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May 05 2026HEALTH

Walking more to weigh less: How daily steps add up over a year

Experts have long linked extra weight to serious health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes, yet finding simple, sustainable ways to lose it remains tough. Walking more often is one of the easiest steps people can take, and research shows it works better than many realize. Most past studi

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May 05 2026FINANCE

The New Way to Invest in XRP Without Holding Crypto

EvernorthXRP is trying a fresh approach to bring XRP closer to mainstream investors without forcing them to deal with digital wallets or private keys. Instead of just buying and holding XRP, the project plans to use a system where the tokens grow through smart investment strategies over time. This m

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May 05 2026POLITICS

Small businesses get a big shout-out in Washington

Every year, the U. S. sets aside a week to recognize the millions of small businesses that keep the economy moving. This time around, one Utah company stood out among the honorees. Beacon Commercial Door and Lock, a Salt Lake City business run by third-generation owner Chad Riches, was singled out f

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May 05 2026HEALTH

Pollen Season and Lung Health: What Many Overlook

Each spring, millions of Americans brace for pollen season, but most only think about sneezing and itchy eyes. However, experts warn that tiny airborne particles don’t just stay in the nose—they travel deeper, triggering inflammation in the lungs. This hidden impact can make breathing tougher, espec

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May 04 2026CELEBRITIES

Ellen Burstyn’s 93‑Year‑Old Recipe for Staying Young

Ellen Burstyn shows that age is just a number when she talks about the habits she abandoned to stay fit at 93. Instead of drinking, smoking or eating meat, the Oscar winner follows a plant‑based diet and keeps active with daily walks in Central Park or gym sessions led by a trainer. She says t

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May 04 2026WEATHER

Weather in Mass. shifts gears: drizzle exits, warmth arrives, then storms possible

Early morning showers over eastern Massachusetts and the Cape will be gone by mid-morning Sunday as a cleaner, drier wind blows in from the northwest. The clouds break up through the afternoon and evening, leaving behind cooler air and gusty northwest winds that top out around 25 mph. Valley towns m

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May 04 2026HEALTH

Quick Health Checks for Local Student Athletes

Every year before sports season starts, students in the Bureau Valley area have one more thing to add to their to-do list: getting a sports physical. This year’s clinic is happening on May 12 from 5 to 7 p. m. at Bureau Valley High School. Local doctors will be on hand to do the checks, but there ar

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May 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hair Battles Fashion: Big Stars Ignore Dresses at Met Gala

Every year when the Met Gala rolls into May, one question pops into mind: why do celebrities sometimes care more about their hair than their designer gowns? While fashion critics spend hours analyzing clothes, the real drama happens above the shoulders. Some stars treat their locks like a quick-chan

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May 03 2026LIFESTYLE

South Shore’s Big Food Tasting Event for Charity

Every May, food lovers in the South Shore area get a chance to try dishes from some of the best local kitchens—all while supporting a good cause. This year’s food festival, happening on May 6 at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, isn’t just about eating. It’s a fundraiser where 34 restaurants and bever

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May 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

What really happens at the Met Gala behind the glamour

Every May, New York’s fashion world stops traffic on Fifth Avenue. The red carpet stretches outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, not because the museum is open for visitors, but because it’s closed for a private event. Around 400 guests pay five-figure sums or secure sponsorship from luxury brand

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