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May 17 2026CRIME

Bus and Train Collision in Bangkok Leaves Eight Dead

The crash that happened on Saturday in central Bangkok turned a routine crossing into a tragedy. A freight train slammed into a public bus that was stopped on the tracks, setting the vehicle ablaze and pulling other cars in tow. Eight people lost their lives while 32 others sustained injuries. Poli

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May 17 2026EDUCATION

Life in North Alaska Before the Europeans

The book shows how people lived on the southern slopes of the Brooks Range during the 1700s and 1800s. It tells stories about fights, shortages of food, bad weather, sickness, and the many reasons people had to move around. The author uses stories that were told orally, notes from early travelers, s

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May 17 2026SCIENCE

Mind Tricks Behind Endless Scrolling

When people keep scrolling through feeds, their brains are doing more than just mindlessly looking. Studies from the University of Bristol and the University at Buffalo show that those with better working memory – the part of our brain that helps us focus – actually pay less attention to each post a

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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 2026SPORTS

Marcus Sasser: A Texas‑Born Basketball Journey

Marcus Sasser grew up in Red Oak, Texas, a small town near Dallas where basketball is a daily habit. From the first time he dribbled on neighborhood courts, his family’s love for the game pushed him forward. His uncle Jason coached him in high school, and his father played college ball at Frank Phil

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May 17 2026SPORTS

Jared McCain: From Sacramento Courts to the NBA Spotlight

Born on February 20, 2004, Jared McCain grew up in Sacramento where the city’s tough high‑school basketball scene helped shape his game. He is an American citizen, with parents who both hail from the United States, but he proudly acknowledges a mixed heritage that includes African‑American and white

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May 17 2026POLITICS

A National Prayer Event Sparks Debate Over Church and State

The U. S. is set to host a large gathering on May 17 in Washington, D. C. , where leaders and faith figures will share scripture, testimonies, and prayers. The event, tied to the 250th anniversary of independence, has sparked concern that it promotes a single political brand of Protestantism as the

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May 17 2026POLITICS

America’s Religion Debate: Freedom, Faith, and Leadership

A group of scholars and leaders are debating how religion shapes the United States. One thinker says that the God named in the Declaration of Independence is a key part of American democracy. He argues that if we accept this idea, then every person deserves the right to practice any faith.

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