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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.
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.
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.
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Black holes of every size follow the same surprising rule
Astronomers have discovered that black holes of all sizes launch jets at the same critical stage of their feeding cycle, suggesting a universal rule governs this dramatic behavior regardless of mass.
Rare snails lay eggs on drive from Wales to Wingham Wildlife Park
Rare glutinous snails, found only in one UK lake, began laying eggs during transport to a wildlife park as part of a national conservation breeding program.
Elephants treat themselves with medicinal plants, witnesses say
African elephants in Kenya’s Mount Elgon region use dozens of medicinal plants to treat themselves and their families when sick, according to a study based on interviews with local observers.
Ancient meteorites reveal a powerful force that helped build the Solar System
New research from MIT analyzing ancient meteorites reveals that magnetism may have played a significant role alongside gravity in shaping the early solar system formation billions of years ago.
“We found something never seen before” – A dead star is producing a shock wave that shouldn’t exist
Astronomers discovered an unexpected shock wave around a dead star called RXJ0528+2838 using the Very Large Telescope, challenging current understanding of how stellar remnants interact with surrounding material.
Scientists gave worms magnetic bacteria. They lived 43% longer
Scientists found that magnetotactic bacteria extended the lifespan of worms by over 43% by suppressing a form of cell death called ferroptosis, suggesting a new microbial approach to anti-aging treatment.
Endangered dormice on Babers Farm signal healthy landscape
Endangered hazel dormice have been detected on Babers Farm in Dorset, signaling successful biodiversity improvements through the Countryside Regeneration Trust’s nature-focused farming initiative.
Plan to limit NHS diagnoses of ADHD attacked as ‘rationing’ healthcare
A government review proposes limiting formal ADHD diagnoses and instead offering support through needs-based assessments, drawing criticism from health advocates who characterize it as rationing healthcare.
Young people are not snowflakes, head of mental health review says
The head of a mental health review says young people face genuine mental health challenges rather than being a “snowflake generation,” citing economic uncertainty and social media pressures as key factors.
‘Her mental health deteriorated’: family forced to wait years for autism diagnosis
A family in Greater Manchester describes their five-and-a-half-year struggle to obtain an autism diagnosis for their 14-year-old daughter, citing deteriorating mental health and limited access to support without official documentation.
Brain tumour diagnosis cut from weeks to hours with rapid new NHS test
The NHS has begun using a rapid genomic test that can diagnose brain tumors in two hours instead of up to eight weeks, allowing patients to start treatment sooner and potentially enabling surgeons to make critical decisions during surgery.
At least five candidates vie to become the next WHO leader, as questions over U.S. role loom
At least five candidates are running to become the next WHO director-general, a position facing unprecedented challenges due to U.S. withdrawal and reduced global health funding.