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Jun 03 2026HEALTH

How Safe Are Your Medicines? The Changing Face of Drug Safety Checks

For 25 years, experts have gathered to discuss how to keep medicines safe. At the latest meeting, they focused on progress in pharmacovigilance—the science of tracking medicine side effects. Over time, this practice has moved from paper reports to high-tech digital systems. Yet challenges remain, es

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Jun 03 2026CRIME

Crime waves shake Peru before big vote

Peru is dealing with a growing crime problem that affects daily life as the country prepares for a presidential runoff this weekend. Trujillo, a major city, has seen a rise in gang violence, leaving families grieving. Small business owners face tough choices: pay criminals to stay open or risk losin

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Jun 03 2026CRIME

How Soldiers on Streets Affect Crime in Washington D. C.

When the National Guard arrived in Washington D. C. last summer, their main job was to stand in busy spots like parks and near government buildings. These places often see quick thefts—like someone grabbing a phone or wallet when no one is looking. The new study shows these visible troops did help c

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Spencer Pratt Sees Big Money From Celebs and Billionaires Ahead of LA Mayor Race

Spencer Pratt, once a reality‑TV personality, is now a serious contender for Los Angeles mayor. He is using the city’s cost‑of‑living crisis and safety concerns as his main talking points, positioning himself against the incumbent Democrat Karen Bass. If current polls hold true, Pratt could move on

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Jun 02 2026HEALTH

Under‑Five Survival in Southwest Ethiopia: What the Numbers Say

In a region of Ethiopia that has been closely watched by health researchers, the rate at which children under five die tells a story about both progress and ongoing challenges. From 2005 to 2019, data collected by a local surveillance system were examined to find out why children are still dying and

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Jun 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Turning Older on June 2

June 2 marks another day for a mix of actors, musicians and sports stars to celebrate their birthdays. One of the headline names is Awkwafina, who turns 38 and had a memorable stint hosting Saturday Night Live in 2018. Morena Baccarin, age 47, is also on the list; she recently appeared in a spin‑off

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Jun 02 2026HEALTH

Healthy Food Incentives: How a Community Board Shaped the Study

The FoodRx trial tested whether giving money to buy healthy food helps adults with type‑2 diabetes who also lack reliable access to groceries. The research team invited a group called All My Relations (AMR) to help guide the study, especially for Indigenous participants. The AMR board’s role grew

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Jun 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Charli XCX’s New Album Mixes Music, Fashion and Film

Charli XCX is set to release a fresh collection of songs on July 24. The project, called “Music, Fashion, Film, ” promises a short run of eleven tracks that together last just over half an hour. Her Instagram post shows a cover art that puts three famous figures in the spotlight: John Cale for mu

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Jun 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Restoring Water Flow on Armstrong Creek in Montana

The Forest Service has started a new effort to bring water back into the lower part of Armstrong Creek, close to Alpine in Carbon County. This project aims to fix the drainage that has been damaged or blocked over time. By reestablishing the creek’s natural path, local ecosystems and wildlife

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Jun 02 2026SCIENCE

Marine Lichen: A Three‑Way Friendship

Collemopsidium pelvetiae is a marine fungus that makes an unusual partnership. It links with two photosynthetic allies: the brown alga Pelvetia canaliculata and a cyanobacterium. Together they form a tripartite symbiosis that scientists are studying to learn more about how lichens develop in salty w

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