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Nurses on the Front Lines: Their Views on Voluntary Assisted Dying

May 16, 2026

In many parts of Australia, voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is now legal. Yet the opinions of nurses who work in critical care units are far from settled. Recent research sought to uncover how these professionals feel about VAD and whether they would be willing to take part in it. The study mix

environment

Manatees Get a New Home While Bells Ring in Venice

May 16, 2026

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton now welcomes two young manatees, Sorbet and Juneau, who have moved from a hospital in Tampa to begin the next stage of their care. These gentle giants were rescued last winter and still need help learning to survive on their own. Because the

sports

Chelsea defender’s injury shakes up Cup final plans

May 16, 2026

A key player for Chelsea is now in doubt for the FA Cup final after a new injury was reported during the last training session. The club’s future starter, who had been performing well, will need to pass a quick fitness test before the match. He had started and kept a clean sheet in the team’s first

sports

A Wide‑Open Preakness and Other Sports Highlights

May 16, 2026

The 151st Preakness is set for tomorrow at Laurel Park, Maryland. Because the top two finishers from yesterday’s Kentucky Derby are not running, there is no chance for a Triple Crown this year. That makes the race feel like an open field, with many different horses having a realistic shot at victory

sports

Big Wins and Record Breaks in Massachusetts High School Sports

May 16, 2026

In a weekend full of surprises, several young athletes reached historic milestones. A junior volleyball setter matched the state’s all‑time assists record and then surpassed it, ending his career with 1, 703 assists. Meanwhile, a senior lacrosse player hit his 100th goal in a hard‑fought win, and an

politics

China Says US Proposal on Hormuz Is Ill‑Timed

May 16, 2026

The United Nations sees a new twist in the debate over the Strait of Hormuz. China’s representative to the UN, Fu Gong, openly questioned a draft resolution that the United States and Bahrain have pushed forward. He said the wording was wrong and the moment was off, warning that a vote would likely

business

Dropping Out to Open a Padel Club

May 16, 2026

The story begins with a restless student who had finished college studying economics, Spanish and German. After a stint at a tech startup in New York, the idea of staying in that world seemed stale. The next logical step felt like enrolling at Wharton, but the campus was already buzzing with recruit

celebrities

Celebrities Facing Parkinson’s: A Look Beyond the Spotlight

May 16, 2026

Parkinson’s disease is a gradual nervous system disorder that can change how people move and speak. It has no cure, but medicine helps many manage the symptoms such as shaking, stiffness, and balance problems. Several well‑known figures have lived with this condition and used their platforms to rais

celebrities

Stars Share Baby News on the Cannes Red Carpet

May 16, 2026

The Cannes Film Festival, known for its film premieres and fashion spectacles, has also become a venue where several celebrities have announced their pregnancies. The event’s glamorous setting offers a perfect backdrop for such personal revelations, drawing attention from fans and media alike. One

sports

Summer‑Heat Forecast Brings Baseball, Flowers and Outdoor Fun in Detroit

May 16, 2026

The summer is starting early for Metro Detroit. Temperatures are rising to about 80°F this weekend and could reach nearly 90°F on Monday, giving the area its first long spell of warm, humid weather. Friday night will be a good time to head outdoors. The Toronto Blue Jays will play the Detro