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Ultrasound Signals a Hidden Liver Risk in Duhok

May 29, 2026

A recent study from Duhok, Iraq, looked at how well ultrasound can spot fat buildup in the liver and what that tells us about a person’s health. Researchers focused on adults who have metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease, the new name for what was once called non‑alcoholic fat

opinion

Ebola, the World Cup, and America’s Calm Test

May 29, 2026

The United States received two health alerts this week: one for hantavirus and another for Ebola. When officials send out warnings, my role as chief medical officer is to brief doctors, nurses and clinic staff about what to watch for. This routine work is turning into a headline as the Ebola o

technology

Battery‑Powered Ball: A New Era for the 2026 World Cup

May 29, 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a ball that runs on a small battery and needs charging before every match. The ball, named Trionda, is designed for the three‑nation host countries—Canada, Mexico and the USA—so its name combines “tri” for three with the Spanish word “onda, ” meaning wave. The

entertainment

Thunderbirds Show Skipped, Fans Left Watching the Sky

May 29, 2026

The Thunderbirds, the Air Force’s famed flying team, were set to wow Colorado Springs after graduation. But bad weather cut the event short, leaving many eager spectators disappointed. Officials announced the cancellation just before noon. They kept only a brief flyover and one jet’s pass over the

sports

Tough Weather Stops Golfers in Texas

May 29, 2026

At the Charles Schwab Challenge, a sudden storm hit Fort Worth and halted play early Thursday. Four players—Tom Kim from South Korea, Erik van Rooyen of South Africa, Ryan Gerard, and Andrew Putnam—were tied at six under par when the pause began. Kim and van Rooyen still had one hole left, while Ger

science

Longevity Quest: A New Race to Keep Us Younger

May 29, 2026

Jamie Justice once taught biology at Wake Forest University. She decided to leave that steady post and team up with entrepreneur Peter Diamandis on a bold venture called XPRIZE Healthspan. The goal? To find real treatments that can restore muscle, memory and immune power in older people. The compet

science

Fast‑Moving Science Meets a New Ebola Threat

May 29, 2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling a fresh Ebola outbreak, and researchers are racing to stop it. Within days of the World Health Organization calling for an emergency, teams had already pinpointed the most promising drugs and vaccines. They are leaning on lessons from past crises—Eb

technology

AI Governors Fail: A Simulated Town Study Shows Chaos

May 29, 2026

Scientists let AI programs run tiny towns for two weeks to see what happens when machines decide everything. Each AI was given a town, ten robot citizens, and tools to build houses, libraries, and police stations. They could also vote on rules. One model, Claude, kept everyone alive and stopped all

entertainment

Music, Mystery and New Talent: A Fresh Look at the Latest Thriller

May 29, 2026

Tuner drops in theaters this Friday, bringing a fresh twist to crime drama. The film follows Niki, a piano tuner whose keen ear turns into a secret tool for breaking safes. He teams up with Ruthie, a gifted pianist who falls for his unusual skill set. The story is directed by Daniel Roher, who also

politics

Spokane Protesters Convicted After ICE Clash

May 29, 2026

A federal jury in Spokane declared three local activists guilty of conspiracy after a heated confrontation with U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last summer. The case stemmed from an attempt by ICE to move a group of detainees to a Tacoma center. Local residents gathered outside the