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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Nicola Sturgeon faces questions over her husband's misuse of party money

Scotland’s political scene is buzzing after Nicola Sturgeon, the country’s former top leader, found herself in an awkward spot. Her husband Peter Murrell admitted to taking over half a million dollars from their political party to pay for an extravagant lifestyle while he held a key leadership role.

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Jun 01 2026EDUCATION

How Student-Led Food Events Could Change How Future Doctors Learn Medicine

A small but growing number of health students are using cooking and eating events to push their schools to teach more about prevention. Between fall 2023 and spring 2024, 178 events funded by grants reached over six thousand students and teachers across the country. Over half of these events focused

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Life by the Border: The Cost of Crossing Divides

In a quiet town near Nablus, a 26-year-old man named Imad Haroun Ishtayeh ran a small business—just another family trying to get by. His poultry slaughterhouse kept him busy, but the West Bank’s economic crisis made it hard to survive. Even with his father relying on him, the money wasn’t enough. So

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Belly Fat May Raise Dementia Risk More Than Weight Alone

A large study tracking over 327, 000 adults in the UK found that deep belly fat, not just overall weight, may increase dementia risk. Out of those tracked, nearly 9, 000 developed dementia during the study. The strongest link was with vascular dementia, a type tied to poor blood flow in the brain, f

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

How Your Early Life Brain Power Might Protect You From Your Neighborhood Later On

Researchers followed 1, 149 men aged 61 to 73 across the U. S. to see how where they lived in their later years affected their thinking skills. They focused on five key areas: problem-solving, memory for recent events, how fast the brain processes information, word recall speed, and spatial awarenes

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Jun 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How New Faces Are Shaking Up the SNL Scene

The world of Saturday Night Live isn’t just about quick jokes and funny faces. Behind the scenes, it’s a marathon of late nights and endless rehearsals. Most performers say the show chews people up and spits them out. But Ashley Padilla sees it differently. She believes the real magic happens when t

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Jun 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

How city living shapes kids' gut health: A closer look at pollution and playgrounds

Growing up in a big city means dealing with noise, crowds, and—less obviously—tiny bits of metals like lead and cadmium that sneak into the air and food. These substances aren’t always obvious, but they might be quietly changing the trillions of bacteria living in children’s guts. A recent study fol

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Jun 01 2026SPORTS

Liverpool’s managerial search: Why one legend isn’t sold on the top choice

The sudden exit of Liverpool’s manager left fans buzzing about who might take over next. Reports quickly pointed to Andoni Iraola as the favorite, thanks partly to his strong bond with the club’s sporting director. But one of Liverpool’s most celebrated players isn’t fully convinced. Steven Gerrard

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Jun 01 2026CRIME

Psychiatry's dark role in Argentina's dictatorship

During Argentina’s brutal military rule from 1976 to 1983, mental health professionals didn’t just treat patients—they became part of the regime’s toolkit for crushing opposition. While most focus on military brutality, the complicity of doctors and psychiatrists often flies under the radar. They di

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Jun 01 2026FINANCE

Smart Money Still Betting Big on Damai Entertainment

Two major firms have recently reaffirmed their confidence in Damai Entertainment, despite the company's shares taking a rollercoaster ride over the past year. Just when investors might have doubted the stock's future, Huatai Securities stepped forward with a strong "Buy" recommendation and set a tar

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