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• Sleep, gene interaction linked to early Alzheimer's brain changes: study

  22-06-2026 08:44 via article.wn.com
  SYDNEY, June 22 (Xinhua) -- Researchers in Australia suggest that interactions between sleep habits and a specific gene may influence early brain and cognitive changes linked to Alzheimer's disease, long before symptoms emerge. The study, led by Australia's Edith Cowan University (ECU) Center for Precision Health...
  
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• What to know about World Cup tiebreakers \u2014 and how teams can advance to the ...

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  The World Cup has...
  
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• US slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island's crumbling economy

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. government has slapped additional sanctions on Cuban companies that are expected to spook foreign...
  
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• U.S., Iran clash over nuclear inspections as Gulf shipping resumes

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  DUBAI/LONDON > The United States and Iran traded conflicting claims over nuclear inspections today as the United Nations began efforts to evacuate hundreds of ships from the Persian Gulf in a tentative return to calm after a fragile peace deal. ......
  
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• Trump told Ukraine to 'be more bold' in attacking Russia, Zelensky claims

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald Trump is said to have privately urged Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to act 'more boldly' towards Russia, as Kyiv steps up its attacks in a bid to force Vladimir Putin into talks ......
  
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• Trump says IAEA will inspect Iran's nuclear sites at the 'appropriate time'

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald Trump has contradicted Iran's claims...
  
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• 'The world's highest-fidelity movie player': Kaleidescape's new 'Cinematic 4K' format movie player gives us a ...

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  Kaleidescape launches the first 8K movie player certified by the 8K AssociationBut the new 4K Cinematic format for higher-quality 4K is the exciting bit$4,995 (about £3,777 / AU$7,180) Kaleidescape makes some truly spectacular 4K video players, and now there's an 8K version. It's "the world's highest-fidelity movie player," says chairman and CEO Tayloe Stansbury. "It brings movie lovers closer to the filmmaker's intent, with cleaner detail, true-to-life color, and a more natural presentati
  
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• The Pool That Reflects Trump’s Presidency

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  Readers respond to articles about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Also: The politics of fine dining; learning something new. ......
  
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• Tanzania links industrial ambitions to agricultural transformation

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  DAR ES SALAAM, June 23 (Xinhua) -- The Tanzanian government has said that its industrialization ambitions cannot be achieved without a parallel transformation in the agriculture sector, outlining key priorities under the country's Development Vision...
  
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• Suspect in Montreal officer's death left manifesto tied to incel ideology, source says

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  An official tells The Associated Press that the suspect accused of killing a police...
  
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• Stampede at World Cup match viewing in Jordan's Amman kills 1

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  Jordan’s state news agency reports that one person has died...
  
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• Shopify to ban vapes as US authorities crack down on illegal e-cigarettes industry

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  Shopify is poised to ban all vape sales from its platform...
  
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• Shooter, 7 others sentenced to decades in prison after violent incident at Texas ICE facility

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  A man who shot and wounded a police...
  
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• Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  TUCSON, Ariz. — “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead. “We are in agony, and we cannot be at peace. We love our mom. We’ll never stop looking for...
  
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• Rubio arrives in UAE with aim to head off Gulf Arab unease over tentative Iran deal

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the United Arab Emirates on the first leg of a three-nation...
  
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• Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups with two goals against Uzbekistan

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  The 41-year-old Ronaldo made history in Houston on Tuesday....
  
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• Real Madrid complete world-record transfer for Swedish teenager Felicia Schroder - leaving WSL side Chelsea frustrated

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  Real Madrid have officially...
  
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• Quote of the day by renowned psychologist Elizabeth Loftus: “Zealous conviction is a dangerous substitute ...

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  Quote of the Day by Elizabeth Loftus: “Zealous...
  
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• Quote of the Day by American psychologist William James: “The greatest weapon against stress is… ...

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  Quote of the Day by William James: William James’ quote, “The greatest weapon...
  
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• Psychology says people who watch daily soaps or binge watch shows online aren't always looking ...

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  Psychology says people who watch daily soaps or binge watch new shows...
  
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• Psychology says people who hate surprises aren't boring, they may be built to protect themselves ...

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  Why do some people dislike surprise parties, unexpected plans, or sudden changes? Psychology reveals how uncertainty, emotional regulation and brain prediction systems may explain the behavior. ......
  
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• Psychology says people who always wear shoes wherever they go may not be obsessed with ...

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  Why do some people always wear shoes, even inside the house? Psychology suggests the habit may be linked to preparedness, cognitive comfort, personal boundaries and feelings of control. ......
  
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• Philippines rethinks school safety after deadly school shooting

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  MANILA > Philippine authorities are...
  
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• Oklahoma rolls past North Carolina 13-2 for 1st national championship since 1994 and SEC\u2019s 7th ...

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  Oklahoma capitalized on...
  
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• Netanyahu says Israel should 'break free' of U.S. military aid

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  "I deeply appreciate the support we have received from our American friends, but we need to break free from dependency and build our own independent armaments network," the premier told reserve officers on a training course in the occupied West Bank ......
  
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• Nepal court remands former Minister Bishnu Paudel to seven days in money laundering probe

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  He was arrested in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to a controversial businessman, who is currently in custody under a money laundering case ......
  
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• Montreal Shooting

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  Montreal police work the scene of a shooting the day before, in Montreal on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP) ......
  
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• Man accused of raping five goats insists 'I am a normal person'

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  The man is alleged to have sexually assaulted five goats and a six-month-old lamb at an animal sanctuary in Pennes-Mirabeau, near Marseille in France ......
  
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• ‘In solidarity with each other’: PM Modi gets call from Qatar's Amir after 12 Indians ...

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a phone call from the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who expressed grief over the death of Indian nationals in a tragic accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in that country. ......
  
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• Life lesson of the day by Diogenes: 'As a matter of self-preservation, a man needs ...

  23-06-2026 20:38 via article.wn.com
  Life lesson of the day by Diogenes:...
  
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