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Doctors Push for More Thoughtful Stopping of Psychiatric Drugs

May 1, 2026

Health officials are looking at how medicines for mental health are used, and a group of well‑known doctors is offering new advice on how patients can safely quit them. They point out that sometimes doctors leave people on drugs longer than needed, or when the medicines no longer help. The doctors

science

Celebrating Half a Century of Nutrition Science on the Gold Coast

May 1, 2026

The Nutrition Society of Australia marked its 50th anniversary with a three‑day gathering at the Gold Coast Convention Centre from December 3 to 5, 2025. The event was themed “Nourishing Generations: 50 Years of the Nutrition Society of Australia, ” a nod to the organization’s long‑standing role in

celebrities

He‑Man’s Original Maker, 91

May 1, 2026

Roger Sweet was a toy designer who helped bring the muscular hero He‑Man to life, and he passed away at 91. Sweet’s career began in Ohio, where he studied design in Chicago before moving to California in 1972. There he joined Mattel, a company that had recently turned down a license from filmmaker G

sports

Lane Kiffin keeps teasing Ole Miss from afar

May 1, 2026

New Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding isn’t worried about Lane Kiffin’s social media shots at his old team. Kiffin, now at LSU, has a history of playful jabs at Ole Miss and its fans since leaving in November. But Golding sees it differently. “Lane is Lane, ” Golding said in late April. “He jokes

environment

Understanding South Coast’s nature through science and community

May 1, 2026

On May 13, at 6:30 p. m. , the Middleborough Public Library will host an open discussion where locals can learn how research shapes the area’s natural environment. Three guest speakers will break down important topics like pollinators, salt marshes, and natural pest control. Instead of diving straig

science

Big Blasts and Smart Science: Texas A&M Goes All In on Explosions

May 1, 2026

Texas A&M just opened a lab that’s basically a giant explosion playground—but with a serious goal. Called the Detonation Research Test Facility, it’s the biggest science lab of its kind built by a university to study blasts up close. Scientists aren’t just playing with fire here. They’re studying ho

politics

When Art Meets Politics: What Happened at Venice’s Big Show?

May 1, 2026

A major shake-up hit the Venice Art Biennale just days before its grand opening. Days after the event’s five-member jury decided to skip awarding prizes to artists from Russia and Israel—citing human rights concerns—the entire panel quit in protest over what they saw as unfair treatment of certain c

politics

How Utah’s New District Could Shape the Next Election

May 1, 2026

Utah’s political scene is getting a shake-up this year, and the changes could surprise even seasoned voters. A recent push to modernize the state’s nomination system has opened doors for more candidates to compete in primaries. But with so few people showing up to traditional caucuses, the process s

business

Turning old tech into new treasure

May 1, 2026

Solar panels don’t last forever. After about 20-30 years, they stop working and often get thrown away. That adds up to a lot of waste—millions of panels every year. One company now sees this waste not as trash, but as a hidden source of gold and silver. Instead of digging for new metals, they want t

weather

Rain Arrives in New Jersey, Bringing Relief from Drought

April 30, 2026

New Jersey will see a spread of rain starting in the west by late Wednesday afternoon and moving east toward the coast early Thursday. The showers could drop between a quarter inch and three‑quarters of an inch, giving much-needed moisture to the state. Around the same time, isolated thunderstorm