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May 01 2026EDUCATION

College Food Pantries: A Smart Fix for Hungry Students

Most college students juggle classes, jobs, and bills, but many also worry about where their next meal will come from. A survey in Chicago found that 60% of students at one college campus struggled with food insecurity—meaning they sometimes ran out of food or couldn’t afford enough. That’s higher t

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Apr 29 2026HEALTH

Support for new parents shouldn't leave the family behind

Most mental health programs for new mothers focus only on them. But when a mother struggles, the whole family feels it. Partners and other family members often don't know how to help or what to expect. That's why one team tried something different. They created a short online session just for the pe

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Apr 29 2026WEATHER

A Cop Who Chases Storms in His Free Time

Most people know police officers for traffic stops and patrol work, but one deputy in Illinois does double duty as a weather watcher. Sean Berry has spent years tracking storms while keeping the peace, a hobby that started when he was just a kid. He grew up near Plainfield, where an awful tornado in

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Apr 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Earbuds might soon track your running style better than watches

Most runners use earbuds to listen to music or podcasts, not to study their movement. But what if those tiny devices could also measure how you run? Researchers tested this idea by equipping earbuds with motion sensors. They asked 30 runners—men and women—to jog on treadmills and solid platforms whi

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Apr 26 2026FINANCE

Who needs high-risk stocks when these ETFs pay you now?

Most stocks don’t pay much anymore. The S&P 500’s average dividend now sits at 1. 1%, far below the 2%+ levels seen just a few years back. High stock prices are partly to blame, but that doesn’t help anyone trying to live off their investments. The bright side? There are exchange-traded funds design

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Apr 26 2026LIFESTYLE

RV troubles? This couple brings the repair shop to you

Most RV owners know the frustration of a broken fridge or a leaky roof mid-trip, but getting it fixed often means towing the whole vehicle or waiting days for a shop to schedule repairs. One Pennsylvania-based service is changing that by meeting customers where they park. Irish Creek RV Service, sta

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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

Hidden Chemicals: What’s Really in Our Blood?

Most people don’t know it, but tiny amounts of PFAS—man-made chemicals in everything from nonstick pans to firefighting foams—are likely floating around in their blood. Tests on over 10, 000 American blood samples found these substances almost everywhere. Out of nearly 10, 600 people, only 19 had ju

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Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI and crypto: A quiet partnership reshaping money

Most people associate AI with chatbots or robots that give advice. Now, though, AI is doing more than talking. It’s actually moving money around, especially in crypto. Three big AI systems—Grok, Gemini, and Claude—were asked about AI payments. Their answers show how fast this is growing. But the rea

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Fresh veggies stepping in for old favorites

Most people know they should eat more vegetables, but lately many are getting creative with how they use them. Instead of skipping comfort foods, folks are swapping in produce where they used to rely on starches like bread, rice, and pasta. These vegetable stand-ins aren’t exactly new ideas, but the

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Apr 19 2026HEALTH

Behind the Scenes: What Unpaid Dementia Caregivers Actually Do in the U. S.

Most people picture dementia care as round-the-clock supervision of memory loss and confusion. But a hidden workload exists before any symptoms even show up—managing doctor visits, sorting prescriptions, and arguing with insurance companies. A recent deep dive into research uncovered how ordinary fa

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