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Gov. Gavin Newsom touts California progress in State of the State
By Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during the State of the State address in the Assembly chamber at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom promoted California as an antidote to the Trump agenda on…
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Stanford’s AI spots hidden disease warnings that show up while you sleep
A restless night often leads to fatigue the next day, but it may also signal health problems that emerge much later. Scientists at Stanford Medicine and their collaborators have developed an artificial intelligence system that can examine body signals from a single night of sleep and estimate a person’s risk of developing more than 100 different medical conditions. The system,…
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1 million without water, heat after Russian strike – DW – 01/08/2026
Skip next section UK’s Starmer, NATO’s Rutte discuss Ukraine security guarantees 01/08/2026January 8, 2026 UK’s Starmer, NATO’s Rutte discuss Ukraine security guarantees British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday. The two leaders reiterated that security guarantees for Ukraine must ensure that Russia is never able to invade again, according to a Downing Street…
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No need for controversy over water draining into sea: Andhra CM
Rayavaram (Andhra Pradesh): Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday, January 9, said there was no need for controversy between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over river waters flowing into the sea. Addressing a village meeting in East Godavari district, Naidu alleged that certain people were “deliberately creating disputes” instead of focusing on water utilisation. “What is the need for controversies…
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10 Heaviest Movies of the 1990s, Ranked
This introduction was going to ramble on about the 1990s actually being a relatively comfortable time for most people, highlighting how maybe films from the decade got kind of heavy and intense because people could handle it more back then, and didn’t need escapism as much… but that’s over-simplifying things. Different people experienced different things. This writer barely even experienced…
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House refuses to override Trump veto of Colorado water project
Updated at 2:33 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2025. A majority of House Republicans voted to uphold President Donald Trump’s veto of the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act despite a bipartisan and bicameral Colorado push to convince lawmakers to override the veto. The vote was 248-177, with all Colorado members supporting the bill that would help a project to…
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Pope raises alarm over human rights and a spreading “zeal for war”
Meeting members of the Diplomatic Corps, Pope Leo XIV warns that human rights and freedoms are under strain as diplomacy gives way to the logic of power and war. Vatican News Warning that “war is back in vogue” and that peace is increasingly sought through force rather than justice, Pope Leo XIV issued a strong appeal for humility, dialogue, and…
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A major driver in Alzheimer’s disease
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: Potentially more than 90% of Alzheimer’s disease cases would not occur without the contribution of a single gene (APOE), according to a new analysis led by UCL researchers. The scientists also found that close to half…
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SC to Sharmila Tagore on stray dogs case
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, January 9, sharply criticised actor Sharmila Tagore’s statements against the uniform approach taken towards dealing with the stray dog issue, calling the submissions “devoid of reality.” A three-judge special bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria observed that some of the arguments made before it were “far from reality” and…
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All Amanda Seyfried Movies and TV Ranked by Tomatometer
(Photo by Searchlight / Courtesy Everett Collection. THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE) “I can put my whole fist in my mouth. Wanna see?” With those immortal words as Karen Smith in Mean Girls, Academy Award nominee Amanda Seyfried broke out into one of the most versatile actors working in the film industry today. Having started her career in soap operas…
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