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Mar 20 2026HEALTH

Fewer Blood Tests, Same Dialysis Care

The routine blood test that patients on long‑term dialysis normally get every six to eight weeks was cut back during the pandemic, a move that kept clinics running smoothly. Researchers followed patients for one year and found no sign of worsening health or complications, suggesting that less freque

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Mar 20 2026HEALTH

Spring Refresh: How Plant Smells Can Help You Feel Better

The first thing people notice when spring arrives is the change in weather. The air feels lighter, temperatures rise, and the body’s water balance shifts. This can stir up feelings of bloating, anxiety, or even irritation because organs like the liver and stomach react to the new conditions. A lo

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Mar 20 2026POLITICS

French Navy Seizes Tanker Tied to Russian Shadow Fleet

The French navy stopped a ship in the western Mediterranean on Friday. They say the tanker is part of Russia’s shadow fleet, a group that moves oil when sanctions are in place. The vessel, called Deyna, flew a false flag and was headed from Murmansk. French officials said they boarded the s

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Mar 20 2026EDUCATION

April’s Rubber Learning Events: More Than Just a Bunch of Online Classes

April brings a mix of online classes and workshops for anyone working with rubber. These aren’t just basic lessons—they focus on real-world problems and new technologies. For example, a course on April 2 explains how rubber’s stretchy and squishy behaviors affect product design. Another session on A

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Mar 20 2026SCIENCE

How tiny water bacteria help shape modern glue and anti-fouling tech

Every time you see a slippery rock in a stream or a slimy hull on a boat, you’re looking at biofilms—thin layers of microbes stuck to surfaces. These microscopic communities don’t just stick around by accident. They produce special proteins called adhesins, especially at one end of the cell, to glue

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Social Media, Youth and the Happiness Gap

The latest global happiness study says that scrolling through feeds is hurting young people’s sense of well‑being, especially teenage girls in English‑speaking and Western European nations. The research shows that life satisfaction scores for those under 25 in the United States, Canada, Australia an

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Mar 19 2026CELEBRITIES

Kevin Spacey Reaches Settlements With Accusers, Halting London Trial

Kevin Spacey has reached agreements with three men who accused him of sexual assault. The civil case that was set to go to trial in London has been paused because of these settlements, though the amounts and details are not public. One accuser, Ruari Cannon, gave up his anonymity and also settled

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Mar 19 2026CRYPTO

Brazil Expansion Boosts Ripple’s Global Reach

Ripple, the firm behind the digital currency XRP, has announced plans to broaden its services in Brazil. The company will offer cross‑border payments, digital asset custody, prime brokerage and treasury management in the country. It will also seek a banking licence from Brazil’s central authority, s

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Mar 19 2026BUSINESS

Matsui Securities Eyes Big Partner Move

Matsui Securities, a trailblazer in Japan’s online trading scene, is exploring a partnership with several leading domestic banks and financial firms. The company has started early conversations about a potential capital alliance that could reshape its future strategy. Talks are still in the in

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Mark Korshak Takes Lead at Giovanni Entertainment

Korshak has stepped into a fresh position as Chief Media Officer at Giovanni Entertainment, a new company that blends film production with financial backing. Before this move, he spent four years steering Artists Road, a partnership among Spyglass Media Group, Propagate Content, Artists First and

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