COGNITION

Jun 06 2026HEALTH

Social Connections and Brain Health: How Work Status Matters Differently for Men and Women

The study looks at people over 50 in Europe to see how being employed, retired, a homemaker or unemployed affects their memory and word‑finding skills. It also checks if having many friends, family or community ties can help protect the brain. Data came from a long‑term survey that followed thousan

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Jun 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Ring’s Facial Recognition Sparks New Lawsuit Over Privacy

A man in Virginia says Amazon’s Ring doorbell cameras violated his privacy by using facial recognition to capture and keep photos of people who simply passed by. He filed a federal suit in Seattle, hoping the case could become a class action that would award at least $5 million to those affected. Th

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May 30 2026BUSINESS

Vote for Your Favorite Local Shops

The voting window for the Best of Mower County has opened and will stay open until July 2. In April and May, several businesses were shortlisted in each category, leaving up to five finalists for voters. Now residents can decide which local spot deserves the top honor in its field. This event

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May 30 2026SPORTS

High School Stars: The Athletes Who Stood Out Last Week

Each week, high school sports in Cincinnati and nearby areas get a spotlight thanks to a community vote. Last week’s top performers came from baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and track teams, showing off skills that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The winners weren’t just celebrated for o

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May 30 2026HEALTH

Understanding Brain Differences in Kids With Vascular Malformations

Brain arteriovenous malformations, or bAVMs, are rare but serious tangles of blood vessels in the brain that some kids are born with. These aren't just risky because they might burst—they can also quietly disrupt how a child thinks and learns. Even without bleeding, the wrong wiring in these vessels

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May 29 2026SPORTS

Celebrating Texas Panhandle Sports Legends

The next week brings two important gatherings in Amarillo that shine a light on local sports heroes. On June 7, the Texas Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame will honor a new class of athletes and coaches. A ceremony at the Civic Center Grand Plaza kicks off at 2 p. m. , followed by a free reception. Four

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May 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Kutztown University's Rock Ensemble shines in national music competition

Kutztown University's Rock Ensemble I just earned top honors in a major music contest—the 2026 DownBeat Student Music Awards, beating out college groups across the country in the Blues/Pop/Rock category. This isn’t a one-time win though. Over the past decade, KU’s commercial music program has claime

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May 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Disney Faces Lawsuit Over Secret Face‑Scanning at Theme Parks

A lawsuit filed in a California federal court accuses Disney of using facial‑recognition cameras at Disneyland and its sister park, California Adventure, without proper disclosure. The company’s system captures visitors’ faces as they enter and matches the images with those taken when tickets or ann

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May 19 2026SCIENCE

Rituals: Why We Keep Doing Them

People in every culture have a habit of doing rituals, from simple prayers to long pilgrimages. But why do they keep going on? Scientists split the answer into two big ideas. One side says rituals are ways people try to change uncertain things. Think of a family praying before a big test or a team

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May 19 2026EDUCATION

Quiet Hero of Westfield School

The school’s night crew works when the halls are empty, and their hard work has just been celebrated. Francesco Dori, who helps keep Westfield High tidy after the last class, was chosen for a special fellowship at the district’s 2026 awards. The award, backed by the local Rotary Club, is given

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