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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

A Friendly Check on Sweet Drinks

The U. S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, recently softened his strong warning about sugary drinks from the popular coffee chain Dunkin’ after a week of heated discussion. Earlier in the month, he had called for possible limits on some of Dunkin’s sweeter offerings, describing them as “the wors

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Mar 06 2026FINANCE

Retail Shoppers Pull Back in January as Weather Hits Hard

January sales at U. S. stores dipped more than many had predicted, marking the sharpest decline since May. The Commerce Department’s latest data showed a 0. 2 percent drop from December, falling short of the flat trend economists had forecast. Seasonal adjustments were applied, but inflation was not

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Mar 03 2026BUSINESS

Skimping on Sweetness: The Hidden Cost of Cheap Chocolate

A few years ago, a popular podcast noticed companies cutting corners on their products as costs rose. They coined “skimpflation” to describe this trend: lowering quality instead of raising prices. The term resurfaced when a famous candy brand released new mini‑heart sweets that disappointed fans. B

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Mar 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Arri and Honor Team Up to Bring Film‑Quality Vision to Smartphones

Arri, a long‑time name in movie cameras and lights, has joined forces with Honor, the phone maker behind the soon‑to‑arrive Robot Phone. The deal lets Arri’s image science work inside Honor devices, giving mobile users a taste of cinema‑grade picture quality. The partnership shows how film technolo

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Mar 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Claude AI Faces Massive Outage as Demand Soars

The chat system called Claude, made by the company Anthropic, stopped working for many people early Monday. The team behind it said they were dealing with an “unprecedented demand” that had built up over the past week. At the height of the problem, almost 2, 000 users reported that Claude’s servi

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Mar 02 2026BUSINESS

Phones Locked, Minds Open

A man once felt that the endless buzz of phones was stealing meaning from people. He decided to act, not with speeches but with a gadget: a lockable bag that keeps phones out of sight during times when people should focus, like classes or shows. The device is part of a larger plan that lets schools

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Mar 02 2026POLITICS

Consumers Raise Their Voices: A Record‑Breaking Year of Complaints

The Attorney General’s office received an unprecedented wave of complaints from Bay State residents last year, marking the highest volume ever. Over 47, 000 calls were logged on the consumer hotline and more than 24, 000 formal complaints were filed. This upsurge follows a previous year’s numbers of

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Feb 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Batman‑Themed XR Glasses Deliver a Cool, Affordable VR Experience

RayNeo’s newest entry‑level XR glasses bring high‑dynamic‑range (HDR10) visuals and sharp audio to a price that still feels like a bargain. The Air 4 Pro comes in a plain black frame, but fans can upgrade to the Batman or Joker editions for an extra $20. These themed versions add a logo on the right

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Samsung Phones Miss Built‑In Magnetic Feature

The newest Galaxy S26 line has just hit the market, and it comes with a price tag that can reach $1, 299. One key detail that many buyers noticed right away is the absence of built‑in magnets for easy attachment to accessories. Samsung says the phones are “Qi2 ready, ” a claim that lets users

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Feb 24 2026BUSINESS

Homeowners Hold Off on Big Projects as Money Worries Rise

Home owners are pausing big upgrades because they worry about jobs and money. A recent report from a major hardware store shows sales barely grew this year. The company’s boss said people are scared to spend on big projects when they’re not sure about jobs or prices. He linked the hesitation to l

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