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Jun 03 2026HEALTH

How body shape over time links to memory loss in later years

Research shows that body fat distribution might play a hidden role in brain health decades later. A long-term study tracked how waist size and overall weight changed in thousands of adults, then checked their blood for p-tau217—a protein often found in Alzheimer’s patients. The same group was also m

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Money trouble: Federal science grants hit at UC Berkeley over funding claims

Federal agencies have suddenly blocked nearly twenty-one million dollars in science grants at the University of California, Berkeley. The reason given? Some researchers did not tell the government about outside money they received, mostly from friendly countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, a

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Jun 02 2026BUSINESS

AI Demand Keeps Credo Strong Despite Share Drop

Credo Technology’s recent earnings surprised many, but the stock fell afterward. The company grew its revenue by 157% year‑over‑year, showing that demand for AI chips is still high. Profit margins also widened, which is a good sign that the business can keep costs in check. The price drop aft

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Jun 02 2026BUSINESS

Energy Growth and New Tech Moves

Duke Energy is a big power company in North Carolina. It feeds electricity to many parts of the southeast U. S. Recently, big tech firms have been building huge data centers. These centers need a lot of power and are pushing the grid to its limits. Because of this demand, Duke is looking

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Jun 02 2026HEALTH

How Africa’s People Felt the Pandemic, Not Just Numbers

The pandemic hit everyone, but how it felt was not the same everywhere. In Ghana and Nigeria, people’s worries were shaped by stories from outside that often said these countries were weak or broken. Those ideas made the world think the crisis was a simple global problem, but they missed how local l

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Belly Fat May Raise Dementia Risk More Than Weight Alone

A large study tracking over 327, 000 adults in the UK found that deep belly fat, not just overall weight, may increase dementia risk. Out of those tracked, nearly 9, 000 developed dementia during the study. The strongest link was with vascular dementia, a type tied to poor blood flow in the brain, f

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

How Your Early Life Brain Power Might Protect You From Your Neighborhood Later On

Researchers followed 1, 149 men aged 61 to 73 across the U. S. to see how where they lived in their later years affected their thinking skills. They focused on five key areas: problem-solving, memory for recent events, how fast the brain processes information, word recall speed, and spatial awarenes

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Texas Senate Race: Will Populism or Pocketbook Issues Decide the Winner?

Texas voters face a clear split this election: one candidate banking on cultural battles, the other on economic struggles. Republican Ken Paxton leans hard into hot-button issues like immigration and transgender rights, mirroring the GOP’s playbook since Trump’s rise. Democrat James Talarico counter

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Kansas Democrats face a tough fight in 2026 with fresh ideas

Kansas Democrats see a chance to win in 2026, even though the state usually votes Republican. The party thinks President Trump’s low ratings give them an edge. Three main candidates—pastor-turned-politician Adam Hamilton and state senators Ethan Corson and Cindy Holscher—are trying to get attention.

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May 30 2026HEALTH

Stressed Doctors, Strong Work Ethic: What Happens in Residency

Residency is a tough stretch where new doctors take on more patient care and decision‑making. During this time, their stress levels can rise while their enthusiasm for work may shift too. Researchers used a well‑known theory that links job pressure and support to worker health. They followe

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