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Austrian nuns who broke out of care home await word from Vatican : NPR
Sister Regina sits in the convent chapel at Schloss Goldenstein in Salzburg, Austria. Esme Nicholson/NPR hide caption toggle caption Esme Nicholson/NPR SALZBURG, Austria — Set against snow-capped Alpine peaks, the convent chapel at Schloss Goldenstein is candlelit and set for Advent. In early December, the mood was contemplative, a sharp contrast to the hubbub here earlier this year. On this…
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Experimental drug targets early toxic amyloid to slow 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: An experimental drug developed at Northwestern University has demonstrated further promise as an early intervention for Alzheimer’s disease. In a new study, Northwestern scientists identified a previously unknown highly toxic sub-species of amyloid beta oligomers –…
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How ProPublica Created Its Generic Prescription Drug Lookup Tool — ProPublica
To understand how risky drugs could end up in your medicine cabinet, ProPublica spent more than a year and a half investigating the Food and Drug Administration’s oversight of the foreign factories that make generic medications and have been cited for violating critical quality standards. It quickly became clear through our reporting that patients and doctors don’t reliably have the…
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Ninth accused sent to NIA custody till Dec 26
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Thursday remanded Yasir Ahmad Dar, the ninth accused arrested in a case related to the Red Fort blast, to NIA custody till December 26. Special Judge Prashant Sharma allowed the plea of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) seeking Dar’s custodial interrogation. The accused was produced in the Patiala House District Court amid heavy security…
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Medical conferences: A guide for reporters
Every month, the Expeditionary Medical Facility on Camp Lemonnier hosts medical practitioners from the U.S., France, Japan, Italy and Spain to present and exchange information, aiming to increase interoperability for future operations and procedures. Taken on May 29, 2025. Public domain photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jerome Fjeld If you’ve never been to a medical conference before,…
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Treasury Increases Pressure on Iran’s Sanctions-Evading Shadow Fleet
WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is placing further pressure on the Iranian shadow fleet, which exports Iranian petroleum and petroleum products through deceptive shipping practices. OFAC is targeting 29 shadow fleet vessels and their respective management firms that have transported hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian petroleum products. Today’s action…
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Conflicts to Watch in 2026
About the Preventive Priorities Survey For the past eighteen years, the Center for Preventive Action (CPA) has surveyed American foreign policy experts to assess the risk posed to U.S. national interests by ongoing and emerging sources of armed conflict around the world. U.S. foreign policy experts rank the thirty global conflicts that could most significantly affect the United States in…
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11 Christmas movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video
Sometimes, getting into the holiday spirit is as easy as firing up the TV. If Amazon Prime is your streamer of choice, there are several festive favorites at your fingertips, from timeless classics to laugh-out-loud comedies and even some holiday-themed horror. You can keep it traditional with time-tested heart-swellers like It’s a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street, or…
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The gear meant to protect firefighters may carry hidden dangers
A new study published on Dec. 16 in Environmental Science & Technology Letters reports that some firefighter protective gear contains brominated flame retardants, chemicals that may pose health risks to firefighters. The research is the first U.S. study to formally examine and document the use of brominated flame retardants in firefighter turnout gear, which is worn during emergency responses. The…
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28-year-old factory worker injured after falling into toxic chemical tank
Hyderabad: A 28-year-old factory worker from Hyderabad narrowly escaped death after falling into a chemical tank while attempting to clean it at his workplace earlier this month. The incident highlights the continuing risks faced by industrial workers, particularly in environments involving hazardous chemicals and confined spaces. The worker, identified as Baburao, was exposed to toxic chemicals and sustained severe injuries…
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