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May 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Light Pillar Sets Sail in the U. S.

Greenwich Entertainment has taken on the job of bringing a new Chinese film to American theaters. The movie, called Light Pillar, is the first feature from director and writer Xu Zao. It premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in a special program that showcases fresh voices from around the world. Aft

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May 18 2026HEALTH

How Supplement Use Varies Across Japanese Women’s Generations

A recent survey looked at how women in Japan use dietary supplements and what that tells us about their health habits. Researchers asked three different age groups—young women in dietetics school, middle‑aged mothers, and older grandmothers—to fill out questionnaires about their food intake and supp

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May 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Choosing Not to Have Kids in Rich Nations

In many wealthy countries, more adults are deciding not to have children. This choice is linked to a desire for personal freedom and the pursuit of hobbies or careers that might be harder with kids. The trend shows people valuing self‑growth over traditional family roles. They want time for trave

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May 18 2026HEALTH

Heat Waves and Hurt: How Extreme Weather Affects Older Chinese

Recent research looks at how the hottest and coldest days in China might make older people feel more pain. The study follows a large group of Chinese adults who are in their 50s and older, tracking them over several years. It focuses on two types of extreme weather: very hot days and extremely cold

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May 18 2026SCIENCE

Graphdiyne Helps Split CO2 and Make a Useful Chemical

A new study shows that combining two carbon‑based materials can turn sunlight into both a fuel and a valuable product. The researchers built a junction of graphdiyne (GDY) and polymeric carbon nitride (PCN). In this arrangement, the GDY layer acts as a highway for positive charges, while PCN keeps n

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Iran Move and the Money Fight Inside America

The president is stuck on two fronts. He wants to push hard against Iran, but his plan hurts the U. S. economy. Gas prices rise, inflation grows, and people worry about their wallets. These problems could hurt him in the upcoming mid‑term elections. A debate shows how this clash plays out. Two poli

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Conflict Sparks Tragic Losses in Gaza

The latest clash in the Gaza Strip has claimed at least four Palestinian lives, according to local health workers. One victim was found near a police outpost in Khan Younis, where Israeli forces say they targeted an individual deemed an immediate danger to their troops. The second incident involved

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May 18 2026POLITICS

US Envoy Lands in Greenland Amidst Arctic Tension

A top U. S. official touched down in Greenland’s capital last Sunday, landing in Nuuk just as politicians brace for high-stakes talks over Arctic control. Jeff Landry, a U. S. governor sent by Washington to push for American oversight of the island, seems to be arriving at an awkward time. His missi

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Politics This Week: Phones Tossed, Trades Flooded And Jabs At Iran Claims

A busy week in politics kicked off with a security step that raised eyebrows. After President Trump’s meeting with China’s leader, staff on Air Force One were told to trash phones and pins given out during the trip. The reason? Keeping sensitive tech away from a country known for cyber spying. It’s

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Power play in the Philippines: What happens next for Sara Duterte?

These days, the halls of power in the Philippines feel less like government offices and more like a stage set for a drama series. The country’s vice president, Sara Duterte, now faces an impeachment trial in the Senate—one that could reshape her future or end her political career. The trial isn’t ju

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