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10 Most Perfect Movies of the Last 12 Years, Ranked
Over the course of the last 12 years, the Seventh Art has offered some of the greatest masterpieces of the 21st century as a whole. From comedies to horror movies to arthouse dramas, the best films that have come out from 2014 to the present are proof that cinema is alive and well in the modern day—as creative, original, and…
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NTU Singapore and partners develop new inhaled treatment for severe lung infections
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: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is working with China’s Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) and Swedish biotechnology company Lipigon Pharmaceuticals AB to develop a new inhaled treatment aimed at helping patients recover faster…
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8 activists jailed, 4 of them released later
Noida: Eight labour activists, including three women, were reportedly taken into custody by the Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday, April 11. Civil society groups have claimed that the detention was illegal and noted that while four individuals have been released, the other four remain in jail for a 15-day period by a court order. The activists from Mazdoor Bigul organisation…
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More Australians are self-prescribing natural remedies, but are they always safe?
IN BRIEF Andrographis, a common ‘natural’ cold and flu remedy, is under scrutiny after being linked to life-threatening allergic reactions. Experts say several factors are driving more Australians to self-prescribe potentially risky supplements. Andrographis, a herbal ingredient commonly found in cold and flu supplements, is under renewed scrutiny after Australia’s medicines regulator linked it to life-threatening allergic reactions. The Therapeutic…
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Trump says U.S. Navy will blockade Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire talks end without agreement
ISLAMABAD (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement. U.S. Central Command announced that it will blockade all Iranian ports beginning Monday at 10 a.m. EDT, or 5:30 p.m. in Iran. READ MORE:…
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Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office
NEW YORK (AP) — For decades, presidents avoided even the appearance of profiting from their office. Harry Truman refused to lend his name to any business, even in retirement. Richard Nixon so feared a brother might profit off their ties, he had his phone tapped. And George W. Bush dumped his individual stock holdings before taking office. President Donald Trump…
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Lawyer goes to police to complain of Mangli threats, gets breath-tested instead
Hyderabad: The Punjagutta Police on Monday, April 13, conducted a breath analyser test on Advocate Subba Rao, who is representing the victims of an investment ponzi scheme allegedly orchestrated by folk singer Satyavathi Chouhan alias Mangli’s brother and his partners. It all unfolded inside the Punjagutta Police Station when Subba Rao, along with the victims, went there to lodge complaints…
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The grassroots campaign that changed health care
by CommonWealth Beacon staff, CommonWealth Beacon April 13, 2026 EPISODE INFO GUESTS: John McDonough, professor at Harvard’s TH Chan School of Public Health; Cheri Andes, former Greater Boston Interfaith Organization lead organizer THE ROAD TO THE landmark health care access law Massachusetts enacted 20 years ago is dotted with milestones that are familiar today. This week on The Codcast, John…
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A Look at Box Office Cinemas’ Plans for the Movies and Community in South Orange and Maplewood
For SOPAC leadership, the return of film to the performing arts center is about more than entertainment. Executive Director Lana Rogachevskaya emphasized that the theater’s reopening will strengthen both revenue and community engagement. “The return of cinema to SOPAC is both financially and culturally meaningful. Box Office Cinemas operates as a rental tenant within our building, and that consistent rental…
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Exercise in a Pill? Metformin Shows Surprising Effects in Cancer Patients
A widely used diabetes drug may trigger a biological signal typically associated with intense exercise, even in patients who are inactive during cancer treatment. The discovery highlights a potential way to support metabolic health when standard interventions like physical activity are not feasible. Credit: Shutterstock Researchers have identified a surprising metabolic effect of a widely used diabetes drug in men…
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