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Can we replace sugar with stevia for weight loss?

September 11, 2026 (Conversation) Stevia has a sweet taste 200 – 400 times stronger than ordinary granulated sugar Even though it does not cause side effects, pure stevia should still be consumed within reasonable limits. To lose weight, stevia consumption needs to be balanced with other diet management. In recent years, consuming sugary drinks has become a lifestyle for many young people in Indonesia . Whether it’s a way to accompany your hangout at a cafe , or a go-to for boosting focus at work, it seems like a day goes by without sugar. In Jember, East Java, for example,

Letting kids solve problems can boost their critical thinking

September 11, 2026 (AP) — When children forget their lunch, can’t solve a math problem or don’t know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity. Developmental experts and educators say children need chances to struggle with everyday problems because figuring them out is a skill that has to be practiced. The challenge for parents is knowing when to help and when to step back. There is a difference between helping children through difficult situations and removing the problem before they have a chance to try. At

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

NEW YORK, September 11, 2026 (AP) — Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity. Friday’s milestone anniversary will bring memorial rituals — wreath-laying, flag-flying, moments of silence, vigils and readings of victims’ names — and volunteer projects in tribute to a day that about half of U.S. adults remember as the most historic event of their lifetime, according to a new poll. For others it’s an occasion for private reflection — or, in many schools, education — about the

Rupee falls 5 paise to close at 95.57 against US dollar

Mumbai, Sep 11 (PTI) The rupee pared most of its initial losses and settled at 95.57 (provisional) against the US dollar, down by 5 paise, on Friday, helped by a correction in crude oil prices and suspected RBI intervention. Forex traders said risk aversion in global markets and elevated crude oil prices are weighing on the rupee, which closed lower for the fifth consecutive session on Friday. The rupee opened on a negative note but pared some losses on suspected RBI intervention, a slight recovery in domestic stock markets from the day’s lows and profit booking in crude oil prices

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