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May 29 2026HEALTH

Tracking arthritis beyond the usual measures

Knee joints that refuse to behave the same way each day. Fingers stiff at dawn and relieved by noon. Inflammatory arthritis (IA) doesn’t follow a straight line, yet most treatment plans act like it does. Researchers now ask: what if the person behind the disease matters as much as the disease itself

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May 28 2026WEATHER

Weather Forecasts: The Hidden Hero of D‑Day

The film “Pressure” tells a story that is rarely seen on the big screen: how a group of scientists and their calculations helped decide when millions would cross the English Channel. The main character is a Scottish meteorologist who faces a huge responsibility—if his prediction fails, the invasion

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May 28 2026FINANCE

Payday Gets a Crypto Twist

Brian Armstrong, the head of Coinbase, just announced that users can now have their salaries sent straight into the platform. The move follows a request from a user back in January 2025, and Armstrong confirmed the feature is live on the company’s app. With this new tool, a paycheck or any chosen

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May 28 2026FINANCE

Japan’s New Bond Plan to Boost Investment

Japan is looking at a fresh way to support its investment agenda by issuing special “bridging bonds. ” These instruments are designed to connect short‑term borrowing with long‑term projects, helping the government fund new initiatives without immediately adding to its debt burden. The idea is not

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May 28 2026SCIENCE

Turning plant waste from luffa into better food ingredients with sound waves

Squeezing more value out of every luffa might sound odd, yet that’s exactly what scientists are exploring. Instead of tossing aside the fibrous remains after fruit harvest, they’re converting the seeds into protein and then using pulsed ultrasound—like the high-pitched waves you feel in a dentist’s

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May 28 2026OPINION

Why Cities Keep Paying for Stadiums That May Not Be Worth It

Sports teams often act like they hold all the cards when cities talk about building new stadiums. If a town hesitates, owners threaten to leave—like the Oakland A’s did when they moved to Las Vegas instead of waiting for Oakland’s deal. Other teams have made the same move, from San Diego to Tampa, a

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May 27 2026HEALTH

Feeling Safe Alone: When Fear Trumps Friendships

People often feel nervous when they meet strangers or speak before a crowd. That normal worry is called social anxiety and usually fades after the event. For others, however, the fear of being judged becomes a constant shadow that keeps them away from almost every social setting. This deep‑seated dr

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May 27 2026HEALTH

Delays in Getting Help for Postmenopausal Bleeding Among Black Women

When a woman’s period stops, any bleeding afterward is a red flag that shouldn’t be ignored. Yet many Black women wait too long to see a doctor, especially those who were born in the United States versus those who immigrated. This lag can lead to worse outcomes for a serious disease called endometri

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May 27 2026FINANCE

A Tech Worker's Simple Life and Big Goals

At 24, a software engineer in San Francisco brings in over $300, 000 a year but chooses to live with almost no material possessions. He doesn’t own a couch, TV, or car, and he says his minimalist lifestyle isn’t about deprivation—it’s a calculated choice. Instead of filling his apartment with furnit

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May 26 2026FINANCE

NTT Seeks Growth in Finance and Data Services

NTT is expanding its reach by offering a mix of products for both professional and personal investors. These items come through licenses or subscriptions, while the firm earns fees based on assets managed. They also sell conference tickets and advertising slots online. The company’s use of customer

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