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Risk of Ovarian Cancer in Women with Endometriosis

May 17, 2026

Women who have endometriosis, especially ovarian cysts called endometriomas, face about twice the chance of developing ovarian cancer compared to those without the condition. The overall risk over a lifetime is still small, roughly 2 percent. Studies show that the same gene changes—ARID1A, PIK

sports

Aaron Rodgers Signs One‑Year Deal With Steelers

May 17, 2026

Rodgers, the 42‑year‑old star quarterback, has agreed to a one‑year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. This move marks his 22nd season in the National Football League. The veteran had left fans wondering if he would keep playing or return to Pittsburgh after last season with the team. R

sports

Xabi Alonso Takes the Helm at Chelsea

May 17, 2026

Xabi Alonso will start as Chelsea’s new manager on 1 July, signing a four‑year contract to replace Liam Rosenior. The 44‑year‑old Spanish coach returns to English football after a brief stint at Real Madrid, where he left in January. Chelsea’s current season has been rough; the team sits ninth

health

A Tiny Trip Turns into a Huge Measles Crisis

May 17, 2026

A nine‑year‑old boy’s holiday to a small Texas town sparked the most serious measles outbreak in the U. S. in over thirty years, and then crossed the border into Mexico where it spread even more widely. The chain of events began when the child, who had not received the standard two doses of the MMR

technology

Urgent Fix Needed for Vulnerable Exchange Servers

May 17, 2026

Microsoft’s latest alert focuses on a critical flaw, known as CVE‑2026‑42897, that targets on‑premises Exchange Server installations. The bug allows attackers to send a specially crafted email that, when opened in Outlook Web Access, can run malicious JavaScript right inside the user’s browser. Bec

health

Ebola in Congo: A Silent Threat Amid Chaos

May 17, 2026

The latest Ebola flare‑up is unfolding in a war‑torn region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where violence and instability make disease control extremely difficult. The virus at play is the Bundibugyo strain, a rare type that has caused only two previous outbreaks in 2007 and 2012. Because it i

politics

Feeling Stuck: How Americans View Their Economy Today

May 17, 2026

The last month, a survey of more than two thousand U. S. adults revealed that worry about money has reached new highs, and many feel less confident than they did a year ago. A majority say their pay isn’t keeping pace with rising prices, and most describe the economy as “uncertain. ” Gas prices

business

Amazon Work Life in 2024: Short Commutes, AI Buzz and Job Uncertainty

May 17, 2026

Amazon’s workplace is changing fast. Employees say the new “Day 1” rule means they must be in the office five days a week, but many can walk to work. One Seattle data scientist only walks five minutes and finds the commute frees up time for networking. Another New York engineer lives 20‑30 minutes b

politics

Long Island Rail Road Strike: Trains Stop, Commuters Stagger

May 17, 2026

The first morning of a new LIRR strike saw the entire network grind to a halt. Workers from several unions walked off the job early Saturday, shutting down all stations across Long Island for the first time since 1994. The move left more than 200, 000 daily riders without their usual train rides and

science

Microbes in Groundwater: How Oil Pollution Changes Their World

May 17, 2026

The study looks at how oil spills alter the tiny life that lives in underground water and the soil around it. Scientists collected samples from a site where oil had leaked into the ground, taking both water and the rock‑filled layers that sit below it. They also gathered “clean” samples from a nearb