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May 05 2026HEALTH

Body Weight, Smoking, and Arthritis: A Closer Look

The study examined how body weight and smoking affect the chance of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers used data from a long‑term health survey that follows Australian women over many years. They measured each participant’s body mass index (BMI) and recorded whether they smoked. Then they

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May 05 2026FINANCE

Tech Stocks on the Rise: A Fresh Look at Duolingo and Megaport

Analysts are pointing their thumbs up to two tech names that many investors keep an eye on. First, Duolingo is still in the spotlight. A seasoned analyst from William Blair keeps a “Buy” label on the language‑learning app, even though its shares were trading just over $110 last week. This analyst

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May 05 2026FINANCE

Rich Few, Poor Many: How a Tiny Group Dominates Prediction Games

Polymarket is one of the new betting sites where people guess what will happen next, from elections to sports. A recent study looked at 1. 6 million users and found a surprising split. The top 0. 1 percent of accounts earned 67 percent of all the money made on the platform. Most participants, howev

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May 05 2026HEALTH

Better support for cancer patients beyond just medicine

Doctors often focus on the medical side of chemotherapy but forget about how patients feel deep down. For breast cancer patients, the emotional and spiritual challenges can be just as tough as the physical ones. New research highlights how important it is to address these needs, yet they usually sli

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May 05 2026FINANCE

Staying Ahead When Dividends Struggle

Recent energy price jumps tied to global conflicts have pushed inflation up again. This makes life tough for investors who rely on steady dividend payments. Traditional dividend-focused funds now face a challenge: protecting the actual spending power of those payouts. A mix of companies from financ

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May 05 2026SPORTS

Remembering a hometown sports hero: Mike Patterson's legacy

Mike Patterson wasn't just another name in local sports history. He stood out as a player who made his mark not just with trophies, but with the way he carried himself on and off the field. Born and raised in the same community where he later became a sports icon, Patterson's journey from student-at

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May 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Skip Bayless returns to First Take for a special one-day showdown

Skip Bayless, the bold sports commentator known for his strong opinions, will make a rare return to ESPN’s "First Take" this Friday. The show will broadcast live from Los Angeles, giving fans a chance to see him debate Stephen A. Smith again. This marks Bayless’ first appearance on the show since he

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May 05 2026SPORTS

A Rookie Edge with Rough Edges

The Dallas Cowboys took a gamble on Donovan Ezeiruaku last year, a young pass rusher picked in the second round. They spent over ten million dollars for a four-year deal, betting he’d turn into a defensive star. His first season had ups and downs. Early on, he stood out as one of the few bright spot

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May 05 2026LIFESTYLE

Ice Cream Maker Ninja CREAMi drops price just before summer kicks off

The Ninja CREAMi ice cream machine is getting cheaper right as Memorial Day approaches. Walmart has chopped thirty bucks off the usual $199 tag, bringing the price down to $169. This deal only covers Walmart’s special version, which ships with five quick-start settings and two pint-sized bowls. Mos

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May 05 2026LIFESTYLE

Easy Snacking: Simple Spiced Nuts and Seeds

Plant-based eating seems like a modern trend, but Linda McCartney was pushing this idea decades ago. Back in the 80s and 90s, finding plant-based ingredients wasn’t as easy as it is today. Now, stores carry more options, and farmers’ markets make fresh, seasonal eating simpler. Nuts and seeds are gr

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