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With the Iran war now well into its third month, countries are scrambling to circumvent the geopolitical tug of war by transitioning more quickly to renewables.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

The largely farming community - already struggling economically - is now appealing urgently to the government to help secure the safe return of the children.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

In many states, for example, pharmacists now prescribe medications such as contraceptives and flu treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

That’s not even the only cruise in the news right now for public health reasons—a norovirus outbreak on a ship called Ambition recently made dozens of passengers sick shortly after the trip began.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

She left the rez after high school, went to college, met Uncle Bret, and now they live in Alexandria, Virginia.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith