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Polar bears and climate change: New research in Norway has scientists baffled
Polar bears became the poster child for the peril of climate change for obvious reasons: They hunt seals from the ice, and as fossil fuels warm the planet, the ice where these bears live is melting. For more than three decades, scientists have been warning that climate change could drive polar bear populations extinct. That message infiltrated the public psyche,…
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From worst of times to even worse: the Trump administration continues to spiral | Sidney Blumenthal
NIt was the worst of times and then even worse; it was the age of lies and then more lies; it was an epoch of preening and cowardice. In the winter of despair, it was a day of the vile and a night of the obscene. It was a tale of two films, one featuring the stark killing of a…
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Gaurav Gogoi, his wife are Pakistani agents, claims Assam CM
Jorhat: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, January 29, alleged that state Congress Gaurav Gogoi and his British wife are “Pakistani agents”, and dared the opposition leader to file a case against him. The Assam CM and the BJP have been attacking Lok Sabha MP Gogoi over his wife’s alleged connection with Pakistan’s spy agency ISI. They even…
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US Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Crypto Market Structure Bill
US lawmakers began a key markup session Thursday morning on a long-awaited crypto market structure bill, marking a pivotal step in Congress’ effort to establish clearer rules for digital asset markets. The bill has been months in the making and follows sustained pressure from the crypto industry and some lawmakers to move beyond enforcement-led regulation. Catch up quick: Lawmakers voted…
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Sharing thoughts and feelings may enhance recovery in stroke survivors
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: Stroke survivors who were uncomfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings about their condition and future had slower physical and cognitive recovery after their stroke, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s…
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‘Marty Supreme, HBO’s ‘I Love LA’
Several years ago, Odessa A’zion had a promising audition to join the cast of HBO’s Euphoria. She read in front of casting director Jennifer Venditti, known for her uncanny ability to discover fresh talent, including the show’s stars Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi. A’zion, only a teenager at the time, earned a callback and a meeting with creator Sam Levinson.…
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Checking in on New Year’s resolutions and reframing goals to benefit mental health
Checking in on New Year’s resolutions and reframing goals to benefit mental health Licensed mental health counselor, Shantala Boss, joins WESH 2 to discuss healthy ways to monitor progress and shift toward a mindset of gratitude A NEW YEAR OFTEN COMES WITH NEW CHALLENGES. YOU START OFF STRONG WITH A LIST OF RESOLUTIONS AND GOALS, RIGHT? BUT SOMETIMES YOU LOSE…
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Russia’s oil and gas revenues are shrinking. Meduza explains what that means for the Kremlin’s war chest. — Meduza
Low oil prices, a global glut of crude, a strong ruble, and sanctions are all weighing on Russia’s oil and gas revenues. As a result, oil and gas accounted for a record-low share of the federal budget’s income in 2025, marking Russia’s weakest dependence on commodities in at least two decades. The authorities are trying to boost other sources of revenue to offset the shortfall, primarily through higher taxes on households and businesses. Without shoring up the…
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CBI finds no animal fat in Tirupati laddu, YSRCP demands apology from Naidu
Amaravati: The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Thursday, January 29, demanded that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan apologise to devotees, after a chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that came into public domain on Wednesday, confirmed that no animal fat was used in sacred Tirupati laddus. ‘Truth prevails’, was…
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar launches bid for Minnesota governor: ‘We cannot sugarcoat how hard this is’
Sen. Amy Klobuchar launched a Democratic bid for governor on Thursday, pledging to unify her state and move beyond a deadly battle with the federal government over immigration. “These times call for leaders who can stand up and not be rubber stamps of this administration,” Klobuchar said in an announcement video. “But who are also willing to find common ground…
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