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May 26 2026POLITICS

Women in Bangladesh Face Rising Depression Amid July 2024 Unrest

The summer of 2024 saw a surge in protests across Bangladesh. The events shook the nation and changed everyday life for many people. Women, in particular, felt the impact more sharply. A new study looked at how these changes affected their mental health. Researchers gathered data from adult women l

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Turkish Politics in Turmoil: A Police Raid Sparks Outrage

Turkey’s pro‑Kurdish Democratic Unity Party (DEM) slammed a recent court decision that removed the main opposition party’s leader, labeling the police raid on the Republican People’s Party (CHP) headquarters a “disgrace to democracy. ” The raid occurred on Sunday when riot police, armed with tear

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Senate Veteran Faces New Challenges in a Shifting Political Landscape

Susan Collins has spent three decades in the Senate, climbing ranks and chairing key committees. Her tenure brought federal funds to Maine projects, earning gratitude from many locals. Yet the current national scene feels different: a president who many see as out of step with constitutional norms h

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May 26 2026SCIENCE

Sex and Gender: Hidden Keys to Smarter Cancer Care

The way we think about cancer has changed. Doctors now know that who you are and how you live can shape the disease in ways that were once ignored. Sex—defined by chromosomes, hormones and body parts—has a direct impact on how tumors grow, how the immune system fights them, and how patients feel aft

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May 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Chatbot Helps People Move More and Eat Better in Hong Kong Clinics

In a new study, researchers tested whether a computer‑driven chatbot could guide adults toward healthier habits in everyday health clinics. The trial took place at three community hospitals in Hong Kong and involved 627 people between the ages of 45 and 75. Many participants had high blood pressure

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May 26 2026HEALTH

Cost of Reaching Out: A Thai HIV Campaign Examined

The study looks at how much it costs to run programs that try to get people in Thailand to learn about and test for HIV. Instead of following the usual order, this rewrite starts with the money side of things. First, the researchers counted every dollar spent on materials, staff time, and trav

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May 26 2026FINANCE

NTT Seeks Growth in Finance and Data Services

NTT is expanding its reach by offering a mix of products for both professional and personal investors. These items come through licenses or subscriptions, while the firm earns fees based on assets managed. They also sell conference tickets and advertising slots online. The company’s use of customer

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May 26 2026SPORTS

Ticket Prices for the World Cup Are Sky‑High, but What Does It Mean for Soccer?

A new study by a finance professor shows that the World Cup is making more money than ever before. In 2022, Qatar’s group‑stage best seats cost about $220 and the final seat was around $1, 600. For 2026, tickets will be sold with a new system that lets prices change as the event approaches. The chea

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May 26 2026CRYPTO

Bringing Digital Shares to Wall Street

Prometheum thinks the next step for tokenised finance is not new crypto markets, but old‑school broker‑dealers and investment advisers. The company says that although many digital tokens exist, most people still buy shares through traditional brokers. If tokenised securities can enter those fa

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May 26 2026FINANCE

Ondo Finance Founder Nathan Allman Dies at 41

Ondo Finance announced that its founder, Nathan Allman, has died unexpectedly. The company shared the news on X without revealing a cause. Allman was a key figure in shaping Ondo’s mission. He believed that technology could make finance more open and fair, and his vision remains at the core of ever

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