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Mar 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft’s New Health Buddy Helps You Read Your Medical Reports

Microsoft has rolled out a fresh health feature called Copilot Health that works inside its AI helper. The tool sets up a safe area where people can bring in lab numbers, medical files and data from smart watches to see what it all means. The launch will happen slowly, so not everyone can use it rig

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Women in Zambia: How a Worm Disease May Raise Cervical Cancer Risk

In Zambia, many women face two health threats that can work together. One is a parasite called Schistosoma haematobium, which lays eggs in the body and can end up in the female reproductive organs. The other is human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can cause cervical cancer if it stays in

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Mar 12 2026SCIENCE

Lanthanide Binding Secrets Revealed by New Ionic Liquid Designs

The study explores how two different chemical groups, diglycolamide (DGA) and carbamoylmethylphosphine oxide (CMPO), affect the way trivalent lanthanide ions stick to specially made ionic liquids. DGA shows a stronger pull on trivalent ions than on tetravalent ones, a surprising trend that stems

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Mar 12 2026RELIGION

Clergy, Mental Health, and the Need for Extra Help

In many faith communities, church leaders are often the first people who listen when someone feels low. This is especially true in Canada’s Pentecostal Assemblies, where ministers serve a growing and diverse group of believers. A recent study asked 29 seasoned pastors to share their thoughts on m

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Colter Wall Pauses Touring to Care for His Mind

The Canadian country star announced on March 11 that he is canceling the rest of his 2026 tour and stepping away from live shows for an indefinite period. He said he has been struggling with mental health, and continuing to travel and perform only made the situation worse. After talking with his ban

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Mar 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

Field Trip to Restore Fulton’s Prairie: A Community Visit

The Fulton Historical Society is arranging a day out on March 15 at two in the afternoon, taking folks to a nearby prairie restoration project. The event is led by Dean Huisingh, who founded the society and also runs a conservation foundation that works to protect Illinois plants and animals. He

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Hotel Topeka Gets New 2% Sales Tax to Pay for Repairs

The City Council in Topeka has decided that a small tax will be added to the price of anything sold inside Hotel Topeka. The plan is called a Community Improvement District, or CID for short. It will bring in money that the city can use to fix up the hotel and cover some of the costs it already spen

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Mar 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Euro Banks Plot Future of Money with New Digital Map

The European Central Bank has set out a plan to create a new world of finance that uses digital tokens and blockchain technology. The idea is to keep the euro strong on the global stage while cutting back on foreign payment systems that Europe has grown too reliant on. At the heart of the plan is

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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Expanding the Space in a New Battery Material

A new study shows how changing the space inside a special material can help store more magnesium ions. The material is made of niobium and sulfur atoms arranged in a quasi‑one‑dimensional pattern. By adding large organic ions called BMPyrr⁺, the layers of this material open up. This opening lets mag

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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Exciting Advances in Tiny Pathogens and Their Medicines

The editorial team has opened a new section that shines a light on cutting‑edge studies about bacteria, their biology and the drugs we use against them. They invite readers to explore a collection of papers that push the boundaries of what we know about how microbes work. Each article offers f

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