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May 02 2026HEALTH

Headaches and mental health: what a big study in Saudi Arabia reveals

Saudi Arabia offers a unique setting to study headaches because its population is deeply religious. Researchers wanted to know how common headaches are there and whether they connect to mental health issues. They also wondered if a person’s level of faith changes that connection. The team ran a nat

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May 02 2026HEALTH

How Canada is shaping the future of organ transplants

Canada has quietly become a leader in organ transplantation, with its medical teams solving tough problems that help patients worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic forced doctors to pause and ask tough questions about what works and what still needs fixing in transplant medicine. While the world was dist

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May 02 2026OPINION

Your phone knows where you’ve been—and so do many others

Every time your phone updates your location, it’s not just sharing that data with your carrier. Tech companies, app developers, and even local governments collect this information to help sell ads, solve crimes, or sometimes just keep an eye on people. The Supreme Court is now deciding whether polic

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May 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix's fresh crime series takes top spot in over 20 countries

A newly released crime drama on Netflix has shot straight to the top of global streaming charts. Within 24 hours of its launch, the seven-episode series became the most-watched show across multiple platforms. The show follows John Creasy, a former soldier struggling with his past and mental health.

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May 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Workplace tensions: when pets and payroll don’t mix

In 2022 Leslie Kuhn started as an office assistant for Howard Stern, handling everything from calendar management to staff payroll. Two years later her role shifted to overseeing daily life in the Sterns’ Southampton mansion, which meant juggling schedules for household employees while also managing

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May 02 2026CRIME

What happens when a long-term officer speaks up?

A Vero Beach police lieutenant has taken legal action, claiming he faced punishment after reporting concerns about workplace behavior. His deposition paints a picture of ongoing issues stretching back to the early 2000s, including claims of unprofessional conduct by superiors. Yet an internal review

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May 02 2026POLITICS

A doctor who speaks her mind and a new pick for surgeon general

Dr. Nicole Saphier has been chosen by the Trump administration to become the next U. S. surgeon general, a role that comes with the power to issue public health warnings. Unlike her predecessor, Dr. Casey Means, who faced strong opposition in Senate hearings over her lack of experience and controver

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May 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Rings Get Smarter: Tracking Hormones Like Never Before

For years, wearable tech focused mostly on steps and heart rate. Now a popular smart ring is changing the game by adding hormone tracking to its list of features. Two big updates—one for birth control users and another for those going through menopause—are rolling out soon. The goal? To help people

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May 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Crime Drama Thriller Set to Re-examine JFK’s Assassination

A new movie aims to show the Kennedy assassination through a different lens, focusing on the alleged role of organized crime rather than politics. The story revolves around a 48-hour window before and after JFK’s death, suggesting behind-the-scenes manipulation by mobsters. Instead of a standard acc

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May 01 2026BUSINESS

Small Shops in Trouble While Streets Are Rebuilt

The new design of Connecticut Avenue is meant to make the area safer and easier for walkers, but many little stores in Dupont Circle are feeling the pinch. The $37 million plan, run by the District Department of Transportation, has turned parts of the street into a maze of construction zones and clo

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