Author: Justin M. Larson

President Donald Trump discusses how his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin went and what’s next in peace negotiations and more in an exclusive interview on ‘Hannity.’ The headlines say the Alaska summit between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was about Ukraine. Commentators in Brussels and Washington rehearse the familiar debates: Was Trump too soft on Moscow? Did he undermine Kyiv? But that framing misses the bigger picture.The Trump administration has already set the terms of the 21st-century contest: The United States faces its greatest long-term threat not from Russia, but from China. From sweeping sanctions on Beijing’s access…

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Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. Symptoms may include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fatigue. Crohn’s disease can lead to serious complications if left untreated, so early diagnosis is best. Understanding your likelihood of having Crohn’s disease, which this quiz reveals, can help you decide if going to the doctor for a diagnosis is a good step for you. Only a medical doctor, such as a gastroenterologist, a digestive disorder specialist, can diagnose Crohn’s disease. This quiz can help you determine whether it’s a good idea to see a doctor about a diagnosis.…

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The draft of an upcoming government report suggesting ways to improve the health of American children does not recommend severe restrictions on pesticides and ultra-processed foods, according to a copy of the document obtained by ABC News.The draft’s language, if left unchanged, would constitute a win for the agriculture industry and a potential setback for Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) allies, who have railed against the use of chemical additives in America’s food supply, arguing that they harm children.A person familiar with the draft cautioned that the language…

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At least one person has died and dozens have been injured after a train collided with a slurry tanker and derailed in southern Denmark, officials have said. Police said the crash occurred between the towns of Tinglev and Kliplev in southern Jutland, near the German border, leaving a 60-year-old woman dead and 27 others injured.In an update shortly after midnight, police said a crane was being used at the site to lift some of the damaged carriages to ensure there were no more injured passengers.Of the five people seriously injured, two remained in a critical condition in hospital.Local media reported…

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Getty ImagesFrench President Emmanuel Macron has pledged that every effort will be made to track down and punish the person who cut down a tree commemorating a murdered Jew.The memorial tree was planted 14 years ago to honour Ilan Halimi, who was tortured and murdered by a Paris gang in 2006, sparking widespread shock and outrage at the time.Macron said the felling of the olive tree on Wednesday was “an attempt to kill him a second time”, adding: “All means are being deployed to punish this act of hatred.”Paris police chief Laurent Nuñez confirmed an investigation was under way, adding:…

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A third-party service brings Chick-fil-A deliveries from Crab Island by boat in Florida. Video courtesy: Katie Wiliams/@chasingfloridasunsets  An Ohio Chick-fil-A upset locals this back-to-school season by reminding customers of its “teen chaperone policy.” On Wednesday, Chick-fil-A Kettering posted the policy it says is meant “to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all guests” on Facebook. It states that anyone 17 and under “must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or adult chaperon (age 21+) to dine in” and that “unaccompanied minors may be asked to leave.””Pretty sad that the good kids are getting punished,” one woman wrote in response.…

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Joel GunterReporting from KyivEPADonald Trump welcomes Vladimir Putin to Alaska with a red carpet and a warm handshakeUkrainians went to bed on Friday night with the frightening possibility that Donald Trump could be seduced by Vladimir Putin into offering significant concessions on the war.They woke up on Saturday morning to find that the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska instead had fizzled out without any strategic or political agreements. It was a rare example of a failed summit coming as a relief.In the absence of any real developments, attention in Ukraine turned to the presentational aspects of the summit – the “optics”,…

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U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 28, 2025. Leah Millis | ReutersSpecial Envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to allow the United States and European nations to give Ukraine “Article 5-like protection” as a security guarantee to bring an end to the war.”We were able to win the following concession: That the United States could offer Article Five-like protection, which is one of the…

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Paul AdamsBBC Diplomatic CorrespondentGetty ImagesZelensky and Trump will meet on MondayNo deal in Alaska. It was always the most likely and, in the absence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, perhaps the most desirable outcome.But US President Donald Trump’s pivot away from the need for an immediate ceasefire, which he said beforehand he wanted, will have caused profound dismay in Kyiv and around Europe.Russia’s position has long been that a ceasefire can only come in the context of a comprehensive settlement taking account of Russia’s interests – and inevitably implies Ukraine’s capitulation.That’s the position that Trump, once again, appears to have…

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Watch: Protesters target political party office during Serbia demonstrationsThe offices of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) have been set on fire during a fifth night of unrest in a row that saw fresh clashes between anti-government protesters and riot police.Police in the city of Valjevo reportedly used stun grenades and tear gas on protesters after a small group of masked individuals attacked the empty facilities of the SNS.There were widespread allegations of violence and police brutality in the capital, Belgrade, and Novi Sad. Serbia’s interior ministry has denied these allegations.It comes as Russia pledged to assist the beleaguered pro-Moscow…

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease) are both diseases that affect your central nervous system. While they have some overlapping symptoms, like muscle stiffness and loss of balance, they may be more different than alike. ALS destroys the specific parts of your brain and spinal cord responsible for voluntary muscle movements, like walking, eating, and talking. MS damages the protective coverings around the nerves of your brain, spinal cord, and eyes, and may cause a broader range of symptoms. ALS and multiple sclerosis both attack the nervous system, but the damage ALS causes…

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