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May 09 2026HEALTH

How Malawi’s moms balance family size with birth control

More than a decade ago, Malawi’s families started having fewer children on average. But something odd remains: many moms still don’t use the birth control they say they want. Most research mixes all women together, including those without kids, so the unique choices of mothers get lost in the number

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May 08 2026CRYPTO

Morgan Stanley Takes on Crypto Trading

Morgan Stanley has started selling Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana on its ETrade platform. The fee is 50 basis points per trade, which is lower than the 60–95 basis point spreads charged by other brokers. This move lets the bank offer crypto to its 8. 6 million customers without needing a separat

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May 08 2026WEATHER

Rainy Start, Sunny Finish: A Quick Look at Massachusetts Weather

Morning showers will keep rolling in until the late‑morning rush, especially in the eastern part of the state where rain could linger until nine a. m. By midday, clouds will lift and sunshine will return, nudging temperatures into the low to mid‑sixties across most regions. Boston is poised for a hi

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May 07 2026FINANCE

Why putting more money down on a house might help—or hurt—your wallet

Mortgage rates have stuck around six percent for months, which isn’t great news for anyone trying to keep their monthly housing costs low. Experts don’t expect them to dip below five percent soon, so buyers need creative ways to cut their loan bills without waiting for the market to change. One stra

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May 07 2026LIFESTYLE

Different Beds, Deeper Connections

More couples today choose to sleep in separate rooms—and it’s not about drifting apart. In fact, many say it strengthens their bond. Take partners who’ve been together for years. They find that sleeping alone lets them wake up refreshed and happy, ready to share their day. But what about romance? Ex

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May 06 2026WEATHER

Rainy Wednesday: Storms Possible, but Mostly Gentle Showers

Morning rain will arrive just in time for the rush hour, bringing light showers that last until noon. The clouds are expected to bring only a few brief thunders, and the precipitation will stay mild, with totals between 0. 10 and 0. 50 inches. Later in the day, conditions change as a cold front m

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May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Old Host Takes a Stand Against CBS

David Letterman has publicly accused CBS executives of lying about why Stephen Colbert’s late‑night show was cancelled. He said the decision was not driven by money but by political pressure linked to a $8 billion merger with Skydance. Letterman called the network’s leaders “lying weasels” in an int

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May 06 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin’s Growing Role in Big Finance

More companies are parking Bitcoin in their financial toolkits than ever before. Instead of buying coins directly, big investors now tuck Bitcoin into products like ETFs or structured notes. This shift shows how Wall Street is slowly absorbing crypto without fully embracing the wild swings of direct

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Apr 28 2026HEALTH

Why Kids Today Aren’t Moving Enough—and What Grown-Ups Can Do

More kids now spend hours glued to screens instead of playing outside. Research shows that too much sitting leads to weaker muscles, poorer focus, and even trouble sleeping. Schools used to fill this gap with daily gym classes and recess, but many have cut back due to tight budgets or packed schedul

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

How AI Could Change Healthcare for People with Multiple Illnesses

More than one in four adults in England now live with two or more long-term health problems. This growing trend, called multimorbidity, creates tough challenges. Patients often juggle multiple treatments while dealing with fragmented care systems that focus on one disease at a time. Doctors struggle

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