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Simple Guide to Mixing Meds for Dravet Syndrome

March 18, 2026

Dravet syndrome is a tough type of epilepsy that does not get better with one drug. Doctors often have to give patients three or more seizure medicines at the same time. The mix of drugs is very complicated because it includes special medicines for Dravet (like stiripentol, cannabidiol, and fenflura

education

Learning to Care After Trauma: A Fresh Look at Training

March 18, 2026

In a recent study, nine health, social and education workers were asked about their new knowledge of trauma‑informed care (TIC) after attending a training session. The researchers used a well‑known behavior change model to analyse the interviews, looking at what people could do, had the chance to do

finance

Fed Keeps Rates Still While Oil Prices Spike

March 18, 2026

The Federal Reserve is likely to leave interest rates unchanged, even as oil prices jump past $100 a barrel. This decision comes after years of political pressure on the Fed, with some politicians calling for lower rates and even threatening to replace the chair. In recent legal battles, a jud

sports

WNBA’s New Deal: Bigger Pay, Fresh Start

March 18, 2026

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and its players’ union have finally reached a tentative agreement after more than a year of talks. The deal, still in principle, will set the stage for the league’s 30th season that kicks off on May 8. Negotiations dragged from March to June, wi

politics

Fed Rate Decision Sparks Trump’s Frustration Over Rising Oil Prices

March 18, 2026

The Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates steady for a second straight meeting, a move that left President Trump annoyed. He has repeatedly asked the Fed to cut borrowing costs, claiming high rates hurt consumers and businesses. Trump’s frustration grew as oil prices climbed amid tensions in

politics

Cafe Beside a Bombed Building

March 18, 2026

A building that once housed homes near Beirut’s center has turned into a cafe. Israel warned residents early Wednesday to leave before dropping an airstrike on the spot. Ahmad Aalwan and his family live above the cafe; they watched the attack from a safer distance. The cafe, called Zahyre,

politics

A New Senate Hope: Illinois Votes for a Black Woman with Big Support

March 18, 2026

Illinois voters have chosen a new face for the Senate, electing a Black woman who has long worked under Governor JB Pritzker. The win shows how powerful state politics can be when a governor’s backing is combined with substantial outside money. The campaign began when the incumbent senator, Richard 

technology

iPhone Gets 13 Fresh Features in the Next iOS Update

March 18, 2026

Apple has just dropped a new beta build for its operating system, showing that the upcoming release will bring thirteen brand‑new tweaks and fixes to iPhones. The first sign is that the public rollout should happen next week, while the next beta will include a new Siri powered by Gemini and other sm

entertainment

Disney’s Big Hand‑Off: What Comes Next for Bob Iger

March 18, 2026

Bob Iger will leave the Disney CEO role on Wednesday, handing it to Josh D’Amaro. The move ends a long tenure that began in 2005, paused for two years, and resumed in 2022. Iger’s return saw him tackle tough issues: the rise of artificial intelligence, labor strikes, and a wave of layoffs across the

entertainment

Amazon MGM Turns Game of Life Into Movie

March 18, 2026

A new film project is set to bring the classic board game to the big screen. Amazon Studios and MGM have teamed up to adapt Hasbro’s Game of Life, a game that has entertained families for decades. The partnership suggests the studios see potential in blending nostalgia with modern storytelling. The