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May 01 2026HEALTH

Yoga and meth addiction: a different kind of recovery experiment

Scientists wondered if something as simple as yoga could help people break free from methamphetamine. The drug doesn’t just affect the brain—it weakens the body’s ability to recover, makes users feel on edge all the time, and traps them in cycles of wanting more. Most treatments use medicine or talk

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May 01 2026WEATHER

Weekend weather in Boston: rain now, sun later

Boston is stuck in a wet spell this week, with scattered showers keeping things damp but not exactly solving the drought. The city won’t get much relief today, but every little drop counts. Light rain might hang around into tonight, yet skies should clear by Friday morning. Temperatures today will h

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May 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Unexpected voices and fresh stories to explore in the Bay Area this May

May lights up with over 60 book-related events scattered across the Bay, from North Beach to Menlo Park. Instead of the usual literary suspects, this month’s lineup mixes unlikely storytellers—chefs, scientists, athletes, and even a DJ—behind the microphone. A Venezuelan-American writer reflects on

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May 01 2026POLITICS

When Federal Crackdowns Hit the Streets: Who Should Hold Agents Accountable?

Last year, Chicago saw a sharp rise in federal immigration raids under a program called Operation Midway Blitz. The surge led to thousands of arrests and clashes between agents and locals. But this wasn’t just about immigration—it was about how agents did their jobs. A state commission, set up by Il

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Canada Steps Up Global Defence Finance

Canada is preparing to host a new international bank that will raise money for countries needing stronger military protection. The idea was born from talks in Montreal where Canadian officials met with foreign partners to draft a charter for the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank. The bank’s goal

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Campus Voices: Why Free Speech Matters

The hearing in Washington focused on keeping college campuses open places for debate. A Utah congressman said that when students stop talking to each other because they fear ridicule, learning suffers. He pointed out that many students admit to silencing themselves or even shouting down speake

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Apr 30 2026BUSINESS

C. H. Robinson Keeps Moving Forward While Workers Shrink

In the latest quarter, C. H. Robinson’s North American Surface Transport team saw its staff fall from 4, 970 to 4, 752 employees. The overall company workforce also dipped, dropping to 11, 705 from 12, 085 a quarter earlier. Revenue growth barely kept pace with rising transport costs, leaving the g

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Apr 30 2026WEATHER

California’s Summer: What to Expect When Weather Forecasts Can’t Be Sure

California’s summer weather for June to August looks set to lean warmer than usual, but don’t expect a clear trend in rain. The National Weather Service’s latest outlook calls it “equal chances” for precipitation, meaning anything—from dry patches to sudden downpours—could happen. The forecast relie

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Apr 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

The rise and fall of a forgotten tech star

Back in the late 90s, a bulky but reliable plug took over creative workspaces. FireWire looked clunky compared to USB, but it worked effortlessly—no messy driver installs, no guesswork. Musicians, video editors, and even Mac users relied on it to move data fast. While USB struggled with simple tasks

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Apr 30 2026EDUCATION

Reading early, dreaming big: How New York invests in kids' futures

Half of New York City students in third to eighth grade can’t read at grade level. That’s a problem because reading isn’t just about passing tests. It’s about opening doors. When kids read, they don’t just learn words—they build worlds in their minds. They start to see themselves differently. They g

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