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May 14 2026HEALTH

How Feeling in Control Helps Yoga Work Better

People who decide to try yoga because they enjoy it, rather than because someone told them to, tend to feel better after a week of practice. A study at one wellness center in India followed 389 adults, most of them women, who were there for back pain or weight issues. Before starting the program eac

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May 14 2026HEALTH

Drug Overdose Numbers Drop Again in 2025

In the United States, the number of people who died from drug overdoses fell about 14 percent in 2025, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The total deaths were 69 973, down from roughly 81 300 the previous year. The decline is tied in large part to

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Louisiana Reaches $4. 8 Million Deal Over Police‑Killed Driver

A family in Louisiana has agreed to a $4. 8 million settlement after the death of Ronald Greene, an unarmed Black motorist shot by police in 2019. Greene was stopped after a high‑speed chase that ended with his car crashing. Video released in 2021 shows officers beating him while he was handcuff

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May 14 2026HEALTH

GLP‑1 Drugs Could Boost Breast Cancer Survival, New Study Suggests

A fresh look at a large medical record review points to a possible link between GLP‑1 drugs and better long‑term outcomes for breast cancer patients. The research, published in a respected medical journal on May 11, examined nearly eight thousand women who received a breast cancer diagnosis betwe

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Kids in Honduras Learn Tech to Fix Real Problems

In northern Honduras, a new learning program is giving students the chance to write code and solve everyday challenges. The project uses small, easy‑to‑program devices that let kids build things like water‑saving traffic lights or flood alerts. The focus isn’t just on learning to code; it’s about

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May 14 2026FINANCE

Poland Pushes Ahead With Digital Platform Tax Despite U. S. Pushback

Polish lawmakers are moving forward with a plan that will put a 3 % tax on big digital companies. The move is part of the country’s effort to make online giants pay their fair share in Poland. The finance minister said that the government will keep working on the bill, even though U. S. officials h

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May 14 2026LIFESTYLE

Remembering Illinois Heroes in Yorkville

A new tribute will open its doors to the public on May 18th in Yorkville’s Kendall County Office Building. The exhibit, called the Illinois Fallen Wall, showcases photographs of every soldier from the state who lost their lives in combat since September 11th. The display will stay on the first‑floor

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May 14 2026WEATHER

What the Next Few Days Will Bring to Massachusetts Weather

Massachusetts will see a shift in weather over the next couple of days. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to pass through before making way for sunshine by the weekend. Tuesday night will stay cool with temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s. A storm system from the west is on track to reach the

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May 14 2026ENVIRONMENT

Stuck in a weather rut: why the Northeast can’t shake off the gray skies

A stubborn weather pattern is keeping the Northeast stuck between low pressure and endless clouds. Instead of warm spring days, the region is facing a stretch of cool, damp weather thanks to what’s called an Omega block—a high-pressure ridge squeezing a low-pressure system in place. This setup acts

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May 14 2026WEATHER

Spring finally steps in with summer heat in Metro Detroit

After weeks of playing hide-and-seek with the sun, Metro Detroit is getting ready to swap jackets for sunglasses. The forecast shows temperatures climbing fast, jumping from mid-60s on Thursday to mid-80s by the weekend. That’s a sharp turn from the chilly spring that kept locals in layers for most

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