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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

Teen Life Patterns and Their Link to Sadness in China

After China lifted its strict COVID rules, many teens faced new daily habits. Researchers wondered if these changes mattered for mental health. They grouped teens by their routines—like how much they ate, slept, and used screens—and looked for patterns. The goal was to see if certain lifestyle clus

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Political Shift Threatens NIH Grant Stability

A new executive order has reclassified about 8, 000 civil service roles as political positions, placing many senior officials who manage NIH grant decisions under the White House’s influence. These appointments are crucial because they decide which research projects receive federal funding and ho

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Jun 04 2026WEATHER

Heatwave Hitting Asian Farms and Raising Food Prices

The summer heat in Asia is turning fields into dry patches, making it hard for farmers to plant and grow crops. \\ A strong El Nino wave is expected to make the drought worse, especially in places that rely on monsoon rains. \\ Farmers in India, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia are already strugg

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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

Nurses on the Front Lines: How Climate Change Shapes Their Work in South Africa

South Africa’s primary health clinics are facing a new kind of challenge: the growing impact of climate change. Every year, hotter temperatures, unpredictable rains, and more intense storms put extra pressure on these clinics. Nurses are the first people who see patients affected by heat‑relat

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Jun 04 2026SPORTS

Windy Woes Shake Top Seed at French Open

Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s number one, entered the Paris tournament with confidence, having dominated early in both sets against Diana Shnaider. The match started well for Sabalenka, who led 6‑3, 5‑3, but the wind on Court Philippe Chatrier turned into a formidable opponent. As gusts grew stronger

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Coal Boost: Trump Eyes $700 Million Support

A White House source says President Trump may announce a new plan to use the 1950 Defense Production Act for coal. The proposal would channel almost $700 million into upgrading more than a dozen power plants, building a large export terminal on the West Coast, and matching corporate money for new fa

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Jun 04 2026BUSINESS

New Natural Hub Opens in Green

A&C Naturals is moving into a new storefront on Massillon Road, with its grand opening scheduled for June 6. The family‑run shop is run by Audrey Corrigan, her mother Corky, and sister Kalia. They trace their roots back to the fourth generation of Green residents, having operated the business from h

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Mayor Bass Builds a Surprise Alliance to Secure Runoff Spot

In a surprising turn of events, the current mayor managed to gather an unlikely mix of supporters that pushed her into the November runoff race. The coalition included workers’ unions, business leaders, the local Democratic Party, and groups advocating for immigrant rights. Even though these f

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

US Tensions Rise as Mexico’s Former Leader Calls Out Trump

Andrés Manuel López Obrador, once a popular president of Mexico, has taken to social media to criticize former U. S. President Donald Trump. He says the American leader now behaves in ways that help Mexico’s political opponents and hurt his own party. López Obrador left office in 2024, but he

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Jun 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Weekend Fun in Anchorage: A Fresh Look at Free Events

Anchorage has a busy weekend ahead, but many activities are free or low cost. Start the week with Live After Five on F Street; Denali Cooks will play at sunset, and the space feels like a block party. The venue has shifted from Town Square Park to a street corner, giving it a new vibe. On Thursday

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