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Prediabetes: What the Numbers Mean and How to Lower Your Risk
About 115 million U.S. adults have prediabetes, and roughly 8 in 10 do not know it. Here is what the blood-test ranges mean, who is at higher risk and what the evidence says about lowering it.
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US Music Revenue Hit $6 Billion in Early 2026: What Drove It
US recorded music revenue reached about $6 billion in the first half of 2026, up 6.9%. Streaming still supplies most of it, but vinyl, CDs and sync licensing grew fastest.
World
Forced Displacement Fell for the First Time in a Decade. What Changed?
An estimated 117.8 million people were forcibly displaced at the end of 2025, the first drop in a decade. Here is what the number covers, why it fell, and why it is no cause for relief.
Finance
How Americans Are Doing: What the Fed's 2025 Household Survey Found
The Federal Reserve's 2025 household survey shows 73% of adults doing okay financially, yet 37% could not cover a $400 emergency with cash. Here is what the numbers say and where the strain sits.
Technology
Post-Quantum Encryption: What the New NIST Standards Mean for You
Quantum computers could one day break the encryption that protects online banking and messages. Here is what NIST's new post-quantum standards do, and what ordinary users can actually do now.
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Prediabetes: What the Numbers Mean and How to Lower Your Risk
About 115 million U.S. adults have prediabetes, and roughly 8 in 10 do not know it. Here is what the blood-test ranges mean, who is at higher risk and what the evidence says about lowering it.
Health
Flu Shot Season 2026-27: Who Needs One, When to Get It and Why
September and October are the recommended window for a flu shot in the U.S. Here is what CDC guidance says for 2026-27, what last season's high-severity flu looked like, and how vaccination changed the toll.
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Antibiotic Resistance: What the WHO's 1-in-6 Finding Means
The World Health Organization found that about one in six common bacterial infections resisted antibiotic treatment in 2023. Here is what that means and what everyday habits help.
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How Fake Security Alerts Fuel $3.5 Billion in Imposter Scams
Americans reported losing $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, and the costliest ones often begin with a fake bank security alert. Here is how the scam works and what stops it.
Technology
Post-Quantum Encryption: What the New NIST Standards Mean for You
Quantum computers could one day break the encryption that protects online banking and messages. Here is what NIST's new post-quantum standards do, and what ordinary users can actually do now.
Technology
What Are Passkeys, and Should You Use Them Instead of Passwords?
Passkeys replace your password with a cryptographic key unlocked by your fingerprint, face or screen PIN. Here is how they work, why the UK's National Cyber Security Centre recommends them, and how to start.
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How Gold and Platinum Records Work in the Streaming Age
A Gold or Platinum plaque no longer means half a million or a million sales. Here is how the RIAA counts streams, downloads and discs, who audits the claim, and what it costs.
Entertainment
US Music Revenue Hit $6 Billion in Early 2026: What Drove It
US recorded music revenue reached about $6 billion in the first half of 2026, up 6.9%. Streaming still supplies most of it, but vinyl, CDs and sync licensing grew fastest.
Entertainment
Where UK Music Money Came From in 2025: Streams, Vinyl and More
UK recorded music revenue rose for an 11th straight year in 2025, passing £1.5 billion for the first time. Here is how streaming, vinyl and the smaller revenue lines each contributed.