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May 21 2026HEALTH

Sleep Smart: Quick Tricks to Drift Off Faster

Eating a balanced mix of fruits, veggies, nuts and lean proteins can help your body make melatonin, the hormone that tells you it’s time to sleep. Skipping sugary drinks and limiting caffeine or alcohol gives your brain a better chance to wind down. Try breathing in a steady rhythm: inhale for four

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May 20 2026SCIENCE

NASA Wants More Small, Cheap Space Trips

NASA’s budget for science is about the same as it was two decades ago, even after a government push to cut spending. The agency’s new administrator focuses on human missions to the Moon and plans to replace a planned lunar space station with a surface base. He also wants a nuclear‑powered probe for

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May 20 2026FINANCE

Walmart's Stock Surge: What’s Behind the Confidence Before Earnings?

Before Walmart releases its first-quarter earnings, Wall Street is buzzing with optimism. The company’s stock has climbed over 21% this year, easily beating the broader market’s 7. 7% gain. Many analysts now predict a strong quarter ahead, lifting their price targets for Walmart’s stock. But why the

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May 18 2026HEALTH

Weight Loss and Muscle: What Exercise Adds

People who cut calories often lose muscle along with fat. The study looked at adults who were overweight or obese. It compared two ways of losing weight: just cutting calories, and cutting calories plus different kinds of exercise. The first part asked if adding exercise can keep muscle fro

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May 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Phone Cameras: Why the Bump Keeps Growing

The shape of a phone’s back has changed a lot over the last twenty years. Early mobile devices had camera modules that sat flush with the rest of the body, giving a smooth look. By 2016 even flagship phones started to show a raised camera area. Today, the newest iPhone and Samsung models have the bi

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May 17 2026CRIME

Spy Tricks: How Digital Thieves Used Chat and Code to Steal Millions

North Korea’s cyber teams have quietly cleaned out more than $6 billion from crypto since 2017, and 2026 alone has already added nearly $600 million to that total. Instead of just guessing passwords or sending phishing links, these operatives now spend months face-to-face with targets, building trus

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May 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Mercedes Beats the Clock with Tech‑Heavy Upgrades

Mercedes has chosen to push technology ahead of looks in its newest S‑Class, GLE and GLS cars. The company has decided not to wait for a full redesign cycle. Instead, it is giving the models new “brains” and engines while keeping most of the outside shape. The move comes as car makers face chang

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May 16 2026SPORTS

Sports and Phone‑Use: How Exercise Can Beat “Phubbing”

In a recent study, researchers followed nearly six hundred college students in China for one year to see how their sports habits and phone‑skipping behavior affect each other. They measured activity with a standard fitness rating tool and phubbing—ignoring people while on the phone—with a dedicated

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May 16 2026HEALTH

How exercise helps moms-to-be feel better in mind and body

Doctors often say pregnancy can be tough on women’s mental and physical health. Stress, mood swings, and fatigue are common. But what if something as simple as moving the body could help? Research suggests exercise might be a key tool for pregnant women. It doesn’t need to be intense—gentle activit

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May 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple‑OpenAI Deal Hits a Rough Patch

Apple and OpenAI had promised to fuse cutting‑edge AI into Apple’s lineup, hoping the partnership would boost both firms. The idea looked solid at first: Apple could tap into OpenAI’s tech, while the AI lab would gain a huge customer base. But whispers of tension have surfaced as the expected pro

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