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May 14 2026HEALTH

Yoga Helps Ease IBS Symptoms and Boost Well‑Being

A new study tested whether a simple yoga routine could help people with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. The researchers gave 202 adults between 18 and 45 a three‑month program of yoga poses, breathing exercises, and meditation. Half of the participants practiced yoga each week while the other half

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May 14 2026HEALTH

Yoga and Mental Health: A Fresh Look at the Evidence

Yoga has long been used for body and mind balance, but scientists are now checking how it helps with mental conditions. A recent review looked at studies from 2014 onward that were written in English and found over two thousand papers. After removing duplicates, the researchers read 77 full articles

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May 14 2026POLITICS

China’s Role in Ending the Iran Conflict

Trump is set to meet Xi Jinping this week, hoping Beijing will help end the costly war in Iran. The president expects China to push Tehran back to negotiations, but Beijing may have other priorities. China buys a lot of Iranian oil and has strong ties with the Middle East. It wants the Strait of Ho

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May 14 2026HEALTH

Drug Overdose Numbers Drop Again in 2025

In the United States, the number of people who died from drug overdoses fell about 14 percent in 2025, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The total deaths were 69 973, down from roughly 81 300 the previous year. The decline is tied in large part to

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Louisiana Reaches $4. 8 Million Deal Over Police‑Killed Driver

A family in Louisiana has agreed to a $4. 8 million settlement after the death of Ronald Greene, an unarmed Black motorist shot by police in 2019. Greene was stopped after a high‑speed chase that ended with his car crashing. Video released in 2021 shows officers beating him while he was handcuff

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Kevin Warsh to Lead Fed as Inflation Rises

The U. S. Senate is set to confirm Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, a move that could shape how the central bank tackles rising prices. Warsh, a seasoned lawyer and financier, will take over from Jerome Powell, whose term as chair ends this week. Although Powell will remain on th

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May 14 2026HEALTH

GLP‑1 Drugs Could Boost Breast Cancer Survival, New Study Suggests

A fresh look at a large medical record review points to a possible link between GLP‑1 drugs and better long‑term outcomes for breast cancer patients. The research, published in a respected medical journal on May 11, examined nearly eight thousand women who received a breast cancer diagnosis betwe

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Myriad Teams Up With Chainlink to Speed Up Crypto Prediction Games

Myriad has chosen Chainlink as its main data source for new prediction markets. The move focuses first on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin and Solana, with real‑world asset markets to come later. Chainlink delivers fast data streams that let users receive payouts almost instantly. The partnership us

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May 14 2026SPORTS

Kiffin’s Flip‑Flop: From Campus Complaints to Vanity Fair

Kiffin is a coach who changes his style like a chameleon. He moves from one job to the next, fitting in wherever he lands. When LSU asked him for a photo shoot at Tiger Stadium, he showed up in jeans and a tee, looking like a regular guy. The LSU football account shared the picture, hinting at an up

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May 14 2026SCIENCE

Solar Panels and the Hidden Cost of Heavy Metals

Solar power is often seen as a clean solution, but new research shows that the materials used in panels can leave dangerous waste behind. A study from Oregon State University found that a new ink‑jet method can make CIGS (copper, indium, gallium, selenium) panels with less manufacturing waste and

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