A year after Hurricane Helene, a region still awaits help, but marks recovery

Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which caused widespread destruction in North Carolina. How getting federal aid has become more quixotic.
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Chicago's South Shore bristled at migrants. A federal raid has changed some minds.

Chicago residents are grappling with "Operation Midway Blitz," an aggressive federal immigration enforcement campaign. A major apartment raid in South Shore, a historically Black neighborhood, surfaced empathy and lingering resentment over city support for migrants.
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Patience pays off in Argentina

Voters continue to back the massive economic reforms of President Javier Milei, relying on the shock absorbers of prudence, restraint, and patience.
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Iowa vs. USC prediction, pick, odds, spread: No. 17 Trojans look to keep CFP hopes alive against Hawkeyes

Expert picks, prediction and preview as No. 17 USC and No. 21 Iowa meet in Big Ten action
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Enrique Hernández injury: Free agent will miss World Baseball Classic following elbow surgery

Hernández, a free agent, may again return to the Dodgers
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Arline Bronzaft, Who Campaigned for a Quieter City, Dies at 89

She studied the impact of noise on health and classroom learning and helped impose stricter regulations in New York City.
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What to Know About Teen Sexual Development and S.S.R.I.s

There is basically no research that looks at the impact of antidepressants on emerging sexuality. Here are the key things we do know.
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Over 30,000 Miles, a Midwife Navigates West Virginia's Maternity Deserts

In a state where women drive hours to obstetricians, Staysha Quentrill is part of a small group trying to revive a tradition of community-based care.
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How Healthy Are Potatoes?

Are they "empty carbs" to be avoided? Nutrition experts set the record straight.
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'Better than a bog-standard running shoe': the best fitness tech and gadgets, according to experts

We asked coaches and athletes to reveal the gizmos they use to get more from every workout. From smart goggles to turbo trainers, here's what they recommend

• The best massage guns: tried and tested relief for sore, tired muscles

The fitness-focused tech scene is booming, and there are now more ways than ever to track, analyse and dissect every run, ride and workout rep. From carbon-plated running shoes to form-boosting pool floats, a new wave of fitness kit promises to help you set PBs, win that next match and elevate your athletic abilities.

Not every device, wearable or training tool will be right for your goals, so you'll need to be clued up on where to invest your hard-earned money. To cut through the marketing gumpf, I enlisted the help of experts across various disciplines and sports to identify the technology that can truly make a difference. And surprisingly, it isn't always the newest, most expensive releases – some aren't even "smart".

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