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Donald Trump Kennedy Centre renovation plans stalled by a Washington court ruling.

What happens now after the Trump-Kennedy Centre court blow?

Donald Trump’s plans for the Kennedy Centre have hit a major legal roadblock — but the battle may be far from over.

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Blue Origin blast rocks US moon ambitions.

Blue Origin blast rocks US moon ambitions and NASA plans

Blue Origin’s fiery launchpad disaster has raised fresh questions over NASA’s moon plans and America’s space future.

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Weight loss medications may be rewiring circuits involved not only in appetite, but addiction and cognitive delay.

How weight loss jabs like Ozempic may be reshaping brains

GLP-1 medications may be rewiring circuits involved not only in appetite, but addiction and cognitive delay.

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A fireball erupts from a building following an Israeli strike in Tyre, southern Lebanon.

Tentative deal struck to end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz

The agreement comes with a major caveat — both Trump and his Iranian counterparts now need to agree.

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Jean Smart in the finale of Hacks.

How drama became hit as unforgettable TV icon has last laugh

WASHINGTON POST: The Hacks series finale reminds viewers why they fell in love with one of TV’s sharpest comedies.

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14 per cent of those studied said they would not see a physician, opting to use a chatbot instead.

Using an AI chatbot for medical advice? Read this first

When researcher Nicholas Tiller began to feed health questions into chatbots as a test, he expected some imperfections — but not this level of failure.

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Alleged White House Shooter Nasire Best was shot dead by police.

White House shooter’s troubled high school years revealed

Nasire Best, who according to police was shot and killed by Secret Service officers after opening fire near the White House, had cut off contact with even his closest friends.

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President Donald Trump said the deal “isn’t even fully negotiated yet” and “nobody has seen it, or knows what it is.”

Trump lashes out as US, Iran work to extend ceasefire

The United States and Iran have developed a memorandum of understanding ‘framework’ that extends the ceasefire 60 days.

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Maximilian Martin, CEO of the Enhanced Games, speaks during a news conference at Resorts World Las Vegas.

How tech billionaires selling a drug revolution

As biohacking gains momentum among elites, the Enhanced Games aim to normalise longevity drugs through a Vegas sports spectacle.

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Cuba's former President Raul Castro holds a Cuban national flag during the commemoration of May Day (Labour Day), marking International Workers' Day, at Havana's Revolution Square on May 1, 2025. (Photo by YAMIL LAGE / AFP) YAMIL LAGE

Former Cuban president indicted in US on murder charges

A federal grand jury has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro in an attempt to hold him accountable for killing four people, three of them Americans.

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When life gets busy, it can be hard to find the energy to exercise.

Too tired to exercise? Try these tips to get your energy up

WASHINGTON POST: When life gets busy, it can be hard to find the energy to exercise. Here’s how to feel more alert and ready to tackle a workout.

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Tense talks about Taiwan have taken place during Trump’s visit to China.

What China’s blunt threat to Trump means for the world

Xi Jinping’s warning to the US came during Donald Trump’s ‘make or break’ visit to China and should be seen as a message to the entire world.

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 We all know someone who seems to be an endless source of negativity. Here’s what can actually help.

How to deal with chronically negative people

THE WASHINGTON POST: We all know someone who seems to be an endless source of negativity. Here’s what can actually help.

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Seaweed baths are making a comeback in Ireland.

The 19th century wellness therapy making a comeback

Enjoyed formally in Ireland since at least the early 19th century, it is considered a natural cure for rheumatic pains, muscle aches, and skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.

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Science has finally settled the age-old debate of whose farts smell worse — men or women. But to appreciate the answer, you need to understand how researchers figured it out. The methodology alone deserves an award.

Science reveals whether men or women have worse farts

WASHINGTON POST: Without gastroenterology, how would we understand the most pressing of scientific needs: farting?

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