TWIN CITIES REGION

May 04 2026HEALTH

How close is too close? The link between city stores and habits

Cities have a way of making almost anything easy to find. Bangkok is no exception, especially when it comes to everyday products like alcohol and cigarettes. Researchers wanted to see if where people live and who they are plays a role in how often they end up buying these items. They looked at how f

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Apr 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Breathing in Cities: Tiny Particles You Can’t Even See

Cities everywhere have a hidden problem—tiny bits of pollution so small they slip past most filters. These specks, called ultrafine particles, are smaller than a speck of dust and can travel deep into your body. Unlike bigger pollution particles that get studied a lot, these are often ignored becaus

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

Twin Peaks' Parent Company Faces Financial Turmoil

Twin Hospitality Group, the company behind Twin Peaks sports bars, has hit a rough patch. They've filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, just one year after going public. This move comes as no surprise, given the company's struggles with dropping sales and a stock price that's taken a nosedive. The resta

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Jan 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Smart Trees for a Greener Future: How AI Can Help Cities Fight Climate Change

Cities are looking for ways to fight climate change. One big idea is to plant more trees. But just planting trees anywhere isn't enough. The right spots can make a big difference. A new study shows how AI can help find the best places to plant trees in cities. This can help cities capture more carbo

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Jan 03 2026ENVIRONMENT

Cities Getting Hotter: The Surprising Truth About Urban Plants

Cities are getting hotter, and plants are supposed to help. But it's not that simple. In some places, plants can make things worse. This is a big deal because more than half the world's people live in cities. And cities are getting hotter because of something called the urban heat island effect. Sc

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Dec 27 2025HEALTH

How City Life Affects Drinking Habits

Cities are changing fast. But how do these changes affect people's lives? A recent study looked into this. It checked how things like dirty air, busy roads, and not enough parks might lead to more drinking. The study covered 43 cities in China. It found that where you live can really change your hab

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Connecticut Welcomes Twin Peaks: A New Spot for Sports Fans

Twin Peaks is making a big move into Connecticut. This popular sports lodge chain is teaming up with local entrepreneurs to open three new spots across the state. The new locations will be in busy areas like New Haven, Hartford, and Stamford. The people behind this expansion are Deepak Verma and Ka

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Tech Tackles Traffic Trouble

Cities are getting bigger, and so is the traffic mess. Predicting how traffic moves is tricky because it changes all the time. Weather, events, and other stuff make it even harder. But now, there's a new tool called STAC-Net that might help. STAC-Net is like a smart brain for traffic. It uses fancy

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Dec 04 2025SCIENCE

Twins: Science, Stories, and the Bonds That Tie

Twins have always fascinated people. They share a unique bond, but sometimes, that bond comes with challenges. Take, for example, a set of fraternal twins where one has Turner syndrome and the other doesn't. This rare situation raises questions about how such differences affect their lives and their

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Cities in Chaos: The Cycle of Crime and the System's Failures

Cities across the U. S. are grappling with a surge in violent crime, and many believe the justice system is partly to blame. Critics argue that judges and politicians are enabling a revolving door for criminals, allowing repeat offenders to roam free despite their violent histories. This cycle of cr

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