Bowel-cancer rates rising among younger people

Poor diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking may be among the risk factors involved, researchers say.

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Asian stocks rise after US inflation data clears way for rate cut

Currencies strengthen against dollar as investors position for loosening by Federal Reserve
Financial Times - 8h
Bowel cancer rising among under-50s worldwide, research finds

Study suggests rate of disease among young adults is rising for first time and England has one of the fastest increases. The number of under-50s being diagnosed with bowel cancer is increasing ...
The Guardian - 14h
Trump says FBI chief Wray’s resignation will ‘end the weaponization’ of justice department – US politics live

Christopher Wray will step down at the end of Biden’s presidency after Donald Trump said he wants Kash Patel to run the agency. The outgoing Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell, has spoken ...
The Guardian - 16h
Why some credit card APRs are rising even after the Fed slashed interest rates

Most credit cards have a variable rate with a direct connection to the Federal Reserve’s benchmark.
NBC News - 1d
Fannie Mae CEO reveals what’s really behind rising mortgage rates

Homeowners shouldn’t count on lower rates; they should build strong credit so they can qualify for the most affordable loan.
MarketWatch - 4d
Younger people at greater risk of heat-related deaths this century – study

New research estimates a 32% increase in deaths of people under 35 if greenhouse gases not radically cut. Extreme heat fueled by the climate crisis is often viewed as primarily a problem for ...
The Guardian - 5d
House Democrats fighting for younger members in top posts

Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland is challenging Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York to be the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee. Is this race the beginning of a new generation of Democratic ...
CBS News - Dec. 3
Sharon Stone’s tearful message to her younger self

The film star opens up to the BBC about nearly dying, online dating, and being branded a sex symbol.
BBC News - Dec. 3
Tensions Rise Among Russia’s Elite as Economic Growth Slows

The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.
The New York Times - Dec. 2