Author: Justin M. Larson

Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez will come before the Senate next week for her first public appearance since she was pushed out of her position, sparking a back-and-forth with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his vaccine policy agenda.Monarez will be joined by Deb Houry, former chief medical officer and deputy director for program and science at CDC, who was one of four top CDC officials who resigned in protest after Monarez was ousted. The hearing will be on Sept. 17 at 10 a.m.The two former officials will testify before the…

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new video loaded: Why Trump Is Targeting a Brazilian JudgeBy Ana Ionova and Nikolay Nikolov•September 9, 2025Tens of thousands of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro flooded streets in Brazil to protest the criminal prosecution of Bolsonaro on charges that he attempted to stage a coup in 2022. Ana Ionova, a correspondent for The New York Times in Brazil, explains how the Supreme Court justice presiding over the trial has taken center stage. Source link

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An Israeli-Russian researcher has been released after “being tortured for many months” by her Iraqi militia abductors, US President Donald Trump has announced.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said: “I am pleased to report that Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton student, whose sister is an American citizen, was just released by Kataib Hezbollah, and is now safely in the American embassy in Iraq”.Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani confirmed Ms Tsurkov’s release shortly afterwards.She had gone missing in Iraq during a research trip in March 2023 – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said several months later that she was being…

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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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Israel told the U.S. military it planned to strike Hamas in advance, but didn’t provide a location or other specifics before launching its attack against a Hamas target in Qatar on Tuesday, a U.S. official tells ABC News.The vague notification of a pending strike left the military to discern on its own that subsequent explosions in Qatar were the result of Israeli action.The official declined to say when exactly the U.S. received the warning from Israel, noting only “it wasn’t sufficient enough to adequately warn regional partners.”In an online post, Trump said that Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve…

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Briefing correspondents in New York via video link, Shannon O’Hara spoke from Jalalabad on the conditions in Afghanistan just days after the magnitude 6 earthquake and its devastating aftershocks. “We saw families whose lives had been shattered just within a few minutes,” the head of strategy for OCHA in Afghanistan said.Left with nothing“The earthquake had destroyed their homes, their farms and their livelihoods, leaving them with absolutely nothing.”OCHA has managed to reach 49 damaged villages in the Nangarhar, Kunar and nearby affected provinces in eastern Afghanistan.As humanitarian workers struggle to reach more regions, current reports show that nearly 40,000 people have…

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Microneedling is a treatment that uses thin, vibrating needles to puncture your skin. Dermatologists perform microneedling to improve skin texture, reduce scarring, fade dark spots, and minimize fine lines. Microneedling done on the scalp may also help with hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern or female pattern hair loss. Microneedling is primarily used to treat hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia, also known as male or female pattern hair loss. The treatment is not an effective treatment for everyone experiencing hair loss. However, microneedling may also help treat some hair loss associated with alopecia areata,…

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The unrest, which began Monday as a self-styled “Gen Z protest” against rampant corruption, nepotism and curbs on social media, quickly escalated after security forces responded with force.Most of the dead and wounded were young demonstrators shot by police. Many remain hospitalised in a critical condition.By Tuesday, demonstrations had spread across the country, with Government buildings, political party offices, and even the Parliament in Kathmandu set ablaze.Some political leaders’ homes were attacked, police stations overrun, and the international airport has been closed.The Prime Minister was reportedly evacuated by helicopter from his official residence and his resignation was announced shortly afterward.Several…

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Intermittent fasting yields similar weight loss results as a restricted eating plan, as well as improved blood pressure, heart rate, blood sugar levels, and other benefits, research suggests. Here are six tips to help you stick to intermittent fasting and reap those benefits. Make a conscious effort to slow your eating pace on fasting days. Try listening to a guided meditation once daily, even for just five minutes. Short daily meditations help improve mindfulness and slow your pace, including during meals and snacks. Research has found that eating slowly and taking small bites boosts fullness and reduces your calorie intake.…

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Beetroot juice is a bright red beverage made from the root of the beet plant, Beta vulgaris. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant compounds. As a result, beet juice may lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and offer other health benefits. Beets are high in nitrate, which the body can convert into nitric oxide after consumption. Nitric oxide has many roles in the body, including helping blood vessels relax and widen, which in turn lowers blood pressure. One 2022 review found that nitrates from beetroot juice can help lower systolic blood pressure (the top number) in people with high…

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Sarah RainsfordBBC correspondent in KyivInside Kyiv government building hit by missile strikeUkraine has shown reporters fragments of the missile it says hit a key government building in Kyiv this weekend, identifying it as a Russian Iskander cruise missile.Officials here now believe the building was struck deliberately in the early hours of Sunday morning.Vladimir Putin’s response to Donald Trump’s peace efforts has been a clear escalation in Russian attacks.But they don’t only target the Ukrainian capital.In the eastern Donbas region, more than 20 civilians were killed by a Russian glide bomb on Tuesday as they queued to collect their pensions.Volodymyr Zelensky…

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Coffee is a go-to morning beverage for most Americans—but is your cup of joe messing with your hydration? Across forums online and in everyday life, you might hear people advise coffee drinkers to grab a glass of water before or immediately after having their morning brew. The goal is to stave off any coffee-induced dehydration. Adding in an extra glass of water can’t hurt—and it’ll certainly help you get one step closer to hitting your daily hydration goals. But experts say the fear that coffee causes dehydration is, in most cases, unfounded. The notion that coffee is dehydrating is a…

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President Donald Trump “feels very badly” about the location of Israel’s strike targeting senior Hamas leadership in Qatar, the White House said on Tuesday.While not condemning the Israeli action, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a statement she said reflected Trump’s views — one using strong language that showed some rare daylight between the president and Israel, describing the strike as an “unfortunate incident” that doesn’t benefit the U.S. or Israel.Pressed repeatedly on whether Israel notified the U.S. ahead of the strike, Leavitt notably only said the White House and Trump were informed by the U.S. military.”This morning, the…

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While drinking water is essential, it’s not the only way to keep your body hydrated. Many fruits are naturally high in water, making them a delicious way to stay hydrated. They also deliver fiber, vitamins, minerals, and powerful antioxidants your body needs to thrive. Here are eight fruits that can keep you hydrated at all times. Narong KHUEANKAEW / Getty Images Water content: 91.4% Benefits: Watermelon is naturally hydrating and is high in antioxidants, such as vitamin C, lycopene, and beta-carotene, which protect your cells from oxidative damage. In addition to acting as an antioxidant, vitamin C is also needed…

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