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Jun 03 2026HEALTH

Diabetes Checkups in Big Mental Health Clinics: Are Doctors Acting?

In many mental‑health centers, patients often have a much shorter life span. One reason is that they are more likely to develop type‑2 diabetes, partly because of unhealthy habits and the side effects of psychiatric medicines. A recent study looked at whether doctors in these clinics notice early

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Jun 03 2026FINANCE

Big Wealth Firms Finally Dip Toes Into Bitcoin – But Not Without a Fight

The biggest player in traditional investment accounts, Charles Schwab, just announced it won’t let its financial advisors trade actual Bitcoin until mid-2027. That might sound like a slow rollout, but it’s actually one of the fastest big moves yet into real crypto—not just the ETF versions everyone’

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Maine’s Big Plan for Disability Support: Promise or Risk?

Maine wants to change how it helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The new plan is called the Lifespan Waiver. It says that from age 14 people will be followed by a single support system all the way to old age. The idea sounds good, but many problems could ruin it. First, M

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May 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Arkansas makes digital IDs available in Apple Wallet

Arkansas has joined a growing number of states allowing residents to store their driver’s license or state ID digitally in Apple Wallet. The move follows the state’s earlier launch of a mobile ID app in 2025, initially meant for downloading IDs to phones. Now, those digital copies can be used alongs

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May 26 2026FINANCE

NTT Seeks Growth in Finance and Data Services

NTT is expanding its reach by offering a mix of products for both professional and personal investors. These items come through licenses or subscriptions, while the firm earns fees based on assets managed. They also sell conference tickets and advertising slots online. The company’s use of customer

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May 26 2026CRIME

What Really Happened to the Man Behind Burger King?

In 2004, a man was found behind a Burger King in Georgia with no memory of his past. He became known as Benjaman Kyle. A new show explores his strange story. The facts seem simple at first: a man with amnesia, no ID, and a lot of unanswered questions. But the deeper the investigation goes, the weird

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May 26 2026BUSINESS

Small-town coffee shop finds roots in local love

A Sherrard coffee trailer that started serving drinks in August 2024 just planted itself permanently down the street. Brews Energy moved from its mobile setup to a small storefront at 410 Third St. , Suite B, where it now offers both hot coffee and energy drinks under one roof. The change came with

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May 25 2026BUSINESS

Local News: How to Share a Loved One’s Passing and New Faces in Business

When someone passes away, families often share memories through local papers. To do this, they can email obituaries to the publication, along with photos if they’d like. The paper needs proof of the death, like a funeral home’s contact or a death certificate copy. They also ask for the sender’s full

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May 22 2026LIFESTYLE

Planning a tribute: How to post a death notice without confusion

When someone close passes away, families often turn to the local newspaper to share a final message. The process isn’t as straightforward as writing a social media post. Papers usually require proof that the person has died, often a call to a funeral home during their limited weekend hours. That sma

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May 21 2026POLITICS

Quiet Hours, Big Debate: Marco Island’s New Noise Rules

Marco Island is facing a heated discussion over a new noise ordinance that would set quiet hours at 8 p. m. The proposal, backed by Councilor Gray, aims to curb disturbances but critics argue it unfairly targets normal family activities. They say children laughing in pools or families gathering on l

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