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Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ high blood pressure, research reveals
A major Oxford University study reveals that 59% of people with high blood pressure in England are undiagnosed, while only half of those receiving treatment have their condition under control.
Only 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange for disease, researchers find
Fewer than 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange therapy despite 91% of healthcare providers having access to the procedure, according to a new survey.
Nepal: Two bodies found after avalanche hits Himalayan base camp
Two bodies have been recovered from an avalanche that struck a climbing base camp on Himlung Himal peak in Nepal’s Himalayas, with roughly a dozen people still missing.
Britain knew about the Holocaust as it happened. A new exhibition reckons with that truth
A new exhibition explores how Britain received news of the Holocaust during the war itself, revealing widespread awareness much earlier than commonly understood. The display will inform a planned permanent national memorial and learning center.
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Sri Lankan court sentences 15 men to life in prison for roles in deadly 2019 Easter bombings
A Sri Lankan court convicted 15 men for organizing the 2019 Easter bombings that killed 267 people, sentencing them to life imprisonment after a trial lasting more than five years.
DOJ asks appeals court to allow churches to endorse political candidates
The DOJ has asked a federal appeals court to overturn a ban preventing churches from endorsing political candidates, citing religious autonomy principles in the ongoing dispute over the Johnson Amendment.
UK house prices fall for first time since 2023, led by London and south-east
UK house prices fell 0.4% year-on-year in August, marking the first decline since November 2023, as higher mortgage rates and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on buyer demand.
‘Costing billions’: is the pensions triple lock a lifeline or simply unaffordable?
UK policymakers debate whether the state pension triple lock remains affordable, with business groups and economists arguing it costs billions annually and should be replaced or reformed.
Taxing high earners to help fund Social Security gains bipartisan attention — what it could mean for benefits
Lawmakers from both parties are considering raising payroll taxes on high earners to address Social Security’s projected funding shortfall beginning in 2032, with experts debating the economic impacts.
Help-to-buy scheme delivered ‘very high value for money’, review finds
A government review finds the help-to-buy scheme delivered £25 billion in social value annually and helped over 387,000 people purchase homes, reigniting debate over reviving the program.
Mortgage credit scores are evolving. What homebuyers need to know
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now permit lenders to use VantageScore 4.0 alongside traditional FICO scores for mortgages, potentially helping homebuyers with limited credit histories qualify or obtain better rates.
Trump Account contributions have a Dec. 31 deadline — and employers can complicate the math
Dec. 31 marks the final deadline for Trump Account contributions in 2026, with both employers and workers needing to track limits carefully to avoid penalties on excess funds.
IRS tax debt agreements have plummeted: ‘I’ve never seen a number that low,’ taxpayer advocate says
The IRS accepted roughly 5,500 offers in compromise during fiscal year 2025, down 57% from 2023, while applications increased 29%, leaving more low-income taxpayers unable to settle tax debts for reduced amounts.
AI stock swings could affect your 401(k). Here’s what retirement savers need to know
AI market volatility this week may indirectly affect 401(k) retirement savings because many workers’ portfolios contain significant exposure to major technology companies driving the AI boom.
Affordability concerns loom large for advisors’ clients ahead of midterm elections, survey finds
A CFP Board survey finds Americans increasingly concerned about affordability and the long-term viability of Social Security and Medicare, with half of advisors reporting clients taking risky cost-management actions.
Best Buy beats quarterly estimates and hikes its outlook, but stock falls
Best Buy reported stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and raised full-year guidance, though its stock declined about 7% in morning trading.