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Mar 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Can AI really help your pet beat cancer?

In 2024, a Sydney tech founder whose dog had cancer turned to AI for answers after vets said nothing more could be done. Paul Conyngham, who has no medical background, used ChatGPT to research treatment options. The chatbot suggested immunotherapy and led him to experts at the University of New Sout

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Mar 18 2026EDUCATION

Learning to Care After Trauma: A Fresh Look at Training

In a recent study, nine health, social and education workers were asked about their new knowledge of trauma‑informed care (TIC) after attending a training session. The researchers used a well‑known behavior change model to analyse the interviews, looking at what people could do, had the chance to do

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Mar 18 2026FINANCE

Fed Keeps Rates Still While Oil Prices Spike

The Federal Reserve is likely to leave interest rates unchanged, even as oil prices jump past $100 a barrel. This decision comes after years of political pressure on the Fed, with some politicians calling for lower rates and even threatening to replace the chair. In recent legal battles, a jud

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Mullin Faces Tough Questions Before Leading Homeland Security

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, the Republican chosen by former President Trump to head the Department of Homeland Security, had a rocky confirmation hearing that highlighted concerns about his temperament and past foreign trips. The meeting was heated from the start, with Senate Homeland Security chair Rand

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

What Happens When Weight‑Loss Injections Stop?

Millions of people use GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy to lose weight. They often ask: what will happen once the injections end? Older clinical trials said people would gain back much of the weight quickly. These studies were very controlled and did not show what happens in everyday life

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Heart Health Depends on Sticking With GLP‑1 Drugs

A new study shows that the heart protection you get from GLP‑1 medicines fades quickly once you stop taking them. Researchers examined records of more than 333, 000 people with type‑2 diabetes who were treated through the Veterans Health Administration. Those on GLP‑1 drugs, such as semaglutide (Oze

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Social Media and Teen Mental Health: A Fresh Look

The number of young people in their late teens and early twenties who feel depressed or anxious is climbing fast. At the same time, more of them are spending hours on social media sites. Scientists do not yet know whether these platforms help or hurt their mental well‑being, leaving a big gap

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Mar 18 2026FINANCE

Unexpected Drop in Dow as Inflation Surprises Investors

The stock market took a sudden dip today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling after new inflation figures appeared more alarming than expected. Analysts had anticipated a moderate rise in prices, but the data showed a sharper increase that made investors uneasy. Because of this surprise,

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Fed Rate Decision Sparks Trump’s Frustration Over Rising Oil Prices

The Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates steady for a second straight meeting, a move that left President Trump annoyed. He has repeatedly asked the Fed to cut borrowing costs, claiming high rates hurt consumers and businesses. Trump’s frustration grew as oil prices climbed amid tensions in

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Mar 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Life on Hold: A Reality Show’s Production Pause Amid Personal Drama

The newest season of a popular reality series about Utah moms has been put on hold while the star, Taylor Frankie Paul, faces a police investigation involving her former partner. The show, which first aired in 2024, has followed the lives of Mormon mothers who became famous on TikTok’s “MomTok” tren

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