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When you’re sick with a cold, all you want is a good night’s sleep—but many people find that their cold symptoms get worse at night. Several factors may be at work.  Your cold symptoms may get worse when you’re trying to sleep because your immune system is more active at night. Your circadian rhythm (your body’s internal clock) sends signals to your immune system cells to become more active at night. Immune cells fight infection by causing inflammation in the body. Increased inflammation contributes to common cold symptoms, including cough and congestion. Immune cells that trigger inflammation tend to peak…

In his own words, William Li, a resident of the Hong Kong apartment complex that became an inferno, recounted how he and two neighbors survived until help arrived. Source link

Pain from shin splints can range from a dull ache to throbbing or sharp. These shin splint exercises can relieve pain and strengthen the muscles that support your shin bones. Tight calf muscles can increase the stress placed on your shin bones. A calf stretch can reduce muscle tightness and improve ankle mobility (movement), which can decrease pain. A straight-knee stretch targets the gastrocnemius muscle, one of the main muscles at the back of the lower leg. How to do it: Stand facing a wall with your hands on it for balance.Step one foot back, keeping your feet flat on…

Based in the capital of Jordan, Abdallat has spent years using art to spark conversations on human rights, tolerance and social change. Through his Free Pen initiative, he leads workshops with young people, especially in communities affected by displacement, helping them express their experiences and hopes through drawing.From collaborations with UNESCO to counter hate speech, to winning the UN Development Programme (UNDP) Social Entrepreneurship Summit Award in 2021, Abdallat is dedicated to supporting youth engagement in civic life. Omar Abdallat takes a selfie with the participants of one of his cartoon workshops. UN News spoke with Abdallat about his journey…

Nick ThorpeBudapest correspondentEPAOrban has met Putin several times since the start of Russia’s full-scale warHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, days before Russia holds talks on a US push to end the war in Ukraine.Orban is seen as one of Putin’s closest allies in Europe and he has consistently angered his Nato and EU allies by undermining solidarity against Russia.”We are aware of your balanced position on the situation in Ukraine,” Putin told Orban in remarks carried by Russian state TV.Putin also thanked the Hungarian prime minister for proposing Budapest as a potential venue…

The shooting occurred on Thursday in Jenin and was apparently caught on film by a TV channel, OHCHR Spokesperson Jeremy Laurence told journalists in Geneva.He said an internal review was announced following the incident, but statements made by a senior Israeli official sought to absolve security forces of responsibility, “raising serious concerns about the credibility of any future review or investigation conducted by any entity that is not fully independent from the Government.”Surge in killingsMr. Laurence noted that killings of Palestinians by Israeli security forces and settlers in the occupied West Bank have been surging, without accountability.OHCHR has verified that Israeli forces and settlers have killed 1,030 Palestinians there, including 233 children, since 7 October 2023.“Impunity…

Paul SeddonPolitical reporterAFP via Getty ImagesTalks to allow UK companies to play a greater part in the EU’s €150bn (£130bn) defence loans scheme have broken down after a dispute over money.The two sides had been at loggerheads over a fee to allow British defence firms to access an enhanced share of loans issued under the pact.The lack of agreement limits the total value of any weapons or parts that UK-based firms will be able to contribute to projects.The negotiations had been taking place against a Sunday deadline for EU countries to make initial bids for the loans, expected to be…

Residents of Wang Fuk Court apartments had raised concerns about flammable foam panels and scaffold netting, but the government did not take decisive action. Source link

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has resigned following an anti-corruption raid on his home.Yermak, 54, has been Zelensky’s closest adviser throughout Russia’s full-scale war, but has come under increasing pressure over a corruption scandal – even though he was not accused of any wrongdoing.Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies raided his apartment in Kyiv’s government quarters early on Friday and Yermak said on social media that “from my side there is full co-operation”.Zelensky had recently appointed his chief of staff to lead crucial negotiations in the coming days, with US President Trump spearheading a new drive…

Creatine monohydrate is the most researched type of creatine currently available and often thought to be better for muscle growth. However, creatine HCl may be better for digestion. Creatine monohydrate is still the gold standard for muscle growth, strength, and performance. This is because: It’s backed by decades of research proving its safety and effectiveness in boosting muscle size and strength.It helps increase phosphocreatine stores, allowing muscles to produce more energy during intense exercise.It has consistent results across studies and users, making it the most trusted and reliable form of creatine available. Creatine HCL is often considered better for gut…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Passwords play a huge role in how you stay safe online. They protect your accounts, devices and money. Still, many people pick logins that criminals can guess in seconds. The latest NordPass report shows this problem again. This year, “admin” took the top spot as the most common password in the United States.NordPass and NordStellar, two cybersecurity companies that track leaked credentials and online threats, reviewed millions of exposed passwords to spot trends. They also examined how password habits differ across generations. The pattern is clear: many of us still rely on simple…

Gold has been on a tear this year, and now a Goldman Sachs survey shows many investors think the precious metal will hit a new all-time high of $5,000 by the end of 2026.Gold prices have rallied 58.6% year-to-date, and broke through the landmark $4,000 level for the first time on Oct. 8. In a survey of more than 900 institutional investor clients on Goldman Sachs’ Marquee platform, 36% of respondents — the largest cohort — expect gold to maintain its momentum and exceed $5,000 per troy ounce by the end of next year.A further 33% expect the commodity to…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres is “deeply concerned by the unfolding events,” his spokesperson said in a statement late on Thursday.“He strongly condemns the coup d’état perpetrated by elements of the military and any attempt to violate constitutional order.”He stressed that disregarding “the will of the people who peacefully cast their vote during the 23 November general elections constitutes an unacceptable violation of democratic principles.”Restore constitutional orderThe Secretary-General called for the “immediate and unconditional restoration of constitutional order,” as well as the release of all detained officials, including electoral authorities, opposition leaders and other political actors.He urged all stakeholders to exercise…

The office said people across the region are migrating “not by choice, but out of necessity,” driven by the systemic deprivation of economic, social and cultural rights at home. Poverty, unemployment, weak public services and climate stress are eroding livelihoods and leaving millions with few alternatives but to leave.“Migration should be a choice, not a necessity born of desperation,” said Cynthia Veliko, head of the OHCHR Regional Office for South-East Asia.“When people do not see a future for themselves at home – because their rights, such as decent work, adequate education and healthcare, are not available to them – they…

Prostate cancer is expected to remain the only major cancer not to have a national screening programme under new recommendations from government advisers.The National Screening Committee, which is made up of doctors and economists, says the harms outweigh the benefits for screening all men in their 50s and 60s. Instead, the committee will recommend screening only for the one in 260 men who have inherited the BRCA cancer gene.The big problem? They may not know they have the gene, so they won’t be screened.BRCA is sometimes known as the ‘Jolie gene’, named after the actress Angelina Jolie, who had a…

Fruits and vegetables that contain salicylates may act as natural blood thinners. Salicylates are chemical compounds found in certain plants. They act as antiplatelet agents, which prevent platelets from sticking together to form a clot. etorres69 / Getty Images Berries, including blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, and strawberries, are rich in salicylates. Berries also contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Preventing inflammation in the blood vessels may help improve blood flow and reduce the risk of blood clots.  A 2016 study found that regularly consuming berries may reduce platelet aggregation, a process in which platelets stick to one another to form a blood…

Billionaire count: 57Total wealth: $125 billionKnown as the playground of the rich and famous, Switzerland is 8th in the global billionaire sweepstakes and ranks 7th as the home of those worth $30 million and more, or the ultra-wealthy.Switzerland’s billionaires represent the top one percent of its 5,597 ultra-wealthy population and control more than 19 percent of the total fortune of this group. On average, these billionaires are worth $2.2 billion each.Despite Europe as a whole seeing a declinPhoto: Ingolf Pompe | LOOK-fotoSwitzerland has long been a haven for the ultra rich. Its 300 wealthiest residents are worth a combined 850…

Caffeine may trigger vertigo (sensation of the room spinning) in some people. Caffeine affects your body in several ways that can trigger or worsen vertigo symptoms. This is because it’s a: Stimulant: This means that it increases your heart rate and blood pressure. Vasoconstrictor: This means it makes blood vessels shrink up, reducing proper blood flow throughout the body, including to your inner ear. The inner ear contains structures that control balance, and changes in blood flow may interfere with how these systems work, especially in people with inner ear conditions. Mild diuretic: This means it raises the need to…

Stores in London display advertisements in their windows for ‘Friday’ sales as shoppers flock to the city’s shopping hubs on November 22, 2024. Anadolu | Getty ImagesThe emergence of AI shopping doesn’t just give consumers access to personalized advice and hassle-free shopping, it also brings with it an increased risk of digital fraud.This Black Friday, for the first time, consumers and retailers alike are being warned about the perils of so-called “agentic shopping,” as consumers turn to large language models to search for products, compare offerings, receive personalized recommendations, and even make purchases without much human input. These technological advances come…

The Israeli authorities said they were reviewing the shooting, which came amid days of extensive military operations in the West Bank. Source link

Bethany Bell/BBCSister Rita (L), Sister Regina (C) and Sister Bernadette have gained a substantial following for their social media postsThree Austrian nuns in their 80s who ran away from the old people’s home where they were placed have been told they can stay in their former convent “until further notice”.However, Church authorities say they can only stay if they stop posting on social media.Sister Bernadette, 88, Sister Regina, who is 86 and 82-year-old Sister Rita are the last three nuns at the Kloster Goldenstein convent in Elsbethen, just outside Salzburg.The three nuns say they were taken out of the convent…

France has agreed to start intercepting small boats in the Channel, following months of pressure from the UK.The change in policy comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wrote to President Emmanuel Macron urging him to back the plan and saying we currently “have no effective deterrent” in the Channel, according to a report in Le Monde.French security forces will be allowed to stop the small boats at sea, but only before they’ve picked up their passengers, the maritime police force has confirmed to the BBC. French police have rarely intervened to stop the overcrowded boats leaving the coastline because…

Italian defense company Leonardo has announced plans for an AI-powered shield for cities and critical infrastructure (Leonardo S.p.A. and subsidiaries)© Leonardo S.p.A. and subsidiariesItalian defense company Leonardo on Thursday unveiled plans for an AI-powered shield for cities and critical infrastructure, adding to Europe’s push to ramp up sovereign defense capabilities amid rising geopolitical tensions.The system, dubbed the “Michelangelo Dome” in a nod to Israel’s Iron Dome and U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans for a “Golden Dome,” will integrate multiple defense systems to detect and neutralize threats from sea to air including missile attacks and drone swarms.Leonardo’s shares were marginally higher…

Hadynyah | E+ | Getty ImagesIn a quarter partially affected by the 50% U.S. tariffs, the Indian economy grew faster than expected at an annual rate of 8.2% in the quarter ending in September.The growth was an acceleration from 7.8% in the previous quarter, when a lower deflator unexpectedly boosted real growth. A deflator measures how inflation affects the value of total output.A Reuters poll of economists had pegged the July-September gross domestic product at 7.3%.This is a breaking news story. Please refresh for updates.— CNBC’s Amitoj Singh contributed to this report. Source link