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May 25 2026OPINION

Protecting Farmland with Horse Power

Massachusetts is losing farmland fast—about 83% of what existed a century ago has vanished. But one program quietly helping to fight that loss has been the Race Horse Development Fund. Started 15 years ago as part of the state's casino law, this fund gives a small slice of casino revenue to breeding

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Benin's Finance Chief Switch: A Seasoned Hand Returns

Benin’s government has just made a big move in finance. The new president picked Aristide Medenou as the man in charge of money matters. Medenou isn’t new to this game. He’s worked in Benin’s finance ministry before, handling budgets and planning for nearly a decade. Then he took a break to join the

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Big Money vs Small Gifts: Who Really Controls U. S. Politics?

The way America funds its elections has long been a hot topic. Critics argue the system is stacked against regular people. Senator Bernie Sanders recently took to social media to highlight this imbalance. He pointed out how small personal payments to politicians get treated as crimes. Meanwhile, big

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May 25 2026SPORTS

A different approach to MMA: What a top fighter thinks about the new league plan

Scott Coker is trying to launch a new MMA league by 2027 with $60 million behind it. The league will focus on just one weight class at first, running a big tournament-style event. But Aljamain Sterling, a former UFC champion, isn’t convinced this is the best way to grab fans’ attention. Tournaments

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Why Your Power Bill Could Decide the Next Election

Electricity prices have jumped nearly 13 percent since 2020, and since 2025 they’ve gone up another 6 percent. Experts predict another rise next year, with some warnings that bills could later surge by 40 percent. The problem isn’t just cost—demand is outpacing supply fast. Data centers, AI companie

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Why social media stars are changing politics—and why that could be a problem

In 2024, influencers got a front-row seat to American politics. For the first time, hundreds of content creators were given special passes to the Democratic and Republican conventions. They rubbed shoulders with politicians at parties, rallies, and even White House events. Campaigns love this trend

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May 25 2026HEALTH

Drinks, pills, and supplements: What women's body chemistry reveals

Researchers looked at how coffee, alcohol, medicines, and supplements interact with the body’s tiny chemical factories. These factories—metabolomes and lipidomes—produce the building blocks cells use every day. The study focused on women who had not yet reached menopause, a group often left out of b

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May 25 2026HEALTH

What puts middle-aged and older adults at higher risk for metabolic syndrome?

Metabolic syndrome isn’t just a medical term—it’s a growing concern for millions over 40. Recent research tracked adults in Southwest Iran to see who developed this condition and why. Instead of guessing, scientists followed people for years, measuring how lifestyle, age, and health habits influence

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May 25 2026HEALTH

What Really Shapes Your Gut Health? The Overlooked Players in Your Digestive System

Your gut isn't just about food. It’s a living ecosystem full of bacteria, and those tiny organisms react to way more than just what’s on your plate. A recent deep dive into research shows that diet is just one piece of a much bigger puzzle. Habits like sleep and exercise play a role, the environment

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May 25 2026SPORTS

Giants face long road for top receiver after tough knee surgery

The Giants now face a waiting game with their star receiver Malik Nabers after a knee surgery that could keep him sidelined for half a year. While coach John Harbaugh hinted Nabers might miss early training activities, a sports doctor studying similar injuries suggests the recovery could stretch eve

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