Author: Justin M. Larson

Kocaeli Metropolitan MunicipalityA fire at a perfume warehouse in north-western Turkey has killed six people.The blaze broke out at 09:05 local time on Saturday in Dilovasi, Kocaeli Province’s governorship said. The province’s governor Ilhami Aktas told Turkish outlet CNN Turk five people were in hospital, with one in critical condition being treated at a burns unit. The fire has now been extinguished. Images shown by Turkish media show firefighters extinguishing large flames.”I heard an explosion… I looked from my balcony and saw that the clothes of a colleague had caught fire. I took a hose and I put the flames…

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Incorporating certain foods in your diet can help lower your risk of stroke. Westend61 / Getty Images Green leafy vegetables contain many vitamins and nutrients for cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) health. For example, leafy greens contain vitamins C and E, which provide antioxidants that help protect cells from damage. Green leafy vegetables also contain nitrates, which help regulate blood flow and blood pressure. Plus, they are a good source of vitamin K, which keeps your blood’s thickness consistent. Blood that is too thin or too thick can increase your risk of stroke. Examples of leafy green vegetables include: Arugula…

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Serbia’s parliament has passed a law which paves the way for a controversial property development led by US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner in the capital Belgrade.His firm Affinity Partners has sought to build a luxury hotel and apartment complex on the site of the former Yugoslav Army headquarters.The ruined building, which was bombed by Nato forces in 1999 during its intervention to stop Serbia’s military campaign in Kosovo, has symbolic value to some who view it as a memorial and symbol of ongoing opposition to the military alliance.Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic, who has pursued close ties with Trump,…

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Donald Trump declared a questionable “national energy emergency” when he entered the White House. Soon, he may have one for real.The president promised his America would “drill, baby drill” to new levels of prosperity by making the most of its reserves of oil and gas. Mr Trump has now axed hundreds of billions in tax breaks and grants for low-carbon power and clean energy research and given them instead to fossil fuel investments. Image: Construction continues on Revolution Wind but the project is not yet connected to the grid. Pic: Reuters There’s no better example than Revolution Wind, one of…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Flying soon? Listen up. GOP LAWMAKER WARNS OF POSSIBLE FOOD, MEDICINE SHORTAGES AS FLIGHTS GROUNDEDAt 40 of the country’s busiest airports, flights coming and going will be reduced by 10% this week.  Travelers go through TSA airport security at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in SeaTac, Wash. (Lindsey Wasson/AP Photo)That means thousands of flights canceled, or in other words, 200,000 fewer seats and butts in the air per day. Blame it on a record‑long government shutdown.FLIGHT CHAOS GRIPS US AIRPORTS AS SOME AIRLINES ADVISE BOOKING ‘BACKUP TICKET’: SEE THE LISTMajor hubs…

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US President Donald Trump says he will consider allowing Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban to buy Russian oil, in an exemption from sanctions aimed at helping to end the Ukraine war.Speaking on Friday during Orban’s visit to the White House, Trump said an allowance might be made because “it’s very difficult for him [Orban] to get the oil and gas from other areas”. The comments come after the US effectively blacklisted two of Russia’s largest oil companies last month, threatening sanctions on those that buy from them.Following the meeting, Hungary’s foreign minister wrote on X that the US had given…

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US scientist James Watson, who co-discovered the double-helix shape of DNA, has died aged 97.The Chicago-born DNA pioneer was just 24 when he made the breakthrough discovery, which cemented his place as a distinguished scientist for decades. The discovery turned him into a legendary figure, but later in life he faced condemnation for offensive remarks, including saying black people are less intelligent than white people.Watson shared the 1962 Nobel Prize with Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins for discovering that deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, is a double helix, consisting of two strands that coil around each other to create what resembles…

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The COP climate summit in Belem opened with a diplomatic double-whammy.The Prince of Wales and Sir Keir Starmer reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to fighting climate change and urged the rest of the world to do so, too. But as the tropical rain beat down on the tarpaulin roof of this temporary summit venue, it’s hard not to feel the air going out of the process. Image: The Prince of Wales is passionate about fighting climate change. Pic: Reuters Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 3:05 COP30: India’s climate refugees Sir Keir and Prince William’s presence doesn’t…

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Potassium is an essential mineral present in supplements and some foods, including spinach, potatoes, and bananas. The body requires potassium for several functions, including heartbeat regulation, muscle contraction, and nerve signaling. Potassium may also be an effective natural treatment for some conditions.  Potassium helps regulate blood pressure because it affects fluid balance in the body. Blood pressure is the force of your blood on the walls of your blood vessels. High blood pressure (hypertension) raises the risk of serious health conditions, including heart attack and stroke. For adults, a healthy blood pressure reading is below 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg). …

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Apple cider vinegar and honey are touted for their individual health benefits—but together, they may form something even more powerful. Known as oxymel, this tonic dates back to antiquity, when it was often used as a cure-all.  Here’s how drinking a mixture of apple cider vinegar and honey could affect your body. Pinning down concrete research insights on oxymel’s health benefits is tricky—studies have tested many versions of the tonic, making results difficult to compare. Still, evidence suggests oxymel not only offers the benefits of both individual ingredients but may also create synergistic effects, Frank Duffy, RD, a registered dietitian…

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“Eleven months after the fall of the former government in Syria, we continue to receive worrying reports about dozens of abductions and enforced disappearances,” Spokesperson Thameen Al-Keetan said at a press briefing in Geneva.Syria is undergoing a political transition following the overthrow of the Assad regime in December 2024 and 13 years of brutal civil war.Families in distressIn response to a journalist’s question, Mr. Al-Kateen said OHCHR has documented at least 97 people who have been abducted or disappeared since the beginning of the year.This is in addition to the more than 100,000 people who went missing during the father and son rule of the Assads, which lasted some five decades.While some families have been reunited with their loved ones, “many…

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Some of the healthiest seeds include pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, and chia seeds. Adding these seeds to your diet can help you meet your daily nutrient needs and may lower your risk of several health conditions, including heart disease and certain cancers. Blanchi Costela / Getty Images Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are edible seeds extracted from pumpkins. One-ounce (1/4 cup) serving of roasted pumpkin seeds has: Calories: 163 Protein: 8.45 grams (g) Carbs: 4.17 g Fiber: 1.84 g Fat: 13.9 g Copper: 0.36 milligrams (mg) or 40% of the Daily Value (DV) Iron: 2.29 mg or 13% of the DV…

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The Belgian government has told the BBC it is urgently trying to acquire drone defences after a sighting forced its main airport near Brussels to close temporarily.Flights were paused at Zaventem airport on Thursday night, after drones were spotted nearby. They were also seen in other locations, including a military base.”At first, drones flying over our military bases were seen as our problem,” Defence Minister Theo Francken said. “Now it has become a serious threat affecting civilian infrastructure across multiple European countries.”Francken said several European allies have offered assistance, and he had accepted help from the German military which is…

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When most people think of anti-aging, they imagine pricey skincare or do-it-all supplements—but strength training may be one of the most powerful ways to keep your body and mind youthful. Research shows that lifting weights can do more than just tone your muscles—it can help preserve bone density, protect your heart, sharpen your brain, and even extend your lifespan. And it’s never too late to start: older adults who begin resistance training see major improvements in strength, mobility, and energy within just a few months. Here are seven science-backed ways that you can age better with strength training. Sarcopenia, or…

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