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Matlab Creator Cleve Moler Dies At 83
He passed away on May 20, 2026. Moler was instrumental in the development of the widely used software. Moler developed Matlab in the 1970s, which became an essential tool for engineers and scientists worldwide.
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Trump Predicts Low Cost for Reflecting Pool Renovations
President Donald Trump stated that the cost for renovations to the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. will be less than $20 million. He indicated that the exterior required additional work. This statement was made in relation to a court fight.
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UALR Expands Cybersecurity With Google Funding
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) will expand its cybersecurity efforts across Arkansas with $1 million in funding from Google. This initiative aims to bolster cybersecurity capabilities within the state.
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Grand Rapids Police Arrest Student With BB Gun
Grand Rapids police apprehended a high school student allegedly in possession of a BB gun. Louis County Sheriff's Office reported an elementary student in Cherry had a toy gun in their backpack.
Pizza Hut Faces $100 Million Lawsuit Over AI Delivery System
Pizza Hut is facing a $100 million franchisee lawsuit over its AI delivery system. Deliveries allegedly increased from under 30 minutes to over 45 minutes under the new system. The lawsuit claims the AI system cost franchisees.
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PepsiCo Acquires Pepsi-Cola International IP
PepsiCo, Inc. has acquired intellectual property from Pepsi-Cola International, Ltd. The estimated market value of this transfer is $1.44 million.
Amber Alert Issued for Child Abduction in Kansas
An Amber Alert, designated as a Child Abduction Emergency (CAE), was issued on May 21 at 5:52 PM PDT. The alert was triggered by an incident involving an Airbus A319 aircraft, registration #ae93d70e282, with flight information #f1f34bbe8e3.
Florida Teacher Fired for Hanging Black Doll
A white teacher in Florida was fired after hanging a black doll from a television. The incident occurred in Florida and was reported on Mastodon.
Michigan Bans Sale of Invasive Plant Species
Michigan has enacted a ban on the sale of Buckthorn, Bradford Pear, and Japanese Barberry. These species are considered invasive and harmful to the local ecosystem.
Trump's Son Mentioned In News Report
President Trump's son was mentioned in a news report by BBC Live News.
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