DR JOHN SMITH

Jun 15 2026OPINION

Silicon Valley’s Quiet Power Play

John O’Farrell, once a partner at the venture firm Andreessen Horowitz, recently shared his concerns about how tech investors are shaping policy on artificial intelligence. He believes that the wealth of these companies is used to silence discussion about regulating AI, favoring their own interests

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Jun 07 2026HEALTH

Front‑Line Heroes Fight Ebola with Little Pay and Long Hours

Dr. Richard Lokudu heads the medical team at Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, a hub for patients in Congo’s latest Ebola crisis. He and his colleagues work nonstop, often waking to new case alerts at night. Despite their relentless effort, the doctors receive almost no financial support or regul

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May 31 2026POLITICS

Senator Barrasso gets big award for long work in public service

John Barrasso stands out in Washington because his career started far from politics. Before becoming a senator, he spent years helping patients as an orthopedic surgeon and even worked as a rodeo doctor. These experiences shaped how he approaches problems later in government. He was born into a work

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May 27 2026POLITICS

A Shift in Texas Politics: Cornyn’s Gamble With Trump

John Cornyn, the long‑time Texas senator, has spent a lot of time trying to stay out of Donald Trump’s anger. Even after the senator lost his seat, he had already been juggling a careful balance between support and distance. In May 2023, when Trump was reviving his presidential bid, Cornyn told re

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Early Morning Fog Alert: Stay Sharp on the Roads

Drivers woke up to a hazy surprise today as patches of fog rolled in, making visibility tricky. Instead of clear views, some areas now have sightlines shortened to just a quarter mile—about the length of two football fields. The fog isn’t sticking around all day; forecasts suggest it’ll lift by late

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Rethinking Cancer Treatment: A Smarter Way to Fight Drug Resistance

Drug-resistant cancer cells are a major challenge in long-term cancer treatment. Traditional methods often rely on giving patients the highest possible drug dose until the body can no longer tolerate it. But this approach doesn’t always work well because it doesn’t account for how different cancer c

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May 19 2026HEALTH

A doctor’s journey from student to leader in breast health

Dr. Debra Monticciolo didn’t set out to become a pioneer in breast imaging—she took one step at a time. After finishing her basic medical training, she discovered radiology almost by accident. While rotating through different specialties, she found herself drawn to the technical precision of X-rays

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May 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New TV, Movies, Music and Games to Watch This Week

John Krasinski will be back as Jack Ryan in the new action series “Jack Ryan: Ghost War” on Prime Video, while the creators of “Stranger Things” are producing a Netflix show about a retirement community that fights monsters. The lineup also includes Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike in the sati

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May 16 2026CELEBRITIES

New Music, New Attacks: The Rap Battle That Shocked Fans

Drake surprised his listeners by dropping three albums—“Iceman, ” “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour”—and using them as a platform to call out fellow stars. The rapper’s sharp lines target long‑time rival Kendrick Lamar, as well as J. Cole, Jay‑Z, DJ Khaled, A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, Rick Ross, Dr. Dre and Ph

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May 15 2026HEALTH

Eye Mites Got a Superstar

John Cena, known for his wrestling bravado, revealed that he once suffered from a hidden eye problem caused by tiny mites living around his lashes. He didn’t realize the issue until it began hurting his sight, a condition that many people share but rarely discuss. The mites, called Demodex, norma

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