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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

Balancing Blood Sugar: How Smart Tech Could Help Diabetics

Type 1 diabetes means the body can't control blood sugar on its own. People with this condition must constantly monitor how they eat, move, and feel to decide when to take insulin. But even with careful tracking, blood sugar can swing too high or too low. That’s where new tech steps in. Most insuli

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Trump administration pushes for control over science funding decisions

The U. S. government wants a bigger say in how billions of dollars for science research get spent. A new rule would let political leaders—many without science backgrounds—review grant applications before money gets approved. This could shift power from expert panels that have guided research funding

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Jun 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sci-fi writers who shaped our view of the future

Science fiction isn't just about spaceships and lasers. It's a way to explore what it means to be human when technology changes everything. The best sci-fi writers don't just predict the future—they ask tough questions about who we are now and who we might become. They take big ideas like artificial

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Jun 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Plex moves beyond just storing movies and TV shows

Plex started as a way for people to organize and share their personal media collections at home. But over time, it’s changed a lot. Now, instead of just being a digital library, it’s adding features that make streaming more social and interactive. Soon, users can create and share custom lists of mo

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Jun 04 2026SCIENCE

Maven’s Mission to Mars: What Happened to the Spacecraft?

NASA’s Maven, a spacecraft studying Mars, stopped responding six months ago. Mission teams lost contact in December after Maven passed behind Mars and never came back online. Engineers figured out the problem: Maven spun too fast, disrupting its orbit and draining its batteries. Without power, the s

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Jun 03 2026HEALTH

Helping Hands: Food Pantries Support HIV Community in Los Angeles

The food pantry at APLA Health is a vital resource for people living with HIV in Los Angeles. Tom Kaiser visits the Vance North Necessities of Life Program every week. He says he no longer needs to buy groceries for himself because the pantry supplies enough food to keep him fed. The program i

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Jun 03 2026HEALTH

Hidden Blood in the Back: A Silent Threat

Back pain that worsens quickly can sometimes hide a dangerous blood collection in the spine. When doctors look at scans, they usually think of tumors or infections that grow in the space around the spinal cord. But a rare type of fluid pocket, called a lumbar synovial cyst, can fill with blood and

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Jun 03 2026SPORTS

Football Clubs Warned About Risky Crypto Sponsors

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has written to several football clubs, including those in the Premier League, to caution them about deals with crypto companies that may not be licensed. The FCA’s fraud unit head, Fiona Mackinnon‑Miller, said it has noticed more clubs signing up with firms t

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Jun 03 2026CRIME

Surprise End in Brazil: Art Blogger’s Tragic Exit

A 40‑year‑old art influencer was found dead in a hotel room after traveling to Brazil for cosmetic surgery. The victim, known online as @JerryGogosian, was discovered by hotel staff on a Sunday morning. A man claiming to be her surgeon arrived later but could not reach the woman, prompting staff to

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Jun 03 2026LIFESTYLE

A Weekend at Pebble Beach: What Ralph Lauren Really Means

The event began with a new shop opening at Pebble Beach, a place known for its exclusivity. Ralph Lauren invited guests, including a mix of ambassadors and industry figures, to celebrate the launch. I had little knowledge of the brand beyond its high‑end image, but the weekend turned that perception

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