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Apr 29 2026HEALTH

Could eating avocado and mango daily help people with early diabetes?

A recent study tested whether two fruits—avocado and mango—could help adults who are at risk of diabetes. The research found that eating one avocado and one cup of mango every day for two months improved blood flow and slightly lowered blood pressure in men with prediabetes. Scientists believe the g

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Apr 29 2026FINANCE

Silicon Motion’s profit jumps as chip demand soars

Silicon Motion’s latest numbers show a big win for the company. In the first three months of 2026, profits reached $1. 58 per share, beating predictions by 28 cents. Sales also climbed to $342 million, smashing estimates by $42 million. That’s a huge 105% jump from the same time last year. What’s d

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Apr 29 2026CELEBRITIES

What staying relevant really costs young stars

At 22, most people are still figuring out life—new jobs, friendships, who they want to be. But for one young songwriter, that age felt like a dead end. She sat in a hotel room staring at a blank wall, convinced her career was already over. The charts had once crowned her the voice of a generation, b

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Apr 28 2026OPINION

San Diego’s Arts: A Call to Keep the Beat Alive

A city budget shows what a community values. In San Diego’s upcoming plan for 2026‑27, the mayor proposed cutting $11. 8 million from arts funding. That move signals to residents that the city no longer sees culture as essential. The Old Globe, a local theatre, argues otherwise. Arts generate more

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Apr 28 2026OPINION

Colorado Primary Battle: Who Gets to Vote?

The recent court ruling has opened a new front in Colorado’s election debate. A judge found that the rule allowing political parties to decide whether or not to hold primaries is too strict, saying it unfairly limits a party’s right to choose its own members. This decision could let the far‑right wi

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Senegal’s Parliament Moves to Clear Path for Sonko’s Future Run

Senegal’s lawmakers just passed a new voting law that could let former opposition leader Ousmane Sonko run in the 2029 presidential race. The bill was approved with a large margin: 128 members voted for it, only 11 opposed and two stayed neutral. Sonko, who was barred from the 2024 election be

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Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

Best places for entrepreneurs: how Nevada stacks up

You don’t have to head to California or Arizona if you want to launch a business with good odds of survival. Nevada just made the top ten list for startup-friendly states, coming in at number nine. It beat out larger and more crowded markets while still falling short behind Idaho. WalletHub, a finan

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Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

A fresh tie-up for high-end race week

Precision Drive Club just locked in a new ride ally for its Formula 1 weekend in Miami. Go Rentals, already a go-to name for wealthy jet-setters, will now handle every car need inside the fenced-off zone of Hard Rock Stadium. Instead of lining up at a regular desk, members glide straight from their

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

Parents and teachers protest Lee County schools' budget choices

A big crowd is gathering outside Lee County schools' main office in Fort Myers this Wednesday evening. They're not happy about planned budget cuts and teacher job losses. The protest runs from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at 2855 Colonial Blvd. People are upset about losing teachers and programs they care about.

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Apr 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Small Stores Get a Tech Upgrade Without the Big Bills

Independent shop owners often feel stuck between old cash registers and expensive software upgrades. Many can't afford the latest point-of-sale systems that big chains use daily. Two companies now say they have a solution that skips the sticker shock. Vibe Retail makes cloud-based software for stor

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