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May 22 2026HEALTH

Long‑Term Fatigue and Work in Cancer Survivors

After seven years of radiotherapy, many people still feel tired and struggle with daily chores. Researchers followed a group who had cancer treatment for years to see how their energy, movement and job skills compared with people who never had the disease. The study tracked participants for a

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Colbert’s Final Show: A Political Farewell and Media Drama

Stephen Colbert ended his run on CBS with a mix of sharp political jabs and celebrity cameos. His monologues had long focused on criticizing President Trump and supporting Democratic causes, turning the show into a platform for partisan commentary. In July 2025 CBS announced it would end “The

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May 22 2026SCIENCE

Brain Boost from Home Workouts

A recent study looked at how exercise guided online could change the brains and guts of older people. The researchers invited healthy seniors to try a virtual workout plan, then compared their results with those who stayed inactive. The main goal was to see if moving around could sharpen thinking, a

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May 22 2026POLITICS

South Korea Moves to Ban Starbucks Vouchers After Gwangju‑Day Blunder

The South Korean Interior Ministry announced that it will no longer provide vouchers from companies that trivialise the country’s democratic past. This decision follows a heated backlash over Starbucks Korea’s “Tank Day” promotion, which was launched on the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju uprising.

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Pakistan Steps Up to End US‑Iran Conflict

Pakistan’s foreign minister met with Iran’s counterpart on Friday, aiming to push forward a plan that could bring an end to the war between the United States and Israel. The talks come at a time when Washington and Tehran still clash over Iran’s uranium stockpile and the control of the Strait of Hor

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Syria joins G7 talks: what’s behind the invite?

Next month, Syria will take a seat at the G7 table in France. President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected to attend the June summit in Évian-les-Bains, marking the country’s first appearance at the yearly gathering since it began in 1975. The invitation was handed personally to Syria’s finance minister du

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May 22 2026SCIENCE

Checking if Medical Data is Good Enough for Research

Medical records are being used more and more in research and AI. But before we can trust them, we need to ask: are these records actually useful? Most people think of data quality like a test score—90% is better than 70%. But in medicine, it’s not that simple. Records might look fine at first glanc

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May 22 2026HEALTH

VR Helps Doctors Spot Child Abuse Faster—But Not Everyone Can Use It Yet

Every year, hospitals treat kids with injuries that don’t match their parents’ stories. Broken bones, bruises, burns—these aren’t accidents, but doctors sometimes miss the warning signs. When they do, a child can slip back into danger before anyone realizes what’s happening. Training programs usuall

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

A Look Inside Cleveland's Titanic Artifact Show

The RMS Titanic still captures people's imagination over 100 years after its sinking. Some see it as a warning about human arrogance—for building a ship so big and speedy that it was called "unsinkable", only to sink on its first voyage in April 1912. Others focus on the human tragedy of around 1, 5

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Pain beyond the gut: How science is trying to crack the code of chronic belly pain

Every fifth adult carries a daily burden that stays hidden unless they decide to speak up. The ache isn’t in an arm or a leg; it’s deep inside the belly, turning everyday meals into possible threats and nights into endurance tests. For many, this pain is a guest that never leaves, yet doctors often

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