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RU forces are struggling to defend against UKR strikes
Russian forces continued long-range drone strike against Ukraine overnight on April 19 to 20. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces launched 142 Shahed-type, Gerbera-type, Italmas-type, and other long-range strike drones from the directions of Bryansk, Kursk, and Oryol cities; Millerovo, Rostov Oblast; Shatalovo, Smolensk Oblast; Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Krasnodar Krai; occupied Donetsk City; and occupied Hvardiiske, Crimea.[52] The Ukrainian Air…
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Scientists Uncover Dangerous Connection Between Serotonin and Heart Valve Disease
Subtle changes in a key molecular pathway may play a larger role in valve disease than previously thought, offering clues for future diagnosis and treatment. Credit: Shutterstock New findings reveal a potential connection between serotonin activity and the progression of a widespread heart valve disorder. Serotonin is best known for its role in mood, but new research suggests it may…
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This Photographer Asked People To Share Their Favorite Movies And Discovered Cinematic Delights (24 Pics)
“I ask people one simple question: What’s your favorite movie? The answer often reveals much more than just a film.” A few years ago, photographer Alessio Trerotoli began a simple yet deeply personal project: capturing people through their favorite movies. What initially seemed like a straightforward idea soon evolved into something much more meaningful. Through his Film People Project, Trerotoli…
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Canton, ZKsync Clash Over How Blockchains Enforce Rules
Banks are moving onchain through competing models that take different approaches to how financial rules are enforced. On the one hand are blockchain-native builders like Matter Labs co-founder Alex Gluchowski, who argue that financial systems require rules to be enforced across all participants. On the other are institution-led networks like Canton, which prioritize privacy, control and interoperability over global state.…
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Exploring water content in cells: A new measurement method
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: In this interview, News Medical-Life Sciences speaks with Teemu Miettinen, cell biologist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, about research into measuring intracellular water and its impact on cellular function and disease. Drawing on new methodology,…
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Virginia takes redistricting wars to the voters as Democrats seek 10-1 congressional map
Virginia voters are deciding Tuesday whether to approve a referendum to redraw their state’s congressional districts to favor Democrats by a 10-1 margin, the latest battle in the nationwide scramble by both parties to increase their chances of winning control of the House. Polls will be open on Tuesday until 7 p.m. ET. Early voting began on March 6, and…
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Pope Francis revealed: His final days, intimate friends and a legacy to keep
Right after his death on April 21, 2025, everything that had belonged to Pope Francis was packed, in a matter of a couple of hours, into several specially sealed boxes, under the careful supervision of his closest collaborators. The situation was dictated by the practical need to clear out Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican building that has always existed as…
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SC asks labour ministry to file affidavit
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 21, asked the secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment to file an affidavit giving details of the action taken to address the issue of inter-state trafficking of bonded labourers, including minors. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said the affidavit should also indicate what further directions were…
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5 Forgotten Fantasy Movies That Are Incredible
There’s something about that world-building of fantasy films that pulls me in, even when the story takes its time. I remember watching The Lord of the Rings for the first time and not recovering from it for long. It just felt like I was inside a new world for a while, and I didn’t want to leave. At the same…
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AI chatbots give misleading health advice nearly half the time
A major audit of leading AI chatbots reveals widespread inaccuracies in responses to everyday health questions, highlighting urgent risks for public health and the need for stronger oversight. news-medical.net/images/news/ImageForNews_835678_17767605163212111.jpg” srcset=”https://www.news-medical.net/image-handler/ts/20260421043520/ri/2000/src/images/news/ImageForNews_835678_17767605163212111.jpg 2000w, https://www.news-medical.net/image-handler/ts/20260421043520/ri/1950/src/images/news/ImageForNews_835678_17767605163212111.jpg 1950w, https://www.news-medical.net/image-handler/ts/20260421043520/ri/1750/src/images/news/ImageForNews_835678_17767605163212111.jpg 1750w, https://www.news-medical.net/image-handler/ts/20260421043520/ri/1550/src/images/news/ImageForNews_835678_17767605163212111.jpg 1550w, https://www.news-medical.net/image-handler/ts/20260421043520/ri/1350/src/images/news/ImageForNews_835678_17767605163212111.jpg 1350w, https://www.news-medical.net/image-handler/ts/20260421043520/ri/1150/src/images/news/ImageForNews_835678_17767605163212111.jpg 1150w, https://www.news-medical.net/image-handler/ts/20260421043520/ri/950/src/images/news/ImageForNews_835678_17767605163212111.jpg 950w, https://www.news-medical.net/image-handler/ts/20260421043520/ri/750/src/images/news/ImageForNews_835678_17767605163212111.jpg 750w, https://www.news-medical.net/image-handler/ts/20260421043520/ri/550/src/images/news/ImageForNews_835678_17767605163212111.jpg 550w, https://www.news-medical.net/image-handler/ts/20260421043520/ri/450/src/images/news/ImageForNews_835678_17767605163212111.jpg 450w” sizes=”(min-width: 1200px) 673px, (min-width: 1090px) 667px, (min-width: 992px) calc(66.6vw – 60px),…
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