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Danish veterans of US wars feel betrayed by Trump’s Greenland threats
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — More than 15 years ago, Danish platoon commander Martin Tamm Andersen was leading his countrymen and U.S. Marines through the heat and sand of southern Afghanistan after a Taliban attack. As Andersen’s vehicle moved at the rear of the column, everything was normal — until in one instant the world turned sand-colored. His body shook violently.…
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Hochul’s $260 billion budget proposal includes no new taxes, increased spending on kids
Strong returns on Wall Street mean there’s no need to raise New York state taxes this year, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday. The Democratic governor proposed a $260 billion budget that includes new spending for child care and continues increases in school aid for every district. The state’s share of Medicaid spending will increase by several billion dollars to make…
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5 Forgotten ’80s Sci-Fi Movies That Still Hold Up Today
Empire Pictures We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Thanks to the success of “Star Wars” in 1977, science fiction became the dominant trend in Hollywood for the then-foreseeable future. Prior to 1977, high-end, big-budget sci-fi movies were rare, usually coming along only a few times a decade. After…
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Western European nations divided over Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Divisions emerged Wednesday over Donald Trump’s Board of Peace envisaged in the U.S. president’s peace plan for Gaza, with some western European countries declining to join while others remained noncommittal. The development underscores European concerns over the controversial and ambitious project — which some say seeks to replace the United Nations’ role as a mediator in global…
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HC orders safekeep of original pipeline tender
Indore: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the administration to preserve the original records related to the contaminated drinking water crisis in Bhagirathpura area, including a pipeline tender and an investigation report of the State Pollution Control Board. A bench of Justices Vijay Kumar Shukla and Alok Awasthi was on Tuesday hearing several public interest litigations over the deaths…
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Trade Finance Is The Biggest Opportunity In Blockchain
Opinion by: Billy Sebell, executive director at XDC Foundation In just over a decade, blockchain technology has rewritten the rulebook for global finance, bringing transparency, speed and access to financial markets. It has clearly established its worth in digital assets, decentralized finance (DeFi) and cross-border payments, among other effective use cases. Perhaps the greatest unrealized potential for blockchain lies in…
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What $189M in rural health care funding may mean for SD
Molly Wetsch Reporter / Report for America corps member605-531-7382 molly.wetsch@sdnewswatch.org Rural South Dakotans may see incremental changes to their health care coverage in the next year after $189 million in funding was awarded to the state, but the most significant improvements will likely take more time, industry leaders said. In his State of the State address Jan. 13, Gov. Larry…
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Tracing the decline in American heart disease mortality
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: Following a five-year upward trend likely impacted by the COVID pandemic, the number of heart disease and stroke deaths has declined, yet, heart disease and stroke still kill more people in the U.S. each year than…
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Spacecraft captures the “magnetic avalanche” that triggers giant solar explosions
Much like a snow avalanche that starts with a small shift before cascading downhill, new observations show that solar flares begin with subtle magnetic disturbances that rapidly intensify. Scientists using the European Space Agency (ESA) led Solar Orbiter spacecraft discovered that these early changes can quickly grow into violent eruptions, producing a dramatic cascade of glowing plasma blobs that fall…
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Popular zero-calorie and fat-free food swaps cut calories but may harm metabolic stability
Hyderabad: In a January 2026 commentary, nutrition experts at Ben’s Natural Health warned that several widely promoted ‘healthy’ food swaps may be working against weight-loss and metabolic goals. Although these products are often marketed as low-calorie, sugar-free or natural, experts say many of them can disrupt blood sugar regulation and increase hunger, two key drivers of overeating and weight gain.…
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