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May 02 2026POLITICS

Suncoast Faces New Political Puzzle

The Florida Legislature has redrawn the map for Congressional District 16, merging Sarasota and Manatee with Hardee, DeSoto and parts of Pinellas. The change means many towns that were once split across different districts now share one representative. Three well‑known Republicans—Sydney Gruters, G

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Big Law’s Puerto Rico Plan Sparks IRS Scrutiny

The Senate’s top Democrat on the Finance Committee has called for an investigation by the IRS into tax advice given by two large law firms. He points to a strategy that lets wealthy clients claim Puerto Rico residency and avoid more than $100 million in U. S. taxes. The request targets opinion

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May 02 2026HEALTH

Peptide Sprays: A Needle‑Free Path to Wellness

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act like tiny messages inside the body, telling cells how to grow, heal and stay healthy. Because of their power, scientists and companies are racing to find ways to give people these molecules without needles. One company has turned a simple spray

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Trump's Florida Tour: A Look at Politics, Security, and Public Mood

The former president is heading to Florida for his first public appearance since a recent security scare. This trip isn't just about politics—it's a chance to reconnect with supporters and test the mood of a key voting group. The Villages, a massive retirement community known for its strong Republic

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May 02 2026HEALTH

How Cancer Research Stays Relevant and Trustworthy

Cancer studies rely on people joining big research groups called cohorts. These groups help scientists spot patterns between lifestyle choices, genes, and cancer risks. But it takes more than just collecting data. Real progress happens when researchers treat participants like partners, not just subj

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May 02 2026HEALTH

Hungary’s suicide rates and the role of religion: what’s really behind the numbers?

For decades, Hungary has stood out in Europe for having unusually high suicide rates. But why? Between 2000 and 2022, researchers dug into the connection between where people live, what they believe, and how often they end their lives. The findings suggest that in regions where many people practice

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May 02 2026HEALTH

How Canada is shaping the future of organ transplants

Canada has quietly become a leader in organ transplantation, with its medical teams solving tough problems that help patients worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic forced doctors to pause and ask tough questions about what works and what still needs fixing in transplant medicine. While the world was dist

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May 01 2026SPORTS

Prime Video Teams Up With Duke for Big‑Game Streaming

Amazon’s Prime Video is stepping into the world of college basketball by signing a multi‑year deal with Duke University. The agreement will bring three high‑profile neutral‑site games each season to the streaming platform, marking Prime Video’s first foray into college sports after previously airing

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

Jobs and Larynx Health: A Nordic Look

In the Nordic region, doctors have noticed that some jobs carry a higher chance of laryngeal cancer than others. This type of cancer, which affects the voice box, makes up nearly one‑third of all head and neck cancers. Two habits—drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes—are known to increase the risk

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

'Understanding How Teens See Gun Violence'

The new tool, called the Gun‑X Scale, was made to spot how much young people notice gun fights and risky gun habits around them. Researchers used a big group of more than five thousand teens and young adults from all over the country, asking them questions between September 2023 and January 2024. Th

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