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Mar 18 2026SCIENCE

Malaria Makes Worms More Productive

In tropical regions, millions of people carry intestinal worms that can linger for years and cause serious health problems. When these worm infections overlap with malaria, the outcome is not simply additive; one disease can change how the other behaves inside the host. Researchers used mice to stu

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Netanyahu’s “Death” Hoax: How AI and Social Media Spin a Rumor

A viral clip of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked rumors that he had died, a story that spread faster than any official announcement. The footage, part of a televised address about the Iran conflict, showed Netanyahu’s hand with what appeared to be six fingers. Many online user

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Mar 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sky‑High Test Flights: Eight States Picked to Pilot Flying Taxis

The Federal Aviation Administration has chosen eight projects from a pool of more than thirty to test electric vertical take‑off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles in real airspace. These projects, spread across 26 states, will experiment with everything from city rides to cargo drops and medical transpor

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Mar 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Cold‑Weather Degradation of a Common Antibiotic

A study looked at how the drug florfenicol, which can pollute water and harm health, breaks down when mixed with a natural mineral called δ‑manganese dioxide in chilly conditions. The experiments were done at just 5°C, a typical temperature for mid‑to‑high latitude lakes. Researchers measured how fa

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Mar 18 2026SCIENCE

Risk of Chikungunya Returns to French Polynesia

The chikungunya virus has come back in some overseas areas of France and on the mainland, which worries health officials about a possible spread to French Polynesia. Scientists studied how people mix in the islands and found that certain patterns could let the virus travel more easily. For exa

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Young Doctors and Fatty Liver: What the Numbers Say

Medical students are a group that many think is healthy and low‑risk, yet new data shows an unsettling trend. Over a six‑year span, researchers compared two groups of students from the same university to see how common fatty liver disease had become. The study focused on metabolic‑dysfunction‑associ

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Mar 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Old Home, New Boundaries

The couple, both in their early sixties, had turned their house into a playground. They dressed up, staged scenes, and sometimes brought friends over to keep the spark alive. Their days felt vibrant until their adult son returned home after a long period away. He rarely leaves the house, and his gir

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

Chahal’s Big Reveal: Alcohol Gone, Jansen Missed, and a New Goal

Yuzvendra Chahal told fans that his life is changing fast. He said he has stopped drinking alcohol for over six months, hoping the move will help him stay sharp on the field. At 35, he wants to give his team everything and set a good example for younger players. In a recent chat on AB de Villiers’

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

Fun Outdoors: Louisiana’s Big Sporting Event

The Louisiana Sportsman Show is set to light up LaPlace from March 20th through 22nd, drawing hunters, anglers and adventure lovers to a big gathering. The venue, the St. John the Baptist Parish Community Center, has wide spaces for booths, craft displays and a food court that serves local dishes. P

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Heart Health After a First Heart Attack in Older Women

Older women who have their first heart attack face a serious risk of death. Researchers looked at post‑menopausal women who were part of a large health study to see how many survived and what factors influenced their chances. The study followed these women over time, recording when they had a hear

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