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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Khamenei’s Injury: A New Leader in the Line of Fire

The day a new leader was named, bombs began to fall. Mojtaba Khamenei, only 56, stepped into the role after his father’s death during the first attack. Reports say he was hit in the legs that same day, which explains why he has stayed out of public view for almost two days. No official statement or

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Mar 11 2026SCIENCE

Eating Fried Food at Night Hurts Your Kidneys

The body’s internal clock can change how we react to food. A new study shows that eating fried oil at the wrong time of day can damage kidneys. Mice that ate oxidised frying oil whenever they wanted had trouble turning certain harmful molecules, called epoxides, into safer ones, called diols. Thi

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Mar 11 2026SCIENCE

Professor Mike Benjamin’s Legacy in Connective Tissue Science

The new special edition focuses on how Professor Mike Benjamin has shaped the study of connective tissues. It highlights his groundbreaking discoveries about the mechanical properties of fibrous proteins. Researchers praised how he linked structure to function in collagen and elastin fibers.

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Mar 07 2026SPORTS

Patrick Mahomes May Return Early From ACL Injury

Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs’ star quarterback, suffered a serious knee injury in Week 15 of last season. The injury happened when he was trying to gain a few yards in the final minutes of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Because it was an ACL tear, he could not play for the rest of that seas

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Mar 07 2026SPORTS

German Roots and Baseball Grit

Kyle Schwarber grew up in Ohio with a family that blends German and Latin heritage. His father, a former police officer, and his mother, a nurse, raised him along with three sisters in a disciplined household. The family’s ancestry traces back to a great‑great‑grandfather who left Baden, Germany for

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Mar 07 2026SPORTS

Celtics Fans, Lakers Tension, and a Family’s Unexpected Day in LA

The game at Crypto. com Arena turned into more than just a 120‑point loss for the Lakers. Fans of the Celtics, led by seasoned season‑ticket holder Ted Lorden and his two sons, found themselves in a heated exchange with opposing fans during the final minutes. Lorden, who arrived wearing a Jaylen Bro

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Mar 06 2026HEALTH

Less Injections, Same Weight‑Loss Success

"It seems you can keep the pounds off while skipping some shots, a new study suggests. Researchers followed 34 people who had already shed weight on GLP‑1 medicines, then let them stretch out their injections. After 36 weeks most stayed lean, with blood pressure and sugar staying lower. Only four pe

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Mar 06 2026SPORTS

Elite Runners Face Hidden Bone Risks

Recent studies show that top Italian track athletes often suffer from bone stress injuries. The problem is not just training volume; it involves both internal body conditions and outside influences. Internally, muscle weakness around the hips and legs can pull bones in harmful ways. Poor core stabi

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Feb 27 2026HEALTH

Heart, Kidney, Brain: How One Trio Affects the Mind

The study set out to see how stages of a combined heart, kidney and metabolic problem influence the brain’s big parts and tiny structures. Researchers followed people over time to track changes in both large brain areas and small internal details. First, they looked at the overall size of key brain

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Feb 24 2026SPORTS

Possible Rule Overhaul After Super Bowl Scuffle

The NFL might change its play‑by‑rules for the next season. A committee has talked about letting replay officials hand out penalty flags for fouls that regular referees miss. This idea grew after a fight in the recent Super Bowl between Seattle’s Josh Jobe and New England’s Stefon Diggs. Jo

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