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May 01 2026HEALTH

Yoga and meth addiction: a different kind of recovery experiment

Scientists wondered if something as simple as yoga could help people break free from methamphetamine. The drug doesn’t just affect the brain—it weakens the body’s ability to recover, makes users feel on edge all the time, and traps them in cycles of wanting more. Most treatments use medicine or talk

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May 01 2026WEATHER

Trees fall and roofs fly as a strong tornado hits Mineral Wells

A powerful storm swept through Mineral Wells earlier this week, leaving a trail of broken trees and damaged buildings. Home security cameras caught the moment when winds reaching 145 miles per hour tore through the area. Rain and flying debris made it hard to see, but the footage clearly shows the s

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Why weather bets can sometimes go off the rails

A sudden temperature spike at a Paris airport weather station recently led to a big payday for some traders—and a criminal complaint. The numbers jumped far beyond normal ranges, yet the data was used to settle financial bets worth thousands. Experts say this reveals a much bigger problem: when smal

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May 01 2026WEATHER

Weekend weather in Boston: rain now, sun later

Boston is stuck in a wet spell this week, with scattered showers keeping things damp but not exactly solving the drought. The city won’t get much relief today, but every little drop counts. Light rain might hang around into tonight, yet skies should clear by Friday morning. Temperatures today will h

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May 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Farmers in Colorado face tough season after sudden freeze hits early fruit

Colorado’s fruit growers are dealing with a harsh truth this year. A late spring freeze wiped out peach and other stone fruit crops on the Western Slope, even though winter had been unusually warm and dry. One farm, Ela Family Farms, confirmed that none of their peaches survived the sudden drop in t

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May 01 2026SPORTS

Spring rain forces early end to track invitational

A sudden downpour turned the Tallmadge Invitational track meet into a one-and-done event on April 24. The meet was supposed to give local high school athletes a chance to compete, but rainwater soaked the track and stands, forcing organizers to call it quits after just one event. The meet didn’t eve

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Cat‑Friendly Adventure: Jeju’s New Forest Park

The new park, called Dolcori Forest, opened in late October on Jeju Island. It sits on the old Soingook Theme Park grounds and covers about 18, 000 pyeong. The idea is a village made by cats that have travelled the world, inviting visitors to relax and stay awhile. The park mixes nature, local st

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Apr 30 2026WEATHER

Sunny Day Ahead for the Kentucky Derby

The 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 2, at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The race is set to begin around 6:57 p. m. ET, giving fans a clear schedule for the day. Weather has always added an extra layer of excitement to the Derby. In the past, temperatures have swung widely—from

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Apr 30 2026LIFESTYLE

Mom’s Day, Star‑Style Gifts for Everyone

Hollywood moms are getting special gift bags that look like a movie set. A gifting guru picked each item to feel personal and luxurious, inspired by his own mother’s love. The idea is simple: give a gift that feels like a star‑level treat, no matter who you are. First on the list is a perfume tha

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Apr 30 2026SCIENCE

Old Observatory Keeps Weather Stories Alive

A weather station in Milton, Massachusetts has been watching the sky for more than 140 years. Every day a man named Matthew Douglas climbs a staircase in the observatory’s tower, opens a hatch on the roof and watches a glass sphere burn a tiny line into paper. That line marks how long the sun has sh

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