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Elderly Health Tracking Across China: A 12‑Year Study

May 29, 2026

The Multi‑City Elderly Health Examination Cohort Study, or MEHECS, has been following more than three‑million older adults across China since 2012. Each year participants receive a free check‑up that blends a personal interview, a full medical exam, and a summary of their health status. The survey g

health

Ultrasound Signals a Hidden Liver Risk in Duhok

May 29, 2026

A recent study from Duhok, Iraq, looked at how well ultrasound can spot fat buildup in the liver and what that tells us about a person’s health. Researchers focused on adults who have metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease, the new name for what was once called non‑alcoholic fat

technology

Tech Giants Try to Fast‑Track Power for AI

May 29, 2026

Large tech firms are pushing hard to get their data centers onto the electric grid more quickly. They face a system that has long been controlled by utilities and state regulators. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is debating a proposal that would speed up how data centers conne

finance

Kalshi’s New Index Shows Who Holds the Power in Washington

May 29, 2026

Kalshi, a platform that lets people bet on future events, has created a new tool called the Kalshi American Power Index. The index looks at who controls the House, Senate and the White House right now. It also mixes in what traders think will happen in upcoming elections. The score can go f

celebrities

The Missing Voice of New Pop Stars

May 29, 2026

Joan Ba E Bae, a singer who has mixed music with protest for more than half a century, recently voiced frustration about a trend she sees in the pop world. She says that while many young musicians are creating great songs, only a few are using their fame to speak about the world’s problems. In an

politics

Desert Launch Pads: China’s New Shield Against a First Strike

May 29, 2026

A new set of launch pads and support buildings has appeared in the remote deserts of northwestern China, according to fresh satellite images. The complex lies close to existing nuclear missile silos that can reach any U. S. city, and it looks designed to keep those silos safe even if a surprise atta

opinion

Ebola, the World Cup, and America’s Calm Test

May 29, 2026

The United States received two health alerts this week: one for hantavirus and another for Ebola. When officials send out warnings, my role as chief medical officer is to brief doctors, nurses and clinic staff about what to watch for. This routine work is turning into a headline as the Ebola o

opinion

Government Workers Win $485, 000 for Freedom of Speech

May 29, 2026

A Florida state biologist received a payment of $485, 000 after she was dismissed from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for posting criticism on social media. The settlement covered legal fees of $210, 000 and was based on her First Amendment right as a government employee. The case

politics

Colorado Governor Race: A Tale of Tall Tales and Empty Promises

May 29, 2026

The upcoming primary for Colorado’s governor seat has turned into a showdown of stories that sound more like fiction than politics. Three candidates are vying for the nomination, but only one brings real legislative experience to the table: state Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer. The other two, Victor Marx

opinion

Faith, War, and the Call for Peace

May 29, 2026

The nation gathered on Washington’s National Mall to pray, but the message was not about ending foreign wars. Instead of asking for peace in places like Ukraine or Iran, many speakers linked the nation’s destiny to a Christian worldview. They claimed that God has always guided America and urge