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Two Latvians Arrested After RAF Molesworth BreachWorld — 2hTwo UK-based Latvian men were arrested after police found a breach in the perimeter fence at RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire. They are being investigated under the National Security Act; authorities say the case is not currently linked to a separate incident at RAF Fairford.

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South Korean megachurches probe suspected AI-linked cyberattacks1 source — 1d

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Fed's Waller says further hikes likely, pace flexible — 9hFed Governor Waller said Thursday more hikes are needed amid Iran-linked energy costs, possible tariffs and AI demand, but pace is flexible and an October hold is possible.

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BBC reports US, Lebanon shelter wanted Syrian generalWorld — 12hBBC and NPR find Bassam al-Hassan, Assad's chemical-weapons overseer under U.S. sanctions, sheltered and paid in Lebanon in a U.S.-linked deal over the Austin Tice case.

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Arcadia house of horrors exposes California surrogacy free-for-all — 9hZhang and Xuan face abuse and conspiracy charges after 21 children were linked to their mansion. Prosecutors describe beatings on camera. Defense cites a right to a large family. Experts call the industry a Wild West.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

U.S. Monitors Suspected Plague Case in Russia — 3dA 28-year-old Irkutsk anti-plague institute worker died after severe pneumonia; Russia reports no lab pathogen link while nearly 200 contacts are watched and the White House assesses developments.

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Meme links Macron border policy to sprint training for French women — 3dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Iran-Linked Threats Target RAF Fairford, US Base in UKWorld — 2dBritish authorities are investigating an alleged plot targeting RAF Fairford, a U.S.-used air base, with officials citing possible Iranian links and police making a seventh arrest. Amid concerns about threats to U.S. personnel and aircraft, the United States moved bombers from the base, while key details and the extent of Iran’s involvement remain unclear.

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FDA Finds Cyclospora at Mexican Outbreak-Linked Sites — 5dFDA found Cyclospora in a wastewater tank and drainage ditch at Taylor Farms Mexico sites linked to an outbreak that sickened nearly 13,000, and closed its probe.

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Marcus Bell Taylor Farms Mexico clearly had poor sanitation if the parasite reached a drainage ditch and made 13,000 people sick.

Trump Says Iran May Be Linked to FlyDubai Stabbing — 6d

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Derek Foss Any connection to Iran would make this stabbing a much bigger security issue than it first appears.

Study links home vaping, smoking to kids’ asthma — 6dStudies link household tobacco-smoke exposure with higher prevalence of childhood stunting in sub-Saharan Africa, while research on children with asthma found that household vaping was associated with more flare-ups and symptoms. Exposure to both vaping and combustible tobacco showed the strongest links to poor asthma control, challenging the idea that secondhand vapor is harmless to children.

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Priya Raman Both habits together causing the worst flare ups shows secondhand vapor is not harmless after all.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Charlotte Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Park ShootingWorld — 1dPolice arrested Morris Crawford in the fatal shooting of 45-year-old Ebon Bell at Tryon Hills Park in north Charlotte. Crawford is charged with first-degree murder and possessing a firearm as a felon; police said he confessed and linked the shooting to an argument the night before.

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Millions of Cancer Cases Linked to Infections Worldwide, Study Finds — 6dAn estimated 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024 were linked to infections, accounting for roughly one in eight new cancer diagnoses, according to a new analysis from the In… — by Andrew Powell

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Marcus Bell It's a reminder that treating chronic infections early might prevent a huge share of future cancer diagnoses.

Report Details University of Wisconsin-Madison Ties to Chinese School on Vehicle Technology — 2dA major American public university teamed up with a Chinese military-linked school on traffic technology that Beijing uses as a surveillance tool, a report found.

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U.S. Pulls All 12 B-1 Bombers From Britain Over Suspected Terror Plot — 4dThe U.S. withdrew all 12 B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain after security concerns over a suspected Iran-linked terror plot against the base. The Pentagon confirmed the aircraft had returned to U.S. home stations, while officials offered few details about the threat.

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Chris Dalton Withdrawing the bombers shows the threat at Fairford must be taken very seriously.

Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Babylon Bee meme mocks FBI probe linking terror attacks to one ideology — 5dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Study Links Olive Oil to Lower Dementia MortalityHealth — 2dSpain approved changes to its olive-oil quality standards to strengthen traceability, authenticity and consumer confidence. Separately, research highlighted a consumer misconception that sweeter-tasting olive oil is healthier, while bitterness in fresh extra-virgin oil can reflect beneficial polyphenols.

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Irving Returns Durant’s Praise Ahead of Macao Matchup — 1dKevin Durant praised Kyrie Irving’s ball-handling as a skill he would add to his game, and Irving responded by expressing their mutual respect ahead of the Rockets-Mavericks preseason matchup in Macao. Irving has also been linked to trade speculation, including a possible move to Houston, but remains with Dallas for now.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor challenges warrants in Epstein-linked police probe — 2dMountbatten-Windsor seeks to quash Thames Valley search warrants from the February raids. A private High Court hearing Thursday will test whether the seizures rest on lawful process.

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Tom Gallagher Challenging the warrants is his legal right, but it only fuels more suspicion about what the raids uncovered.

Toggl Report Links Poor Scoping to Lost DealsBusiness — 1dService businesses may lose revenue through slow responses to prospective customers, poor project scoping and weak, data-light pitches, according to Toggl’s 2025 Productivity Index. The report suggests clearer tracking of project hours and improved productivity measurement could help firms reduce costs and increase revenue.

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Rochester Man Arrested After Reported Burglary, Car Break-InsAuto — 2dA 20-year-old Rochester, Minnesota, man was arrested after police linked a reported home break-in in a northeast neighborhood to thefts from multiple vehicles. Officers found a vehicle containing reported stolen property, including a backpack and power-tool batteries; he was booked on suspicion of felony theft and misdemeanor vehicle tampering.

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Meronk wins Dunhill, secures European Tour membership — 4dAdrian Meronk won the Dunhill Links by two with a final-round 68, his first DP World Tour title since 2023, and secured a full European Tour card for 2027.

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Dana Whitfield Meronk showed real grit rallying at St Andrews to claim his fifth title and that 2027 card.

Perimenopausal Women Twice as Likely to Have Lower Heart-Health MeasuresHealth — 2dDeclining estrogen during perimenopause can worsen cardiovascular risk—sometimes before standard cholesterol tests show a problem—making this a key time for women to address heart health. A newly developed questionnaire, which showed promising early reliability, aims to assess women’s knowledge and perceived heart risks during menopause amid low awareness of the menopause–heart disease link.

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Jury Selection Continues in Hedgepeth Murder TrialWorld — 2dAfter more than a week of jury selection, a full jury and three alternate jurors have been seated in the trial of Miguel Salguero Olivares, accused of raping and killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012. Prosecutors say the evidence links him to the crime; the defense maintains it is insufficient, and opening statements are expected once the final alternate is chosen.

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