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‘I made the biggest mistake’: the young Yemeni men lured into the Russian army with empty promises | Yemen
The first time I heard Hussein’s mother’s voice, it wasn’t anger that came through the phone, it was exhaustion. “There are rumours that he burned to death,” she said to me. “How do you think that makes me feel as a mother? Where are you, Hussein? I’m looking for you. Please my daughter, help me.” Her 28-year-old son had left…
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Common food preservatives may raise cancer risk
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: Tracking diets for more than a decade, researchers found that certain widely used preservatives were linked to higher cancer rates, raising questions about everyday food choices and current safety thresholds. Study: Intake of food additive preservatives…
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BJP will go solo in Telangana municipal elections: Ramchander Rao
Hyderabad: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will go it alone in the upcoming municipal elections in Telangana, the party’s state president N Ramchander Rao announced on Tuesday, January 13. He, however, said that the BJP would welcome support from any other party. The BJP leader’s clarification came days after the announcement by Jana Sena Party that it will contest the…
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Why are there mass protests in Iran, and could the US get involved?
Anti-government protests have erupted across all 31 of Iran’s provinces in a wave of unrest that marks the biggest challenge to the regime in years. An ongoing communications shutdown, which experts say is unprecedented in its scale, was imposed by authorities on Thursday and has mostly isolated the country from the outside world amid the deadly unrest. US President Donald…
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Telangana DCA seizes counterfeit Levipil 500 tablets in raids across state
Hyderabad: The Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, seized spurious drug versions of ‘Levipil 500’ Tablets (Levetiracetam Tablets 500 mg), falsely claimed to be manufactured by Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. The Levipil 500 tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures (fits) in epilepsy. Based on intelligence gathered by DCA officials, raids were conducted at several dealers in the State, leading…
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‘Uncomfortably relatable’: writers on their favourite unlikeable movie characters | Movies
Melvin Udall – As Good As It Gets Jack Nicholson in As Good As It Gets. Photograph: Columbia Tristar/Sportsphoto/Allstar I can remember seeing As Good As It Gets in theaters as a teenager and being pleasantly startled by the sight of Jack Nicholson’s Melvin Udall, romcom super grouch. Here’s a bestselling romance author who disdains love, an OCD sufferer who…
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Iran unrest hits Indian basmati rice exports: Industry body
New Delhi: Civil unrest in Iran has started impacting India’s basmati rice exports to the country, leading to a sharp fall in domestic prices, as exporters face payment delays and mounting uncertainties, an industry body said on Tuesday. The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) urged exporters to reassess risks on Iranian contracts and adopt secured payment mechanisms, warning against over-leveraging…
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Republicans in Congress show signs of life
Hawley drew Trump’s ire by voting to constrain his war powers. (Demetrius Freeman/WaPo via Getty) PN is supported by paid subscribers. Become one ⬇️ ✌️ Subscribe to PN ✌️ The new year so far has been a miserable chronicle of democratic collapse and authoritarian brutality. Trump and his regime of bloodthirsty goons inaugurated 2026 by invading Venezuela, disgracefully smearing Renee…
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Astrana Health Touts Delegated Risk “Single Payer” Model, Prospect Synergies, Reiterates 2025 Guide
Astrana Health logo Astrana is rolling out a delegated risk/”single payer” model that routes payer dollars through the company to handle provider contracting, prior authorizations and claims, and has shifted toward full‑risk arrangements that now represent roughly 80% of revenue to align accountability for outcomes. Astrana acquired Prospect Health for $707 million (≈600,000 members), expects $12–15 million of synergies within…
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10 Director’s Cuts That Are Actually Better Than the Original Movies
Director’s Cut is, in other words, a renewal, revival, or resurgence. Renaissance, if you stretch your imagination. It intends to give more dimensions, layers, and a new perspective to what you already know about a movie. The changes may be technical, such as pacing choices, or they can be more thematic, such as flipping the motives of a scene. In…
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