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Heart health tends to slip at this age — it’s a lot younger than you’d think
It might be time for a heart-to-heart about your ticker. Research shows most people’s cardiovascular health starts to decline before they’re even old enough to vote — yet few young Americans recognize the warning signs. That means millions are...
Chinese, U.S. delegations reconvene for 2nd day of economic, trade talks in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese and U.S. delegations reconvened on Sunday for the second day of talks on economic and trade issues. The first day of talks took place on Saturday in the Malaysian capital. A spokesperson for China's...
80,000 Coloradans projected to drop health insurance amid premium spike
Enhanced tax credits are set to expire and ACA premiums are projected to rise an average of 170% statewide, according to Democratic Governor Jared Polis' office. DENVER — Approximately 280,000 Coloradans enrolled in Affordable Care Act health...
McLaren driver Pato O'Ward shares health update after severe food poisoning derails F1 Mexico GP stint
McLaren F1 reserve driver Pato O'Ward has given an update on his health situation after suffering severe food poisoning before his Mexico Grand Prix FP1 outing. The IndyCar driver, who races full time for Arrow McLaren, had replaced Lando Norris...
Does the full moon make us sleepless? A neurologist explains the science behind sleep, mood, and lunar myths
Have you ever tossed and turned under a full moon and wondered if its glow was keeping you awake? For generations, people have believed that the Moon has the power to stir up sleepless nights and strange behavior — even madness itself. The word...
Austria targets deeper economic ties with Iraq
2025-10-25T22:08:34+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Vienna Austria is seeking to expand investments and deepen economic cooperation with Iraq, Austrian Foreign Ministry Secretary-General Nicolas Marschke confirmed on Saturday....
BUSINESS MAN SHOOT, ROBBED IN MTENDERE EAST
A 35-year-old businessman has been shot in the arm and robbed of cash by armed criminals in Lusaka’s Mtendere East. The incident occurred around 02:00 hours on Independence Day, while the victim was asleep inside his shop. Police Deputy...
Mission Health donates $75K to support Code Purple shelters in Buncombe County
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Mission Health has donated $75,000 to support Code Purple shelters in Buncombe County. MISSION HOSPITALS AND POLICE JOIN FORCES FOR SAFE DRUG DISPOSAL EVENT The donation is a community response that ensures no one...
Newly discovered planet could have right conditions for alien life: scientists
(Web Desk) - Scientists have discovered a 'super–Earth' planet less than 20 light–years away, and it could have the right conditions for alien life. The exoplanet, dubbed GJ 251 c, is at least four times larger than our own planet and is likely to...
Science The Cool Down Energy company powers up game-changing project in mining region: 'It is encouraging to see'
An area in western Germany known for its mining has become fertile ground for a new kind of energy generation. In the town of Bedburg, German international energy company RWE is testing how solar power and crops can exist on the same plot of land....
'No threat to any accreditation': health district denies MP's allegations
In a statement issued on Sunday, October 26, 2025, the health district said there is no threat to the hospital's accreditation and that staffing levels are being appropriately maintained to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
Politics vs progress: DK Shivakumar takes on BJP over Bengaluru’s development
Mikie Sherrill isn’t the first politician to face insider trading allegations — but it may cost her the NJ election
Mikie Sherrill, once comfortably ahead in the New Jersey governor’s race, has been getting plenty of attention over her stock trading lately, and not in a good way. Her fellow lawmakers should take note if they also have aspirations for higher...
Popular BBQ restaurant robbed; business says owner sucker punched
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The BBQ restaurant, The Magnolia Pit, made a Facebook post explaining why they weren’t opening until noon. In the morning of Oct. 25, the Louisiana-style BBQ restaurant, The Magnolia Pit, says that they were robbed. The...
Newman Hall dining closed after health violations; alternate meals provided for residents
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The dining hall at Newman Hall, a University of Illinois residence facility, has been shut down after receiving a red placard during a recent health inspection, signaling serious and repeated sanitation violations....
Ribboncutting held for 3 automotive businesses in Rochelle owned by Smith family
A ribboncutting was held Friday, Oct. 24, for three automotive businesses at 1400 N. Seventh St. in Rochelle: Doug Smith Motors, Mason Smith Auto Repair and Superior Dent Services. Members of the Smith family have teamed up to fill the 1400 N....
When single events change the course of politics
Possible blips: (From left) Shafie and Kitingan facing court cases and Benedick quitting as minister could have a seismic effect on the upcoming Sabah polls. — Filepics/The Star WHAT are the catalytic blips that have happened or could happen in...
Three Holland businesses targeted in early morning burglary spree
HOLLAND, Mich. — Three businesses in Holland were broken into during a string of burglaries early Saturday morning. At around 3:07 a.m., deputies from the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) responded to Sweet Fire Tobacco on Butternut Drive on...
‘He is Trump plus 20 per cent’: JD Vance is the ‘perfect politician’