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May 26 2026LIFESTYLE

When do bars really close? It depends on where you are

Colorado has a funny way of letting some towns stretch the rules on alcohol sales—especially when it comes to late-night partying. Glendale, a tiny city sandwiched between Denver and Aurora, lets bars serve drinks until 4 a. m. , while Denver itself is stuck at 2 a. m. under state law. The secret? A

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May 25 2026FINANCE

What happens when stock tokens don’t mean you own stock

A new plan from regulators wants to let crypto websites sell digital versions of Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia shares even when the real companies never agreed to it. These tokens look and trade like stocks, but they don’t come with the usual benefits—no voting rights, no dividends, and no guarantee the

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May 19 2026HEALTH

Peptides on Social Media: What’s Real and What’s Risky?

The buzz around peptides online is hard to miss these days. People see them everywhere—influencers claim they can erase wrinkles, build muscle, or even boost the immune system. But behind the flashy promises, health experts are raising alarms. The excitement started with medications like Ozempic, wh

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May 15 2026POLITICS

What happens now that abortion pills can't be blocked yet

The Supreme Court has temporarily let people access the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth visits and the mail. This drug, used in most US abortions today, works by blocking a pregnancy hormone and is usually taken with another pill to complete the process. It got initial approval in 2000

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May 14 2026POLITICS

New Rules Around the World Aim to Protect Kids Online

Governments are taking different steps to limit how young people use social media. Some countries want to block access entirely for certain age groups. Others are pushing for stricter checks before kids can sign up. The moves come after years of warnings about how too much screen time can affect men

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May 13 2026BUSINESS

Plans for a vacant site: balancing progress and concerns

Churchill’s empty Westinghouse site has been a blank canvas for decades, ever since the tech company downsized there in the late '90s. Now, plans are in motion to turn the 150-acre property into a busy hub of homes, shops, and services. Developers want to add everything from daycare centers to gas s

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May 13 2026BUSINESS

Why Roller Rabbit Got Away with Staying in Nantucket

Nantucket has a rule to protect its small-town charm: no big chain stores. But Roller Rabbit, a trendy sleepwear brand, found a loophole. Instead of closing up, it rebranded as a "general store, " selling other brands alongside its own. Now, locals are frustrated because this seems like a sneaky way

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May 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Eurovision faces new voting fairness questions

This year's Eurovision Song Contest has two big issues on its hands. First, some countries are skipping the event over Israel's participation. Second, new voting rules are being tested because of concerns about how countries campaign for votes. Last year, Israel got an unusually high number of publ

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May 09 2026SPORTS

College sports: Where big budgets win and small programs lose

Money talks louder than rackets in college sports these days. While basketball courts are flooded with new sponsor cash from beer and liquor brands, smaller sports like tennis and golf are getting the short end of the budget stick. This year alone, several top tennis programs vanished, including Ark

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May 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

TV talk shows face new rules on political guests

Back in February, a government group decided to check if a well-known morning chat show broke some old rules about fair play. The problem started when a politician running for office in Texas showed up on that show. Officials say daytime and late-night programs aren’t real news, so they should give

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