polymers that can be processed in water to create light-weight, flexible, high-conductivity polymer devices without the need for toxic or volatile organic solvents. After completing his Ph.D., Stéphane hopes to work in a national laboratory, researching semiconducting polymers for applications in new electronic devices. “The Graduate (1967) featured a memorable scene in which the protagonist was told that ‘there’s a great future in plastics.’ We know this still holds true today, as polymer research has expanded rapidly due to the wide variety of applications these materials enable. Through my work on semiconducting polymers, I hope to contribute to the continued development of plastic electronics,” Stéphane said. Penny Jennings, UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, penjen@g.ucla.edu.

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May 8 • 1:21 PM EDT • Science • chemistry.ucla.edu
Exclusive: Kennedy's health officials explored US ban of some widely used antidepressants, sources say

U.S. health department ​officials last week explored whether they could ban certain drugs in a widely prescribed class of antidepressants as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy ‌Jr. prepared to roll out a plan to reduce their use, according to two people familiar with the discussions.

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May 8 • 11:54 AM EDT • Health • reuters.com
From Campus to Capitol Hill: Stony Brook Students Advocate for Science and Research Funding

Members of Stony Brook University’s student Advocacy Corps recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the AAAS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop, representing the university in the national program focused on science policy and advocacy. The undergraduate students were selected and sponsored by the university’s Office of Federal Relations to attend

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May 8 • 11:11 AM EDT • Science • sbmatters.stonybrook.edu
Quiz of the week: what device have physicists used to print 'structural colours'?

Have you been keeping up to date with physics news? Try our short quiz to find out

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May 8 • 11:04 AM EDT • Science • physicsworld.com
Official Feature Entertainment Group (OFEG) Announces Strategic Alliance with Nubian TV to Expand Digital Distribution

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Official Feature Entertainment Group (“OFEG”), a next-generation entertainment and media platform focused on premium digital access and scalable content experiences, today announced a strategic alliance with Nubian TV, a Boston-based OTT distribution platform operated by Leverett Media. The collaboration is designed to support OFEG’s Phase I rollout of live-stream and on-demand content distribution, expanding audience reach through integrat

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May 8 • 10:17 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Boox’s new page-turning e-reader remote is a tiny two-button keyboard

The Tappy can be used to flip pages, skip tracks, or doomscroll without having to touch your device.

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May 8 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Lawyers for press dinner gunman seek to disqualify Pirro and Blanche from case citing their presence at event

The legal team of the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner last month has asked the court to disqualify top Department of Justice officials from being involved in his case, arguing there is a conflict of interest because they were present during the incident.

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May 8 • 9:34 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
DOH RECRUITS TEEN HEALTH AND MEDIA SURVEY PARTICIPANTS VIA MAIL

HONOLULU —The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) will conduct the 2026 Hawai‘i Teen Health and Media Survey over the next two months. Information collected will be used to develop and improve health programs and services for Hawaiʻi’s youth. In the coming weeks, some households across the state will receive a mailed letter from DOH with […]

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May 8 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • health.hawaii.gov
Why VCs Are Suddenly Funding the Business Model They Used to Hate

For decades, VCs called agencies 'lifestyle businesses' and refused to invest. AI changed the math, and now the biggest firms in venture are racing to fund them.

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May 8 • 7:30 AM EDT • Business • inc.com
North Star Health Alliance secures $60M loan from state following bankruptcy

Leaders say this is due to financial pressure caused by increased costs, workforce constraints and other challenges.

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May 8 • 7:30 AM EDT • Health • spectrumlocalnews.com
PlayStation is partnering with Bandai Namco for a "collaborative initiative" focused on generative AI

Sony and Bandai Namco have announced a "collaborative initiative" focused on AI and the latest technologies can aid game development.

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May 8 • 6:24 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Eight practical tips for effective business development

Commentary: Eight practical business development tips focused on relationship building, consistency, and value without aggressive tactics.

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May 8 • 5:30 AM EDT • Business • thedailyrecord.com
Sporting directors used to be hired for the long term. Now they are more expendable

Are we now in the era of the short-term football executive?

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May 8 • 12:10 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
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I used AI to code a scheduling app in 10 minutes

I wanted to see how many minutes it would take to build a cute app on Lovable, with functions my friends and I could use to solve scheduling problems.

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May 8 • 12:02 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Is It Time To Reassess Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) After Its Recent Share Price Rebound?

If you are wondering whether Six Flags Entertainment is attractively priced today or a potential value trap in disguise, this article breaks down what the current share price is really offering you. The stock last closed at US$19.69, with returns of 9.3% over the past week, 10.1% over the past month, 27.1% year to date, and a 45.5% decline over the past year as well as 52.2% and 54.1% declines over the last 3 and 5 years. Recent headlines around Six Flags Entertainment have focused on its...

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May 7 • 5:43 PM EDT • Entertainment • simplywall.st
AirPods with cameras reportedly in final testing at Apple

But the cameras aren't used for what you think they're used for.

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May 7 • 5:26 PM EDT • Technology • mashable.com
In Las Vegas Arts District, Cortez Masto, Small Business Owners Shine Light on Trump Tourism Slowdown - Senator Catherine Cortez Masto

***VIDEO AVAILABLE*** FTPs for TV stations is available here. Las Vegas, Nev. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Las Vegas small business owners put a spotlight on the tourism slowdown caused by President Donald Trump’s economic policies. Over the past year, the Trump Administration has placed blanket tariffs on our allies, increased costs and made it more […]

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May 7 • 5:00 PM EDT • Business • cortezmasto.senate.gov
Stranger Than Heaven Uses Likeness Of Actor Who Died 12 Years Ago

Bunta Sugawara, whose likeness is used in the upcoming prequel game Stranger than Heaven, died in 2014

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May 7 • 4:40 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Connecting climate science and storytelling at Mission Hill Middle School

Working with seventh grade science teachers Sallie Corbin and Christy Fairbairn, Lookout developed a science communication workshop to support students’ climate change research projects and help students think about how complex scientific ideas can be communicated clearly and meaningfully. The visit introduced students to the basics of journalism, storytelling and audience engagement, with support from UC Santa Cruz science communication graduate student and Lookout intern Cassidy Beach. Students later presented their climate change projects at Mission Hill’s Climate Change Symposium through creative formats including videos, games, comics, sculptures and interactive activities. The partnership marks one of Lookout’s first middle school classroom visits as part of its growing educational initiative focused on media literacy, civic engagement and local journalism.

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May 7 • 4:16 PM EDT • Science • lookout.co