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May 30 2026WEATHER

Maine braces for a wet and wild Saturday

Southern Maine isn’t the only place getting soaked this weekend. A strong storm system rolling through the region is bringing heavy rain and rough conditions to the coast and inland areas. The National Weather Service has scrambled to issue warnings before the worst of it hits, turning a typical wee

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May 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Small businesses in New York push back against AI data centers

Across New York, nearly 500 small business owners are raising alarms about a new tech trend that could drain their resources. They’ve joined forces to call for a three-year pause on building giant AI data centers, worried these facilities will hike up electricity costs, strain water supplies, and ta

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May 27 2026HEALTH

Time to rethink COVID vaccine updates for 2026

Health experts now face a key decision: should next year’s COVID vaccines focus on the newest virus strains? U. S. regulatory advisors meet Thursday to vote on whether to switch from the current LP. 8. 1 target to newer variants like XFG, which now dominates new infections. This isn’t just about sci

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May 27 2026SCIENCE

Learning from Struggle: How Math Helps Us Understand Tough Choices

When life gets hard, our brains figure out ways to handle it. For years, scientists have watched how tough situations change the way people think. Most studies just check how fast folks answer questions or if their answers are right or wrong. Those numbers tell part of the story, but they don’t show

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May 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Simpler ad campaigns: Google merges Display and Demand Gen

For many years, Google has let brands place ads on millions of partner sites through its Display Network. That service used to run separately from Demand Gen, which focused on YouTube, Shorts, Discover and Gmail. Now both tools sit under one control panel, so a single click can shift a campaign from

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May 27 2026BUSINESS

How Financial Advice Helps Companies Make Smarter Calls

Running a business means making tough choices every day. Should they hire more staff or hold off? Raise prices or keep them steady? Spend on expansion or save for emergencies? Good financial guidance doesn’t just provide numbers—it helps leaders understand what those numbers really mean in real time

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May 27 2026LIFESTYLE

Silver Pride 2026: A Celebration That Honors Older LGBTQ+ Voices

Every June, Sarasota turns pink and purple for Pride Month. This year, a special event called Silver Pride 2026 on June 6 will focus on LGBTQ+ seniors. The event runs from noon to 4 p. m. at Senior Friendship Centers on Brother Geenen Way. Instead of loud parades or flashing lights, this celebration

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May 26 2026LIFESTYLE

Simple ways to dodge common mistakes as you get older

As people move through life, time forces big changes in what they can and cannot do. The real trick isn’t learning new skills, but knowing which old tricks to drop before they trip you up. Staying safe doesn’t mean following a rulebook—it means spotting dangers that feel familiar but waste your stre

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May 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Year, New You – A Simple Guide to Staying Healthy

A fresh start can feel exciting. Think about what you want to keep or change in your daily routine. If something isn’t working, let it go and try a new habit instead. Take care of your body first. Eating balanced meals, moving regularly, and getting enough sleep are simple steps that build

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May 25 2026HEALTH

Surgeon‑Patient’s Battle with Prior Authorisation

A surgeon who has led a top joint‑replacement centre finds himself on the other side of the healthcare maze when he is diagnosed with a slow‑growing brain tumour. He shows how the system that was meant to stop waste can, in practice, become a maze that delays treatment and hurts patients. Whil

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