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Jun 07 2026HEALTH

How Exercise Keeps Your Brain Young as You Age

A big question in brain science is whether staying physically fit actually helps your brain stay young. Some studies suggest it does—but recent research digs deeper, asking if fitness levels might protect the brain’s wiring, especially in older adults. Scientists looked at over 4, 000 people aged 40

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Jun 07 2026BUSINESS

Why California’s Central Coast is now a hotspot for a different kind of buyer

For years, the Central Coast’s ranch and winery properties were seen as retirement dreams or weekend getaways for a small group of buyers. But something changed during the pandemic. Remote work gave people the freedom to leave crowded cities behind. What started as a temporary escape turned into a p

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Jun 07 2026BUSINESS

Azul airline cuts flights due to rising fuel costs amid ongoing global tensions

Brazilian airline Azul has decided to reduce its flight schedules further as fuel prices stay high because of persistent world conflicts. The company's leaders believe flying fewer times makes better financial sense now than keeping the same schedule. Earlier this year, Azul already trimmed some rou

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Jun 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

A fun puzzle game adds a tiny robot sidekick

Paradoxical is a first-person puzzle game that just shared a fresh trailer during the Future Games Show’s LA event. The star attraction isn’t just the Portal-style puzzles—it’s EKO, a small robot who joins you on your journey. EKO isn’t just cute; the little guy also helps solve problems and moves t

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Jun 07 2026SCIENCE

Astronomers make big discoveries about black holes and ancient space rocks

This week, space scientists shared two major findings that give us new clues about the universe’s past. First, researchers used the powerful James Webb Space Telescope to weigh a black hole located a staggering 10 billion light-years away. Unlike active black holes, which glow brightly as they swall

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Jun 07 2026LIFESTYLE

Growing roses and baking share more than you think

Roses and baking might seem like totally different hobbies, but they actually have something important in common: both need a strong foundation to succeed. Skip the basics in either one, and you’ll end up with weak results. In baking, that could mean a cake that’s too dense or a pie with a soggy cru

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Jun 07 2026OPINION

A look back at a graduation day and a doctor's tough call

Few people remember speeches given at graduation ceremonies years later. The excitement of stepping into the future often overshadows the words shared by speakers. One such graduate, lost in thought during a sea of celebrations, recalled an unexpected commencement talk. The speaker was a public heal

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Jun 07 2026FINANCE

Keep the Money Close: Indonesia’s Push to Steady Its Currency

Indonesia’s leaders are scrambling after the rupiah hit record lows and local stocks tanked faster than anywhere else last week. The finance team and central bank aren’t just watching—they’re rolling out a plan to stop the slide. On Saturday, officials laid out two big moves: make sure there’s enoug

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Jun 07 2026POLITICS

Kosovo votes again amid ongoing political deadlock

Kosovo will hold its third parliamentary election in just a year and a half on Sunday, as political parties remain stuck in a cycle of failed agreements. No single group has managed to secure enough seats to form a stable government, leaving the country without key leadership roles for longer than e

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Jun 07 2026POLITICS

Can nations act alone on Israel-West Bank issues?

France and some European friends are quietly putting together a list of people to punish for recent violence in the West Bank. These aren't big dramatic moves—just freezing bank accounts and banning certain people from traveling. The catch? Each country might pick different names, so no single world

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