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May 27 2026POLITICS

District 10’s next senator: who can solve the big issues?

Anne Kepner is running to replace Aisha Wahab in California’s Senate District 10, and her campaign is built around three big problems: housing is too expensive, good jobs are hard to find, and healthcare costs too much for aging residents. She’s not just talking about these issues; she’s worked on t

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May 27 2026HEALTH

How dads shape their kids' weight: what science says

Research shows fathers play a bigger role in passing obesity down through families than many realize. It’s not just about bad eating habits. A father’s genes, his stress levels, and even how he interacts with his kids can tilt the scales for the next generation. Some studies suggest these effects st

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May 27 2026HEALTH

Hidden dangers lurking in your summer beach plans

Every year when summer arrives, millions of families pack up to hit the sand and surf. But hidden beneath the fun could be a silent threat: dirty water. Tests show that over half of U. S. coastlines and Great Lakes beaches had unsafe bacteria levels at least once last year. That means when people di

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May 27 2026BUSINESS

How Financial Advice Helps Companies Make Smarter Calls

Running a business means making tough choices every day. Should they hire more staff or hold off? Raise prices or keep them steady? Spend on expansion or save for emergencies? Good financial guidance doesn’t just provide numbers—it helps leaders understand what those numbers really mean in real time

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May 27 2026HEALTH

How Donated Help Fades and Problems Grow in Uganda’s Biggest Refuge Camp

In 2025, a sudden stop in outside cash and supplies left aid workers scrambling in Nakivale, one of Africa’s longest-running refugee spots. Many residents woke up to empty clinics and empty ration lines even though the camp had survived for years on foreign donations. Officials say the cuts came fas

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May 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why Women Farmers Hold the Key to Safer Food Systems

Around the world, conflict and climate change are squeezing food supplies tighter every year. Farmers in developing nations work hard to keep their communities fed, yet half of them face an invisible obstacle: being overlooked because of their gender. More than two out of every five farmers in poore

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May 27 2026HEALTH

Fruits and sun damage: Could grapes be a surprising ally for your skin?

Scientists looked into whether eating grapes regularly could help skin handle sun damage better. In a two-week test, 29 adults ate the equivalent of three cups of grapes daily—freeze-dried into powder. After the study, skin tests showed lower signs of stress in skin cells even when people were expos

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May 27 2026HEALTH

Can AI outperform doctors in spotting early throat cancer?

In the world of medical tech, a new debate is heating up: can smart computer programs match human experts at catching early signs of a dangerous throat cancer called esophageal squamous cell carcinoma? This rare but serious cancer often hides in plain sight during routine check-ups, making early det

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May 27 2026HEALTH

How a small coin helped beat a deadly disease and what it teaches us today

Back in the 1940s and 1950s, polio was the summer nightmare no parent could escape. Kids would catch it from dirty water or even just a handshake, and suddenly they couldn’t move their legs or breathe on their own. The disease didn’t care about rich or poor—it paralyzed about 58, 000 Americans in on

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May 27 2026HEALTH

Too much screen time hurts kids more than we thought

Kids today spend more time staring at screens than doing anything else, including sleeping and playing outside. A new warning from health experts says this trend is causing real problems for young people. From toddlers to teens, daily screen use adds up fast—often starting before a child’s first bir

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