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Apr 29 2026SCIENCE

Rapamycin: A Lifesaver That Might Slow Your Workout Gains

A drug that many people take to try and live longer is showing a surprising twist. Scientists expected rapamycin, known for helping transplant patients stay healthy, to boost the good effects of exercise. Instead, research shows it may actually reduce some of those benefits. Rapamycin is already ap

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Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Clever Spring Shoe Choice by Jennifer Lawrence

When the weather swings between sunny and rainy like a unpredictable friend, smart footwear becomes essential. Jennifer Lawrence recently demonstrated this during a relaxed outing in New York, opting for slip-on clogs that blend comfort with style. Instead of decking out in flashy heels, she paired

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Court Battle Over Roundup Could Change Thousands of Lawsuits

A man from St. Louis once sprayed a herbicide called Roundup on sidewalks to tidy up his neighborhood. Years later he was diagnosed with blood cancer and a Missouri jury said the weed‑killer caused his illness. They awarded him $1. 25 million, a decision that now faces the U. S. Supreme Court. The

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Bayer Faces Supreme Court on Big Roundup Lawsuit Fight

The U. S. Supreme Court will hear Bayer AG’s attempt to stop thousands of lawsuits that say the company did not warn people about Roundup’s cancer risk. Bayer wants federal pesticide rules to block state‑law claims like the one that earned a Missouri jury $1. 25 million for John Durnell, who says gl

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Apr 27 2026FINANCE

Balancing Fun Today with Future Security

People often wonder how to spend money now without hurting their future plans. Big purchases like vacations or home upgrades feel important today, but they can sneakily shrink savings for later. On the flip side, being too careful might mean missing out on experiences you can actually afford. Spend

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Apr 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

How tech hubs can power up their neighborhoods instead of draining them

Many people worry that when a giant tech building moves into town, it will hog all the electricity and jack up local power bills. That fear isn’t baseless—big data centers do chew through a lot of juice. But fresh engineering ideas show these energy-hungry giants can flip the script and become commu

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Apr 27 2026OPINION

A Week of Big Ideas and Bigger Questions

This week, a cartoonist took on some of the year’s most heated topics in a way that got people talking. From Utah’s past to global power struggles, the sketches didn’t shy away from tough themes. One drawing revisited an old story—David and Goliath—but with a modern twist, asking why small voices st

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Apr 27 2026FINANCE

How Rising Costs Are Changing the Way Americans Spend Their Money

Around four out of five people in the U. S. have started cutting back on expenses lately, and it often begins with something as simple as filling up their gas tank. A small increase in price there can push people to rethink other areas of spending too. For some, dining out or weekend trips are the f

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Apr 27 2026HEALTH

Spring walks near Rochester: small steps, big health gains

Winter finally loosens its grip in western New York, and many locals start to feel cooped up by early spring’s mix of drizzle and slush. Instead of waiting for perfect weather, residents are discovering that even a brief outdoor walk can boost energy, mood, and heart health. Scientists have gathered

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Apr 24 2026CRYPTO

How a $292 million hack forced DeFi into quick action mode

The recent $292 million exploit in decentralized finance (DeFi) wasn’t just another crypto headline—it exposed how fragile these systems can be when trust breaks. The attack centered on rsETH, a token that represents staked ether, and left Aave—the biggest lending platform in DeFi—with a massive gap

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