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Mar 15 2026EDUCATION

Crossing Borders for Learning

An American student started his journey in a New York state university, earning a political science degree. In 2015 he spent the summer in Wuhan as part of an exchange program, then a decade later returned to China for a graduate degree in global health while interning at a medical university.

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Mar 13 2026CRIME

A Kidneys Dilemma: A Mother’s Tough Choice

Victoria Gotti is facing a hard decision about her health and her son’s future. She has chronic kidney disease and needs a transplant. The only available donor would be her oldest son, Carmine. The mother worries about how her father, a former mob boss, was treated in prison. He died of throat

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Mar 12 2026FINANCE

Cognizant Shares Take a Hit While the Market Holds Steady

The tech services firm Cognizant, worth about $30. 1 billion, is a big player in the IT industry. It helps large companies upgrade their technology and improve customer service, especially in finance, health care, and retail. The company is headquartered in New Jersey but has a worldwide workforce.

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Alabama Attorney General Fires Back at Oscar‑Nominated Prison Film

The Alabama Attorney General criticized a documentary that was nominated for an Oscar. He said the film, which shows inside Alabama prisons, does not focus on victims’ families. The director of the film was invited to the Oscars by the state’s officials, but they did not attend. The Attorne

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Mar 05 2026WEATHER

Fog Hits Chicago, Cancels Over 100 Flights

Chicago woke to a blanket of thick mist that made driving feel like navigating through smoke. The city’s traffic cameras revealed streets shrouded in almost zero visibility, making the morning commute a risky affair. Meteorologists warned that the fog would linger until noon and could last all

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Finding Faith and Food: How Belief Shapes Eating Disorder Journeys

Religion and spirituality can act as a lifeline or a hurdle for people dealing with eating disorders. In Australia and New Zealand, studies show that these personal beliefs influence how individuals understand their illness, cope with it, and seek help. Some people draw comfort from prayer or com

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Mar 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Advancing Quantum Materials: New Pure Gas Systems Boost Tech

Researchers have engineered a method to turn enriched silicon and germanium into exceptionally clean silane and germane gases. These gases are crucial for building devices that rely on quantum mechanics, as well as for creating next‑generation semiconductors. The technique improves the reliability o

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Mar 05 2026SPORTS

A Long‑Haul Fight for Health in an Indonesian Jail

Jarred Shaw, once a tall college basketball star from Dallas, now sits in a cramped cell in Tangerang, Indonesia. He was convicted of drug possession after receiving CBD gummies from Thailand, a product he claimed used to ease Crohn’s disease symptoms. The Indonesian authorities seized 132 gummies,

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

A New Brain Center Opens Its Doors

Cleveland Clinic is building a huge new brain hospital that will open in 2027. The facility will bring together doctors who treat everything from strokes to dementia under one roof, making it easier for patients to get the best care. The 1‑million‑square‑foot building will have 15 floors, but

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Feb 28 2026HEALTH

Prison Health Crisis: Blindness, Broken Promises and Unchecked Neglect

In a state prison far from Chicago, a 74‑year‑old inmate’s eyes are fading because of a treatable disease that has been ignored for years. The man, who has spent more than thirty years behind bars, first noticed hazy vision in the early 2000s. Doctors later told him he had glaucoma, a condition that

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