MEDIA

May 17 2026HEALTH

Health Tips on Social Media: How to Spot the Real From the Fake

Many adults turn to social media for health advice, but not all of it is trustworthy. A recent survey shows that about 40 % of U. S. adults, especially those under 50, read health posts online. When researchers looked at popular health influencers, only a small portion actually have medical training

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May 17 2026SCIENCE

Mind Tricks Behind Endless Scrolling

When people keep scrolling through feeds, their brains are doing more than just mindlessly looking. Studies from the University of Bristol and the University at Buffalo show that those with better working memory – the part of our brain that helps us focus – actually pay less attention to each post a

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May 17 2026LIFESTYLE

When a taxi trip became the center of attention

A bright yellow cab parked outside a theater last night wasn't just waiting for passengers—it was getting its own spotlight. The gathering wasn’t about red carpets or long speeches. Instead, people showed up to celebrate a show where the city itself became the guide. The host takes viewers on quick

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May 17 2026OPINION

Teachers and Taxpayers: Two Big Issues in Southwest Florida

This year, local schools closed with heartfelt thanks to teachers who give extra time and care to students. Naples Park Elementary stood out for one family, especially. Their granddaughter thrived there, thanks to teachers who went beyond textbooks and tests. Yet while educators work hard, other com

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May 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Comedy friends call out social media and mental health struggles

Comedian Theo Von has faced tough times lately with a mix of public comments and private battles. His friend and fellow podcaster Joe Rogan stepped up recently to share real worries about Von’s mental state. Rogan pointed to signs like Von’s open discussion of antidepressants and a past incident whe

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May 17 2026SPORTS

When Coaches and Their Families Cross the Line

Fran McCaffery spent 15 years coaching Iowa basketball, turning the team into a regular NCAA Tournament contender and earning a solid 297-207 record. But his time in Iowa City ended badly, partly because of friction with local media personalities. The most well-known was Gary Dolphin, the long-time

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May 17 2026LIFESTYLE

Why a 60-year-old’s warm online presence is winning millions of hearts

In a time when social media feeds overflow with noise and disagreement, a grandmother from Albion is quietly building one of the fastest-growing online communities. Diane Shiffer’s secret isn’t viral challenges or eye-catching edits—it’s steady kindness. Her posts, often simple selfies or short vide

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May 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Schools Fight Back: Tech Giants Pay Up in Youth Addiction Lawsuits

A small Kentucky school district just forced YouTube and Snapchat’s parent companies to settle lawsuits claiming their apps hurt students’ mental health. The Breathitt County School District argued that social media addiction created extra work for teachers and counselors—and now the companies are p

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May 16 2026POLITICS

Politics today: Why do some leaders go along with obvious untruths?

Trump’s inner circle didn’t just approve his biggest claims—they repeated them in public regardless of facts. Recent analysis points to a pattern where leading figures adjust reality to match the president’s version. One example is a top adviser’s claim this month that credit card spending is at rec

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May 16 2026CRYPTO

My Pet Hooligan mixes crypto with cartoons in a bold new experiment

Back in 2026 the team behind My Pet Hooligan decided to launch its new digital token $HOOLI at the exact moment the 30th episode of its animated series dropped. Instead of a boring press release, the token launch became the climax of a story arc called “Hell or High Hooli, ” a 30-episode comedy that

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