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Farewell, Tony Slattery: A Beloved Comedian Leaves Us

January 15, 2025

Tony Slattery, the British comedian known for his role in the improv show "Whose Line Is It Anyway? ", has passed away at 65. His family confirmed that he suffered a heart attack and left us on Tuesday morning. Before his untimely departure, Slattery had been battling mental health issues and addict

health

Parents' Thoughts on COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids in India

January 15, 2025

In April 2022, India began vaccinating children aged 6-12 against COVID-19. A study looked into moms' views of this new vaccination program. Researchers chatted with mothers from a big city hospital and smaller medical centers in both urban and rural areas. They wanted to understand why some moms mi

business

Farewell to Social: A Family's Culinary Journey Ends

January 15, 2025

After 30 years, the Qiku family has decided to close their beloved Social Bar & Restaurant in Somerville, New Jersey. This wasn't a sudden closure but a planned retirement for John and Peggy Qiku, the founders of the restaurant. Originally named Ciao Bello, the restaurant started as an Italian eater

health

Alcohol and Cancer: What Australians Need to Know

January 14, 2025

Drinking alcohol is deeply ingrained in Australian culture. About 77% of Australians consume it, often more than recommended limits. But did you know that alcohol can increase your risk of getting cancer? Oncologists have known this for years, but it's not something most people talk about. A big st

politics

Protecting the Unseen: NATO's New Mission in the Baltic

January 14, 2025

Imagine the Baltic Sea, a place where many don't realize that the lifelines of our digital world - undersea cables - lie hidden. NATO has just launched a new mission to protect these vital cables. This isn't just about internet traffic, but also $10 trillion in daily financial transactions. The miss

religion

Who Joins 'Celebrate Recovery'? A Closer Look

January 14, 2025

Ever heard of Celebrate Recovery? It's a fast-growing mutual-help group that's big on Christian values and is the largest of its kind in the US. But who exactly joins this group? Well, not much is known about its members, so let's dive in. You might think it's all about churchgoers, but that's not

health

Why Some People's Brains Tell Them to Keep Eating

January 14, 2025

Ever wonder why some people have a harder time stopping themselves from eating? Well, it might have something to do with the way their brains get signals about hunger and fullness. Scientists studied what happens when changes, called variants, occur in a protein called MRAP2. This protein helps guid

politics

Israel's Leader Faces Divide Over Gaza Deal

January 14, 2025

Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's far-right finance minister, recently pledged to block any deal to stop the war in Gaza. This came as other top officials mentioned advancements in negotiating a truce. Indirect talks, led by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, are underway in Doha to secure a ceasefire and free host

politics

Iran's Long Struggle for Women's Rights

January 14, 2025

In 1979, Iran experienced a dramatic shift when the Islamic Republic took power. This new regime rolled back decades of progress for women's rights, imposing strict rules like mandatory hijabs and banning women from many jobs. The changes were swift and harsh. Women were segregated, punished for dis

politics

Jennifer Rubin and Norm Eisen Launch New Media Venture

January 14, 2025

Veteran columnist Jennifer Rubin has left The Washington Post and teamed up with former ethics chief Norm Eisen to start a new publication called The Contrarian. They aim to counter what they see as a growing authoritarian threat, focusing on pro-democracy content. The founders have already recruite