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May 05 2026RELIGION

A New Look at How Spiritual Ideas Fit Into 12‑Step Recovery

The Twelve‑Step movement is one of the most common ways people try to get over addiction. It has helped millions, but its language often feels very Christian and European, which can turn away folks who come from other faiths or cultures. Researchers have started to think about how the steps could

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May 05 2026CELEBRITIES

Dolly Parton Pulls Out of Las Vegas Show, Shares Health Update

The country icon Dolly Parton has decided not to go ahead with her planned Las Vegas residency. She told fans that health problems are making it hard for her to perform at the usual high energy level. Parton said she feels “swimmy headed” after taking medicine, a phrase she jokes about from her gran

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May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

RGB LED TVs: Why Hold Off and Who Should Buy

New TV makers are racing to launch screens that use tiny red, green and blue LEDs instead of the usual white light. The promise is brighter colors and richer detail. But because this is the first wave of the technology, some early models show problems. When a test unit from one brand flickered duri

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May 05 2026FINANCE

AI‑Driven Tax Audits Push China Toward More Strict Enforcement

China’s new Golden Tax IV system, built on big data and AI, is reshaping how the country collects tax. By linking customs, banking, utilities and company records into one giant database, the system can spot irregularities across all sectors. The move comes as China’s fiscal deficit has grown sharply

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May 05 2026FINANCE

Capital Moves, AI Buzz and Global Money: What Leaders Say

The Milken Institute meeting in Beverly Hills pulled together a crowd of money movers who talked about wars, markets and new tech. One speaker said the world’s economies keep humming even when big conflicts flare up, pointing to a strong U. S. economy that has survived many crises. Another talked a

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May 05 2026POLITICS

Pennsylvania Protesters Demand a Real Gift Ban

The Capitol Police took action against six people who blocked hallways during a demonstration about Pennsylvania’s loose gift rules for lawmakers. The arrests followed several lawful orders to disperse that were ignored, according to a Department of General Services statement. At least 70 partici

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May 05 2026SPORTS

College Football’s Hidden Cost: A Family’s Fight for Justice

A former SMU player, born in Paris, Texas, played as a lineman from 1955 to 1959. Years later he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2001, passed away in 2016, and a post‑mortem test linked his death to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). His family used these facts to sue the NCAA, arguing that t

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May 05 2026SCIENCE

New Scientist Joins Nano‑Medicine Company to Tackle Tough Joint Diseases

Eascra Biotech, a startup that builds tiny delivery machines for medicines, has hired Dr. Anne Yau as a Life Science Research Scientist. She will work in the company’s preclinical laboratory at the Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives facility in Worcester, where researchers test new tools before

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May 05 2026RELIGION

Exploring Deeper: Space, Faith and Everyday Growth

The idea that growing closer to Jesus is a never‑ending path was the heart of a recent talk aimed at young adults. A senior church leader, joined by his wife, used the metaphor of diving deeper into water and even space to illustrate how spiritual depth expands over time. They highlighted visi

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May 05 2026RELIGION

How faith and care shape end-of-life support

Many people facing serious illness or loss turn to spirituality for comfort, not just medicine. When health declines or death is near, fear and sadness often take over. But beliefs—like prayers to saints or traditions from different cultures—can help people find purpose again. Nurses who understand

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