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I tried so hard to become a salad eater. Now cyclospora is sending me back to burgers | Dave Schilling

I tried so hard to become a salad eater. Now cyclospora is sending me back to burgers | Dave Schilling

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Treasure as trinkets: Zendaya’s earrings renew debate on ownership of ancient artefacts

Treasure as trinkets: Zendaya’s earrings renew debate on ownership of ancient artefacts

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I Woke Up Paralyzed on My Entire Left Side. My Life Was Never the Same

I Woke Up Paralyzed on My Entire Left Side. My Life Was Never the Same

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Cardiologist Reveals 3 Daily Heart Health Habits She Never Skips

Cardiologist Reveals 3 Daily Heart Health Habits She Never Skips

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Your Dog Can’t Tell You Daycare Is Stressful—But There Are Signs

Your Dog Can’t Tell You Daycare Is Stressful—But There Are Signs

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Some dogs enjoy going to daycare and show excitement by playing and making friends, while others may find it stressful and prefer to stay away. Owners can watch their dog’s behavior before, during, and after daycare to see if their pet is happy, such as eagerness to arrive, joining play quickly, and coming home tired but relaxed.

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  • Dogs have different comfort levels with socializing at daycare.
  • Excited dogs may wag their tails, pull toward the entrance, and greet staff eagerly.
  • Dogs who enjoy daycare quickly join group play and interact with other dogs.
  • Dogs that feel comfortable can develop friendships with other daycare dogs.
  • After daycare, happy dogs usually come home relaxed and tired from activity.
  • Signs of stress include reluctance to enter, hiding, or avoiding other dogs.
  • Some dogs may do better with one-on-one time instead of group play.
  • Dog owners should watch behavior carefully to decide if daycare suits their pet.
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Southport killer ‘trying to retraumatise families from cell’, says lawyer

Southport killer ‘trying to retraumatise families from cell’, says lawyer

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Axel Rudakubana, sentenced to life for murders and attempted murders in Southport, was moved from a high-security prison to a psychiatric hospital. His lawyer for the victims' families says this transfer, close to the crime’s anniversary, is causing renewed distress and may be a manipulation by Rudakubana.

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  • Axel Rudakubana was convicted of killing three children and attempting to kill others at a dance class in July 2024.
  • He was originally held in Belmarsh prison, a Category A high-security facility.
  • Rudakubana was transferred to Broadmoor hospital, a secure psychiatric institution for dangerous offenders.
  • The transfer decision did not change his 52-year sentence.
  • The families were informed about the transfer but not given reasons for it.
  • The victims’ families’ lawyer believes Rudakubana is using the move to cause them distress again.
  • Rudakubana had previous mental health care but was not psychotic at the time of his crimes.
  • Broadmoor treats patients under strict security, but patients are held as patients, not prisoners.
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India’s education minister resigns after mass protests by Cockroach movement

India’s education minister resigns after mass protests by Cockroach movement

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India’s education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, resigned after nationwide protests led by the youth group called the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). The protests were sparked by an exam leak scandal that affected many students, leading to demands for Pradhan’s resignation and widespread demonstrations across the country.

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  • Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as India’s education minister following mass protests.
  • The protests were organized by a youth movement named the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).
  • The protests started over an exam leak scandal affecting millions of students.
  • The scandal led to more than a dozen student suicides.
  • Tens of thousands of young people protested in Delhi and other major Indian cities.
  • Police used teargas and batons against protesters, injuring hundreds.
  • The Modi government initially ignored the protests but later agreed to dialogue.
  • Pradhan’s resignation was seen as a major defeat for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
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‘Nobody was there for us’: mother urges Andy Burnham to reopen case of daughter killed in Texas

‘Nobody was there for us’: mother urges Andy Burnham to reopen case of daughter killed in Texas

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Lucy Harrison, a 23-year-old British woman, was shot and killed in Texas during a visit to her father, Kris Harrison, who held the gun. Despite a local police investigation and a grand jury’s decision not to indict him, a UK coroner ruled that Lucy was unlawfully killed, and her mother is asking for the case to be reopened.

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  • Lucy Harrison graduated with top honors, started a dream job, and bought a house before her death.
  • She was visiting her father in Texas over Christmas 2024 when she was shot.
  • Kris Harrison, her father, was the person holding the gun at the time.
  • Local police investigated, but the grand jury chose not to charge Kris Harrison.
  • A UK coroner later ruled that Lucy was unlawfully killed.
  • Lucy’s mother, Jane Coates, is urging UK officials to ask US authorities to reopen the case.
  • Texas has lenient gun laws, allowing owners over 21 to have guns without training or licenses.
  • Lucy had a difficult relationship with her father and was strongly against guns.
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As signals of a ‘massive’ US attack mount, experts skeptical it will break Iran

As signals of a ‘massive’ US attack mount, experts skeptical it will break Iran

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President Donald Trump has warned of a major military escalation against Iran. The U.S. military appears to be preparing for larger-scale operations, but experts doubt that increased air strikes will force Iran to change its actions or government.

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  • President Donald Trump has threatened a significant escalation in U.S. military action against Iran.
  • The U.S. military is showing signs of preparing for more major operations.
  • Planned attacks may target bridges, water facilities, and electricity plants in Iran.
  • Experts doubt that these intensified air strikes will cause Iran to surrender or change its government.
  • The situation involves growing tensions between the United States and Iran.
  • The impact of the strikes on Iran’s leadership and policies is uncertain.
  • Military experts are closely watching U.S. actions for further developments.
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How Volker Turk won a new term as UN rights chief despite Israel opposition

How Volker Turk won a new term as UN rights chief despite Israel opposition

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Volker Turk was re-elected as the United Nations human rights chief for another four years despite objections from the United States, Russia, and Israel. He is the first person to serve two full terms in this role, which involves criticizing governments for human rights violations worldwide.

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  • Volker Turk, an Austrian lawyer, has worked with the UN since 1999 in various roles related to refugees and human rights.
  • He has been the UN human rights chief since 2022 and is now reappointed for a second term.
  • The UN General Assembly voted 144 in favor, 10 against, and 13 abstained to reelect Turk.
  • The United States, Russia, and Israel opposed his reappointment because of his critical statements on their policies and actions.
  • Turk criticized Israel’s military actions in Gaza and Lebanon and the lack of accountability for rights abuses in Palestinian territories.
  • He condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a violation of international law.
  • Turk raised concerns about the US treatment of migrants, especially during President Trump’s administration.
  • The vote to reappoint Turk was seen as rushed, with some saying it should have waited for the next UN Secretary-General’s decision.
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Indian education minister resigns after mass protests over exam paper leaks

Indian education minister resigns after mass protests over exam paper leaks

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India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after large protests over leaked exam papers. The leaks forced over two million medical exam candidates to retake tests and caused widespread anger among students and youth.

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  • Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, 2026.
  • The resignation came after protests demanding he take responsibility for exam paper leaks.
  • A medical entrance exam paper was leaked, affecting more than two million students.
  • Protests were held mainly by young people across India, including in New Delhi and Mumbai.
  • Police used tear gas and baton charges to disperse protesters.
  • Authorities restricted internet access and blocked metro stations to control the protests.
  • The unrest reflects broader frustration with job shortages, corruption, and government accountability.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised strict punishment for exam fraud related to these leaks.
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Woman Thought Adoption Hadn't Affected Her—Then Therapy Changed Everything

Woman Thought Adoption Hadn't Affected Her—Then Therapy Changed Everything

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Emma Ming Fuller was abandoned as a baby in China during the one-child policy era and later adopted by American parents. As an adult, she has started sharing her experiences and feelings about being a Chinese adoptee growing up in a mostly white community in the U.S.

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  • China’s one-child policy lasted 36 years and was officially ended in 2015.
  • The policy led to many children being abandoned or adopted internationally.
  • Emma Ming Fuller was left outside a government building in China at three months old with a note showing her birth date.
  • She was cared for in an orphanage for over a year before being adopted by parents in Los Angeles in 2003.
  • Fuller grew up with loving parents but only recently realized adoption affected her deeply.
  • Therapy helped her understand how adoption influenced her emotions and relationships.
  • She created a video series called “Living Adopted” to discuss identity and challenges adoptees face as adults.
  • Her videos have connected her with other adoptees who share similar experiences.
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No, this video does not show Iran downing a US B-52 bomber

No, this video does not show Iran downing a US B-52 bomber

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A video claiming to show Iran shooting down a U.S. B-52 bomber has been widely shared online. Experts and fact-checkers say the video is fake and was likely created using video game or flight simulator footage.

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  • The video appeared on July 19, 2026, shared by a pro-Iranian social media account.
  • It shows a missile hitting and breaking apart a B-52 bomber in mid-air.
  • No credible news sources report any recent B-52 bomber being shot down.
  • Visual issues in the video include unrealistic smoke, flames, and plane destruction.
  • The camera movement and lighting also look unnatural and computer-generated.
  • Fact-checkers believe the video comes from military flight simulators or video games like DCS World or War Thunder.
  • Similar fake videos and images have circulated before during the conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
  • The article emphasizes the importance of verifying sources before trusting such videos.
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Home Office rejects Palestinian Jerusalemite woman’s UK visa but approves husband’s

Home Office rejects Palestinian Jerusalemite woman’s UK visa but approves husband’s

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A Palestinian woman from Jerusalem living in London was denied a UK visitor visa while her husband was approved to visit. The UK Home Office said it was not sure she would leave the UK after her visit, despite both applying with similar evidence and invitations.

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  • The woman, Therese Abdallah, and her husband live mostly outside the UK but wanted to visit their son in London.
  • Therese was refused a UK visitor visa because officials doubted she would return home after her visit.
  • Her husband’s visa application, made at the same time with similar documents, was approved.
  • Palestinian Jerusalemites have special travel status; they hold Israeli and Jordanian travel documents but are not Israeli citizens.
  • Therese previously had a visa refused in 2019 due to a paperwork issue with her bank statement.
  • She has strong ties to East Jerusalem where she was born and live, including family and community, which usually supports returning home.
  • Their son Karim Abdallah has lived legally in the UK since 2019, works, and pays taxes there.
  • The Home Office said visa decisions are made case-by-case and did not comment further on this situation.
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Entire Cairngorms village evacuated as raging wildfire nears

Entire Cairngorms village evacuated as raging wildfire nears

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A large wildfire has been burning in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, for over 11 days, causing the evacuation of the village of Nethy Bridge. Firefighters and emergency services are working to control the fire as stronger winds make it spread more quickly.

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  • The wildfire began near the village of Glenmore on July 15.
  • The fire has burned about 6 square kilometers of land, including heather and small trees.
  • Over 500 firefighters, along with special equipment and helicopters, are fighting the fire.
  • Winds are growing stronger, which is causing the fire to spread faster and making it harder to control.
  • Residents of Nethy Bridge were evacuated and moved to a hotel used as a temporary shelter.
  • Roads to Nethy Bridge have been closed because the fire might reach the village.
  • Smoke from the fire has reached cities about 60 miles away, such as Aberdeen.
  • Emergency officials and government leaders are meeting regularly to coordinate the response.
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What Your Home Faces Could Raise Your Parkinson's Risk, Major Study Warns

What Your Home Faces Could Raise Your Parkinson's Risk, Major Study Warns

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Israel arrests dozens of Palestinians in West Bank amid settler attacks

Israel arrests dozens of Palestinians in West Bank amid settler attacks

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Israeli forces arrested nearly 50 Palestinians in the West Bank village of Tal following a shooting that killed two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinians. The arrests are part of a larger military operation across the West Bank after clashes involving Israeli settlers attacking Palestinian communities.

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  • A shooting incident near the Havat Gilad settlement killed two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinians.
  • Israeli forces arrested around 50 Palestinians in Tal and raided about 70 homes there.
  • The military launched a broad operation across Palestinian villages in the West Bank in response to the attack.
  • Israeli settlers reportedly attacked Palestinian communities, burning homes and property in the Nablus area.
  • Since the start of the year, at least 87 Palestinians have been killed by Israelis in the West Bank, including 21 by settlers.
  • UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese called the attacks “pogroms” and demanded an arms embargo and trade halt with Israel.
  • Israeli troops also conducted raids in other West Bank towns including Jenin, Tubas, Far’a refugee camp, and others.
  • Funerals for the four Palestinians killed in Tal were held at night with limited attendance, as Israeli authorities restricted daytime ceremonies.
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Football: Germany unveils new head coach with eyes on 2030 World Cup

Football: Germany unveils new head coach with eyes on 2030 World Cup

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Family of missing Rohingya footballer fear he is among 500 believed dead in Myanmar shipwrecks

Family of missing Rohingya footballer fear he is among 500 believed dead in Myanmar shipwrecks

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Trump's Approval Rating on Iran War Compared to Libya, Iraq and Afghanistan

Trump's Approval Rating on Iran War Compared to Libya, Iraq and Afghanistan

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