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May 07 2026SCIENCE

Ocean Acidification Wears Down Snail Teeth

The study looked at how lower pH in seawater changes the tiny biting tools of a common shore snail. Scientists kept snails in tanks with a more acidic water level (pH 7. 5) and compared them to snails in near‑normal pH water (pH 8. 1) over seven weeks. They also checked snails that had lived in the

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May 07 2026HEALTH

Seeing Inside Schizophrenia: How Vision Reveals Hidden Brain Changes

Vision problems are common in people with schizophrenia, and they can give clues about how the brain works differently. Instead of looking at one single visual issue, scientists examine a range of sight problems that appear in these patients. By studying how patients notice shapes, colors, and

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May 07 2026HEALTH

Strokes, Climbing, and New Tech: A Chicago Story

Lucas Wittwer was only 27 when a fall at a climbing gym sent him into unconsciousness. He woke up feeling fine, but doctors later discovered he had suffered a hemorrhagic stroke caused by an aneurysm. The episode left him with no memory of the days when doctors performed a delicate embolization to s

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May 07 2026ENVIRONMENT

Mosquitoes on the Move: How Hot Weather Fuels Swarms in Georgia

Recent heat waves and prolonged dry spells have pushed more mosquitoes into the state, raising worries about diseases like West Nile. When rains are scarce, storm drains and underground pipes hold leftover water that becomes perfect spots for mosquito babies to grow. Scientists point out that

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May 07 2026CELEBRITIES

A Rising Star’s New Chapter in Hollywood

Genneya Walton has just signed a management deal with Strand Entertainment, marking the next step in her growing career. The actress is best known for her role as BB Urich, a sharp‑witted reporter linked to the New York Bulletin’s Ben Urich, in the second season of Marvel’s “Daredevil: Born Again. ”

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May 07 2026BUSINESS

Remembering a Media Pioneer

Ted Turner changed how we see news. In 1988, a young lawyer named Zaslav met him and was struck by Turner’s bold ideas. Turner wanted the world to see events as they happened, so he launched CNN, a 24‑hour news channel. People at first doubted the idea; many said it was too risky. Turner s

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May 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Amazon’s Big Shift From Shopping to AI Powerhouse

Amazon is still a big online shop, but it’s also turning into a huge AI and tech company. The first‑quarter earnings show the change. Revenue hit $181. 5 billion, up 17 % from last year. Retail sales grew 15 %, and the grocery side made more than $150 billion in sales. Yet the real buzz is

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May 07 2026BUSINESS

Helping Springfield families: How a new women’s center is stepping up

Three years ago, a local charity in Springfield started small with $250, 000 in donations. This year it gave away $750, 000. That’s real growth. The money helps women with young kids pay for food, schooling, and work training. Last year’s mid-year jump to $540, 000 came after government food benefit

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May 07 2026BUSINESS

The shifting sands of consumer trends: Tech, travel, and vaping face big changes

While Disney's theme parks saw a slight dip in visitors, the company still managed to impress Wall Street with its streaming profits. The 1% drop in attendance might seem small, but it’s enough to raise eyebrows among investors. Theme park visits often mirror economic confidence, so this dip could h

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May 07 2026POLITICS

Why cutting addiction research could backfire on America

The U. S. spends over $740 billion yearly dealing with alcohol and drug problems. Yet, in early 2025, two major federal programs got hit hard. One lost most of its staff while the other had hundreds of millions in research grants canceled. These programs used to track addiction trends and fund studi

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