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Do you need to control your cortisol? Probably not, doctors say 02/02/2026 09:09am • Cortisol, what is known as the stress hormone, is the talk of the internet. Wellness influencers warn about the various symptoms of chronically high cortisol: waking up at 3 a.m., swollen “cortisol face” and accumulating belly fat. And many offer diet and exercise routines that they claim will h Gaza's crucial Rafah crossing prepares for limited travel to resume Monday 02/01/2026 07:24pm • CAIRO (AP) — Palestinians in Gaza watched with hope and impatience Sunday as workers laid the groundwork to reopen the territory's Rafah border crossing with Egypt, its lifeline to the world. Israel says the crossing is scheduled to resume Monday as its ceasefire with Hamas moves ahead. “Opening Navigating Medicare Deductibles and Premiums in 2026 02/01/2026 07:00pm • Although Medicare helps cover the costs of most medical services, it's essential that you still plan for out-of-pocket expenses and understand that it's not "free" health care. In this article, we'll outline Medicare costs in 2026 so that you can budget accordingly. Medicare Costs in 2026Medicare be Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources 02/01/2026 04:42pm • For academics, historians and activists, the past year has been tumultuous in advocating the teaching of Black history in the United States. Despite last year proclaiming February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump started his second term by claiming some African American his Besieged by gang violence, Palestinian citizens in Israel demand more security 02/01/2026 06:09am • KAFR YASIF, Israel (AP) — Nabil Safiya had taken a break from studying for a biology exam to meet a cousin at a pizza parlor when a gunman on a motorcycle rode past and fired, killing the 15-year-old as he sat in a black Renault. The shooting — which police later said was a case of mistaken iden Heady has 18, Bethune-Cookman defeats Alabama State 69-54 01/31/2026 05:57pm • MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Jakobi Heady had 18 points in Bethune-Cookman's 69-54 victory against Alabama State on Saturday. Heady added six rebounds for the Wildcats (10-11, 7-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Doctor Bradley added 13 points while shooting 5 of 12 from the field and 3 of 7 from the Takeaways from AP report on ICE claims that immigrant shattered his skull running into wall 01/31/2026 10:13am • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Mexican immigrant was taken to a Minneapolis hospital earlier this month after bones in his face and skull were broken while he was in federal custody. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents initially claimed Alberto Castañeda Mondragón had tried to flee while handcuffed ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital 01/31/2026 10:12am • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Intensive care nurses immediately doubted the word of federal immigration officers when they arrived at a Minneapolis hospital with a Mexican immigrant who had broken bones in his face and skull. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents initially claimed Alberto Castañeda Mon A bullet shattered her knee. Now a Gaza teen's chances of walking depend on Rafah crossing's opening 01/31/2026 09:13am • DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Rimas Abu Lehia was wounded five months ago when Israeli troops opened fire toward hungry Palestinians mobbing an aid truck for food in Gaza and a bullet shattered the 15-year-old girl's left knee. Now her best chance of walking again is surgery abroad. She is on a Pet sounds: Why some dog owners share music with their 4-legged friends 01/31/2026 08:44am • People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family and friends. The right song at the right time can have similar effects for some dogs. Pet owners, trainers and animal shelter workers sometimes use music as a training tool, a distraction from triggers and to A Sudanese doctor recounts his harrowing escape from a Darfur city under rebel bombardment 01/31/2026 03:33am • CAIRO (AP) — Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim dashed from building to building, desperate for places to hide. He ran through streets littered with bodies. Around him, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur province lay enveloped in smoke and fire. Explosions, shelling and gunfire thundered from every direction What to know about the civil rights charges Don Lemon faces for covering church protest in Minnesota 01/31/2026 12:13am • Nine people, including former CNN anchor Don Lemon and another journalist — have been charged with violating two different federal laws in connection with the protest that interrupted a worship service at a Minnesota church earlier this month. The group that barged into a worship service that Sund Takeaways from AP's report on a Sudanese doctor's escape from a Darfur city under rebel attack 01/31/2026 12:09am • CAIRO (AP) — Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim dashed from building to building, desperate for places to hide. He ran through streets littered with bodies as the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur province lay enveloped in smoke and fire. After 18 months of battling, paramilitary fighters had overrun el-Fasher, Data Doctors: Should I be using Microsoft PC Manager? 01/30/2026 05:10pm • Q: What does Microsoft’s PC Manager do, and should I use it? If you’ve ever searched for ways to clean up or speed up your Windows PC, you’ve probably seen plenty of third-party utilities promising dramatic results. Microsoft’s answer to that category is Microsoft PC Manager, a free tool It's freezing cold and you've lost power. Here's what emergency doctors want you to do 01/30/2026 04:34pm • MILWAUKEE (AP) — Freezing temperatures and long-term power outages can quickly create dangerous health situations. Even at seemingly routine winter temperatures, the cold can exhaust the body and overwork the heart over time. The indoor risk of hypothermia and frostbite are especially a concern in