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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

How eating foods packed with natural plant colors might help protect your hearing

Scientists have long known that our ears can lose sharpness over time, partly because of damage from harmful oxygen molecules and swelling in the body. Foods rich in flavonoids—those bright pigments found in fruits, vegetables, tea, and dark chocolate—come with built-in shields against this damage.

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Jun 04 2026LIFESTYLE

A mom who rocked the indie scene now runs a beauty brand

Cat Pierce’s life flipped from indie-pop stardom to motherhood in ways she never expected. After moving from Alabama to New York in the late 1990s, she became a face of the "indie sleaze" era, sharing headlines with bands like the Strokes. She played in a band with her sister, dated a member of a fa

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Jun 04 2026SPORTS

Caitlin Clark needs to be part of the team, not above it

The Indiana Fever seem stuck in a strange spot. On paper, they have all the ingredients for a championship squad: a star like Caitlin Clark, a dominant big like Aliyah Boston, and a sharp shooter in Kelsey Mitchell. Yet after eight games, they’re barely holding their own. A WNBA analyst recently arg

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Jun 04 2026LIFESTYLE

City Living on a Budget: Why Baltimore Might Be Your Next Move

People often hear how expensive city life is, but some recent experiences prove that’s not always the case. One couple recently made a big change by leaving their large suburban home for a smaller condo in Baltimore. Their move wasn’t about cutting back on comfort—it was about saving money in unexpe

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Jun 04 2026ENVIRONMENT

Power That Stays Close to Home

For years, the idea of energy independence has been sold as a badge of national pride—an image of America shielded from foreign powers and market swings. But the reality is far messier. Even though the U. S. now produces more oil and gas than ever, that energy isn’t really under American control. Th

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

City considers adding tech-savvy residents to guide local tech policies

The city is exploring the idea of forming a new advisory group focused on technology. This board would help elected officials understand complex topics like artificial intelligence, privacy rules, and surveillance tools. During a late-night meeting, council members reviewed an early draft of the pla

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Jun 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Ryzen 5000 X3D chips get a second life with new tech twist

When AMD brought back the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for a tenth birthday, they didn’t just dust off the old blueprints like a video game save file. The chip first launched in 2020 with a special trick: extra memory stacked right on top of the processor. That trick used the very first version of TSMC’s 3D stac

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Behind the Scenes: New Leadership Faces Old Contract Headaches

Last month, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security scrapped nearly all unapproved contracts from the previous secretary’s era. This shake-up came after fresh leadership took over and politicians started questioning how money was being spent. During a congressional meeting, the new secretary expla

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Europe and Canada Urged to Step Up Military Support for NATO

Across Europe and Canada, leaders are facing new pressure to boost their military contributions to NATO. This push comes as the United States signals it will reduce its forces in Europe, shifting more responsibility to its allies. The call for action was made by a top U. S. general who oversees NATO

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Jun 04 2026SCIENCE

Gel that acts like human tissue: a smart solution for science

Scientists often need fake human tissue to run tests without using real bodies. Post-mortem human subjects can be expensive and raise ethical concerns, so researchers look for alternatives. One standout option is a synthetic gel called SEBS. It’s not just another plastic—it mimics real soft tissue i

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