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Apr 15 2026HEALTH

Eating Habits and Exercise in Middle‑Age Adults With Heart Disease

People in their 40s to 60s who carry excess weight and have heart muscle problems from diabetes face a tough battle with food and movement. First, they feel torn between wanting to eat what tastes good and needing to follow strict diets that can help their hearts. Their fear of medical complic

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Apr 15 2026FINANCE

World Bank steps up support for nations struggling after Middle East conflict

The World Bank is preparing to release up to $100 billion over the next fifteen months to help countries affected by the war in the Middle East. This amount could exceed the $70 billion it provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ajay Banga, the bank’s president, shared these plans during discussions

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Apr 15 2026FINANCE

What’s Really Driving U. S. Economic Predictions This Year?

The U. S. Treasury Secretary recently shared an upbeat take on the country’s economy, brushing off worries about the Iran conflict. While wars often disrupt markets, he argued that America’s economy could still expand by more than 3% this year. Global watchdogs like the IMF and World Bank, however,

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Apr 15 2026OPINION

Why Maine's rich should pay a little more to keep the state strong

Maine has always had a habit of standing up for fairness in taxes. The state is filled with people who work hard and look out for each other, whether it’s helping a neighbor clean up after a storm or contributing more when they can afford it. Wealthy residents, like the speaker who grew up in August

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Apr 15 2026EDUCATION

The Secret Strength Behind Michelangelo's Famous Sculpture

Michelangelo's Moses isn’t just famous for looking angry or important. Look closely at its right arm. The forearm bulges in a specific spot—the brachioradialis muscle. Most people skip over this. They focus on the dramatic face or the way the statue holds stone tablets. But this overlooked muscle te

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Apr 15 2026LIFESTYLE

Late-night calls and strange surprises: real-life stories that make you question reality

A wrong number call at an odd hour can turn into an eerie experience, especially when the voice on the other end knows intimate details about your life. Imagine getting a call at night where the stranger mentions your first pet’s name and a personal hiding spot—somewhere you thought only you knew. P

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Apr 14 2026EDUCATION

Arkansas steps up in vet education to keep experts local

Arkansas has always relied on farming—poultry, cattle, and crops pump billions into the state’s economy and keep rural towns alive. Yet for years, the veterinarians who safeguard this backbone were scarce because most new vets had to leave Arkansas just to study. The result? The state spent years tr

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Apr 14 2026FINANCE

A hard look at the growing job gap for young people in developing nations

Experts gathering in Washington this week have more on their minds than the current Middle East conflict—even though the fighting there could slow down the world’s economy. A much bigger worry is the fact that, over the next fifteen years, developing countries will need to create 1. 2 billion jobs j

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Apr 13 2026BUSINESS

A Bright Outlook for 2026, Says Citizens CEO

Citizens Financial Group’s chief executive believes the next year will be better for the economy. He told investors in January that growth, job stability and falling inflation were likely by year‑end. His bank’s analysts also expected two more cuts from the Federal Reserve and a good financial pictu

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Quick Brain Fix: How Nurses Help Stroke Patients Bounce Back

A 77-year-old man walked into the hospital one morning, struggling to speak clearly and move his right side. His brain was starved for blood due to a clot blocking an artery. Fast action was needed to restore blood flow before permanent damage set in. Doctors spotted the blockage in a key brain vess

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