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May 29 2026SPORTS

Tennis’ quiet Tuscan star: what shapes Lorenzo Musetti under the spotlight

Lorenzo Musetti’s racket speaks before he does—one silky one-hander at a time. But where he swings that racket says everything about where he comes from. Born in the stone-blue light of Carrara, a town carved out of marble quarries since Roman times, Musetti grew up breathing Italian air before he b

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May 29 2026HEALTH

Understanding how strengths-based care works for older ethnic minority adults in the UK

Older adults from black and minority ethnic backgrounds often face a care system built on identifying problems rather than opportunities. Most research looks at what these groups lack instead of what they bring to their own lives. This gap matters because people from different cultural backgrounds m

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May 29 2026HEALTH

Help beyond borders: How mental health struggles affect displaced communities

Many people move to new countries for safety, jobs or a better future. But the stress doesn’t end when they arrive. Stigma around mental health in some cultures can make it hard to ask for help. Language barriers, fear of being misunderstood and lack of trusted professionals often leave people feeli

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May 29 2026OPINION

Investing wisely in Michigan’s future starts with newborns

Michigan is trying something bold: treating newborns as an economic asset rather than a cost. Leaders have quietly backed this by putting $250 million into Rx Kids, a program sending cash directly to pregnant women and families with infants. The idea isn’t new—giving families money during tough time

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May 29 2026SPORTS

Dave Winfield's Yankees days: a Hall of Famer’s tough journey

Dave Winfield spent nearly a decade with the New York Yankees, winning awards and making key plays. Yet he wore a Padres cap at his Hall of Fame induction instead of a Yankees one. That choice wasn’t random. In a recent chat on a sports podcast, he called his time in pinstripes a "toxic work environ

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May 29 2026HEALTH

Tracking arthritis beyond the usual measures

Knee joints that refuse to behave the same way each day. Fingers stiff at dawn and relieved by noon. Inflammatory arthritis (IA) doesn’t follow a straight line, yet most treatment plans act like it does. Researchers now ask: what if the person behind the disease matters as much as the disease itself

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May 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Barstool Bros bring their bold style to Philly’s historic ground

The crew behind the popular Barstool Sports brand recently set up cameras in Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park. They were filming for a show called “Rediscovering America, ” which aims to revisit key places across the country. Their website jokes that while the series might not be

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May 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Smaller Smart Ring That Watches Your Health While You Sleep

The latest version of this finger-sized gadget is 40% smaller than before, making it look almost like a regular wedding band instead of a bulky fitness tracker. It’s made from titanium that won’t irritate sensitive skin, so it feels light enough to forget it’s even there. The real update isn’t just

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May 29 2026HEALTH

Behind the Billions: How Medicaid Autism Billing Became a Hotspot for Scams

Medicaid spending on autism therapies has ballooned in recent years, drawing attention not just for its growth but for the staggering gaps in oversight that allowed fraud to thrive. A federal audit found Colorado alone handed out $77. 8 million in questionable payments for Applied Behavior Analysis

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May 29 2026HEALTH

Protecting Boston from mpox: why the rise in cases matters

Boston is seeing a jump in mpox cases, a disease once called monkeypox. Local health teams are watching the numbers closely. They say the risk to the public right now is low. Still, they urge people who might be at higher risk to get the two-dose vaccine. The shots work best if taken four weeks apar

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