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Stop eating these popular Aldi pizzas: New salmonella health alert issued

The USDA issued a public health alert for the affected products, urging customers to discard or return them.

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May 1 • 11:17 AM EDT • Health • masslive.com
Ubuntu services hit by outages after DDoS attack

A group of hacktivists have claimed responsibility for a distributed denial-of-service attack, which has affected several Ubuntu and Canonical websites, and prevented users from updating the Linux-based operating system.

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May 1 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Cboe layoffs: exchange cutting 20% of workforce in 2026

The exchange operator notified affected workers Friday as part of a broader strategic realignment that also includes selling its Canadian and Australian operations

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May 1 • 9:32 AM EDT • Business • qz.com
Physical activity is so beneficial that doctors wish they could hand out ‘exercise pills’ to everyone

Experts explain how physical activity affects the brain, body and mental health. How much do you need, and what researchers still don't know.

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May 1 • 9:25 AM EDT • Health • uchealth.org
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The Outer Worlds To Be Partially Delisted, Free 'Spacer's Choice Edition' For Those Affected

The remaster is being given away for free to base game owners

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May 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
Ransomware Attack on Good Samaritan Health Center Affects 10,000 Individuals

Data breaches have recently been announced by Green Imaging, Good Samaritan Health Center, Wonderland Child & Family Services, and L.A. Care Health Data breaches have recently been announced by Good Samaritan Health Center, Wonderland Child & Family Services, and L.A. Care Health Plan.

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May 1 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • hipaajournal.com
Months after Potomac River sewage spill, businesses are still hurting

Most advisories against recreational activities in affected areas have been lifted, but perceptions about lingering waste continue to hurt local companies.

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May 1 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • washingtonpost.com
Coffee is complex. Can science standardize it for the better?

Ask any coffee aficionado, and they’ll tell you: A good cup is about more than the beans. The flavor is affected by lots of things – the roast and fermentation of the beans, the coarseness of the grind, the brewing temperature and even the chemicals in the water used to brew it. But there are very few quantitative ways to assess all the flavor variations. Current industry standards measure the concentration of coffee, but they often miss qualities like the acidity, brightness and fruitness. Scientists at the University of Oregon are trying to change that using a tool called a potentiostat that’s often used to measure the charge in batteries.Interested in more food and beverage science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org and we may turn it into an episode!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

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May 1 • 3:00 AM EDT • Science • npr.org
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LIV Golf not the only sports property affected by Saudi Arabia's investment reboot

The billionaires in Saudi Arabia are pulling the plug on LIV Golf. It won’t be the first mega sports project they’ve given up on recently.

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Apr 30 • 5:20 PM EDT • Sports • golfchannel.com
Your oral microbiome could affect your weight, liver and diabetes risk

An ambitious study has explored how the oral microbiome may affect our metabolic health, raising hopes that conditions like pre-diabetes could one day be screened for via a simple mouth swab

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Apr 30 • 12:00 PM EDT • Health • newscientist.com
Louisiana to delay House primaries after Supreme Court redistricting ruling

Primaries under the current congressional map, which the Supreme Court struck down Wednesday, were slated for May 16. It's not clear if the delay will affect the state's Senate race.

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Apr 30 • 9:37 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Bug of the year (so far)? Nasty cPanel vulnerability probably exploited as a 0-day

: Emergency patches out now for those managing the millions of domains assumed to be affected

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Apr 30 • 6:14 AM EDT • Technology • theregister.com
Today’s Papers – Inzaghi speaks out, Spalletti calls Bernardo Silva

La Gazzetta dello SportPenalty Wednesday. Atletico-Arsenal ends in a drawInzaghi, I talkThe ex-Inter coach says it all for the first time‘No favours, we were affected instead. Well done, Chivu, I kn...

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Apr 30 • 3:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Business owners speak out about how they are affected by Highway 41 fire
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Supreme Court ruling not expected to affect House maps this year: experts

Supreme Court overturning Louisiana's congressional map shouldn't mean redrawing maps in other states this year because primaries have already passed.

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Apr 29 • 3:26 PM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
What’s next for Louisiana’s Congressional maps after the Supreme Court’s Callais ruling?

With early voting set to begin Saturday, it was not immediately clear whether or how the ruling would affect the current election cycle.

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Apr 29 • 1:15 PM EDT • Politics • nola.com
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Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances

The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana’s second majority Black congressional district in a decision that could open the door for Republican-led states to eliminate Black and Latino electoral districts that tend to favor Democrats and affect the balance of power in Congress.

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Apr 29 • 10:25 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Supreme Court hears arguments over temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian migrants

The court’s decision could affect hundreds of thousands of people who benefit from Temporary Protected Status.

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Apr 29 • 9:13 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Palestinian football body appeals FIFA ruling on Israel at top sports court

Meanwhile, visa issues are affecting Palestinian and other delegations to the upcoming FIFA Congress.

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Apr 29 • 5:46 AM EDT • Sports • aljazeera.com
Australia becomes the 30th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Australia for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, marking a significant milestone in the health of indigenous peoples and in global efforts to combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Trachoma, the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness, no longer represents a public health problem in the country.Australia is among a growing number of countries that have successfully eliminated trachoma, contributing to global progress towards the targets set out in the WHO road map for NTDs 2021–2030.Trachoma is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis and spreads through close contact with infected individuals, contaminated surfaces, and flies that carry eye and nose discharge. Repeated infections can lead to scarring of the eyelids, turning eyelashes inward, and ultimately causing blindness if untreated.“WHO congratulates Australia on this important achievement,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “This success reflects sustained commitment, strong partnerships, and a focus on reaching populations most affected by health inequities. It brings us closer to a world free from the suffering caused by trachoma.”Australia’s journey to eliminationAustralia’s achievement reflects decades of targeted public health action, particularly in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, where trachoma persisted despite its earlier disappearance from the rest of the country.National efforts intensified with the establishment of the National Trachoma Management Programme in 2006, which implemented the WHO-recommended SAFE strategy: surgery for trichiasis, antibiotics to treat infection, promotion of facial cleanliness, and environmental improvement. Regular screening of all communities classified as at-risk of trachoma by teams of qualified health workers formed an important part of the Programme. Interventions were delivered through coordinated partnerships between federal and state governments, Aboriginal community-controlled health services, and local communities.Over time, sustained screening, treatment, and prevention activities, including improvements in housing, water, sanitation and hygiene, led to a steady decline in trachoma prevalence. Australia’s approach included adaptations to reflect its context, such as targeted treatment based on community-level data rather than mass drug administration, and strong integration with environmental health programmes.“Elimination of trachoma is a win for the eye health of communities across Australia, particularly those whose lives have been impacted by a disease that is entirely preventable,” said Mark Butler, Minister for Health and Ageing, Australia. “This major milestone is thanks to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, community commitment and sustained investment over many decades.“The lessons from this work will inform how we approach other preventable health conditions in remote and regional Australia. Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and local health workers have been central to this success, delivering culturally safe care and community-led solutions.”“This recognition from the World Health Organization reflects decades of work led by Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, alongside local health workers in remote First Nations communities,” said Malarndirri McCarthy, Minister for Indigenous Australians. “Their work has been critical to eliminating trachoma as a public health problem in Australia.”Advancing global efforts against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)Trachoma is one of 21 diseases and disease groups that are regarded by WHO as NTDs. Together, NTDs affect more than 1 billion people worldwide, primarily in underserved populations with limited access to essential services such as clean water, sanitation, and health care.Australia’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem highlights the importance of sustained political commitment and cross-sectoral collaboration in addressing the underlying determinants of health. It also underscores the feasibility of eliminating trachoma even in geographically challenging settings.In addition to trachoma, Australia has several endemic NTDs, including Buruli ulcer, leprosy and scabies. Validation of elimination of trachoma as a public health problem marks the first time that WHO has confirmed the elimination of an NTD in Australia, which becomes the 63rd country globally and 16th in the Western Pacific Region to have eliminated at least one NTD.“Tackling neglected tropical diseases in the Western Pacific Region has long been a challenge for countries across the socioeconomic spectrum, given the complexities in reaching the most vulnerable communities, including in remote areas,” said Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific. “As a doctor from Tonga, I’ve experienced these challenges for myself. But I also know that with strategic commitment underpinned by optimal resources and partnerships in health, success is possible as other countries in our region have also demonstrated. I commend Australia on eliminating trachoma as a public health problem and urge all involved to remain vigilant to ensure this status is maintained.”WHO continues to support countries working to eliminate trachoma and other NTDs, ensuring that progress reaches those most in need and that gains are sustained through strong surveillance, appropriately integrated into national health systems, and mainstreamed within the wider health sector and beyond.Editor’s notesNeglected tropical diseases and trachoma elimination effortsNeglected tropical diseases are associated with devastating health, social and economic consequences. Their burden is mainly felt among impoverished communities in tropical areas.Public health targets for the control, elimination and eradication of these conditions were set in the road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030 (https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240010352).In 1996, WHO launched the WHO Alliance for the Global Elimination of Trachoma by 2020 (GET2020), creating a network of governments, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions dedicated to the fight against trachoma. WHO continues to support endemic countries to accelerate progress towards the global target of eliminating trachoma as a public health problem worldwide; 2030 is the new target date.Elimination of trachoma as a public health problem is defined as: (i) a prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis (TT) “unknown to the health system” of < 0.2% in ≥15-year-olds; and (ii) a prevalence of trachomatous inflammation—follicular (TF) in children aged 1–9 years of < 5%, in each formerly endemic district, plus (iii) the existence of a system to identify and manage incident cases of TT.Other countries validated by WHO as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem are: Algeria, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, China, Egypt, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, India, Iraq, Islamic Republic of Iran, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Togo, Vanuatu and Viet Nam.

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Apr 28 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int
Palestinian football body appeals to sports court over FIFA Israel ruling

The Palestinian Football Association has ​appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against FIFA's decision not to sanction Israel over clubs based in West ‌Bank settlements, a senior PFA official said on Tuesday, as visa issues affecting several delegations added to tensions ahead of the FIFA Congress.

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Apr 28 • 5:42 PM EDT • Sports • reuters.com
How the WHCA dinner shooting is affecting the political climate

PIMCO managing director and head of public policy Libby Cantrill discusses how the aftermath of the shooting at White House Correspondents' Association Dinner is shaping the political climate on ‘Making Money.’

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Apr 28 • 3:38 PM EDT • Politics • foxbusiness.com
Scientists catch antimatter “atom” acting like a wave for the first time

Quantum physics once shocked scientists by revealing that particles can behave like waves—and now, that strange behavior has been pushed even further. For the first time, researchers have observed wave-like interference in positronium, an exotic “atom” made of an electron and its antimatter partner, a positron. This breakthrough not only strengthens the weird reality of quantum mechanics but also opens the door to new experiments involving antimatter, including the possibility of testing how gravity affects it—something never directly measured before.

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Apr 28 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Helldivers 2's latest balance patch sees a major shakeup to durable damage, affecting the new warbond Exosuits

Helldivers 2's latest patch notes affect durable damage balancing as the new Exosuit warbonds update rolls in, balancing the game around armor.

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Apr 28 • 7:40 AM EDT • Technology • gameshub.com
Microsoft asks iPhone users to reauthenticate after Outlook outage

After addressing a widespread outage that affected Outlook.com users worldwide on Monday, Microsoft has asked iPhone users to re-enter their credentials to regain access to their Outlook and Hotmail accounts via the default Mail app.

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Apr 28 • 4:37 AM EDT • Technology • bleepingcomputer.com
Brain health shaped by lifetime mental, physical, environmental and lifestyle factors

Statement Highlights: An individual’s brain health is influenced by their psychological health, environment, sleep quality, social conditions and chronic health conditions over a lifetime. Life events and experiences even in early life also affect...

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Apr 27 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • newsroom.heart.org
How much history should there be in science education?

Understanding how previous shifts in scientific understanding occurred affects how we view current theories

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Apr 27 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • chemistryworld.com
PlayStation Users Report New Online License Checks For Digital Games

The problem appears to be affecting both PS4 and PS5 games purchased after March 2026.

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Apr 27 • 11:05 AM EDT • Technology • gamespot.com
AI Tool May Spot ADHD Years Before Children Are Diagnosed

DURHAM, N.C. — Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects millions of children, yet many go years without a diagnosis, missing the chance for early support that can change long-term outcomes even when early signs are present.

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Apr 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • corporate.dukehealth.org
EUDA Health Holdings Limited Receives Nasdaq MVLS Notice with 180-Day Compliance Period to Regain Listing Status

EUDA Health Holdings received a Nasdaq notice for not meeting market value requirements, with a compliance period until October 2026.Quiver AI SummaryEUDA Health Holdings Limited received a notice from Nasdaq on April 23, 2026, indicating that it failed to maintain a Minimum Market Value of Listed Securities of $35 million for 32 consecutive business days, violating Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(2). The notice does not immediately affect the compan

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Apr 27 • 6:11 AM EDT • Health • quiverquant.com
Here are 6 ways that climate change is affecting sports around the world

From running marathons at night to moving annual events to different seasons, sporting events are racing to stay ahead of climate change.

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Apr 27 • 1:42 AM EDT • Sports • weforum.org
Science 4 Everyone: How much water do we get from the Potomac River?

What does population and droughts have to do with the Potomac River? Storm Team4 meteorologist and science teacher Ryan Miller explains how it affects water levels in the Potomac.

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Apr 26 • 10:34 AM EDT • Science • nbcwashington.com
Atrium Health doctor sees increase in respiratory ER visits as Georgia wildfires burn

As wildfires rage across the state, spreading smoke and affecting air quality, a middle Georgia doctor is offering guidance on protecting your lungs.

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Apr 25 • 5:12 PM EDT • Health • wgxa.tv
Brain-Gut Health Initiative supports AI-assisted diagnosis of psychiatric disorders

Psychiatric disorders affect millions worldwide, but their diagnosis still relies on clinical observation instead of standard biological tests.

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Apr 25 • 2:42 PM EDT • Health • news-medical.net
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Microsoft rolls out revamped Windows Insider Program

Microsoft says it's rolling out a revamped Windows Insider Program experience as part of the broader plans to address performance and reliability concerns affecting Windows 11.

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Apr 25 • 1:07 PM EDT • Technology • bleepingcomputer.com
‘Shutdown, Restart’—Microsoft Changes Windows On 1 Billion PCs

Microsoft confirms 'major' change affecting almost all Windows PC owners.

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Apr 25 • 6:01 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
This common habit could be quietly hurting men’s fertility, experts warn

Experts warn that cannabis use can negatively affect male fertility by lowering sperm count and quality, but the effects may be reversible over time.

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Apr 24 • 10:58 PM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
Reed Hastings says entertainment industry will be least affected by AI

Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings shared his thoughts on how AI in the entertainment industry on an April 22nd episode of the "Possible" podcast.

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Apr 24 • 8:18 AM EDT • Entertainment • businessinsider.com
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Reed Hastings says the entertainment industry will be the least affected by AI
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Apr 24 • 8:18 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
SAP Shares Climb on Cloud Business Resilience

A strong first quarter has reassured investors it can weather potential disruption from AI and geopolitical tensions that could affect client spending.

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Apr 24 • 5:24 AM EDT • Business • wsj.com
Nike announces roughly 1,400 layoffs in latest round of cuts

Nike announces layoffs of roughly 1,400 employees in its Global Operations team, primarily affecting its technology division across three regions.

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Apr 23 • 11:58 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Winter Garden hires firm to assist displaced downtown businesses

Winter Garden city commissioners approved hiring Retail Strategies Inc. to help small businesses affected by lease non-renewals along Plant Street.

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Apr 23 • 10:33 PM EDT • Business • wesh.com
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How federal health care cuts are affecting Vermont: far fewer people insured

Also in Final Reading: Trading jabs and an education appointment.

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Apr 23 • 6:47 PM EDT • Health • vtdigger.org
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Opinion: Let's take closer look at sports gambling addictions in CT

'We should take an honest data-driven look at how sports and online betting affects Connecticut residents, particularly young people,' Sen. Tony Hwang writes.

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Apr 23 • 12:01 PM EDT • Sports • ctinsider.com
Amendment 55: Step-2 Due Date for B.3 Living With a Star Science

B.3 Living With a Star Science (LWS) emphasizes the science necessary to understand those aspects of the coupled Sun-Earth system that affect life and

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Apr 23 • 11:45 AM EDT • Science • science.nasa.gov
M Resort tower’s December opening boosts 1st-quarter earnings for Penn Entertainment

CEO Jay Snowden also says higher gasoline prices haven’t affected casino visitation yet, likely because tax refunds have been higher than they’ve been.

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Apr 23 • 11:31 AM EDT • Entertainment • reviewjournal.com
Young voters squeezed by economy and distrust political systems in new poll

Roughly half of young Americans said they are affected by inflation, and 45% said they are struggling to make ends meet in new Harvard Youth Poll.

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Apr 23 • 5:05 AM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
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Jordyn Tyson injury history: Why ASU WR's lingering health issues could impact draft stock

Here is a complete history of Tyson's injuries during his collegiate career, and how it may affect his draft stock.

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Apr 23 • 4:20 AM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
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Sainsbury's echoes Tesco warning as Iran war weighs on outlook

British supermarket ​group Sainsbury’s ‌warned on Thursday that ​uncertainty ​around how the ⁠Iran war ​will affect ​consumers is clouding its outlook ​and ​could drag profits lower ‌this ⁠year, echoing concerns voiced by ​market ​leader ⁠Tesco.

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Apr 23 • 2:09 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
The fiery effects of political memes

Despite their simplicity, memes can both inspire new political voices and reinforce false narratives and are affecting online discourse around the globe.

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Apr 22 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • news-decoder.com
WHO reports measurable health impact in 2025 amid transition to new strategy

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its Results Report, highlighting measurable improvements in people’s health worldwide in 2025, despite funding cuts affecting both the organization and the broader global health sector.

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Apr 22 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int
Offworld Life Science: Research Hardware For A Biotechnology Investigation

configures research hardware inside a portable glovebag for a biotechnology investigation exploring how bacteria affect heart tissue in the microgravity environment.

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Apr 22 • 11:44 AM EDT • Science • astrobiology.com
New clues for using common fungus to promote crop growth and health

Trichoderma species — a common fungus found in soils — have varying abilities to promote tomato plant growth and differentially affect the abundance of certain soil bacteria, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State.

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Apr 22 • 11:17 AM EDT • Health • psu.edu
Can stress affect sperm? What men should know about fertility

Most men know stress can affect the libido. But they don’t realize stress may also affect sperm health. Here’s what men can do to produce healthy sperm.

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Apr 22 • 9:01 AM EDT • Health • cnn.com
When Summer Screen Time Poses a Mental Health Risk for Teens

Beyond headlines and courtrooms, many families are seeking an answer to a more immediate question: How do we know when social media use is affecting a teenager’s mental health?

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Apr 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • psychologytoday.com
Mizzou revamps student ticket system

Mizzou Athletics announced sweeping changes to the ticket-distrubution system for students that will go into affect in the 2026-2027 school year. The department wanted to create a more just system

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Apr 21 • 12:46 PM EDT • Sports • columbiamissourian.com
The Death of Public Health

During the recent measles outbreak, the largest in more than 30 years, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. refused to clearly recommend the measles vaccine, saying instead that it was a “personal decision,” and that parents should “do their own research.” Similarly, during her recent confirmation hearing for United States Surgeon General, Casey Means was questioned by Senator William Cassidy (R, La). “You’re the nation’s doctor,” said Cassidy. “Would you encourage [a mother] to have her child vaccinated!” “I’m not an individual’s doctor,” Means said. “And every individual needs to talk to their doctor before putting a medication in their body.” In June 2025, Marty Makary, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), said that COVID vaccines for pregnant women should be a “personal choice”, even though every other country in the world recommended the COVID vaccine during pregnancy due to a higher risk for severe disease. It doesn’t end there. On January 5, 2026, RFK Jr. reduced the number of routinely recommended vaccines from 18 to 10. For vaccines that protected against influenza, COVID, and rotavirus, parents were urged to speak with their doctors—to make an individual choice. (On March 16, 2026, in a ruling by a federal court in Boston, RFK Jr.’s revised schedule was invalidated.) What’s happening? Why are public health officials moving away from making recommendations for the public? The origin of this change might be rooted in the first two years of the COVID pandemic. In 2020, during the first year on the pandemic, we didn’t have anything to stop a virus that was killing hundreds of people a day and could be spread asymptomatically. We didn’t have antivirals until October, monoclonal antibodies until November, and vaccines until December. All we could do was restrict travel, close businesses, shutter schools, and mask, isolate, quarantine, test, and social distance. During the second year of the pandemic, when we had vaccines to prevent COVID, people couldn’t go anywhere without their vaccine cards. They couldn’t go to their favorite bar or restaurant or sporting event or place of worship without proof of vaccination. Some people were fired from their jobs for refusing to get vaccinated. For many, this was seen as massive government overreach and energized what has been called the “medical freedom movement.” Indeed, a headline in the New York Times declared, “How Health Freedom Became a Winning Rally Cry.” As expressed in the comments of RFK Jr., Casey Means, and Marty Makary, the medical freedom movement focuses on the individual not the community—the opposite of public health. In an article titled “Ethics and Social Value Judgments in Public Health,” ethicists from Yale University distinguished public health from medical freedom. “Public health policies,” they wrote, “are population oriented. Because individual health affects the health of others, public health measures regulate individual behavior to achieve population health goals. All raise questions about how individual autonomy and freedom should be balanced against public health interests…which respects individuals’ sovereignty over their bodies and actions as long as their actions do not harm others.” The medical freedom movement fails to recognize that it often limits the freedom of others. For example, a parent who is afraid to send a child to school where many of the students are unvaccinated. Or immune compromised children who depend on those around them to for protection. The question then becomes “Freedom for whom?” Is it your right, in the name of medical freedom, to catch and transmit a potentially fatal infection—and in so doing, take away the freedom of others? In Four Essays on Liberty, Isaiah Berlin sums it up best. “Liberty for the wolves,” he wrote, “is death to the lambs.” Thanks for reading Beyond the Noise! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribe

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Apr 21 • 7:03 AM EDT • Health • substack.com
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What cuts to arts and sports mean for Leon County students

Leon County Schools approved arts and athletics cuts that could affect student access. What will it mean for local education?

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Apr 21 • 5:01 AM EDT • Sports • tallahassee.com
Business Monday: Recovery Center to help small businesses affected by downtown Hilo fire

The U.S. Small Business Administration is setting up a recovery center where representatives will help businesses that burned in the 2025 Hilo fire apply for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans.

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Apr 20 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • bigislandnow.com
How chronic stress affects brain health over time

Chronic stress triggers brain changes linked to cognition and long‑term health. See what science reveals and changes that make a difference.

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Apr 20 • 10:22 AM EDT • Health • utphysicians.com
A game of split-second decisions: Putting health and human performance to the test

When athletes step onto the field, reacting a fraction of a second too late can be the difference between making a play and sustaining an injury. At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, faculty in the Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) are studying what drives those split-second decisions and how sleep, mental health and cognitive processing affect performance and injury risk.

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Apr 20 • 9:15 AM EDT • Health • blog.utc.edu
How weed affects adolescent brains

The latest CDC director nominee, the ongoing measles outbreak, and other health news from Morning Rounds

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Apr 20 • 7:40 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
Microsoft releases emergency updates to fix Windows Server issues

Microsoft has released out-of-band (OOB) updates to fix issues affecting Windows Server systems after installing the April 2026 security updates.

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Apr 20 • 4:30 AM EDT • Technology • bleepingcomputer.com
Boosting the berry business

Blueberry growers recover from the blues and strawberries have their saviors after a blistery—by Florida standards—winter. Add other growing challenges and Southwest Florida’s berry businesses need a boost. Still, it’s peak season for blueberries in the area and residents can enjoy the healthy treat as the crop losses mostly affect commercial buyers, local growers said.

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Apr 20 • 2:00 AM EDT • Business • floridaweekly.com
The Hard Truths Behavioral Science Must Face in Conflict Settings - by Britt Titus

Approximately 2 billion people live in conflict-affected areas. Yet most of the theories, experiments, and interventions developed in behavioral science are based on stable contexts.

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Apr 19 • 3:23 PM EDT • Science • behavioralscientist.org
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Science 4 Everyone: How to make sure your tires are properly inflated

Storm Team4 meteorologist Ryan Miller explains how underinflated tire can affect your car and the environment.

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Apr 19 • 11:10 AM EDT • Science • nbcwashington.com
Politics: Iowa House approves bills affecting license plate readers, chatbots

The Iowa House of Representatives approved two measures last week relating to the usage of automated license plate readers and AI chatbots, bills that advocates for privacy and child safety

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Apr 19 • 2:00 AM EDT • Politics • telegraphherald.com
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Loneliness may be silently eroding your memory, new research reveals

New research suggests loneliness affects older adults' baseline memory performance but may not directly accelerate cognitive decline over time.

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Apr 18 • 8:33 PM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
Common cleaning sponge found to release trillions of microplastic fibers

That “magic” sponge under your sink may be hiding an environmental downside. While melamine sponges are famous for effortlessly scrubbing away stubborn stains, they slowly break down as you use them—shedding tiny plastic fibers that wash into water systems. Researchers estimate that globally, these sponges could release over a trillion microplastic fibers every month, potentially entering the food chain and affecting wildlife.

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Apr 18 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Uber, Lyft driver: Gas prices are affecting which trips I take

An Uber and Lyft driver says high gas prices are changing how he drives and which trips he accepts.

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Apr 18 • 5:49 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Damaged boxwood plants? Try these alternatives

Box Tree Moths are affecting gardens throughout the state and country Last year these insects were spreading out of these communities more aggressively. When they invade the truly catch homeowners off guard.

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Apr 18 • 12:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • cincinnati.com
Judge sides with Arizona election official in ruling that could affect midterms voting

The top election official in Arizona's most populous county will get more authority in running elections after a judge sided with his office in a prolonged legal fight with the local board that shares responsibility for overseeing the vote.

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Apr 17 • 6:38 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Detroit Lions NFL Draft Injury Report: Oklahoma WR Deion Burks

Deion Burks NFL Draft medical report. Full injury analysis heading into the 2026 NFL draft. How will it affect Detroit Lions draft strategy?

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Apr 17 • 5:44 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Doormen, building owners reach tentative deal to avoid strike

About 34,000 32BJ SEIU members were set to be affected by the strike.

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Apr 17 • 5:15 PM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
Three Microsoft Defender Zero-Days Actively Exploited; Two Still Unpatched

Three Defender zero-days exploited since April 10, 2026, enabling privilege escalation and DoS, forcing isolation of affected systems.

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Apr 17 • 9:21 AM EDT • Technology • thehackernews.com
Childhood Acid Load May Affect Adult Kidney Health

Higher net acid excretion in childhood and adolescence is linked to signs of declining kidney function in adulthood.

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Apr 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • docwirenews.com
The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on

Not far from the vessels stuck in the Persian Gulf is a one-of-a-kind marine ecosystem that’s home to dolphins, sea turtles and coral. How do oil slicks affect them?

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Apr 17 • 7:30 AM EDT • Science • cnn.com
Brain health: Staying more active during the day helps retain brain volume

Older adults with a more fragmented circadian rest-activity rhythm lost more brain volume in areas typically affected by Alzheimer’s disease, research has found.

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Apr 17 • 6:30 AM EDT • Health • medicalnewstoday.com
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Disaster loans available to businesses, nonprofits and residents affected by Kona low storms

SBA said the low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Hawaii businesses, private nonprofits (PNP), organizations, and residents affected by the Kona low storms.

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Apr 16 • 10:52 PM EDT • Business • hawaiinewsnow.com
Climate Knowledge Linked to Student Stress

A new study from Quinnipiac University finds that greater awareness of climate change affects students’ mental health—but also drives them to rethink habits and career paths.

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Apr 16 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • insidehighered.com
2025-26 NBA Playoff Betting Report: Bettors Iffy on 'Banged-Up Lakers'

Major injuries to the league's most popular team have affected both bettors and books heading into the playoffs. Patrick Everson reports.

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Apr 16 • 7:04 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
Protecting kids from deceptive and unsubstantiated health claims: the FTC’s case against TruHeight

Parents and kids (like all consumers) need clear, truthful information to make informed decisions — especially when those decisions affect their children’s health and physical safety. With that in mind, the FTC is working to protect kids and teens from deceptive health claims. Take the Agency’s recent case: the FTC charged Vanilla Chip LLC, which does business as TruHeight, with using unsubstantiated health claims and fake or incentivized reviews to market its supplements to kids, teenagers, and caregivers.

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Apr 16 • 1:33 PM EDT • Health • ftc.gov
Doormen authorize potential strike, demand better pay and benefits

About 34,000 union members would be affected by the strike.

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Apr 15 • 8:13 PM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
Health Taxes and the IMF: Are Support and Reform Aligned?

Health taxes remain one of the clearest opportunities for countries to raise revenue while improving public health, but how these reforms are supported matters as much as whether they are adopted. The current pattern—where reform commitments are concentrated in lower-income countries, while technical support is more visible elsewhere—raises a practical concern: complex excise reforms may be pursued without commensurate design and implementation support. Given the technical demands of these reforms, this gap could affect both their durability and effectiveness.

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Apr 15 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • cgdev.org
Fantasy Basketball: LeBron James, Jalen Duren among notable free agents

In addition to actual free agents, some player option situations will significantly affect fantasy basketball this summer.

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Apr 15 • 2:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
CU Boulder’s Conference on World Affairs panel discusses urgent need for science funding

“This mass exodus of top talent, how it’s going to affect the U.S. research system and its global leadership will take time to see its full impact.”

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Apr 15 • 10:13 AM EDT • Science • dailycamera.com
CU Boulder’s CWA: The impact of federal funding cuts to science

“This mass exodus of top talent, how it’s going to affect the U.S. research system and its global leadership will take time to see its full impact.”

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Apr 15 • 10:13 AM EDT • Science • dailycamera.com
What CEOs and execs are saying about the Iran war's impact on business

Executives such as Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and LVMH CFO Cécile Cabanis have made comments on how the Iran war is affecting their businesses.

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Apr 15 • 8:16 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Trump recalls how Ginsburg’s death affected the Supreme Court as he discusses whether Alito should retire

President Donald Trump complimented Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito but when asked about him stepping down while Republicans are in control, he pointed to how Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death shifted the court.

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Apr 15 • 8:12 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
HEALTH Yeah! Episode 29: When Kids Don’t Sleep: What Parents Should Know

In this podcast episode, you'll learn about sleep studies, treatment options and how poor sleep can affect behavior, weight and more.

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Apr 15 • 7:02 AM EDT • Health • health.stonybrookmedicine.edu
Vendors, gig workers, and therapists push back on Philadelphia’s ‘very unfriendly’ business tax

One therapist's BIRT increased to more than $5,700 this year. "It exorbitantly affects my business," she said.

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Apr 15 • 5:01 AM EDT • Business • inquirer.com
Sony killing features for antenna, set-top box users of Bravia smart TVs in May

Some 2023 and 2024 models are also affected.

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Apr 14 • 6:00 PM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aid

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — President Donald Trump has again denied a request from Colorado's governor to help people affected by wildfires and flooding, consistent with his approval of major disaster aid to Republican-leaning states at about twice the rate he approves aid requests from Democratic...

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Apr 14 • 5:13 PM EDT • Politics • wral.com
Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aid

President Donald Trump has again denied a request from Colorado’s governor to help people affected by wildfires and flooding.

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Apr 14 • 4:57 PM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aid

President Donald Trump has again denied a request from Colorado’s governor to help people affected by wildfires and flooding

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Apr 14 • 4:56 PM EDT • Politics • abcnews.com
Sony is Removing Many Popular Features From Its Free OTA TV Options Impacting Free ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC

Sony has notified owners of its recent BRAVIA television models that significant changes to the built-in TV Guide for its OTA TV antenna users and related menu features will take effect starting in late May 2026. The update affects a range of premium sets released between 2023 and 2025, marking another instance of feature adjustments […]

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Apr 14 • 8:21 AM EDT • Technology • cordcuttersnews.com
Main Line Health is closing its Women's Emotional Wellness Center in June

The closure will affect about 1,000 patients and two-dozen employees.

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Apr 14 • 6:01 AM EDT • Health • inquirer.com
US small businesses are adapting to higher fuel prices, supply issues

Rising fuel prices are affecting US small businesses like Wonderstate Coffee, which said it's grappling with higher costs and supply chain challenges.

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Apr 14 • 5:51 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Wall Street still loves streaming, but are its affections well placed?

While streaming continues to drive media stocks, especially around quarterly earnings, it's not clear when it will start driving profits for smaller players.

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Apr 13 • 12:29 PM EDT • Business • cnbc.com
2026 MLB Power Rankings: What Are The Injuries To Watch For All 30 Teams?

Our latest MLB power rankings and how injuries have already affected every team so far.

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Apr 13 • 12:27 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com