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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Achieving Good ESG in China’s State Firms: A New Way to Look at the Mix

The study looks at how Chinese state‑owned companies do in environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas. Instead of treating each factor separately, it examines how different “institutional logics” combine to shape outcomes. The researchers used a method called fsQCA and analysed data from

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May 11 2026HEALTH

Simple Floss Test Shows Big Oral Health Wins

The study tested a special floss that has 2% chlorhexidine, a strong cleaning chemical. Researchers wanted to know if it helps adults with gum inflammation (gingivitis). They randomly divided people into two groups. One group used the chlorhexidine‑floss every day for a month. The other

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May 11 2026POLITICS

U. S. Offers $10 B to Power Belgium’s New Nuclear Plants

The U. S. is ready to fund half the cost of new nuclear reactors in Belgium, a move that could bring American technology and jobs to the European country. The offer comes from Bill White, the U. S. ambassador to Belgium who was chosen by former President Trump. White told a Belgian newspaper t

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May 11 2026SCIENCE

A Fresh Look at the ISCE’s Roots

The International Society for Computer‑Based Electrocardiology, or ISCE, began as a small gathering in 1975. A meeting in Ringe, New Hampshire, brought together early pioneers who wanted to blend engineering and heart science. For a decade, the Engineering Foundation kept the group afloat by providi

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May 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Basketball Star Faces Hilarious Roast at Comedy Festival

The event happened at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California during a Netflix comedy festival. A comedian named Shane Gillis hosted the night, surrounded by many well‑known entertainers. Fans expected a lively mix of jokes and surprises. One highlight was the unexpected appearance of Draymond Green

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May 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Agents Take Over Shopping: Crypto Makes It Possible

The future of online buying is set to be handled by smart bots that can’t use normal bank accounts. Because of legal and technical limits, these agents must rely on digital money that can be read by machines. Crypto offers exactly that kind of “machine‑friendly” payment system, which is why bi

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May 11 2026CRYPTO

NFT Prices Rise Again as Buyers Return

The market for digital collectibles, known as NFTs, has begun to recover after a period of decline. In the last month, the lowest prices for Bored Ape Yacht Club tokens have doubled from about 5 ETH to roughly 10 ETH. The token that lets people vote in the Bored Ape community, called APE, has

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Spencer Pratt Pops Up in Lakers’ VIP Seats at Playoff Game

The mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt turned heads by showing up in the front‑row seats at a Lakers playoff match, right beside former owner Jeanie Buss. The game was the third round of the Western Conference semifinals, where Oklahoma City faced Los Angeles at Crypto. com Arena. Pratt didn’t usually

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May 11 2026WEATHER

Spring Day for Moms: Sun in the morning, rain in the afternoon

The day started calm and bright for mothers across the DMV region. Temperatures stayed cool, around the 50s, giving everyone a comfortable morning. If any plans involved being outside, morning was definitely the best time to enjoy them. That’s because clouds began rolling in fast once noon hit. Even

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Why the Patriots might bet on a comeback story this season

The New England Patriots have been busy rebuilding their edge-rushing group. After signing free agents Dre’Mont Jones and Gabe Jacas, they now have two fresh names to pair with Harold Landry III on defense. But some analysts think the team shouldn’t stop there—especially if they want to push for the

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