JAMES HO

Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Disney makes MRI scans fun for kids

Hospital MRI sessions used to be a nightmare for many children. The small, tight space and loud noises made kids nervous, often requiring them to be sedated just to keep still. But one children's hospital in California tried a creative fix— turning the scary scan into an exciting Disney adventure. T

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May 30 2026POLITICS

Why Texas Republicans are unhappy with James Talarico

James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for Texas Senate, has become a target for conservative politicians. They claim he’s vegan and supports ideas that don’t match their values. But there’s a twist—Talarico isn’t actually vegan. Still, his opponents keep bringing it up, calling him names like “Tofu

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May 29 2026HEALTH

Why Patients Struggle to Move After Oral Cancer Surgery

Hospitals push patients to start moving soon after surgery because it helps recovery. But many with oral cancer still don’t follow this advice. Early movement can lower infection risks, speed up healing, and improve mood. Still, patients often resist even simple exercises like walking or stretching.

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May 27 2026BUSINESS

A Bank Bet on 3D-Printed Homes—Here’s Why It Matters

Homes made with giant 3D printers aren’t just for futuristic movies anymore. One of the largest U. S. banks just decided to back them with real loans, signaling a shift in how Americans might buy houses in the future. Instead of traditional wood and drywall, these homes are constructed layer by laye

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May 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Remembering a journalist who made sports stories unforgettable

Howard Fendrich spent over three decades turning sports events into vivid stories. His work wasn't just about scores or stats—it was about the moments in between. From tennis courts to Olympic arenas to ski slopes, he found the human side of competition. Tennis legends like Roger Federer saw him as

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May 20 2026BUSINESS

Big Deal: NYC Hotels Agree to New Labor Contract Before Soccer World Cup

Hotel owners and workers in New York City have reached a new eight‑year agreement that covers around 25, 000 staff members. The deal was struck just before the FIFA World Cup, which could bring a huge wave of visitors to the city. Negotiations had been tense because workers were demanding higher wag

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May 18 2026HEALTH

Better Medicines for Rare Diseases: Fighting Hidden Bias in Health Decisions

How are life-saving treatments chosen? When governments decide which medicines to evaluate, they often overlook rare diseases. Most health plans focus on treatments that help large groups, leaving small patient communities behind. Rare disease drugs, called orphan medicinal products, rarely get fair

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May 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood Names: The Hidden Cost of Changing Identity

Hollywood has long pushed actors to alter their real names, looks, and cultural hints so that audiences would see them as “American. ” In the 1930s, a studio told a Spanish‑born performer to adopt a more familiar name and even to dye her hair, hoping the audience would not notice her heritage. The

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May 16 2026SPORTS

Mitch Marner’s playoff goal shows why hockey is so exciting

Hockey fans know the sport has two very different faces. Sometimes it’s all hard hits and tense battles. Other times, it’s pure magic on ice. Mitch Marner’s goal in the playoffs perfectly captured that split-second excitement. Marner didn’t just score a normal goal. He made the puck dance. While be

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May 13 2026SPORTS

How one line from a rival player changed the fate of the Patriots dynasty

James Harrison spent years battling Tom Brady as a star for the Steelers, so when he joined the Patriots in 2017, he saw things from the other side. That year, owner Robert Kraft asked him a simple but loaded question: Who really made the Patriots so successful? Brady or Belichick? Harrison didn’t

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