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May 23 2026EDUCATION

Behind the Scenes: The Struggles of LGBTQ+ Researchers in Southeast Asia

Finding out what LGBTQ+ life is really like in Southeast Asia isn’t easy. Researchers who try often run into problems that most people never see. From Indonesia to Vietnam, these academics face more than just data collection—they deal with social stigma, unclear rules, and sometimes personal danger.

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

What’s driving Marvell’s stock surge today?

Marvell Technology’s stock jumped over 3% today, hitting a fresh 52-week high. The rally isn’t happening in isolation—it’s part of a bigger tech sector upswing, where most industries are seeing more gains than losses. But what’s really pushing Marvell forward? A wave of bullish analyst upgrades is g

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May 23 2026FINANCE

Why NEAR Protocol's Sudden Jump Matters

NEAR’s digital token recently shot up by 28% in a single day. That’s a big deal—especially when most other big crypto projects barely moved. Over a week, it climbed nearly 45%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin slipped from $82, 000 to $77, 000. So why did NEAR steal the show? The surge likely comes from traders

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May 23 2026POLITICS

The $1. 8B fund tied to Trump’s IRS deal raises big questions

Back in 2019, Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS after his tax records were leaked to the press. Now, a settlement has created a nearly $1. 8 billion fund meant for people who say they were unfairly targeted by the government. Democratic lawmakers are pushing for answers about

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

A Local Plumbing Company Shuts Down After Decades in Business

Just a few miles from Des Moines, a family-run plumbing business that operated for over three decades has closed its doors for good. The company, which once employed 47 people, shut down on May 1, according to official notices filed with the state. Its last known location was in Clive, a suburb that

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May 23 2026SPORTS

A Driver's Tribute: Remembering Kyle Busch's Impact Beyond Racing

Kyle Busch may have been known for his aggressive driving style and countless victories on the track, but his sudden passing has left a deeper mark on the racing world. Carson Hocevar, his former teammate in the Truck Series, shared his first public thoughts about Busch after the tragedy, revealing

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May 23 2026HEALTH

Helping Blood Counts Before Heart Surgery When Transfusions Aren’t an Option

Doctors often see low platelet counts in people with heart valve infections. These low counts make surgery riskier and recovery harder. Normally, doctors would give extra platelets to raise the count before an operation. But some patients, like Jehovah’s Witnesses, can’t take blood products for reli

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May 23 2026ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change: A Threat to Both People and Planet

The earth is heating up fast, and it’s no small problem. Scientists warn that if we don’t act soon, millions of people could face extreme heat, food shortages, and even death. The worst part? Many of these people live in places where life is already tough. The richest nations, mostly in North Americ

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May 22 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Card Game Fantasy Top Says Goodbye

Fantasy Top, a game that mixed fantasy sports with crypto influencer cards, will shut down by the end of June. The idea was simple: pick NFT cards that represent popular crypto personalities and watch their social media buzz determine your score. Players could build lineups just like in fantasy foot

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Healthy Foods, Healthy Liver: How Carrots and Apples Can Help

A recent study looked at the link between eating foods high in provitamin‑A carotenoids—like carrots, sweet potatoes and oranges—and the risk of a liver condition called metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Exa

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