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May 22 2026HEALTH

Weight loss helps but doesn't stop diabetes for all, research shows

A long study tracked 190 adults at risk of Type 2 diabetes for over a decade. They tried a two-year lifestyle program where people lost and kept off weight. But some still developed diabetes years later. The key difference? Their bodies handled sugar in different ways. Researchers split participant

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Why Some NATO Members Are Questioning Their Role Under Trump

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Sweden to meet NATO allies this week, carrying a message from President Donald Trump: America feels let down by countries that wouldn’t support its military actions in Iran. Rubio singled out Spain over its refusal to let U. S. forces use its bases,

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May 22 2026POLITICS

How a judge put presidential records back under public control

A recent legal battle got messy when a federal judge stepped in to stop a push by a presidential team to ignore a law about saving government documents. The law in question, called the Presidential Records Act, has been around since 1978 and says all official papers created or received by a presiden

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May 22 2026BUSINESS

Flight attendants: How spiritual leadership boosts service quality

Behind every smooth flight is a crew that keeps passengers safe and happy. Flight attendants do more than serve drinks—they handle emergencies, manage tight spaces, and shape how travelers feel about an airline. For airlines like Tibet Airlines, getting this right isn't just about smiles. It's about

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Big Money and Hidden Players in Argentina’s River Project

Argentina is about to pick a company to manage the Paraná River for 25 years, a deal worth up to $10 billion. This waterway is key for moving most of the country’s farm goods to global markets. The race is tight between two groups: one led by Jan De Nul from Belgium, which already runs the river, an

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Better ways to check breast cancer treatment progress

Doctors often use special scans to see if breast cancer treatments are working. One common method is MRI, which gives clear pictures of soft tissues. But MRI has some downsides, like high costs and long wait times for results. Because of these issues, researchers are exploring other options. A newe

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Changes in U. S. Healthcare Group Raise Questions About Science and Policy

The U. S. Preventive Services Task Force, a key group that decides which health screenings insurers must cover for free, just lost two of its leaders. They were let go without clear reasons, leaving many confused. The group has been shrinking for over a year, with meetings becoming rare and members

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May 22 2026CRIME

Two teens with troubled pasts behind mosque shooting in San Diego

Eighteen-year-old Caleb Vazquez left a mental health facility the morning before he and a 17-year-old partner carried out a deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque, leaving three people dead. Police had previously flagged Vazquez after a welfare check at his home last year, following a 911 call about

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May 22 2026CRIME

Why Crypto Bosses Are Spending Millions on Personal Bodyguards

These days, being a big name in crypto isn’t just about trading digital money—it’s also about dodging kidnappers and thieves. Reports show more violent attacks targeting cryptocurrency owners, especially in France, where robbery attempts connected to crypto happen roughly every five days. Some victi

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May 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Ripple's Quantum Move While XRP Holds Steady

Ripple is stepping up its game against quantum computing threats, teaming with Project Eleven—a firm specializing in future-proofing systems. The U. S. government’s warning about quantum risks is clear: by 2035, outdated encryption must go. Even tech giants like Google and Cloudflare are pushing dea

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