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Mar 06 2026HEALTH

Smoking Costs in EU Hospitals: A Fresh Look

The European Union still faces a major health challenge with tobacco use. Even after many years of progress, smoking rates have stopped falling and new laws to curb the habit are few. Researchers used data from the 2019 European Health Interview Survey to calculate how much smoking hurts hospitals f

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Mar 06 2026FINANCE

Flutter Entertainment Still Looks Good to Analysts

Jefferies analyst James Wheatcroft kept his “Buy” recommendation for Flutter Entertainment, setting a target of $210. 00 in a new report. The analyst focuses on the consumer‑cyclical market, covering companies such as Entain plc and The Gym. According to a data service, Wheatcroft’s past picks earne

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Mar 06 2026BUSINESS

Big Bet: Hedge Fund Boosts Flutter Shareholding

A hedge fund has raised its ownership in the world’s largest online betting company to 10. 7 percent, doubling from 5. 1 percent a few months ago. The move was revealed in a public filing, but the fund did not explain why it chose to increase its stake. When asked for a comment, it stayed silent. F

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Mar 06 2026SCIENCE

Scientists Leave NIH, Saying Their Work Is Blocked

In the past few years, many federal researchers have quit or retired early from the National Institutes of Health. A doctor who studied cancer treatments, a scientist studying tick diseases, and an addiction researcher all said the Trump years made their jobs impossible. They faced budget cuts, hiri

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Mar 06 2026SCIENCE

Science Fest in Atlanta Lets Kids Meet the Minds Behind Tech

The 13th year of Atlanta’s Science Festival is set to spark curiosity with more than 150 activities and 100 hands‑on displays. It isn’t a quiz marathon; attendees are free to explore without worrying about scores or essays. The event’s co‑founder says the goal is simple: bring people face to face wi

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Mar 06 2026BUSINESS

New Deals and Fresh Spaces in Virginia Beach

A fresh wave of commercial activity has rolled into the Hampton Roads area. One owner turned an old factory on Cumberland Avenue into a potential ice‑cream shop, paying $390, 000 for the 6, 800‑square‑foot space. In Williamsburg, a church group bought part of an old pottery site for $5. 56 million t

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Travel Chaos Threatens Danish Votes Abroad

Denmark’s election on March 24 faces a new hurdle: voters overseas may not get their ballots in time. The country’s government warned that fighting in the Middle East is disrupting flights and mail routes, making it hard for postal votes to reach Denmark before the count. Key airports such as

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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 2026WEATHER

Spring Day Ahead: Warm, Sunny and Mostly Dry

The morning begins with a light mist that lifts as the sun climbs, leaving clear skies for most of the day. High temperatures are expected to hover in the low 80s, almost matching a record set over half a century ago. A cold front is moving in from the west, but it will weaken before fully arr

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Mar 06 2026WEATHER

Mountain Snowfall Surprise: Big Drops Expected Friday

A cold front is moving into the Front Range, and people should expect a sudden change from the warm spell that has kept flowers bright and trees green. Early on Friday, the National Weather Service warned that Denver and Boulder could see up to six inches of snow, which might make the morning drive

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