Category: Culture
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Shingles vaccine could delay the onset of Dementia, study finds
A new study published in Nature Medicine has found that a vaccine against shingles (Herpes Zoster) may delay the onset of dementia. The six-year study monitored approximately 100,000 patients over the age of 65 in the United States who received a… Continue Reading
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Gazan influencers who shape the narrative
Faces of Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip, as reflected to the world these days, are not necessarily those of declared Hamas members. They do not carry weapons and seemingly have no connection to terrorism. Much of the information about what… Continue Reading
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International Olympic Committee may probe Israel judoka over online posts supporting
Swiss media claims bronze medalist Peter Paltchik posted images of IDF shells with the caption ‘from me with pleasure’; head of Israel’s Olympic committee Yael Arad says judoka removed the posts himself and that they had criticized a terror… Continue Reading
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Britney Spears’ Memoir ‘The Woman in Me’ to be adapted into film
Universal Pictures confirmed a film adaptation of Britney Spears’ memoir ‘The Woman in Me’ is in the works. Jon M. Chu, who is also attached to the ‘Wicked’ adaptation, is set to direct the film, which is being produced by Marc Platt. The memoir,… Continue Reading
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Actress Blake Lively launches vegan haircare line
Actress Blake Lively launched a sustainable, affordable, and vegan haircare line called Blake Brown at Target. The collection includes shampoos, masks, leave-in conditioner, dry shampoo, mousse, and a pre-shampoo mask, priced between $18.99 and… Continue Reading
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NBA considers expanding into Europe
The NBA is actively exploring opportunities to expand its presence in Europe, considering options such as establishing an annual tournament or a dedicated league in collaboration with FIBA, the international basketball governing body. The league… Continue Reading
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Israeli Olympic swimmer Gorbenko misses 200m medley final because of… dinner?
The drama surrounding Anastasia Gorbenko’s absence from the 200m individual medley final has the Israeli delegation in turmoil, with the swimmer fuming over the missed opportunity. Gorbenko finished 9th in the qualifiers, just missing the cut for… Continue Reading
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Aerosmith ends 50-year touring career
Aerosmith has announced their retirement from live performances and touring. The decision is due to lead singer Steven Tyler’s severe vocal cord injury, including a fractured larynx, which has left him unable to fully recover his voice despite… Continue Reading
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Which lyrics are played in the neutral anthem?
Russian athletes were banned from competing under their national flag and anthem due to state-sponsored doping violations, and the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) remains suspended from the IOC after an unsuccessful appeal to the Court of… Continue Reading
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Is the Paris 2024 Olympics the most vegan ever?
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are being touted as the greenest in history, with initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability, such as environmentally friendly facilities like the Aquatic Center with recycled chairs and solar… Continue Reading