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Annual flu vaccine no longer required for US military, Hegseth saysApr 21, 2026 3:51 pm - The military will no longer require U.S. troops to receive the annual flu vaccine, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday, rolling back what he described as an “overly broad” mandate that had been in place for seven decades.
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Ask a Vet: Is it wrong to declaw my cat?Apr 21, 2026 1:27 pm - My cat shreds the furniture with her claws and has ruined an expensive couch. I’m thinking of relinquishing her to a shelter, but I don’t want her to be put to sleep. Should I get her declawed?
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Yes, you can make friends with trees. Here’s why it’s a good ideaApr 21, 2026 1:04 pm - It’s not unusual to feel a bond with a specific tree. It’s also not unusual for that bond to feel a lot like friendship. We form interspecies relationships with our pets, so why not plants?
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How to save money on tree work and still get good resultsApr 21, 2026 12:29 pm - Tree work requires professional expertise for pruning, disease management, and removal, with companies showing significant quality differences in service and advice.
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Why we can’t sit alone with our thoughts anymoreApr 21, 2026 12:05 pm - A growing number of Americans, particularly students and young adults, are consuming audio content for nearly four hours daily, creating a constant soundtrack to their lives.
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Two CIA officers die in Mexico accident after counternarcotics operationApr 21, 2026 8:15 am - The U.S. spy agency has significantly expanded its international antidrug work under President Trump and CIA Director Ratcliffe.
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Have you seen this beaded glassware at restaurants? Of course you have.Apr 21, 2026 5:39 am - You’ve almost certainly seen the Jupiter glass: It has rows of raised beads, like a stack of delicate pearl necklaces looped around the vessel. It comes in a rainbow of colors, from sky-blue to a pale rose. Once you notice, you’ll see them everywhere. But why is it so popular?
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How one pantry ingredient can transform a soup into a filling mealApr 21, 2026 5:20 am - Made with savory-sweet tomatoes and fluffy eggs, this substantial, brothy soup shares the same key ingredients as a classic Chinese stir-fry. With just a little flour and water, it’s a reliable way of turning whatever bits and bobs you have on hand into a satisfying meal.
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I’m an oncologist. Here’s why I recommend exercise to lower cancer risk.Apr 19, 2026 7:58 am - Exercising just a few times a week can substantially lower your risk for developing certain cancers.
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Why you might not be losing weight using GLP-1 drugsApr 19, 2026 7:57 am - The GLP-1 weight-loss drugs revolutionizing the treatment of obesity, diabetes and a slew of other diseases come with a major caveat: They don’t work for everyone.
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