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May 17 2026HEALTH

Living Alone, Feeling Lonely and How It Might Spark Gut Problems

In recent years, more people have noticed that feeling isolated or lonely can affect their health in surprising ways. One condition that has caught scientists’ attention is irritable bowel syndrome, a common digestive disorder that can make life uncomfortable and stressful. Researchers looked at a

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May 17 2026LIFESTYLE

A Century of Food on Ghent Road

The spot on Ghent Road in Fairlawn has been a food hub for almost 100 years, switching hands and names more times than most people can count. It started with the Ghent Road Inn in 1930, a roadside stop that offered hearty meals during Prohibition. The first owner promised top‑notch service and a men

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May 17 2026BUSINESS

Family CEO Navigates a Billionaire Legacy

Jennifer Harvey leads Crown Worldwide, a logistics firm that grew from a post‑war relocation service to a global player in supply chain solutions. Her father, Jim Thompson, founded the company in 1965 to help U. S. military families settle in Japan. Growing up, she often visited the office and met s

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Los Angeles in Crisis: A Personal View

He grew up here, so he knows the city well. For about eight or nine years, and especially in the last four, he says Los Angeles has fallen apart. He tells of a homeless woman who smashed his car with a rock, and he felt powerless to help. He wonders if arresting her would fix anything or ju

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May 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Indonesian Action Films Set to Take the World by Storm

The Cannes Film Market is buzzing with a new Indonesian action lineup. Two movies lead the group: “Pendekar: Warrior, ” featuring Iko Uwais, and a local version of the Korean hit “The Man From Nowhere” starring Joe Taslim. Production is handled by Asia Media Alliance Group, Nation Pictures, Yeti

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May 17 2026SPORTS

Punjab Kings Bowling Woes: What’s Hitting Arshdeep Singh?

Arshdeep Singh’s recent practice shows he is not at his best. The fast bowler looks tired and less sharp than usual. Fans notice he struggles to deliver yorkers at the end of an over. The team’s record is worrying. Punjab Kings sit fourth with 13 points from 12 games. They have lost five matches in

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May 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

K2 Pictures Launches Big Film Fund and New Projects

K2 Pictures, a Japanese film company, has finished its first fund and raised $33 million from banks and investors. The firm also secured an extra $67 million in loans, bringing its total resources to $100 million. Founded by former Toei boss Muneyuki Kii, the company wants to change how Japane

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May 17 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities and surprises born on May 16

May 16 isn’t just another date on the calendar—it’s a day packed with birthdays across entertainment and history. Some names you’ll recognize instantly, while others reveal unexpected connections. For instance, actors often overlap with directors, like Danny Trejo and Robert Rodriguez. Both have tou

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May 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fashion stars light up Cannes with bold red carpet choices

The Cannes Film Festival isn’t just about movies—it’s a global fashion show where stars push boundaries while walking the famous red carpet. This year’s event proved that glamour isn’t one-size-fits-all, with celebrities mixing classic elegance with daring twists. Demi Moore turned heads not once, b

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May 17 2026BUSINESS

New shops and food spots shaping up in Williamsburg and nearby areas

A long-running Williamsburg restaurant has shut its doors after four decades, but new businesses are stepping in to fill the space. The Whaling Co. , a fixture in the area since the 1980s, closed for good in August, leaving a vacant building on McLaws Circle. Now, two big-name chains are vying for t

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