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Canadian dad Yuji Hu killed trying to rescue daughter swept out to sea by big wave at California beach
A courageous Canadian father died attempting to save his 5-year-old daughter who was swept out to sea during California’s catastrophic flash flooding. Yuji Hu, from Calgary, Alberta, was with his wife and two children at Garrapata State Beach in Carmel when tragedy struck Friday, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced. The 39-year-old watched a large wave engulf his young daughter…
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Pope Leo XIV reveals his top 4 favourite movies and why he likes them so much
Pope Leo XIV, a self-proclaimed cinephile, has unveiled his four favourite films: ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ ‘The Sound of Music,’ ‘Ordinary People,’ and ‘Life is Beautiful.’ This revelation precedes his hosting of Hollywood stars at the Vatican, aiming to foster dialogue on cinema’s role in promoting human values and hope. Is Pope Leo XIV a cinephile?This is the first thought…
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Dunamu’s Q3 Profit Surges Over 300% to $165M Amid Regulatory Clarity
Upbit operator Dunamu reported a surge in profitability for the third quarter of the year, posting 239 billion won ($165 million) in net income. The figure marks an increase of more than 300% compared to the same period last year, which stood at $40 million, local news outlet Chosun Biz reported, citing regulatory filings with the Financial Supervisory Service. The…
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Ozempic and other weight loss drugs are coming to Thanksgiving dinner
For the first time in decades, there is good news on obesity in America. According to the latest Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index, the obesity rate for U.S. adults declined this year to 37% from a peak of 39.9% in 2022. That’s 7.6 million fewer obese adults. That could mean a very different Thanksgiving feast for many households, as…
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A Duo Unlike Any Other: On the Fiftieth Anniversary of “Siskel & Ebert” | Roger Ebert
November 1975. This is the month when “Opening Soon at a Theater Near You” premiered on PBS in Chicago. It featured the city’s two most prominent film critics, Gene Siskel of the Chicago Tribune and Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times, who appeared ill at ease during their first pairing on camera. Perhaps the coolness with which they treated one another stemmed from…
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Testing nicotinamide riboside as a potential aid for long COVID recovery
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: Chao-Yi Wu, PhD, OT, from the Department of Neurology and Edmarie Guzmán-Vélez, PhD, of the Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, are the lead and senior authors of a paper published in eClinicalMedicine, “Effects of…
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Dark matter acts surprisingly normal in a new cosmic test
Does dark matter behave according to the same physical rules that apply to ordinary matter? This question remains one of the major puzzles in modern cosmology, since this invisible form of matter (which neither emits nor reflects any light) is still hypothetical and extremely difficult to study directly. Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and collaborating institutions aimed to…
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Low-glutamate diet linked to brain changes and migraine relief in veterans with Gulf War Illness
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Veterans with Gulf War Illness experienced significant improvement in migraine symptoms after following a diet low in glutamate, a component of flavor-enhancing food additives commonly found in processed foods, according to new research presented by Georgetown University and American University scientists. Brain scans also revealed decreased cortical thickness in patients on the diet—providing evidence, for the…
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JeM-linked Dr Umar Nabi was seeking a suicide bomber since last year: Officials
New Delhi/Srinagar: The sophisticated ‘white-collar’ terror module, spearheaded by a group of doctors recently busted by Jammu and Kashmir Police, had been actively scouting for a suicide bomber since last year, with key planner Dr Umar Nabi pushing the agenda, officials said on Sunday. Interrogation of an arrested co-accused was indicative that Umar, believed to have been killed while driving…
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A slowing wartime economy pushes the Kremlin to tap consumers for revenue
After two years of robust growth fueled by military spending on the war in Ukraine, Russia’s economy is slowing. Oil revenues are down, the budget deficit is up and defense spending has leveled off. The Kremlin needs money to keep its finances steady — and it’s clear where President Vladimir Putin intends to get it: at the cash register, from…
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