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Jun 05 2026HEALTH

Muscle Power and Infection Risks: What Handgrip Can Tell You

Researchers looked into whether a simple strength test could predict how likely someone is to catch common infections or even develop sepsis. Instead of just focusing on body weight or fat, they zeroed in on handgrip strength—a quick, easy way to measure muscle power. The idea isn’t that muscle make

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Jun 05 2026LIFESTYLE

Lucchese boots return to Santa Fe with fresh upgrades

The famous Lucchese boot brand has reopened its Santa Fe store after a three-month facelift. This location is one of their oldest and most important shops in the Southwest. Inside, customers now find new tools like a hat steamer for custom fits, an embossing machine, and a private area for designing

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Jun 04 2026OPINION

SpaceX IPO: A New Way to Make Money in Space

The launch of SpaceX on the stock market is not about rockets to Mars. Elon Musk wants to turn space into a profit machine. He said in February that joining SpaceX with his AI company xAI would create the biggest “innovation engine. ” That phrase hides a plan to own every part of the space

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Napa County Faces Uncontested Elections for Key Positions

The upcoming primary in Napa County on June 2 saw no challengers for three important posts, leaving the current officials set to keep their roles without opposition. Board members Joelle Gallagher and Anne Cottrell, who have served District 1 and District 3 respectively since 2023, received every vo

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Jun 04 2026LIFESTYLE

A mom who rocked the indie scene now runs a beauty brand

Cat Pierce’s life flipped from indie-pop stardom to motherhood in ways she never expected. After moving from Alabama to New York in the late 1990s, she became a face of the "indie sleaze" era, sharing headlines with bands like the Strokes. She played in a band with her sister, dated a member of a fa

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Jun 04 2026SPORTS

Caitlin Clark needs to be part of the team, not above it

The Indiana Fever seem stuck in a strange spot. On paper, they have all the ingredients for a championship squad: a star like Caitlin Clark, a dominant big like Aliyah Boston, and a sharp shooter in Kelsey Mitchell. Yet after eight games, they’re barely holding their own. A WNBA analyst recently arg

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Jun 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Look at WWE’s Post-WrestleMania Storytelling Gaps

Raw kicked off strong after WrestleMania with a standout moment when Jacob Fatu crashed Roman Reigns’ celebration, demanding the same family success as the champion. Their Backlash match delivered, but the weeks that followed dragged. Fans got dragged through repetitive brawls, contract signings, an

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Jun 04 2026BUSINESS

How Two Ex-Cops Built a Travel Business Without Ever Planning To

Debra and Tony Thune never expected to become travel entrepreneurs. Their journey began when a cruise they were on got cut short by the pandemic. Stranded at sea for over two weeks, they didn’t panic like most passengers. Instead, they used their background in corrections to organize food, share upd

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Jun 03 2026BUSINESS

Topgolf Strengthens Leadership to Drive Global Growth

The company has reshuffled its senior ranks, adding and promoting leaders across tech, operations, finance, law, and golf ties. These moves aim to boost day‑to‑day performance while building long‑term value for a worldwide network of venues. Jay Spears steps in as chief information officer, takin

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Shenna Bellows: A Fresh Face for Maine’s Future

Bellows brings a mix of experience and compassion that could change how Maine is run. Her background spans both legislative work as a state senator and executive duties as secretary of state, giving her a rare view of the state’s politics. She grew up in a small town that faced many challenges

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