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May 12 2026HEALTH

Staten Island trains workers to spot suicide and overdose risks at the same time

Staten Island is tackling two big problems—overdose deaths and suicide—by teaching frontline workers how to handle both at once. Around 300 people have already gone through a six-part training that mixes mental health and drug-use screening. The idea is to catch warning signs early, whether someone

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May 12 2026HEALTH

Tracking a rare virus: How one flight and a cruise ship sparked a health alert

A Sacramento County resident is now under health watch after possibly picking up the Andes hantavirus on a flight linked to a cruise ship outbreak. The virus, which can pass between people, has already caused three deaths on the MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship. Officials say the infected passenger o

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May 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Finding real value in a connected world

Technology shapes how we learn, work, and connect, but a former tech leader once argued that stepping back might be the only way to move forward. Speaking to a crowd of graduates, he suggested that screens often stand between people and what truly matters. Forget what you’ve heard about digital succ

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May 12 2026POLITICS

South Africa’s ruling party faces pressure over President’s cash controversy

A sudden court decision has forced South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) to cut short its usual plans and call an urgent meeting. The country’s top court recently ruled that impeachment talks against President Cyril Ramaphosa can restart, over an old scandal called “Farmgate. ” This scandal

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May 12 2026BUSINESS

Why Big Tech CEOs Should Push for Clear China Deals During Trump’s Visit

When leaders travel with business executives, big promises often follow. Trump’s 2025 trip to China wasn’t just about politics—it was a chance for CEOs to lock in deals before competitors could. A similar trip to the Middle East earlier that year showed how fast things can move. Saudi Arabia alone p

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Spurs Face a Tough Test in Minnesota as the Series Stands on the Line

The game is set to be a real showdown. The Timberwolves are in the spot where they must win or else they will go back to San Antonio with a chance to be eliminated. Everyone in the arena, from the coaches and players to the fans, knows how serious this is. The Spurs have not lost a single road game

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May 11 2026HEALTH

Steps That Really Keep the Pounds Away

Walking is good for health, but how many steps a day do you really need to keep the weight off? A recent study shows that 8, 500 steps a day is enough to stay lean after dieting. The idea of walking ten thousand steps came from a 1960s ad in Japan, not science. Researchers looked at people

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May 11 2026HEALTH

Simple Floss Test Shows Big Oral Health Wins

The study tested a special floss that has 2% chlorhexidine, a strong cleaning chemical. Researchers wanted to know if it helps adults with gum inflammation (gingivitis). They randomly divided people into two groups. One group used the chlorhexidine‑floss every day for a month. The other

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May 11 2026LIFESTYLE

New names, last runs, and retro treats: Springfield's food scene saw some shifts lately

Springfield just got a flashy new sign downtown. A once-popular pizza-and-fun spot called America’s Incredible Pizza has dropped that name and now waves a fresh flag as Incredible Food and Fun. The change signals twenty-five years of growth, moving from endless pepperoni to a full menu of rides, gam

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May 11 2026HEALTH

New Hope for Depression: How Two Brain Treatments Work Together

Scientists recently tested a fresh approach to fighting depression in mice by pairing a natural compound with brain stimulation. They wanted to see if two different methods could work better together than alone. First, they stressed out mice to mimic human depression. Then, they split the animals in

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