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May 17 2026EDUCATION

Parent vs. School: A Fight Over a Child’s Identity

A mother in Illinois is suing her local school district. She says the district changed her child’s name and pronouns without telling her. The school also made plans to support the child’s gender identity after the student was in crisis. The mother claims her rights were ignored. She says

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May 17 2026HEALTH

Rapid Ebola Alert: WHO Speaks Fast to Stop Spread

The World Health Organization has quickly declared the Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, only two days after it was first confirmed. This swift action is unusual; since 2005 the WHO has raised this alarm

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May 17 2026HEALTH

Propofol and Fat Levels: A New Look at ICU Nutrition Risks

Critically ill trauma patients often need continuous feeding while under sedation. A common drug used for this purpose is propofol, which contains a fat emulsion that can raise blood triglyceride levels. The study examined how often these patients developed high triglycerides and what factors might

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May 17 2026SPORTS

Punjab Kings Bowling Woes: What’s Hitting Arshdeep Singh?

Arshdeep Singh’s recent practice shows he is not at his best. The fast bowler looks tired and less sharp than usual. Fans notice he struggles to deliver yorkers at the end of an over. The team’s record is worrying. Punjab Kings sit fourth with 13 points from 12 games. They have lost five matches in

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May 17 2026SCIENCE

SpaceX Dragon Brings New Science to the ISS

A SpaceX Dragon capsule carried a large amount of science experiments and supplies to the International Space Station two days after its launch. The vehicle reached the station at 6:37 a. m. EDT on Sunday and docked automatically to the forward port of Harmony, one of the station’s modules. NASA ast

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May 17 2026OPINION

Rent Control Isn’t the Fix for Housing Prices

A group of city leaders in Massachusetts has spoken out against a plan that would force every town to follow the same rent‑control rules. The proposal, set for a 2026 vote, would apply one rule to all 351 municipalities. It ignores the unique needs of each community. Worcester, the state’s sec

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May 17 2026SCIENCE

A Tiny Gene, a Big Journey: How One Student’s Rare Disorder Became a Fight for Science

A young scientist was born with one of only thirty people in the world who share a rare genetic problem that makes them short, bend their spine, and gives them an uneven heartbeat. Doctors called the condition BMP2‑related skeletal dysplasia spectrum disorder, but her own cardiologist nicknamed it “

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Air Force One Outburst Sparks Online Fury

President Trump launched a fiery attack from the cockpit of Air Force One, targeting Senate staffer Robert Karem after an alleged mishap during a defense hearing. The president posted a scathing message on Truth Social, calling Karem an “idiot” and demanding he be fired for supposedly embarrassing S

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May 17 2026HEALTH

Cancer, Nutrition and Body Weakness: How Symptoms Connect

In people with cancer, losing weight, feeling weak and shrinking muscle are common problems that often happen together. Researchers wanted to see how these three issues—malnutrition, frailty and sarcopenia—are linked with clusters of symptoms that affect eating. They looked at many adults who

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May 17 2026SPORTS

A Quick Trade Move for Denver’s Backup RB

Denver has gone from almost no running‑back talent to having more players than spots. In the last two seasons, the Broncos struggled at the backfield but now have a surplus of options. Coach Jason La Canfora pointed out that Denver could sell their fourth‑year back, Jaleel McLaughlin, for a la

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