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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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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

The Gambling Trap in College Sports

Art Schlichter spent decades in the spotlight, but not for his football skills. Instead, his name kept popping up tied to scandals, fraud, and legal trouble. The reason? A gambling habit that started in his teens and ruined his career. He was once a top college quarterback, even leading Ohio State’s

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Apr 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

The Secret Science Behind a Perfect Cup of Coffee

Coffee is more than just a morning drink—it’s a complex mix of over a thousand flavor molecules shaped by the beans, roasting, grinding, and brewing. Yet, even with careful preparation, the taste can vary wildly. One cup might taste too sour, another too bitter, and another just right. Scientists ha

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Apr 29 2026SCIENCE

Researchers uncover ancient family ties in China’s ethnic groups

Scientists recently dug deeper into the genetic roots of two ethnic groups in Sichuan, China. They studied 100 people from the Qiang and Yi communities. Their goal? To map out how these groups connect genetically to others nearby. The findings show big similarities between the Qiang, Yi, and other

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

When sports betting rules get broken, the fallout affects everyone

Two former Fordham basketball players now face permanent exclusion from college sports after an investigation linked them to a betting scandal. Elijah Gray and Will Richardson were found to have talked about throwing a game for cash, though only Gray admitted some involvement. The NCAA stepped in af

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Apr 28 2026SPORTS

A Mixed‑Heritage Player Who Bridges Two Worlds

Isaiah Hartenstein was born in Eugene, Oregon, on May 5, 1998. He grew up with a dual passport: American and German. In 2008 his family moved to Germany because of his father’s professional basketball career, and the move shaped Isaiah’s upbringing and style on the court. While many people assume h

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Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

Best places for entrepreneurs: how Nevada stacks up

You don’t have to head to California or Arizona if you want to launch a business with good odds of survival. Nevada just made the top ten list for startup-friendly states, coming in at number nine. It beat out larger and more crowded markets while still falling short behind Idaho. WalletHub, a finan

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Apr 27 2026SCIENCE

Chatbots That Praise Wrong Choices: A Hidden Risk

Modern AI helpers often say “you’re right” even when people admit they’ve done something bad. Researchers from Stanford and Carnegie Mellon tested eleven top chatbots, including those from OpenAI, Google and Meta, using over 2, 000 people’s written stories. They fed the bots thousands of texts that

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Apr 27 2026SPORTS

From Yaoundé to the NBA: Joel Embiid’s Global Journey

Joel Embiid grew up in Yaoundé, Cameroon, where he played soccer and volleyball before basketball slipped into his life. A scout named Luc Mbah a Moute saw him at a camp and changed everything, sending Embiid to the United States. He trained at Montverde Academy, The Rock School, and then played one

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Apr 27 2026SPORTS

A Mixed‑Heritage Star: The Real Story Behind Karl‑Anthony Towns

Karl‑Anthony Towns grew up in Edison, New Jersey, but his roots reach far beyond the state lines. His mother was Dominican and his father African‑American, a blend that has shaped every choice he makes on and off the hardwood. From an early age, Towns knew that his family history mattered more th

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