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India’s leading beef exporter donated Rs 30 cr to BJP through electoral bonds
The beef industry, which is a constant target of Hindutva groups, has reportedly grown under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government, with India’s top exporter of buffalo meat, Allana group, donating a whopping Rs 30 crore to the right-wing party in 2024-25, according to a report by Scroll.in. The massive donation by the company, headed by Irfan Allana, coincided with…
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In health care’s defining moment, AMA helps drive positive change
AMA news Wire In health care’s defining moment, AMA helps drive positive change Feb 23, 2026 Today marks the opening of the AMA National Advocacy Conference, which runs through Wednesday and brings the power of organized medicine to the nation’s capital. The hundreds of physicians and medical society executives attending will hear from members of Congress and the administration about…
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Stanford Scientists Cure Type 1 Diabetes in Mice Without Insulin or Immune Suppression
A new study from Stanford Medicine reports that combining blood stem cell and pancreatic islet cell transplants from immunologically mismatched donors can prevent or even reverse Type 1 diabetes in mice. Credit: Stock An “immune system reset” eliminated autoimmune, or Type 1, diabetes in mice in a study conducted at Stanford Medicine. Researchers say the strategy could also have potential…
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35 Movies Like ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ For Even More Steamy Drama
The Fifty Shades series, beginning with Fifty Shades of Grey, was one of the most widely mocked of the 2010s, consisting of three films released between 2015 and 2018, based on three books all published in 2011 and 2012. The novels were considered guilty pleasures by some readers and bafflingly awful by others, though it could well have been the…
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As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
After a grueling year of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation to treat breast cancer, Sadia Zapp was anxious — not the manageable hum that had long been part of her life, but something deeper, more distracting. “Every little ache, like my knee hurts,” she said, made her worry that “this is the end of the road for me.” So Zapp, a…
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Hyderabad Police raids three shops, seizes 2,000 counterfeit bearings
Representational image Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Police raided three shops in Secunderabad and Ranigunj and seized 1,987 counterfeit bearings, along with 2,780 fake packaging materials, on Monday, February 23. The police arrested three people in connection with the case. The accused were identified as Surender, Manmohan and Jaiswal. The raids were led by the Mahankali Police based on a complaint filed…
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Will Bitcoin Price Follow Sentiment Lows This Week?
Bitcoin (BTC) heads into the end of February on new local lows as $50,000 BTC price targets stay in place. Bitcoin sellers pile in at the weekly close, with consensus seeing rebounds ultimately failing. Geopolitics and inflation woes pile up for global assets, with tariffs spoiling the mood. Bitcoin whales dominate exchange inflows, leading to expectations of a $60,000 rematch.…
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Experts warn of rapid loss of water in the Baltic Sea: ‘A vibrant reef is turning into an underwater wasteland’
While global water and ocean levels are rising, the Baltic Sea lost 275 billion tonnes of water at the beginning of February. It is now 67 cm lower than the average recorded in 1886. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The situation, although it has not happened for 140 years, is caused by atmospheric factors. On the surface, these should not be a cause…
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City of Philadelphia Provides Updates on Activations and Response to Major Winter Storm | Department of Public Health
Mayor Parker Declares Disaster Emergency as Winter Storm Begins; City Crews Responding Citywide PHILADELPHIA – As a major winter storm is forecast to bring significant snowfall and high winds to the region through tomorrow, Monday, February 23, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has declared a Disaster Emergency in Philadelphia. The declaration follows updated forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS) predicting 12 to 18 inches of snow, along…
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NHS regions need to double GPs for safe staffing levels
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Four in five NHS regions fall short of recommended GP-to-patient ratios, exposing deep regional disparities and raising questions about whether current workforce plans can keep pace with rising demand. Study: GP deserts: Data show chronic shortage…
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