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Apr 30 2026HEALTH

Why Some Men Play a Bigger Role in Family Planning Decisions

In parts of India, many husbands now help decide how many children to have and whether to use birth control. A study from Uttar Pradesh asked 1, 258 married men about this involvement. The results show that 65 percent weigh in on family size while 56 percent support their wives’ contraceptive choice

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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 30 2026LIFESTYLE

When Parents Spend Like There’s No Tomorrow

A family faces a tough spot with their mom who loves big trips but skips on basics. She often books expensive trips overseas and then struggles to pay for essentials. The kids help with groceries or repairs when they can, but she’d rather spend on vacations than fix a leaky roof. She complains abou

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Apr 30 2026HEALTH

Breakfast timing and fasting length: What really matters for your weight?

A big five-year study followed over 7, 000 adults aged 40 to 65 and found that eating breakfast early helps keep weight down. Skipping breakfast or eating late in the afternoon, however, did not help with weight loss and was often linked to worse habits like smoking and drinking alcohol. The key tak

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Maine’s Art Scene Blends Food, Nature, and Creativity in 2026

Wiscasset’s art gallery isn’t just about pretty pictures—it’s diving deep into how Maine’s wild landscapes and farm-fresh food shape creativity. The 2026 lineup ties local culture to real-world issues, starting with a show that connects art and food. "Art to Table" asks why food isn’t just fuel but

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Childhood friends and local heroes who knew stars before fame

Many famous faces started out as ordinary people in small towns. Some were classmates, neighbors or childhood friends before the red carpets arrived. A young Hilary Duff rode bikes with future fans in Houston, while Barack Obama’s college roommate remembers him lending a hand to servants in Pakistan

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Unverified photos of Trump shooting suspect spread online

A recent case highlights how fast fake images can spread online. After a man named Cole Allen was linked to an attack attempt on a former president, social media users started sharing altered photos of him. These images showed Allen dressed in different sports uniforms, from baseball teams to colleg

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Apr 30 2026BUSINESS

Disney keeps ESPN close as streaming takes center stage

The new leader at Disney has decided to hold onto ESPN instead of spinning it off. Their reasoning? Keeping the sports giant inside the company will help push forward Disney's streaming plans. This marks one of the first big moves under the current CEO, who took charge earlier this year. While ESPN

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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

Baseball and basketball teams make big moves fast

Two Major League Baseball teams have already changed managers this season, both struggling early in the year. Boston sits at the bottom of their division with just ten wins after twenty-seven games. Philadelphia isn’t far behind with only nine wins, which is their worst start since 2002 despite spen

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Apr 30 2026HEALTH

Walking More Might Help Protect Your Bones

A recent study looked at over 400, 000 adults in the UK to see if walking could lower the risk of osteoporosis. Researchers tracked their walking habits and bone health over time. The big question was: how much walking is enough to make a difference? The findings suggest that walking regularly coul

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