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May 17 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s Future: A Call for Self‑Determination

President Lai Ching‑te recently told a celebration in Taipei that the phrase “Taiwan independence” simply means the island is not part of China and that its people alone should decide what happens next. He repeated a stance his party has held since 1999: Taiwan is already a sovereign state called

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May 17 2026HEALTH

Propofol and Fat Levels: A New Look at ICU Nutrition Risks

Critically ill trauma patients often need continuous feeding while under sedation. A common drug used for this purpose is propofol, which contains a fat emulsion that can raise blood triglyceride levels. The study examined how often these patients developed high triglycerides and what factors might

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May 17 2026SPORTS

Punjab Kings Bowling Woes: What’s Hitting Arshdeep Singh?

Arshdeep Singh’s recent practice shows he is not at his best. The fast bowler looks tired and less sharp than usual. Fans notice he struggles to deliver yorkers at the end of an over. The team’s record is worrying. Punjab Kings sit fourth with 13 points from 12 games. They have lost five matches in

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May 17 2026SCIENCE

SpaceX Dragon Brings New Science to the ISS

A SpaceX Dragon capsule carried a large amount of science experiments and supplies to the International Space Station two days after its launch. The vehicle reached the station at 6:37 a. m. EDT on Sunday and docked automatically to the forward port of Harmony, one of the station’s modules. NASA ast

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May 17 2026SCIENCE

A Tiny Gene, a Big Journey: How One Student’s Rare Disorder Became a Fight for Science

A young scientist was born with one of only thirty people in the world who share a rare genetic problem that makes them short, bend their spine, and gives them an uneven heartbeat. Doctors called the condition BMP2‑related skeletal dysplasia spectrum disorder, but her own cardiologist nicknamed it “

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May 17 2026HEALTH

Kids Get a Calm MRI Experience After the Hype Fades

A new setting for children’s MRIs was created to make the scan less scary. The room has cartoon characters, a game app that kids can use, and a lounge where they can play with a toy scanner. A group of radiographers who received special training for working with children runs the program. The ide

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May 17 2026HEALTH

Cancer, Nutrition and Body Weakness: How Symptoms Connect

In people with cancer, losing weight, feeling weak and shrinking muscle are common problems that often happen together. Researchers wanted to see how these three issues—malnutrition, frailty and sarcopenia—are linked with clusters of symptoms that affect eating. They looked at many adults who

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May 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Phone Cameras: Why the Bump Keeps Growing

The shape of a phone’s back has changed a lot over the last twenty years. Early mobile devices had camera modules that sat flush with the rest of the body, giving a smooth look. By 2016 even flagship phones started to show a raised camera area. Today, the newest iPhone and Samsung models have the bi

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May 17 2026FINANCE

Stock Outlook: Hua Hong Semiconductor Eyes Higher Targets

Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd. is on the radar of several big banks that are keeping a positive outlook for its shares. A recent note from Bank of China points to a “Buy” stance, suggesting the stock could rise toward HK$152. 40. The company’s shares ended last Friday at HK$115. 90, leaving room for gr

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May 17 2026SCIENCE

Uniform Tube‑in‑Tube Reactor Gives Even Mixing and Better Nanoparticles

A new type of ultrasonic reactor was built to solve problems that older models had. Older straight‑tube reactors produce uneven bubbles, poor mixing and hard‑to‑control heat. The new design places a small 2. 5 mm ring of cavitation between a heated inner tube and an outer glass shell that vibr

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