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One industry faces multitrillion-dollar reckoning after historic midterm election reshuffle

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One industry faces multitrillion-dollar reckoning after historic midterm election reshuffle

Donald Trump backed AI data centers, but Texas Democrats' historic midterm sweep now threatens billions in planned projects across the state.

Oil-rich UAE makes massive AI bet as Sam Altman unveils ambitious plan to transform energy industry

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Oil-rich UAE makes massive AI bet as Sam Altman unveils ambitious plan to transform energy industry

OpenAI's Sam Altman named energy as his biggest challenge at ADIPEC 2026, where Abu Dhabi unveiled ambitious AI partnerships with ADNOC and G42.

Wisconsin infant dies of measles as state sees first death from disease since 1990

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Wisconsin infant dies of measles as state sees first death from disease since 1990

Wisconsin's health officials announced an infant's measles-associated death, marking the state's first in 36 years, amid 431 cases in 13 counties.

Infant’s death marks Wisconsin’s first measles fatality in more than three decades

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Infant’s death marks Wisconsin’s first measles fatality in more than three decades

An infant in Wisconsin died of measles, marking the state’s first death linked to the disease in 36 years, according to state health officials.

Cannabis use may raise stroke risk in younger adults, heart health expert warns

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Cannabis use may raise stroke risk in younger adults, heart health expert warns

American Heart Association expert Robert Page warns that cannabis use may increase cardiovascular risks, even in younger adults who don't smoke tobacco. He urges patients to discuss cannabis use with their doctors.

Olive oil shows promise for blood sugar control, but expert warns against quick fixes

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Olive oil shows promise for blood sugar control, but expert warns against quick fixes

Researchers found that giving mice olive oil ahead of glucose delayed stomach emptying and limited an initial rise in circulating sugar, raising questions about how eating patterns affect metabolic health.

DSA co-chair fails to come up with number for healthcare policy

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DSA co-chair fails to come up with number for healthcare policy

DSA co-chair Megan Romer discusses the White House’s projections for her organization’s spending plan on ‘The Story.’

Firefighter who battled COVID on front lines says he lost career for refusing vaccine: 'I'm on team Jesus'

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Firefighter who battled COVID on front lines says he lost career for refusing vaccine: 'I'm on team Jesus'

Scott Carlson says he and fellow Redmond Fire Department firefighters were terminated after religious exemptions were revoked under a vaccine mandate.

Son says father's medically assisted death in Canada happened with shocking speed

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Son says father's medically assisted death in Canada happened with shocking speed

Eric Edmeades recalls how his father's assisted death came sooner than expected and explains why he believes Canada's MAiD program has gone "way past appropriate."

Popular weight-loss drugs may prevent prediabetes from turning into diabetes

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Popular weight-loss drugs may prevent prediabetes from turning into diabetes

A large study found GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are linked to 41% lower all-cause mortality risk versus metformin in prediabetes.