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May 18 2026SCIENCE

Turning farming scraps into useful products in Indonesia

Indonesia throws away huge amounts of plant waste from farms every year. Instead of burning this waste or letting it rot, experts think it could be turned into something useful. Most research in the country focuses on burning the waste for fuel, which is low down on the recycling ladder. Very little

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May 18 2026SCIENCE

New Clues Found in Brain Study of Rare Seizure Disorder

Doctors have long struggled to treat Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, a tough-to-handle epilepsy that starts in childhood. Many patients deal with constant seizures that don’t go away even with strong medications. Recent research took a close look at two markers in the blood—neurofilament light chain and ca

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Tennessee’s leadership crisis: one-party rule and its hidden costs

Tennessee’s government is controlled by a single party with overwhelming power, but this setup is doing more harm than good. When one group dominates politics completely, it shuts down fresh ideas and accountability. Think of it like a store with no competition—prices go up, service drops, and no on

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Iran and the U. S. locked in high-stakes standoff over oil and nuclear talks

The latest warning from Washington came in a weekend social media post that lacked specifics but carried sharp teeth. "Speed matters for Iran, " it read. "Fast action needed—or nothing will remain. " The message came as negotiators from both sides attempt to turn a fragile April truce into lasting p

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May 18 2026HEALTH

Better Medicines for Rare Diseases: Fighting Hidden Bias in Health Decisions

How are life-saving treatments chosen? When governments decide which medicines to evaluate, they often overlook rare diseases. Most health plans focus on treatments that help large groups, leaving small patient communities behind. Rare disease drugs, called orphan medicinal products, rarely get fair

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May 18 2026HEALTH

How AI is changing the way doctors plan cancer treatments

AI isn’t replacing doctors, but it’s becoming a helpful tool in cancer care. A big study looked at how AI helps with something called "organ at risk contouring" – basically drawing clear maps around healthy parts of the body that shouldn’t get too much radiation during treatment. These maps are cruc

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May 18 2026FINANCE

What’s really behind IIFL Finance’s stock price and future outlook?

IIFL Finance closed last week at INR464. 85 per share, but one analyst isn’t convinced it’s time to buy. Bhaskar Basu, who follows financial stocks like HDB Financial and Muthoot Finance, kept a Hold rating and set a target of INR520. 00. That’s a nearly 12% jump from the current price. But is this

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May 18 2026BUSINESS

Company Gets Another Green Light from Stock Experts

A major financial firm just confirmed its confidence in a big Chinese lifestyle company. The firm raised its forecast for the company’s future stock price to roughly HK$63. 60 per share, suggesting now might be a good time to buy. Other analysts seem to agree, with most marking the company as a soli

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May 18 2026SPORTS

Behind the Greens: The Golfer Couple Changing the Game

Gaurika Bishnoi has quietly built a name for herself in golf circles, far from the flashy headlines of the PGA Tour. Born in Gurugram, India, her journey to the sport started on tennis courts before switching to golf—guided by her younger brother’s influence at their shared training ground, the DLF

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May 18 2026LIFESTYLE

A quiet town where old Hawaii meets the waves

Hanalei sits where the river greets the ocean, not far from towering waterfalls. Unlike busy tourist spots, this place keeps things simple. Small shops and food stands line the streets instead of chain stores. The town still feels like a farming village, even as visitors arrive. The bay’s wooden pie

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