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Phu Quoc is Building Many More Hotel Rooms for a Regional Summit. Some Could Struggle Afterwards
Phu Quoc is adding thousands of hotel rooms ahead of APEC 2027, but developers must sustain double-digit annual demand growth through 2030 to maintain current occupancy levels.
Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan convenes emergency meeting of foreign ministers over what it characterizes as an imminent Israeli threat to al-Aqsa mosque and Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, citing violations of a status quo agreement governing the sacred site.
Extreme heat left this student athlete on life support. He won’t be the last.
A 21-year-old Arizona State University hockey player collapsed during practice in August and remains hospitalized with exertional heat stroke, highlighting ongoing risks athletes face from extreme heat despite established safety protocols.
Mixed start for pre-Cop as just two non-Pacific leaders accept Australian invitation to climate summit
Australia hosted a preparatory climate summit in Fiji with about 4,000 attendees, though only 14 national leaders attended, with just two traveling from outside the Pacific region.
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Scientists restore a brain protein and reverse signs of aging in mice
Research in mice found that restoring brain protein Menin reversed signs of aging including memory problems, bone loss, and skin thinning, while an amino acid treatment improved cognition.
Scientists discover cells that cheat death and rebuild damaged tissue
Scientists identified cellular mechanisms enabling severely damaged tissue to regenerate through specialized death-resistant cells, a discovery that may also explain cancer recurrence after treatment.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at Cambridge have used artificial intelligence to design a vaccine component trialed in people, potentially protecting against multiple coronaviruses and preventing future pandemics.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report found the UK wasted nearly £10 billion on personal protective equipment procurement during the pandemic, with poor planning and a controversial VIP recommendation system criticized for embedded unfairness.
Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief
Mental health charities have failed to adequately discuss violence risks from a minority with severe mental illnesses, says Mind’s chief executive, amid an inquiry into a fatal 2023 stabbing attack.
Drinking very hot drinks could triple risk of oesophageal cancer, study finds
A major UK study finds that drinking very hot tea and coffee triples the risk of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, though the risk can be reduced by letting drinks cool before consuming them.
Lucy Letby hospital consultant tells BBC inquiry makes for grim reading
A senior consultant at the hospital where Lucy Letby worked has said the public inquiry report into her crimes makes for “grim reading” and acknowledged that doctors should have escalated concerns to police earlier.
Who supports policies for ‘health equity’? It depends on how you’re asking
A survey found 65% of self-identified conservatives support health equity goals, suggesting broader backing for such policies than political rhetoric indicates, though support levels vary based on how questions are framed.
Jehovah’s Witnesses allow blood-derived products but keep ban on whole-blood transfusions
Jehovah’s Witnesses have eased their blood-use prohibition, now permitting members to receive products derived from donated blood while maintaining a ban on whole-blood transfusions.
Hispanic voters’ support for Trump wanes over economy and immigration
Hispanic voters who supported Trump in 2024 show declining support due to concerns over the economy and immigration enforcement, with polls indicating potential shifts toward Democrats in upcoming midterm elections.
Trump’s battle to rename the Kennedy Center has put its future at risk
A legal battle erupts as the Trump administration threatens to close the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after courts blocked attempts to rename the historic memorial to President John F. Kennedy.
Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
Security researchers warn that streaming devices offering free pirated content are being weaponized as proxy networks, exposing home internet connections to malware, cybercriminals, and nation-state attacks.