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Jan 18 2026SCIENCE

Breaking Down Brain Tumor Resistance: A New Hope with DMC

Brain tumors are scary. They are hard to treat. One type, called IDH-wildtype grade diffuse glioma, is very aggressive. Doctors usually treat it with a drug called temozolomide (TMZ). But often, the tumor fights back. It becomes resistant to TMZ. Scientists wanted to understand why this happens. Th

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Jan 18 2026HEALTH

How Computers Can Help Spot Liver Cancer Earlier

In Korea, doctors usually check for liver cancer in people with hepatitis or cirrhosis. But now, there's a new way to find those at risk. A team built a computer model that looks at regular health check-ups and medical records. It can predict who might get liver cancer without extra tests. This mod

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Jan 18 2026HEALTH

Nurses Fighting for Fairness: A Look at HIV Care in the Philippines

Nursing groups have a big role to play in health care. They can set rules, help nurses grow, and push for fairness. This piece talks about how feminist ideas can help these groups do even more for people with HIV. Feminism is about respect, seeing the big picture, working together, and caring for o

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Trump's Risky Move: Using the Insurrection Act

Donald Trump has been talking about using the Insurrection Act. This is a law from 1807. It lets the president send in the military to stop riots or rebellion. But experts say there is no real rebellion happening. Instead, there are small protests against Trump's immigration policies. Michael Wolff

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Jan 18 2026HEALTH

Navigating the Tightrope: Treating Pain in Patients with Substance Use Issues

Treating patients with serious illnesses who also struggle with substance use is a tough job. Doctors often face a big challenge. They need to manage pain while also preventing misuse of medications. This is especially true when patients have a history of not following agreed-upon rules for taking o

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Trans Rights Rally: A Clash of Perspectives

In Washington DC, two groups faced off during a Supreme Court hearing on a case that could impact trans children's participation in school sports. Hundreds gathered to support trans rights, while another large group aimed to uphold laws banning trans youth from sports aligned with their gender ident

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Clashing Views in Minneapolis: A City on Edge

Minneapolis has been a hotspot of tension lately. Two groups recently faced off in the city's downtown area. One was led by a conservative figure named Jake Lang. He had planned to burn a Quran and march through a neighborhood with a large Somali community. The other group, organized by The People’s

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Jan 18 2026SPORTS

Arsenal's Lead Slips Away in Boring Draw

Arsenal, the top team in the Premier League, had a chance to pull ahead but ended up in a dull 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest. This match took place on a day when other top teams also had ups and downs. Forest, who are struggling near the bottom of the table, put up a strong defense. Their goalkee

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Jan 18 2026HEALTH

Pregnancy Pain Relief: Acetaminophen Safe, Study Confirms

A recent review of 43 studies has found no strong evidence linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism or other developmental issues. This conclusion was reached by a team led by Dr. Asma Khalil, a professor of obstetrics and maternal fetal medicine at St. George’s Hospital, University of L

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Jan 18 2026SPORTS

Liverpool's Frustrating Home Stretch: Fans and Team Share the Pain

Liverpool's recent home games have left fans and players alike shaking their heads. For the first time in decades, the team hasn't won any of their first three home league matches against newly promoted teams. First, they drew with Sunderland, then Leeds, and most recently, Burnley. It's not a recor

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