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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

lifestyle

Ballerina Farm’s Kid‑Led Marketing Push

May 29, 2026

A new video shows nine‑year‑old Frances Neeleman mixing a pink electrolyte powder into water, a simple act that could signal the start of a larger trend for the family brand. The clip was filmed in the Neeleman home kitchen, with no background music—just the natural sounds of a domestic scene. Th

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

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

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

art

Microbe‑Machines: Art That Breathes and Flies

May 29, 2026

An artist in Brooklyn builds living sculptures that grow, move, and even lift off the ground. In a forested park outside New York City, she places tall columns filled with soil, water and microbes that change color over time. The work only exists in summer, when light and heat let the tiny communiti

entertainment

Thunderbirds Show Skipped, Fans Left Watching the Sky

May 29, 2026

The Thunderbirds, the Air Force’s famed flying team, were set to wow Colorado Springs after graduation. But bad weather cut the event short, leaving many eager spectators disappointed. Officials announced the cancellation just before noon. They kept only a brief flyover and one jet’s pass over the

politics

U. S. Declares Brazil’s Big Gangs Terrorists, Sparking Debate

May 29, 2026

The United States has officially labeled two major Brazilian crime syndicates, the Red Command and First Capital Command, as terrorist groups. This move follows a trend started by former President Trump in 2025 that aimed to give law‑enforcement agencies more power against violent organizations worl

politics

Spokane Protesters Convicted After ICE Clash

May 29, 2026

A federal jury in Spokane declared three local activists guilty of conspiracy after a heated confrontation with U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last summer. The case stemmed from an attempt by ICE to move a group of detainees to a Tacoma center. Local residents gathered outside the