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May 07 2026CRIME

The Girl Who Carried 2, 500 Lives in Her Mind

Jeni Haynes spent years surviving a nightmare most can't imagine. As a child, she faced abuse so severe that her mind created over 2, 500 different versions of herself to handle the pain. Each alter took on a piece of her trauma, allowing Jeni to function while the abuse continued. This incredible b

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May 07 2026FINANCE

How Tax Battles Push Billionaires Out of Big Cities

Billionaire Ken Griffin has sent a clear warning to cities that push high earners too hard: they might not like where their policies lead. After dismantling his Chicago operation in 2022, he’s now in a direct clash with New York’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani over taxes aimed at the ultra-rich. Griffin’s mo

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May 07 2026FINANCE

A Mixed Picture: Philips' Revenue Grows but Faces Bumps

Philips just reported a mixed bag of results. Even though business grew in some areas, profits dipped in others. Order intake—a fancy term for new business requests—climbed 6%, while sales went up 4%. That’s good news, especially since the economy is still shaky. But here’s the catch: while some par

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May 07 2026HEALTH

Why older adults need better emergency care checks

When emergencies strike, most people think about fast treatment and getting back home. But for older adults, emergency rooms can be confusing and even risky places. Many factors decide whether an elderly person gets good care—like how long they wait, if doctors notice small problems, and whether nur

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May 07 2026HEALTH

Checking breast health with heat scans: a closer look at an old idea

Doctors have long known that breast cancer is a major health concern for women, especially those between 40 and 75. That’s the age group where this disease becomes the top killer. For many years, they’ve used mammograms as the standard check-up tool. But there’s another method that’s been around for

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May 07 2026FINANCE

Why putting more money down on a house might help—or hurt—your wallet

Mortgage rates have stuck around six percent for months, which isn’t great news for anyone trying to keep their monthly housing costs low. Experts don’t expect them to dip below five percent soon, so buyers need creative ways to cut their loan bills without waiting for the market to change. One stra

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May 07 2026POLITICS

Brazil and US leaders to tackle trade and crime talks

A top official from Brazil says the country's president will meet with his US counterpart to discuss trade and security issues. The meeting happens as both nations try to rebuild trust after past trade conflicts. Earlier, the US put heavy taxes on some Brazilian products, which hurt business between

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May 07 2026CRYPTO

Banks quietly building crypto tools while keeping one eye on rules

Wall Street isn’t shouting about crypto, but it’s definitely sketching out blockchain plans behind the scenes. At a recent gathering, finance professionals revealed that big banks and asset managers are experimenting with tokenized stocks, blockchain voting, and crypto yield products. The shift feel

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May 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Big tech buildings spark debate in Virginia's energy debate

Across Virginia, giant tech buildings are popping up everywhere. These aren't regular office towers. They're massive data centers packed with servers running 24/7, needing constant cooling and power. Why is one small state home to the world's biggest data center cluster? Simple: Virginia offers chea

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May 07 2026HEALTH

How Brazil Spends on Mental Health Outside Hospitals

Between 2001 and 2022, the Brazilian government shifted how it paid for mental health care outside of hospitals. When a key mental health law passed in 2001, about 2% of all federal health spending went to mental health services outside hospitals. By 2017, that share had dropped to 1. 7%, even thoug

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