LIFE

May 03 2026HEALTH

Healthy habits in college: what Spanish students really do in their free time

University life doesn’t just mean late-night study sessions and endless coffee. For many Spanish students, it’s also a time when daily habits start to take shape—some good, some not so great. A fresh study looked at how these young adults actually spend their time outside classes, using a detailed q

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May 02 2026SCIENCE

Parrots Learn New Foods by Watching Their Friends

In city parks and gardens, a group of wild cockatoos discovered that trying new snacks can be safer when they see other birds doing it first. Scientists set up experiments in five different roosting spots across Sydney, where they offered colored almonds that the parrots had never tasted before.

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May 02 2026HEALTH

Why Are Young People Struggling to Find Purpose?

A professor returned to teaching in 2019 after spending over a decade outside the classroom. He noticed something odd about his students. While college life was once associated with energy and excitement, many now seemed weighed down by emptiness. Digging deeper, he found shocking trends: young adul

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May 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Small Changes That Add Up to a Greener Home

Going green doesn’t mean turning your life upside down. Two lifestyle reporters shared simple swaps that turned their homes into eco-friendly spaces without much fuss. One confessed to being a "paper towel monster" despite efforts elsewhere. While bamboo products exist, their high cost made them unr

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May 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Why a Judge Wants Hunter Biden’s Money Details Out in the Open

A judge just ordered Hunter Biden to hand over financial records—not because anyone is accusing him of hiding money, but because his spending habits could change how much he pays his ex-partner for their 7-year-old daughter. Lunden Roberts, who shares custody of Navy Joan Roberts, is pushing to rais

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May 02 2026CRIME

Politician's sudden death leaves questions unanswered

A man running for office in Oklahoma never made it to his meeting. His body was later found in his truck near a quiet wildlife area. The 54-year-old had been missing since Tuesday when he skipped an important appointment. His pickup was spotted Wednesday along a rural road about 20 minutes from his

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Apr 30 2026HEALTH

Preterm Kids and Their Habits at Two Years

Parents of babies born before 28 weeks were asked about their children’s eating, activity, screen use and sleep when the kids turned two years old. The questions came from a tool called FLY‑Kids that checks if families meet age‑specific advice. The study looked at 176 children who survived the fi

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Apr 30 2026ENVIRONMENT

Planned burns aim to help Ottawa County parks thrive

Ottawa County parks will see controlled fires over three days next month as part of efforts to keep natural areas healthy. Teams will burn small sections at three parks from May 1 to 3, but only if weather conditions cooperate. If winds are too strong or humidity too low, the work gets postponed. Th

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Apr 30 2026CRIME

When Luxury Meets the Law: A Close Look at a High-Profile Incident

A well-known jeweler, who once showed off his lavish lifestyle on a popular reality show, found himself in legal trouble after a road rage incident in Miami. On a late night in March, the jeweler pulled up behind another driver whose car was stuck at a broken parking gate. Instead of waiting patient

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Apr 29 2026HEALTH

Short bursts of movement and diabetes risk

Small, intense movement bursts throughout the day may help lower the chance of developing type 2 diabetes. Scientists studied how quick, vigorous activities that last less than a minute relate to diabetes risk. They also looked at slightly longer bursts of moderate to vigorous movement, up to three

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