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May 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Digital Health Missteps: How Old Adults See Their Bodies

Older people today turn to the internet for everything from news to shopping, and this shift matters for their overall well‑being. Yet researchers often treat online activity as one single habit, missing how different digital tasks affect the way seniors judge their own health. When people look at

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May 25 2026FINANCE

What’s Really Shaping the Quad Cities’ Commercial Real Estate Scene

The Quad Cities isn’t just another mid-sized metro—it’s quietly reshaping how commercial real estate works. Forget the usual hype about booming markets or ghost towns; this place thrives on practicality. Retail spaces, for example, aren’t just about flashy storefronts anymore. Big chains and franchi

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May 23 2026CRIME

Based Apparel’s sudden shutdown raises red flags over crypto scams

A clothing store quietly linked to a high-profile government figure vanished from the internet after users spotted something suspicious. Based Apparel, which sells trendy hoodies and casual wear, was pushing a sneaky piece of malware called "ClickFix" to Macintosh users. The trick involved convincin

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May 22 2026CRIME

Kids Online Safety: A Fresh Push to Stop Abuse

The fight against child exploitation online is huge, and no single team can catch every predator or rescue every victim. In 2024, a national hotline that collects tips from tech firms received over twenty million reports of possible child sexual abuse. The volume is simply too large for investigator

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May 21 2026HEALTH

Sleep Smart: Quick Tricks to Drift Off Faster

Eating a balanced mix of fruits, veggies, nuts and lean proteins can help your body make melatonin, the hormone that tells you it’s time to sleep. Skipping sugary drinks and limiting caffeine or alcohol gives your brain a better chance to wind down. Try breathing in a steady rhythm: inhale for four

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May 20 2026SCIENCE

NASA Wants More Small, Cheap Space Trips

NASA’s budget for science is about the same as it was two decades ago, even after a government push to cut spending. The agency’s new administrator focuses on human missions to the Moon and plans to replace a planned lunar space station with a surface base. He also wants a nuclear‑powered probe for

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May 20 2026FINANCE

Walmart's Stock Surge: What’s Behind the Confidence Before Earnings?

Before Walmart releases its first-quarter earnings, Wall Street is buzzing with optimism. The company’s stock has climbed over 21% this year, easily beating the broader market’s 7. 7% gain. Many analysts now predict a strong quarter ahead, lifting their price targets for Walmart’s stock. But why the

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May 18 2026HEALTH

Weight Loss and Muscle: What Exercise Adds

People who cut calories often lose muscle along with fat. The study looked at adults who were overweight or obese. It compared two ways of losing weight: just cutting calories, and cutting calories plus different kinds of exercise. The first part asked if adding exercise can keep muscle fro

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May 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Phone Cameras: Why the Bump Keeps Growing

The shape of a phone’s back has changed a lot over the last twenty years. Early mobile devices had camera modules that sat flush with the rest of the body, giving a smooth look. By 2016 even flagship phones started to show a raised camera area. Today, the newest iPhone and Samsung models have the bi

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May 17 2026CRIME

Spy Tricks: How Digital Thieves Used Chat and Code to Steal Millions

North Korea’s cyber teams have quietly cleaned out more than $6 billion from crypto since 2017, and 2026 alone has already added nearly $600 million to that total. Instead of just guessing passwords or sending phishing links, these operatives now spend months face-to-face with targets, building trus

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