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Utah AI Hub Faces Big Debate Over Environment

May 6, 2026

Kevin O’Leary says he is the only data‑center builder who studied environmental science. He argues that criticism of his Utah AI project is too harsh, even though people worry about gas use, water needs and local wildlife. The project will cover 40, 000 acres in Box Elder County and could use up

science

PEDV: The Persistent Virus That Keeps Changing

May 6, 2026

The story of the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or PEDV, is a reminder that even strong vaccines can lose their edge when a pathogen keeps evolving. This virus, which lives in pig guts, began as a regional problem in the 1970s but now spreads worldwide. Its ability to change its genetic makeup, su

business

Apple’s Chip Cost Alert Signals Big Gains for Micron

May 6, 2026

Apple’s chief executive said that the price of memory chips is climbing, which could hurt Apple’s margins but help Micron Technology. Memory chips are essential for phones, data centers and AI systems; when their cost rises, companies that make them can raise prices. Micron is a leading supplier of

health

New Wound Care Breakthroughs Set to Transform Patient Lives

May 6, 2026

Smith+Neb‑row, a leader in medical technology, is gearing up to unveil two innovative wound care products at the upcoming European Wound Management Association conference in Bremen. The event, scheduled for May 6‑8, will showcase the company’s latest efforts to tackle chronic wounds—a condition af

health

Fruit‑Flavored Vapes Get FDA OK After Long Wait

May 6, 2026

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has finally cleared fruit‑tasting e‑cigarettes for sale, a first in the country. The decision clears pods from Glas Inc. , a Los Angeles company that employs age‑verification tech to keep young people out. The flavors include mango, blueberry and two menthol op

business

Norbit Unveils Q1 2026 Results in Oslo

May 6, 2026

Norbit ASA is set to reveal its first‑quarter 2026 performance on May 13, with the announcement taking place in Oslo and live online. The company will post its interim report and slide deck early on the morning of May 13, accessible from its website and the Euronext Oslo news portal. Executive

weather

Rain and Relief: New Jersey Gets Needed Showers After Hot Summer

May 6, 2026

The air over New Jersey is set to cool down after a sweltering start to May, as a cold front moves in from the west. The front brings much‑needed rain that will help ease the drought that has gripped the state since early December. A half‑inch of precipitation is forecast for southern New Jersey, wi

sports

Snow Delays Rockies‑Mets Showdown, Reschedules for Thursday

May 6, 2026

A heavy snowstorm is set to become one of Denver’s biggest in May, and it has pushed the Rockies’ home game against the Mets to a later date. The match that was due at 6:40 p. m. on Tuesday has been moved to 1:10 p. m. on Thursday, while the next Wednesday game will start at 7:20 p. m. instead of it

weather

Dry Nebraska Faces New Threat as Drought Intensifies

May 6, 2026

Nebraska has been warmer and drier than usual since the start of the year. This dry spell has helped some areas grow, but it also means farmers and ranchers in the western part of the state are worried. Those places saw large grass fires last summer, and new fires have popped up again in the past we

entertainment

Prime Video’s Reacher: A Wild Ride of Logic Lapses

May 6, 2026

The new series turns a familiar detective story into an unpredictable spectacle. The lead, a towering former soldier, is presented as almost superhuman; his strength lets him disarm cars with a kick and outmuscle foes without breaking a sweat. Yet the show relies on improbable coincidences, such as