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A new study published in Nature Medicine suggests that following a Mediterranean-style diet may help reduce the risk of dementia, even for people with a strong genetic predisposition. Researchers found that individuals with healthier diets rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, and low in red and processed meats were less likely to develop dementia and showed slower cognitive decline over a 30-year period. Protective Effect Despite Genetic Risks One of the strongest genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease is carrying the APOE4 gene variant, which can triple or even increase twelvefold the risk of developing dementia. Yet the study…

Once a remote wilderness visited by fewer than 8,000 people a year in the 1990s, Antarctica is now facing record human activity. In the 2023–24 season, more than 124,000 people travelled to the continent, with projections suggesting numbers could rise to 450,000 by 2034. A study in Nature Sustainability warns that this surge, combined with growing research activity, is contaminating the fragile environment. Toxic metals in areas with human presence are now ten times higher than 40 years ago, and soot from ships, planes and vehicles accelerates snowmelt. Researchers estimate that a single tourist can speed up the melting of…

Rescue effort ends in multiple fatalities on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast Alexandria, Egypt – Seven young people lost their lives in the Mediterranean Sea west of Alexandria while attempting to save a fellow student. Around 150 students were gathered at the beach when one female student entered the water on Saturday, despite a red flag warning of dangerous conditions. She soon struggled against the strong waves. Several classmates jumped in to assist her but were also caught by the powerful currents. Authorities confirmed that six victims, aged between 15 and 21, died during the incident. The following day, rescue teams recovered…

SpaceX launched the CRS-33 mission from Cape Canaveral on Sunday, sending a Dragon spacecraft to the ISS.This flight marked the 50th Dragon visit to the space station since its first in May 2012.After stage separation, the Falcon 9 first stage landed on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic.SpaceX confirmed the Dragon will autonomously dock with the ISS on Monday after a 28-hour journey. Mission Delivers Supplies and Key Experiments The CRS-33 mission carries 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) of food, equipment, and research materials to astronauts onboard.Officials emphasized the mission’s scientific importance, highlighting 50 different studies critical for…

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker denounced President Donald Trump’s plan to send troops to Chicago. He said the move is an abuse of power. Pritzker argued no emergency justifies deploying the National Guard in Illinois. He accused Trump of fabricating a crisis for political gain. Trump already stationed about 2,000 troops in Washington DC. The capital’s Democratic leaders strongly oppose the action. Trump frames the deployment as part of a wider crime crackdown in US cities. On Friday, he suggested Chicago and New York would be next. Chicago mayor voices strong opposition Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he received no official…

Ottawa will lift certain retaliatory duties while maintaining tariffs on autos, steel, and aluminium. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that Canada will scale back part of its trade retaliation against the United States. While levies on vehicles, steel, and aluminium will remain, other tariffs on American products will be removed starting September 1. Step follows missed trade deadline The announcement comes after Carney’s first phone conversation with President Donald Trump since the two countries failed to meet their self-imposed deadline for a new trade deal. Canada had previously imposed a 25% tariff on about C$30bn (£16bn; $21.7bn) in US…

Protesters filled streets across the UK, including Liverpool, to oppose housing asylum-seekers in hotels. Right-wing groups organized demonstrations under the “Abolish Asylum System” slogan in Bristol, Newcastle, and London. Stand Up To Racism staged a counter-protest in Liverpool, while police removed and restrained demonstrators from both groups. Courts Intensify Housing Disputes A recent court ruling blocked asylum-seeker housing in an Epping hotel, fueling opposition campaigns nationwide. Right-wing politicians urged more communities to challenge hotel use in courts, escalating local resistance against asylum accommodations. The ruling complicated government efforts to secure temporary housing, sparking heightened tensions and stronger political pushback. Rising…

Scientists analysed over a billion social media posts to study how extreme heat impacts emotions worldwide. Research led by MIT and global institutions mapped people’s moods on hot days using posts from over 150 countries. The study, published in One Earth, revealed that moods worsen when temperatures rise above 35°C, especially in lower-income regions. Researchers examined 1.2 billion posts from X and Weibo across 157 countries. Each post received a sentiment score and was linked to local weather. When heat exceeded 35°C, negative posts increased by 25% in lower-income nations and by 8% in wealthier ones. Social media provided a…

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced on Friday that Washington will acquire a 10% stake in Intel. “This historic agreement strengthens American leadership in semiconductors. It will grow our economy and secure our technological edge,” Lutnick wrote on X. He added a photo of himself with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan. President Donald Trump disclosed the deal earlier in the Oval Office. He called it “a great deal for them.” Shares of the Santa Clara-based chipmaker rose more than 5% on Friday. Intel confirmed that the US government will invest $8.9bn (£6.6bn) in its common stock. Government uses redirected grants…

Federal Effort Moves Into Key Cities President Donald Trump announced plans to extend his federal crime initiative to Chicago and New York, describing Chicago as chaotic and promising similar action in New York. The campaign continues to focus on Democratic-led cities with Black mayors, sparking criticism from local leaders. Armed National Guard Patrols in the Capital Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered that National Guard troops in Washington DC will now carry weapons, reversing earlier assurances that they would remain unarmed. About 2,000 Guard members are stationed in the city, including reinforcements from Republican-led states. Officials confirmed they will carry service-issued…