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Mar 18 2026SCIENCE

Malaria Makes Worms More Productive

In tropical regions, millions of people carry intestinal worms that can linger for years and cause serious health problems. When these worm infections overlap with malaria, the outcome is not simply additive; one disease can change how the other behaves inside the host. Researchers used mice to stu

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Syria Plans to Clean Up Chemical Weapons

Syria has announced a new plan to remove chemical weapons that were used during its civil war. The government says it will work with several countries, including the United States and European nations, to find and destroy all remaining stockpiles. The effort will be overseen by the Organisation for

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Flu Season: Why Your Heart Might Take a Hit

The link between flu infections and heart problems is clearer now. Doctors once saw more heart attacks during cold seasons but didn’t know why. Recent studies explain the connection. Flu can trigger serious heart events, especially in people with existing heart disease. About half of adults hospita

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Mar 18 2026FINANCE

Axis Bank Boosts Consumer Loans with Fresh $162 Million

Axis Bank has decided to add 15 billion rupees, about $162 million, into its consumer lending business, Axis Finance. The move came after the bank’s board approved the funding plan on March 18. Earlier in January, the bank paused plans to sell a share of Axis Finance. This pause followed a

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Mar 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Dry air and strong winds raise fire risks in Boulder

Boulder is facing a high danger day for wildfires on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has put a red flag warning in place from noon until 7 p. m. for areas below 6, 000 feet elevation. The warning focuses on conditions that could turn a small spark into a fast-moving blaze. Two main weather f

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Mar 18 2026WEATHER

Winter lingers: What Michigan can expect after the big blizzard

The massive blizzard that shut down much of northern Michigan has finally moved on, but it left behind a mess that won’t vanish overnight. Places like Marquette and Negaunee just set new snow records in 48 hours, burying roads under heavy drifts. The Upper Peninsula and areas from Traverse City to t

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Powerless Cuba: A Day Without Light and Hope

The island of Cuba faced a full‑scale power outage that left its 11 million residents in the dark on Monday, just hours after the government announced it would welcome foreign investment for the first time. The blackout struck when the aging electrical network collapsed, a symptom of the long‑standi

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Cuba’s Leader Could Be Forced Out As U. S. Negotiations Heat Up

The United States is pushing for a change at the top of Cuba’s government during talks about the island’s future. Officials say they want President Miguel Díaz‑Canel to step down, but the rest of Cuba’s Communist leadership would stay in place. This approach keeps the country’s ruling party in

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Mar 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Old‑School Consoles: A New Look at the 7th Generation

The third wave of home consoles—Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii U—has recently been labeled “retro” by a major retailer. This claim sparks debate because the term feels both vague and loaded. Many fans argue that calling these systems retro is a mistake. They point out that the 360 and PS

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Mar 17 2026CELEBRITIES

'Life Lessons From Reality TV Relationships'

'Sarah, a mom from the hit show, shared that her journey with her former partner ended after he was caught cheating. She had been planning to marry him, but the betrayal changed everything. Now she is focusing on herself and her new baby while still working with him to raise their child together. O

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