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Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk - study
Dark leafy greens, bread and non-dairy milks containing calcium were also found to offer protection.BBC News - 9h -
Thailand bans imports of plastic waste to curb toxic pollution
Campaigners welcome move but say success depends on enforcement and global agreement on a treaty. Thailand has banned plastic waste imports over concerns about toxic pollution, as experts warn that ...The Guardian - 1d -
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NASA studies options to rein in cost of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.CBS News - 21h -
Paige Bueckers injury update: UConn star to miss Xavier game with lower-body sprain, but is expected back soon
UConn coach Geno Auriemma expects Bueckers to return next weekCBS Sports - 22h -
Lead pollution in ancient Rome may have dropped average IQ, study finds
Lead pollution in ancient Rome likely dropped the average IQ, a study found. The research is based on an analysis of ice cores extracted from Greenland.NBC News - 1d -
‘Sandwich carers’ suffer long mental health toll, study finds
Research increases scrutiny over levels of state support for adults who look after children and elderly relativesFinancial Times - 1d -
‘Forever Chemicals’ Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds
Wastewater, even after treatment to make it drinkable, contains high levels of PFAS, according to researchers.The New York Times - 1d -
Analysis links fluoride exposure to low IQ but finds 'high risk of bias' in most studies
An analysis of more than 70 studies on fluoride and IQ levels concluded there was a relationship between higher levels of the common water additive and lower IQ levels in children, though a large ...The Hill - 1d -
Lead pollution linked to lower IQs in Roman Empire: Study
Atmospheric lead pollution likely caused cognitive decline among citizens of the Roman Empire, according to research published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. ...The Hill - 1d -
Oil ends lower as signs of strong demand for Mideast crude fail to feed recent rally
Oil futures settled with a loss on Monday, with hopes for further economic stimulus from China and signs of strong demand for Middle Eastern crude failing to support prices in the wake of a ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Lead Poisoning May Have Made Ancient Romans a Bit Less Intelligent
Exposure to lead from mining probably lowered I.Q. levels in the empire, research has found. It might be the world’s first case of widespread industrial pollution.The New York Times - 1d -
Solar panels are powering through US West wildfire smoke: Study
The wildfire smoke that often wafts across the U.S. West may only be causing minimal disturbance to the output of photovoltaic solar panels, a new study has found. Smoke-linked losses of ...The Hill - 2d -
Less than 1 in 1,000 adolescents received gender-affirming medications: Study
Less than 1 in 1,000 adolescents with commercial insurance received gender-affirming medication over a five-year period, according to a study released Monday. The researchers in the study surveyed ...The Hill - 2d -
Climate change is hampering US apple quality and output: Study
Many of the nation's biggest apple-generating regions are confronting challenges in crop growth and development, due to the impacts of a changing climate, a new study has found. While apple ...The Hill - 2d -
Sugary drinks linked to millions of new diabetes and heart disease cases – study
Tufts University analysis highlights rise in global health inequalities, with fastest growth in linked diseases in Africa. Sugary drinks are responsible for more than 2.2m new cases of diabetes and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Slot: United quality, not Madrid links affected TAA
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot disagreed with the idea that Trent Alexander-Arnold's lacklustre display in his team's 2-2 draw with Manchester United came as a result of speculation linking the ...ESPN - 2d -
Boston Red Sox top prospects 2025: No. 1-ranked Roman Anthony highlights impressive system ready for majors
Boston's top three prospects are also among the top 10 in the leagueCBS Sports - 2d -
7 ways to get a lower mortgage rate in 2025
Lowering your interest rate can save you money over the life of the loan. Here are seven ways to make it happen.CBS News - 2d -
Monday Leaderboard: Matsuyama goes lower than anyone in PGA Tour history with 35-under tournament
Matsuyama's record, TGL’s debut, Morikawa’s struggles, and is Tour Championship match play on the way?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
MLB prospect rankings: Top 25 players entering 2025 with Roman Anthony at No. 1, plus likely debut timelines
See where Dylan Crews, Andrew Painter, Jasson Domínguez and more top prospects landed on CBS Sports' listCBS Sports - 2d -
Report of easing tariff plan, which Trump denies, sends dollar lower
Aides to President-elect Donald Trump are weighing more targeted tariffs than was proposed by the campaign, according to a report.MarketWatch - 2d -
'I won't speak about it' - Rodgers on Tierney links
Manager Brendan Rodgers refuses to discuss reports that Celtic have held talks with their former defender Kieran Tierney about a return to the club.BBC News - 3d -
Nassau County flags not lowered to half-staff for Jimmy Carter
A Republican county official on Long Island is refusing to lower flags to half-staff following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.CBS News - 4d -
How much will a $10,000 CD earn at today's lower rates?
CD returns on a $10,000 deposit have dropped, but they're not insignificant. Here's how much savers can still earn.CBS News - 4d -
5 ways seniors can lower their long-term care insurance costs in 2025
With these strategies, you can save on long-term care insurance costs while maintaining the coverage you need.CBS News - 4d -
Do You Believe in Life After Death? These Scientists Study It.
Is reincarnation real? Is communication from the “beyond” possible? A small set of academics are trying to find out, case by case.The New York Times - 5d -
Breast cancer rates rising fastest in younger women, study finds
New research reveals breast cancer rates are increasing faster among younger women than any other group. Elaine Quijano reports on the findings.CBS News - 5d -
Rivian meets its 2024 vehicle production target after lowering projections
Rivian on Friday said it produced 49,476 electric vehicles last year.CNBC - 5d -
Great expectorations: to understand Manchester City study Guardiola’s mouth
Yes, in the manager’s spit we can begin to grasp his quest for perfection and the champions’ recent unravelling. Nothing fascinates in football quite like the inside of Pep Guardiola’s head. And ...The Guardian - 5d -
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Cambridge study aims to find out if dogs and their owners are on same wavelength
Scientists to examine if humans’ and dogs’ brains synchronise when they interact in a way similar to parents and babies. Standing patiently on a small fluffy rug, Calisto the flat-coated retriever ...The Guardian - 5d -
Canadian forests becoming more prone to severe wildfires: Study
The treacherous combination of rising temperatures and dried-up fuels has made Canadian forest much more prone to severe wildfires in recent decades, a new study has found. Driving these dangerous ...The Hill - 6d -
As Musk’s Influence Grows, So Do Questions Over U.S. Probes Into His Business Empire
As the billionaire and ‘First Buddy’ to Trump aligns with the center of U.S. political power, it’s unclear how his connections could affect several government investigations into his companies.Inc. - 6d -
Brompton profits almost wiped out after lower UK and Europe sales
British folding bike specialist cites economic headwinds and sector’s challenges as earnings drop below £5,000Financial Times - 6d -
Scandinavians came to Britain long before Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, finds study
Genetic analysis of Roman soldier or gladiator buried in York reveals 25% of his ancestry came from Scandinavia. People with Scandinavian ancestry were in Britain long before the Anglo-Saxons or ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Diet and exercise strategies that may lower your 'biological age'
New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier or exercise more might have the added benefit of helping to reduce one's “biological age,” some recent research suggests.NBC News - Jan. 1 -
‘Live sick or flee’: pollution fears for El Salvador’s rivers as mining ban lifted
The landmark prohibition on mining in 2017, a world first, has been reversed by authoritarian leader Nayib Bukele but the move has met fierce resistance from environmentalists. Vidalina Morales ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
