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May 21 2026HEALTH

A Simple Diet Plan That Cuts Diabetes Risk by a Third

People have long believed that type‑2 diabetes can only be managed with medicine, not cured. A new study in Spain challenges that view by showing how a Mediterranean‑style diet, combined with calorie control and regular exercise, can lower the chance of developing diabetes by 31 percent over six yea

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May 20 2026SPORTS

McGregor’s Comeback Gamble: Can Old Habits Outweigh Holloway’s Edge?

Conor McGregor returns to the UFC stage in July 2026 after a five-year layoff, facing a fighter who’s been active the whole time. Critics aren’t giving him much of a chance. Part of the doubt comes from McGregor’s life outside the Octagon. While Holloway stays focused on training and family, McGrego

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Why betting on Irish elections raises eyebrows

Irish government officials have been told to look closely at unusual betting patterns on Polymarket. The call came from the Finance Minister after a newspaper reported a surge in last-minute bets tied to Dublin Central’s upcoming election. What caught attention wasn’t just the timing—many of these

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May 19 2026BUSINESS

A sports betting bet is off at Wrigley Field

Two years after setting up shop inside Wrigley Field, the DraftKings betting counter closed its doors for good at the end of May. Officials say Illinois’ gambling tax rules made the location too expensive to keep running. DraftKings says the state’s 25-cent tax on every $1 of digital bets, jumping

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Oil Prices Rise as Traders Bet on Trump‑Triggered Tensions

A surge in speculation has pushed crude oil to new highs. Traders now see a 63 % chance that West Texas Intermediate (WTI) will exceed $110 per barrel this month, up from 59 % the day before. The probability of a $115 barrier has also climbed, from 33 % to 42 %, while the chance of hitting $12

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May 18 2026SPORTS

Game 7 Showdown: Pistons vs. Cavaliers – What to Watch

The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers are locked in a Game 7 that could decide who moves on to the next round. Detroit has already won one series this year, beating Orlando in the first round, and now holds home‑court advantage. Cleveland won a Game 7 at home earlier but must travel, where the

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May 18 2026FINANCE

What to watch in markets this week beyond the usual headlines

This week isn’t packed with blockbuster events, but a few key reports could shift how investors see big tech and the broader economy. Nvidia’s results on Wednesday will likely steal the spotlight, as the company’s massive lead in AI chips makes it a test case for whether sky-high AI investments are

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May 16 2026HEALTH

A Simple Change That Reversed Diabetes and Boosted a Man’s Energy

Fifty-three-year-old Jim Anders used to think exhaustion was just part of getting older. At nearly 300 pounds, his daily routine involved going to work, coming home to eat, and then watching TV for hours. He had a gym membership he never used. His idea of exercise was walking from the couch to the f

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May 15 2026SPORTS

NHL Playoffs Take Center Stage on a Quiet Thursday

Thursday night is all about hockey. With no NBA games and only a handful of MLB matchups, the spotlight falls on two NHL playoff battles that promise drama. The Buffalo Sabres face the Montreal Canadiens in a Game 5 that could swing the series, while the Las Vegas Golden Knights play the Anaheim Duc

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May 14 2026HEALTH

GLP‑1 Drugs Could Boost Breast Cancer Survival, New Study Suggests

A fresh look at a large medical record review points to a possible link between GLP‑1 drugs and better long‑term outcomes for breast cancer patients. The research, published in a respected medical journal on May 11, examined nearly eight thousand women who received a breast cancer diagnosis betwe

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