Author: Justin M. Larson

A digital rectal exam (DRE) is a procedure where a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger through your anus into your rectum to screen for abnormalities in your rectum, anus, or prostate. Primary care providers or specialists including urologists (urinary tract specialists) and proctologists (rectum, anus, and colon specialists) use DREs to help screen for prostate cancer and some other conditions.    Digital rectal exams help doctors detect and assess signs of health issues around your anus or in your lower rectum or prostate. Though additional tests may be needed to make a diagnosis in some cases, the digital rectal…

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Melania, Ivanka, Arnold Schwarzenegger & Hollywood Grieve Loss Of ‘Turning Point’ CEO Charlie KirkConservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was tragically shot dead while addressing students during his American Comeback Tour at Utah Valley University. His death sparked an outpouring of grief from both political and entertainment circles. Melania Trump shared heartfelt condolences to Kirk’s wife and young children, while Donald Trump Jr remembered him as “like a little brother” and an inspiration to millions. Hollywood stars including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chris Pratt, and Jimmy Kimmel also paid tribute, Schwarzenegger urged Americans to step back from extremism, Pratt prayed for Kirk’s family,…

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Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia, at the London Tech Week exposition in London, UK, on Monday, June 9, 2025.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesNvidia and OpenAI are in discussions about backing a major investment in Britain focused on boosting artificial intelligence infrastructure in the country.The two tech firms are discussing a sizable deal to support data center development in the country which could ultimately be worth billions of dollars, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC, confirming earlier reporting from the Financial Times.The companies are still working through various processes at the moment with Nvidia…

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Hunter Kozak, the Utah Valley University undergraduate student who asked Charlie Kirk a question before he was shot, says he was not worried for his own life in that moment but described what he witnessed as “visceral.”Kozak told ABC News that “I was not worried for my life. It was just so visceral what I saw in front of me.”Since the shooting death of Kirk on Wednesday, Kozak says that he has since reached out to the police and been questioned by the FBI.Arriving to the event about half an hour before it began, Kozak says that he knew he…

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Customers browsing through goods at a store on the outskirts of New Delhi, India, in February as prices continue to rise, with inflation figures for March nearing 7%.Anindito Mukherjee/Bloomberg via Getty Images | Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAfter easing for nine straight months, India’s consumer inflation climbed to 2.07% in August, in line with analyst estimates, government data showed Friday.The rise in August inflation was “mainly attributed to increase in inflation of vegetables, meat and fish, oil and fats, personal care and affects, egg,” the government said in a release.Median estimates by economists polled by Reuters had pegged the…

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Questions are mounting as the manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer enters its third day following the release of new video of a person of interest.In the latest video, which was played during a news conference with state and federal officials Thursday evening, the suspected gunman can be seen climbing down from the roof of a building on the campus of Utah Valley University where authorities believe he fired the fatal shot and fled rom the scene.The FBI said it is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person responsible for…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) observes an exhibition as Presidential Deputy Chief of Staff Sergey Kiriyenko (Kirienko) (R) looks on while visiting the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute Of Experimental Physics on August 22, 2025 in Sarov, Russia.Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesRussia’s suspected drone attacks on Poland are widely seen as part of a “salami-slicing” strategy designed to test the West’s resolve.Salami-slicing, in geopolitical terms, refers to the process of taking a series of incremental steps to further one’s strategic position, without provoking a major counter response.Russian President Vladimir Putin is said to have frequently deployed this tactic…

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Newly released CCTV footage shows a suspect climbing down a rooftop and fleeing into the street after fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. More than 24 hours later, the shooter remained at large as federal investigators appealed to the public for information. Authorities discovered key evidence along the escape route, including a palm print, a shoe impression, and a high-powered hunting rifle. Photos of a person wearing a hat, sunglasses, a long-sleeve black shirt, and a backpack were released, alongside a $100,000 reward for tips. Two individuals initially taken into custody were later released, prompting investigators…

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European defense startups are attracting swathes of private capital, as investors look for exposure to an industry on the cusp of receiving a leg-up from massive rearmament plans. Pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump , the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and widespread geopolitical instability culminated in commitments from the European Union and the U.K. this year to drastically ramp up defense spending. Meanwhile, members of the NATO military alliance agreed over the summer to raise their security spending targets to 5% of gross domestic product. Defense investment landscape ‘unrecognisable’ Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, private capital has…

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Russia says it downed 221 Ukrainian drones launched on its territory overnight, in one of the largest aerial assaults since May.More than half of the drones were intercepted over the Bryansk and Smolensk regions, south-west of Moscow, where Lukoil facilities were reportedly targeted, the defence ministry said.Authorities in the Leningrad region said 28 drones were brought down and that a fire had broken out on a vessel in the Baltic port of Primorsk, Russia’s largest oil terminal. They added that the blaze was extinguished without casualties or leaks.Meanwhile, officials said two civilians were killed in Ukraine’s Sumy region when a…

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Trump Booed At US Open Final? US PRez Reaction To Carol Alcaraz’s Win Breaks The InternetUS President Donald Trump made his first appearance at the US Open in a decade, drawing intense attention at Flushing Meadows. His presence triggered heavy security and long delays, while cameras capturing him on the video boards sparked a mix of boos and occasional cheers from the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd. Trump waved, mouthed “thank you,” and even interacted with some spectators, but his reaction after Carlos Alcaraz’s victory, looking dismissive, quickly went viral. Despite Alcaraz’s triumph, much of the night’s spotlight remained on Trump.…

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The Microsoft Teams app on a laptop arranged in New York, US, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe European Union on Friday said it has accepted commitments from Microsoft to unbundle its Teams workplace communication platform from its popular productivity apps.The decision essentially exempts Microsoft from receiving a potentially hefty antitrust fine after the company was last year accused by the European Commission — the executive body of the EU — of breaching competition rules with the “abusive” bundling of its Teams and Office products.”With today’s decision, we make binding for seven years or…

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Trump Booed At US Open Final? US PRez Reaction To Carol Alcaraz’s Win Breaks The InternetUS President Donald Trump made his first appearance at the US Open in a decade, drawing intense attention at Flushing Meadows. His presence triggered heavy security and long delays, while cameras capturing him on the video boards sparked a mix of boos and occasional cheers from the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd. Trump waved, mouthed “thank you,” and even interacted with some spectators, but his reaction after Carlos Alcaraz’s victory, looking dismissive, quickly went viral. Despite Alcaraz’s triumph, much of the night’s spotlight remained on Trump.…

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