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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

How eating foods packed with natural plant colors might help protect your hearing

Scientists have long known that our ears can lose sharpness over time, partly because of damage from harmful oxygen molecules and swelling in the body. Foods rich in flavonoids—those bright pigments found in fruits, vegetables, tea, and dark chocolate—come with built-in shields against this damage.

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Jun 04 2026ENVIRONMENT

Power That Stays Close to Home

For years, the idea of energy independence has been sold as a badge of national pride—an image of America shielded from foreign powers and market swings. But the reality is far messier. Even though the U. S. now produces more oil and gas than ever, that energy isn’t really under American control. Th

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

What Young Russians Really Risk by Joining the War in Ukraine

Joining the fighting in Ukraine offers few young Russian men a real future. Many get sent to battle with barely any training and outdated equipment. Some never make it out alive. For those who do survive, injuries often go untreated, leaving them disabled or stranded without help. The idea of becomi

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Jun 03 2026SPORTS

High‑School Sports Highlights from Section III

The scoreboard for June 2 shows a busy day of high‑school games in Section III. In baseball, the final round of the Class D tournament had Oriskany defeating McGraw 8‑4. Christian Brothers Academy won the Class AAA state regional, beating Elmira 9‑7. Oneonta topped Bishop Ludden‑Grimes 14‑4

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Jun 03 2026SCIENCE

Cholesterol’s Hidden Role in Hearing: How a Tiny Enzyme Keeps Our Ears Working

In many cells, cholesterol is the building block that keeps membranes stable and signals flowing. When this balance tips, a host of diseases can flare up. Yet scientists have only just begun to see how cholesterol matters for hearing. Researchers discovered that a small protein called HSD17B7 is pa

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Jun 02 2026CRYPTO

Orbs Unveils New System to Speed Up Cross‑Chain Crypto Trades

The latest upgrade from Orbs, a Layer‑3 blockchain focused on trading, introduces a system called Committee Sync that helps verify trades across different blockchains without moving user funds. The update builds on Orbs’ existing execution layer, which powers various decentralized trading protocols

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Jun 02 2026HEALTH

The Long‑Term Power of Cutting Belly Fat

In two big studies, people tried different diets and exercise plans for a year and a half. They saw their belly and hidden body fat shrink a lot, thanks to the changes they made. After the programs ended, researchers checked how those fat reductions held up over five and ten years. They used MRI

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Jun 02 2026SPORTS

Carlos Alcaraz Turns a Wrist Injury into a Training Advantage

A young Spanish star, Carlos Alcaraz, is showing how a setback can become a clever training trick. After hurting his right wrist, he started practicing with his left hand on the court. The move is called “cross‑education. ” It means that working one side of the body can help the other side.

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Jun 02 2026CRIME

Five years in prison for a Lexington woman caught with drugs and a gun

A Lexington woman recently received a five-year federal prison sentence for being involved in a drug deal where she also provided a firearm. Federal records show she was sentenced by a U. S. District Judge for her role in the incident. After her prison term, she will be under court supervision for f

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May 31 2026HEALTH

Small Daily Habits That Add Up to Big Health Wins

Health improvements don’t always need dramatic changes. Many people have discovered that tiny, everyday actions can quietly reshape their well-being over time. Some swear by swapping small habits instead of forcing drastic routines. One person turned their love for iced coffee into a protein-packed

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