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May 27 2026HEALTH

Barriers and Boosters for Taking Meds in People with PAD

People over 60 in the UK often have peripheral artery disease, a long‑term blockage of blood vessels that can lead to serious heart or limb problems. Even though doctors recommend medicines and lifestyle changes that lower the risk of bad events, many patients do not keep up with their treatment pla

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May 27 2026HEALTH

Speed and Strength: How Fluorescence Signals Predict Blood Flow Problems

The risk of poor blood flow during colon surgery can lead to serious leaks after the operation. Doctors usually look at how fast blood enters the tissue, but they often ignore other clues from a special dye called indocyanine green. This research focused on the timing and steadiness of the dye

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May 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

How AI and Crypto Boom Could Hit Your Wallet and the Planet

The rise of AI and cryptocurrency isn’t just changing how we use technology—it’s also reshaping where our energy comes from and how much we pay for electricity. A recent study warns that by 2030, powering the growing number of data centers for these industries could push electricity costs up by near

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May 27 2026CRYPTO

Stablecoin risks: when digital money loses its dollar anchor

Stablecoins promise safety by staying tied to real-world money, but last weekend’s hack shows how easily that promise can break. A European issuer called StablR learned this the hard way when a thief walked away with $2. 8 million after creating $13. 5 million of unbacked tokens. The attack started

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May 27 2026POLITICS

Russia and U. S. Clash Over Visa Rejection for UN Meeting

On Tuesday, Russia accused the United States of breaking its pledge to the United Nations by refusing a visa for a top Russian diplomat. The issue came up during a Security Council meeting led by China’s foreign minister, where Russia expected its deputy foreign minister, Alexander Alimov, to attend

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May 27 2026POLITICS

Democrats' Money Problems and What It Means for Voters

For years, Democrats said they stood for workers and middle-class families. But their recent money troubles tell a different story. The group running the party now has about $14 million left, while owing almost $18 million. At the same time, the opposing team has $124 million saved up with no debt.

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May 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Vermont’s lawsuit against Meta over Instagram’s design choices raises big questions about tech responsibility

The U. S. Supreme Court recently decided not to stop Vermont’s legal case against Meta, the company that owns Instagram. The state claims Instagram was built to hook young users by taking advantage of their developing brains. Vermont argues this addiction tactic boosts ad sales, especially targeting

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May 27 2026POLITICS

When Government Fixes Mistakes, Who Really Gets the Blame?

A big fund of $1. 776 billion sounds like a way to fix wrongs done by the IRS. The idea is simple: if people feel the tax agency treated them unfairly, they can get money back. Many Americans already distrust the IRS. Stories about unfair audits, slow delays, and even past scandals like targeting co

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May 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Israel and Hezbollah face off as drone threats rise

Israel’s military tech companies are racing to stop a growing danger from drones. These cheap, explosive-laden flying machines have become a favorite of Hezbollah, the armed group based in Lebanon. Since April, these drones have targeted Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, making them hard to detect

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May 27 2026POLITICS

District 10’s next senator: who can solve the big issues?

Anne Kepner is running to replace Aisha Wahab in California’s Senate District 10, and her campaign is built around three big problems: housing is too expensive, good jobs are hard to find, and healthcare costs too much for aging residents. She’s not just talking about these issues; she’s worked on t

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