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May 27 2026HEALTH

How dads shape their kids' weight: what science says

Research shows fathers play a bigger role in passing obesity down through families than many realize. It’s not just about bad eating habits. A father’s genes, his stress levels, and even how he interacts with his kids can tilt the scales for the next generation. Some studies suggest these effects st

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May 27 2026HEALTH

How food and health habits shape muscle loss

Muscles don’t just disappear. They shrink when cells stop responding to insulin, a condition that also fuels weight gain. Researchers studied how this double problem—called insulin resistance and sarcopenia—connects in adults. They wondered if gender, age, diabetes, body size, or daily protein intak

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May 27 2026WEATHER

Summer heat and sudden storms hit Minnesota

Minnesota is in for a typical summer day with high heat and possible late-day storms. Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and low 90s across the state by afternoon. The Twin Cities metro might see clouds linger until lunchtime, but sunshine should return later. Early morning storms in southe

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May 27 2026WEATHER

New Jersey braces for wet days after brief sunshine

After three days of rain, New Jersey finally saw clear skies on Tuesday. But the break didn’t last long. Rain is forecast to return overnight and continue through Wednesday, with possible thunderstorms in some areas. A weather system stuck over the region will bring multiple rounds of showers start

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May 27 2026WEATHER

Stormy Skies and Ballot Boxes: Texas Voters Face a Tricky Day

Texas voters heading to the polls today aren’t just picking winners—they’re dodging hailstones. Severe storms with heavy rain, strong winds, and even a chance of tornadoes are expected to roll through the state just as runoff elections begin. The worst of it looks set to hit West Texas, the Hill Cou

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May 27 2026WEATHER

Morning fog gives way to a warm day in Pennsylvania

A thick fog blanketed parts of Pennsylvania this morning, but it shouldn’t stick around long. Forecasts suggest it will lift by 10 a. m. , leaving behind sunny skies in central areas like Harrisburg. Temperatures will climb close to 80 degrees—typical for late spring but still warm enough to feel li

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May 27 2026RELIGION

Why AI Needs a Moral Compass

In a surprising shift, the Vatican has entered the artificial intelligence debate—not with blanket rejection, but with a call to slow down. Pope Leo XIV recently linked his new encyclical to a famous 1891 document from the Industrial Revolution, signaling that AI isn’t just another tech trend. It’s

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May 27 2026OPINION

A closer look at how past choices shape today's struggles and what can be done

Years of decisions—some made long ago—still influence daily life in many neighborhoods. Families face tough challenges like finding stable homes, getting fair schooling, and earning enough to get by. These aren’t just random problems. A recent study digs into how policies from decades ago created th

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May 27 2026CRYPTO

Developers are the weak link in DeFi security

The way crypto gets hacked is changing. Instead of breaking smart contracts directly, attackers now target the people who build them. A recent discovery showed over 34 malicious packages hiding in popular developer tools like npm, PyPI, and Crates. io. These packages didn't target users—they went af

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May 27 2026SCIENCE

Why a quick snooze at lunch might make you smarter

Science says our brains aren’t built to sprint from morning to midnight. Around 1 p. m. most people hit a low-energy dip called the circadian slump. Instead of fighting it with coffee or another screen, researchers tested whether a short nap could fix the problem. The experiment put 20 adults in a

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