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Jun 01 2025POLITICS

What Happened This Week in Illinois and Chicago?

The month of May has flown by, and there's a lot to catch up on. Let's dive into the key events that shaped the past week. Lawmakers in Springfield have been working overtime as the spring legislative session wraps up. They're racing against time to finalize a budget without resorting to "broad-bas

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May 31 2025LIFESTYLE

May's Must-Have Gifts for the Road

Spring has sprung, and so has a bunch of new lifestyle products. May brought a mix of weather, from blooming flowers to the first hints of summer. Along with the changing seasons, a bunch of new products hit the market. These items are perfect for anyone planning to travel soon. They range from body

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May 31 2025HEALTH

How Much Do You Really Use Your Diabetes App? It Matters!

Smartphones are everywhere, and so are apps designed to help people with type 2 diabetes. These apps can teach users about healthy eating and track their progress. But here is the big question: how often do people actually use these apps? It turns out that how much someone uses a diabetes app can ma

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May 30 2025CRIME

A Man's Mental Health Clouds His Stalking Case Against Jennifer Aniston

A man who has been accused of stalking Jennifer Aniston has been found mentally unfit to face trial. This decision comes after a second psychiatrist confirmed the initial assessment of Jimmy Wayne Carwyle's mental state. Carwyle is accused of crashing his car into Aniston's Bel-Air home and has been

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May 30 2025POLITICS

The New Face of Maryland Politics: A Generational Shift?

A political shake-up is brewing in Maryland. Harry Jarin, a 35-year-old entrepreneur and volunteer firefighter, has thrown his hat into the ring. He is challenging Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat. This contest is not just about politics. It is about age and experience. Jarin is maki

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May 30 2025HEALTH

How Arsenic in Your Body Might Spark Inflammation

Arsenic is a nasty substance that can get into our bodies through water and food. It's linked to some serious health issues. These include lung, bladder, and skin cancer. Plus, it's connected to heart disease and diabetes. Doctors measure inflammation in the body with a test for C-reactive protein (

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May 30 2025HEALTH

The Power of Spirit and Support in Cancer Care

Cancer is a tough journey. It's not just about fighting the disease. It's also about keeping spirits high and having a strong support system. This is what a recent exploration focused on. It looked into how meeting spiritual needs and having social support can make a big difference in a cancer patie

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May 29 2025CRIME

A Mother's Dark Secret: The Shocking Truth Behind a Missing Child

A mother's love is supposed to be unconditional, but in a chilling case from South Africa, a mother's actions have left the nation in shock. A court recently handed down a life sentence to a woman for a horrifying crime: selling her own six-year-old daughter. The girl, Joshlin Smith, vanished from

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May 29 2025HEALTH

How Breathing Bad Air Affects Your Kidneys

Air pollution is a big deal. It's not just about smoggy skies and bad smells. It's about how it messes with our health, especially our kidneys. This is what a large study in China found out. They tracked over 5, 000 people to see how air pollution affects kidney function over time. They looked at fi

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May 29 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggle: Life with Uncontrolled Diabetes in China

In China, a significant number of people are living with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). More than half of these individuals have blood sugar levels that are not under control. This lack of control can seriously affect their overall well-being and daily life. Understanding what makes life challe

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