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May 13 2026HEALTH

What stops female doctors in Punjab from getting screened or vaccinated?

Doctors know a lot about cancer, but not all of them take the same steps to protect themselves. A recent survey of 616 women who work in medicine in Punjab, India, found that only some get tested for cervical cancer or receive the HPV vaccine. The study shows that the type of job a doctor does, how

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May 11 2026HEALTH

Surgery Can Ease Headaches From Pinched Nerves

Some headaches last all day and ignore medicine. Doctors say a few of these pains come from nerves that feel squeezed by nearby tissue or muscle. These are called trigger‑site headaches. When the occipital nerve in the back of the neck is squeezed, pain starts behind the neck and spreads to one s

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May 11 2026EDUCATION

Bridging Generations with Tech and Art in Independence

In a sunny afternoon at the Independence Civic Center, high schoolers turned into tech mentors for seniors, showing how simple clicks can bring a new world of connectivity. The event welcomed people of all ages to share their devices, from phones and tablets to laptops and e‑readers. Students patien

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May 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Digital tools and older adults: what do they really think?

As people live longer, more daily tasks—from banking to doctor visits—are moving online. But many older adults face challenges keeping up with these changes. A recent look into their experiences shows mixed feelings about digital services. Some see them as helpful tools that make life easier. Others

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May 11 2026FINANCE

Vietnam’s Financial Growth Gets a US$25 Million Boost

Vietnam’s small and medium-sized businesses just got a major financial lifeline. A Hanoi-based non-bank lender called EVF secured a US$25 million loan from an international fund to expand its services. The money comes from the OPEC Fund for International Development, a group that typically supports

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May 11 2026POLITICS

What’s really driving crypto policy debates ahead of 2026

A possible deadline loomed over Consensus Miami this week: July 4 could mark the arrival of the Clarity Act, if lawmakers move fast enough. A White House adviser laid out a tight schedule—Senate meetings, House votes, and presidential approval—all within weeks. But timing isn’t the only issue; Senat

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Cutting Fuel Use Now: A Smart Move for India

Last weekend India’s leader asked people and companies to cut back on travel and go back to working from home. The reason? Global fuel prices are climbing fast, and every time someone fills up the gas tank, more money leaves the country. Back in 2020 and 2021 most offices switched to online work to

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Shifting Furniture, Changing Lives: New Leader at Bridging

Bridging, a charity in the Twin Cities that helps people start fresh by giving them furniture and household essentials, has a new person in charge. Joel Spoonheim took over as executive director in May after working in healthcare leadership. His background includes roles at Fulcrum Health and Health

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May 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

A car that laughs at logic—and wins

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray isn’t just another hybrid with mediocre performance. It’s a rebellion against common sense. By combining a roaring 6. 2-liter V8 with an electric motor up front, it hits 60 mph in 2. 5 seconds—faster than the high-end Z06 that costs more. This is no apology for hybr

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May 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Melbourne businesses bet big on managed IT in 2026

Melbourne’s business scene in 2026 is all about speed and survival. Companies in shops, banks, hospitals, and building sites are racing to keep up with tech that changes every week. Old-school IT help that only fixes problems after they break isn’t cutting it anymore. Instead, many are hiring outsid

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