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May 17 2026SCIENCE

Iridium Complexes That Break Bonds and Add Oxygen

A new set of iridium compounds was made by removing a methyl group from older ionic versions. These neutral pieces, called 3 and 4, have a big ring of carbon atoms and a side group that can be chlorine or iodine. Scientists used them to build strange mixed‑metal structures that combine iridium

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May 12 2026EDUCATION

How university students balance feelings and faith

Many people believe smart feelings and deep beliefs help students handle tough classes better. Studies show that students who understand their emotions and care about meaning in life tend to do well in school and stay healthy. Yet most research looks at these two ideas separately. When students kno

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May 09 2026HEALTH

Swedish Doctors Test a New Spiritual Care Tool

A team of specialists in Sweden worked to create and test a fresh version of a well‑known spiritual assessment questionnaire. The original tool, called the HOPE tool, was first made by researchers in another country and helps doctors spot patients’ deep questions about meaning, faith, or existence.

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May 09 2026CRYPTO

A Slower Hiring Wave Could Shake Bitcoin’s Path

The U. S. jobs report due Friday shows a sharp drop in new hires, with only 62, 000 added this month compared to March’s 172, 000. Unemployment is expected to stay around 4. 3 %. At first glance, fewer jobs might look good for Bitcoin and other risky assets because a weaker labor market can sugge

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May 09 2026EDUCATION

A New Look at Highlands School Culture

Highlands High School’s assistant principal, Kaitlyn Selfridge, stepped down in April after a year of growing frustration. She wrote that the district’s leadership had turned her job into a hostile environment, citing repeated principal changes and what she described as demeaning remarks about appea

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May 09 2026POLITICS

Changes at the top of US health agencies

A sudden shake-up is coming in Washington’s health leadership. Dr. Marty Makary, who has been leading the FDA for just over a year, appears set to leave his post. The move follows months of behind-the-scenes tension and multiple reports predicting his departure. His exit adds another empty chair at

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May 09 2026SPORTS

What Makes Up Sean Brady’s Background?

Sean Brady grew up in Philadelphia’s Burholme neighborhood, where he balanced school with a passion for mechanics. Initially training in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he never expected MMA to become his career path. Fast forward a few years, and he’s now a top welterweight contender in the UFC.

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May 08 2026EDUCATION

How Inner Strength Shapes Nursing Students’ Moral Choices

In 2023, researchers surveyed 200 nursing students to see how their inner resources affect their sense of right and wrong. The study measured three things: psychological capital (confidence, hope, resilience), spiritual well‑being (a sense of purpose and connection), and moral sensitivity (the abil

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May 08 2026BUSINESS

Fidelity’s Shift: 1, 000 Jobs Cut as Tech Teams Expand and Boston Staff Return

"Fidelity announced a plan to reduce its global staff by about 1 % – roughly 1, 000 positions – while simultaneously expanding its technology and product teams. The company says the cuts are part of a broader “evolved operating model” aimed at speeding up new product development, not at trimming cos

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May 08 2026HEALTH

What comforts patients most in their final days?

Hospitals often focus on medicine to ease pain, but many patients also need emotional and spiritual support. New research tracked what 4-year data from a major hospital shows about these deeper needs. Instead of just treating symptoms, caregivers should listen to what patients truly ask for in their

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