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Jun 07 2026SPORTS

How NBA stars use local events to help kids chase their dreams

Moses Moody grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, watching how meeting athletes shaped his own path. At just nine years old, he stood outside a school gym with a football, hoping to meet NFL player Michael Vick after a free clinic. Waiting in line for an autograph became one of his clearest childhood me

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Jun 04 2026EDUCATION

Learning the Rules for E-Bike Safety

Mount Pleasant police recently took action at a middle school after receiving reports of students speeding on e-bikes and mopeds through nearby streets. Instead of giving tickets, officers impounded the vehicles and held a quick meeting with parents to explain the local laws. Many parents admitted t

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Jun 03 2026HEALTH

Medical trips for beauty fixes: the hidden dangers behind the savings

More Americans are crossing borders or hopping on domestic flights to fix noses, tummies, or breasts—often because prices back home seem too high. A fresh look at years of patient reports shows that every shortcut has a catch. Over a decade, clinics and hospitals handled 2, 100+ cases where traveler

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Data Centers and Power Rules: A Fresh Look

Montana’s energy scene has a long history of watchdogs and reformers. A former state senator, who spent two decades in the legislature, played a key role in tightening how utilities bill customers. Back in 1975 he pushed for a bill that cut out the so‑called “fair value” clause, which had let power

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Jun 02 2026FINANCE

Gas Prices Take a Dip as Cooler Weather Moves In

Monday brought a surprise drop in natural gas prices after they had just hit their highest level in two months. The sudden shift came when experts predicted cooler temperatures across the East Coast from June 6 to 10, even though much of the rest of the country will see warmer-than-usual conditions

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Jun 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

Motorola Sees $1. 5B Investment in Drone‑Defence Tech

Motorola Solutions has agreed to purchase the Israeli company D‑Fend for $1. 5 billion, adding a new layer of protection against unmanned aircraft that pose risks to critical sites. The deal follows a surge in incidents where drones have targeted data centres, airports and other vital infrastructure

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Unexpected link between gum health and fertility surprises researchers

Most people don’t realize that a toothbrush might be as important as a thermometer when trying to start a family. While many assume fertility depends mostly on age or egg count, science now suggests something much smaller could be making a big difference – the health of someone’s gums. Research on a

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Why some women freeze their eggs—and what it really costs

More young women are choosing to freeze their eggs each year, hoping to extend their options for having children later. The process involves removing eggs from the ovaries, storing them in liquid nitrogen, and later thawing them for potential use. Clinics show how tiny tools pick out eggs under a mi

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May 30 2026HEALTH

Understanding the growing world of psychedelic therapy training

More people are exploring psychedelics for mental health reasons, pushing the need for trained guides. But how well-prepared are these guides? A recent study looked at programs teaching psychedelic therapy in the US. It found that while many programs exist, they vary widely in quality and focus. Som

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May 30 2026HEALTH

How Aid Cuts Left Mozambique’s Clinics Fighting Backward

Mozambique’s Matola II health center used to have extra hands on deck—workers who tracked diseases and helped patients stick to treatments like HIV and TB pills. Then aid money vanished overnight. Not because the need disappeared, but because funding priorities shifted. Now, the same clinic that ser

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