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May 07 2026FINANCE

Russia’s currency moves hint at oil price struggles, not just Middle East chaos

Russia plans to buy foreign cash for the first time since the Ukraine war began, but not as much as experts thought it would. The government will spend 110. 3 billion roubles—mostly in Chinese yuan—between May 8 and June 4 to top up its rainy-day fund. The idea is to keep the rouble from shooting up

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May 07 2026HEALTH

How pathologists in Turkey connect online: habits, doubts, and digital change

Doctors who study tissue changes to diagnose diseases are also regular internet users, just like millions of others. A new survey takes a close look at how pathologists in Turkey use social platforms in their work and free time. Instead of focusing only on numbers, the study asks why some hesitate b

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May 06 2026HEALTH

Switching Smokes: How Heated Products Affect Health

The new trend of heated tobacco products (HTPs) has sparked debate about their safety. Some experts think they might be less harmful than regular cigarettes, but clear evidence is missing. A recent survey collected data from thousands of smokers across the country to see how people feel about the

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May 06 2026BUSINESS

GameStop CEO Shifts Tone in New TV Talk

The first time GameStop’s boss appeared on television after a confusing CNBC segment, he was noticeably more upbeat. He joined Fox Business’s “Making Money with Charles Payne” to discuss the company’s offer to buy eBay. The interview felt like a home game compared to his earlier awkward “Squawk Box”

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Senate Republicans Push for Big Spending Boost for Border Agencies and Secret Service

Lawmakers are pushing a nearly $72 billion funding plan that would send over $1 billion to the Secret Service and other agencies. The plan includes money for upgrades, though it’s unclear how much will go toward a new White House ballroom. President Trump has said private donors would cover the $400

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Victims of crime push for better support in California

Over 200 people who survived violent crimes or lost loved ones are heading to California’s state capitol this week. They’ve traveled from cities like San Diego and Los Angeles to demand faster, fairer financial help. Right now, the system makes it tough to get support even when someone clearly needs

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May 05 2026POLITICS

A Secret Service Shootout Near the White House Ends With a Teen Shot

When President Trump spoke at a small‑business summit, the area around the White House briefly went on lockdown after shots were heard. Journalists were moved from the North Lawn into a secure press room while Secret Service agents responded to gunfire at 15th and Independence. The exchange began w

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May 05 2026FINANCE

How a Luxury‑Focused Model Helps Investors Thrive

The firm offers a range of products and services for both professional investors and individuals, usually through licenses or subscriptions. Their investment management arm earns fees based on the assets they oversee. In addition, they sell access and sponsorships for conferences and advertise on th

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May 05 2026HEALTH

Uganda’s Fight Against Cervical Cancer: What Helps and Hinders Screening

In Uganda, cervical cancer is the leading cancer affecting women, yet many cases are caught too late. A recent study looked at why women and health workers either do or don’t get screened. The main test used in most clinics is Visual Inspection with Acetic acid, or VIA. It’s simple and cheap, but n

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May 05 2026HEALTH

Needles on wheels: Bangor steps up clean needle game

Bangor is quietly gearing up to let health workers drop off clean syringes at home for people in its HIV case management program. This follows a city council committee vote to allow the public health department to seek certification for syringe delivery services. The move comes as HIV cases rise in

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