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Jun 08 2026HEALTH

Celebrating Three Decades of Mouth Cancer Awareness

The initiative that began in 1995 is now entering its thirtieth year. It started as a simple push to make people think about oral health and the risks that can lead to cancer. Over the years, it has grown into a national conversation that reaches schools, workplaces and health clinics. In t

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Jun 08 2026CRIME

How Police Lineups Actually Work: When Eyewitness Confidence Really Matters

Speed and certainty aren’t just for sports—they seem to play a role in police lineups too. A pair of studies looked into how well eyewitnesses can pick out suspects in person shortly after a crime. While most research uses photos instead of real people, these studies focused on actual showups where

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Jun 08 2026HEALTH

Understanding Knee Recovery: How Graft Type Affects Strength and Confidence in Cadets

When cadets at military academies tear their ACL, surgery often follows—and the type of graft used can shape their recovery journey. New research looks at how different grafts impact not just physical strength but also mental confidence during rehabilitation. Quadriceps strength, a key factor in kne

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Jun 08 2026BUSINESS

What St. Paul's mayor and local leaders are doing to improve mental health care

Local leaders are joining forces to tackle mental health challenges in the Twin Cities area. The mayor of St. Paul and the head of a major health insurer will lead a new roundtable focused on expanding mental health resources. Over 85 groups—from hospitals to community organizations—are part of this

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Jun 07 2026POLITICS

Can Dallas Stay Ahead of the Competition?

Dallas faces a new challenge: major businesses and sports teams are moving to nearby cities, raising doubts about the city’s future. The mayor says the “knives are out” for Dallas, and the city is scrambling to keep its edge. Some council members worry that the city’s leadership is too busy fight

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Jun 07 2026BUSINESS

Broadway’s Big Boost: How a Hidden Tax Tool Powers New Food Stores

The brothers Jolly and Daniel Ghebreab opened Broadway Foods and a new laundromat in January, turning a run‑down corner of West Central into a fresh grocery spot and clean wash area. They didn’t just build the shops; they also upgraded sidewalks, moved power poles and replaced a broken alley. Their

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Jun 07 2026HEALTH

How Exercise Keeps Your Brain Young as You Age

A big question in brain science is whether staying physically fit actually helps your brain stay young. Some studies suggest it does—but recent research digs deeper, asking if fitness levels might protect the brain’s wiring, especially in older adults. Scientists looked at over 4, 000 people aged 40

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Jun 07 2026BUSINESS

How Business Class is Getting a Budget Makeover

Airlines once treated business class as an all-inclusive luxury package. Now, they're breaking it into smaller pieces with extra fees. This change started when United split its business class fares into three levels: basic, standard, and flexible. The cheapest option still includes a flat-bed seat a

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Jun 07 2026BUSINESS

Companies That Outlived Nations

Several major businesses have stayed strong for over 200 years, even as the U. S. faced wars, depressions, and big economic shifts. Some started when George Washington was president. The Bank of New York began in 1784, while Cigna and State Street opened their doors in 1792. But one company beats th

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Jun 07 2026BUSINESS

From Cleaning Floors to Building Dreams: The Rise of an Española Family Business

In 1994, Eric Quintana, a local resident of Española, got an unexpected opportunity that changed his life. A friend needed a cleaner for their office, and with Christmas approaching, Quintana saw a chance to earn extra money for his two sons' dream gift—a Bigfoot electric truck. Without hesitation,

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