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Mar 14 2026HEALTH

Building Health Together in a Boston Neighborhood

In a bustling part of Boston, two very different places of worship—a Sunni Muslim mosque and a Protestant Christian church—have become the focus of a study that looks beyond the usual ways health is promoted. The research team wanted to know how members of these faith communities think about what

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Mar 13 2026BUSINESS

Slow Growth and Rising Fuel Costs: How the US Economy Is Feeling the Heat

The United States saw a modest 0. 7 % rise in GDP during the last quarter, a sharp drop from the earlier estimate of 1. 4 %. The slowdown came after a year marked by political turmoil and the government shutdown, which pulled the economy back by about 1. 16 percentage points. Analysts expect that ma

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

AI May Shift Power, Says Silicon Valley Leader

A top tech executive recently warned that future AI tools could tilt political and economic influence away from educated, often female voters who lean Democratic. He believes these people will see their job prospects and bargaining power shrink, while workers with more practical skills could gain an

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Tarantino’s New Play: A 19th‑Century Adventure Set for London

A new stage drama by Quentin Tarantino is moving toward the West End. Sonia Friedman Productions, known for popular shows like Paddington: The Musical and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, has teamed up with Sony Pictures Entertainment to bring “The Popinjay Cavalier” to life. The play is described

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Mar 06 2026BUSINESS

Grand Haven Eatery Shuts Its Doors After a Short Reboot

The Paisley Pig, which had been part of Grand Haven’s dining scene for nine years, will close its doors on March 29. The owners, Josh and Katie Sandberg, posted the news on Facebook after a brief attempt to revive the restaurant. They explained that rising wages and food prices have made it im

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Politicians and Their Religious Claims

The claim that a leader’s faith guides all their actions is common, yet when policy choices clash with religious teachings, the story changes. In Washington, several lawmakers say they are guided by their faith, but their voting records show a different picture. Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi both

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Lactate Signals: Decoding Energy Flow with Hyperpolarized Pyruvate

Scientists are turning to a special imaging trick that makes the normally invisible flow of energy inside cells visible. By feeding cells a version of pyruvate that glows brighter than usual, researchers can watch how it turns into lactate in real time. The key to understanding this process lies in

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Feb 27 2026HEALTH

Exercise After Liver Transplant: What Helps and Hinders

Many people who receive a liver transplant later develop metabolic syndrome, a mix of health problems that can shorten life. Doctors say exercise is key to keeping these patients healthy, but most do not stick with it. A research team used the COM‑B model to figure out why some patients move a

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Feb 27 2026POLITICS

Green Party Wins Long‑Held Labour Seat in Manchester

In a surprising shift, the Green Party captured a seat that Labour had held for nearly 100 years. The win came in Gorton and Denton, a Greater Manchester area that had been a Labour stronghold since the early 1900s. The result was seen as a blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership, who had w

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Feb 27 2026HEALTH

A Step‑by‑Step Guide to Keep Your Brain and Body in Balance

The new science shows that the best way to protect your mind as you age is to move enough, but not too much. Studies that followed older people for almost a decade found that those who walked between 5, 000 and 7, 500 steps each day had slower buildup of the tau protein that causes Alzheimer’s. E

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