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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

US Drug Prices: A Mixed Reality

The TrumpRx site launched in January promised cheaper medicines for Americans, but a recent check shows that about one third of the 54 drugs listed are actually cheaper in Britain. The UK, which also struck a deal to keep U. S. drug tariffs out of the way, pays 67 % to 82 % less for drugs like Pfize

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Senator Warns Intelligence Agencies About Election Threats

The Senate hearing began with a sharp rebuke from Senator Mark Warner, who pointed out that key intelligence bodies had not shared crucial information about foreign risks to the next U. S. congressional elections. Warner, who serves as vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, argued that

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Mar 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Retire Abroad: Why France and Costa Rica Are Hot Picks

Many people who want to retire think about sunshine, cheap living costs, and a calm lifestyle. More Americans are also looking to move outside the United States. Research shows that the share of adults over 55 who plan to leave America has jumped from a few percent in the 1970s to about 17 % t

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Mar 18 2026FINANCE

Axis Bank Boosts Consumer Loans with Fresh $162 Million

Axis Bank has decided to add 15 billion rupees, about $162 million, into its consumer lending business, Axis Finance. The move came after the bank’s board approved the funding plan on March 18. Earlier in January, the bank paused plans to sell a share of Axis Finance. This pause followed a

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Mar 18 2026FINANCE

Housing Market Boosts and a New Spending Surge

The economy is showing signs of strong growth, especially in the housing sector. A recent discussion highlighted three key indicators that are moving in a positive direction: pending home sales, existing home sales, and new housing starts. All three have been on the rise, suggesting that buyers are

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Choosing Care for Very Premature Babies

When a baby arrives at 22, 23 or 24 weeks old, doctors and parents face tough choices. Some families hope the child can survive and grow healthy; others worry about pain, long‑term problems and money. Studies show that more babies are living after these early births, but many still face serious heal

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Yoga Helps Teens Beat Online Gaming Overload

An experiment in an Indian school tested whether a short yoga course could ease the troubles of teens who play video games too much. Researchers chose 120 students who were known to spend long hours on gaming and randomly split them into two groups. One group followed an eight‑week yoga progra

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Mar 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Clear Aligners and 3D Printing: A Manufacturing Revolution in Orthodontics

The company behind one of the most popular clear aligner systems has quietly become the largest consumer of 3D printers worldwide. Instead of relying on traditional mold-making, this company is now shifting its entire production to direct 3D printing of plastic aligners. The move aims to cut costs,

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Mar 18 2026FINANCE

Seeking $700 million for AI-driven science bets

A fresh-faced VC team, all under forty when they launched last year, is now knocking on doors for cash again. Their goal? To pull together close to three-quarters of a billion dollars for investments where artificial intelligence meets hard science. None of the three partners will go on record, and

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Mar 18 2026SCIENCE

Behind the Scenes of Amazing Science Photography

People often wonder how photographers capture stunning images of nature’s hidden moments. One of the most impressive examples is a time-lapse showing a chicken embryo growing inside an egg. The person behind this eye-opening footage is a photographer who has turned tiny, fast-moving creatures into s

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