What the minerals deal with the US means for Ukraine
The US and Ukraine have signed a long-touted deal that will give the US access to Ukraine’s precious minerals.
Children suffer as Israel’s blockade on Gaza aid reaches 2 months
Two months of Israel’s aid blockade on Gaza have taken a devastating toll on Palestinians especially children.
Tunisia leader Saied’s opponents, supporters stage rival rallies
Riot police have been deployed in large numbers to separate the groups in Tunis.
England bans transgender women from playing on women’s soccer teams
Transgender women will be banned from playing on women’s soccer teams in England following a U.K. Supreme Court ruling last month, the sport’s governing body
Tesla board chair denies reports company was looking to replace Elon Musk
The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that board members had reached out to executive search firms to find a replacement for CEO Elon Musk. Tesla’s sales
British police confirm they’re investigating Kneecap concert videos
British counterterrorism detectives will investigate comments by Irish hip-hop group Kneecap, which has been criticized by U.K. politicians over statements about the Middle East and
Researchers identify blood biomarkers linked to Long COVID symptoms
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified biomarkers in the blood associated with symptoms of long COVID, particularly severe respiratory disorders.
Researchers tie childhood vitamin D shortfalls to adult heart disease
Low childhood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D were linked to a significantly higher risk of early adult-onset atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). The association remained even after
Extreme temperatures drive people toward high-fat diets, study finds
Short-term exposure to extreme temperatures alters dietary patterns by increasing fat intake, even when total calorie consumption remains stable. This shift, driven by physiological appetite
New protein target offers hope for treating high blood pressure and aortic aneurysms
Oxidative stress can occur when our cells are exposed to harmful molecules called “reactive oxygen species” over time. These reactive oxygen species can damage cells
Not even the Himalayas are immune to traffic smog
Smog from cars and trucks is an expected health hazard in big cities, but researchers from the University of Cincinnati found pollution from truck exhaust
Labour’s plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare