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People who drink a few cups of tea or coffee each day may face a lower risk of dementia, scientists say. A large US study found that people who drank two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of caffeinated tea daily had a 15–20% lower dementia risk. Researchers tracked more than 130,000 adults for up to 40 years. The results appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Caffeinated coffee drinkers also showed slightly slower cognitive decline than people who drank decaf. Tea and coffee contain caffeine and polyphenols that may protect the brain…
The U.S. women’s hockey team continues to dominate Group A at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan‑Cortina, maintaining its top position as it prepares for crucial upcoming matches. The team has shown consistent skill and teamwork, setting a high standard in the early stages of the tournament. After strong performances in their opening games, the Americans remain undefeated in Group A. The team has displayed fast skating, precise passing, and disciplined defense, giving them a clear advantage over competitors including Canada, Finland, and Switzerland. Coach Joel Johnson praised the squad’s effort, highlighting their ability to stay focused under pressure. “The players are…
The Seattle Seahawks overwhelmed the New England Patriots with an unstoppable defensive performance, winning the Super Bowl 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium. The triumph marked Seattle’s second championship in franchise history. Two of the NFL’s strongest defences clashed in the biggest game of the season, and Seattle dominated from start to finish. Briton Aden Durde made history as the first overseas coach to win the league’s top prize. Dark Side Defence Delivers Historic Performance Seattle’s 46-year-old defensive coordinator has built the NFL’s most feared unit, nicknamed “the Dark Side.” In Santa Clara, California, it proved impossible for the Patriots to break…
Landslide Victory Strengthens LDP Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appears to have delivered a commanding victory in Sunday’s snap elections, with early estimates suggesting her ruling bloc has captured around 300 of 465 seats in the lower house. If confirmed, this would be the Liberal Democratic Party’s strongest showing since 2017 under Takaichi’s mentor, the late Shinzo Abe. The win could give the LDP a super-majority even without its junior partner, the Japan Innovation Party (JIP), while the main opposition alliance suffered significant losses and the anti-immigration Sanseito party made modest gains. “We received voter backing for Prime Minister Takaichi’s…
BP faces mounting pressure from investors as it prepares to publish full-year results expected to show weaker profits. Analysts forecast earnings of about $7.5bn, down from nearly $9bn last year, after oil prices fell for a third consecutive year. Crude prices dropped below $60 a barrel in the final quarter, dragging down profits across the sector. Incoming chief executive Meg O’Neill will face demands to outline a clear long-term strategy. Activist investors want BP to explain how it will manage spending on oil and gas as global demand slows. Shareholders including Nest and the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility have…
A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange accidentally sent customers more than 40 billion dollars in bitcoin. The mistake briefly turned some users into multimillionaires. The company had planned to send a small reward of 2,000 won, worth about 1.37 dollars. Instead, it sent 2,000 bitcoins to customers on Friday. The platform Bithumb apologised for the error. The company said it quickly realised the mistake and recovered almost all the missing tokens. It restricted trading and withdrawals for 695 affected customers within 35 minutes of the glitch. Exchange Recovers Most of the Mistaken Bitcoin Bithumb said it recovered 99.7 percent of the…
Italy and Germany Projects Abandoned Automotive Cells Company (ACC) has officially scrapped plans to build electric vehicle battery gigafactories in Termoli, Italy, and Germany, the Italian metalworkers’ union UILM confirmed. ACC management told the union that both projects, which had been on hold since 2024, will not move forward. Talks with unions are ongoing to determine how the shutdowns will be managed. Slower EV Demand Forces Strategic Shift The company, backed by Stellantis, cited slower-than-expected growth in electric vehicle sales as the main reason for halting the projects. ACC has also been evaluating lower-cost battery technologies, adding to the uncertainty…
Researchers say a home test using menstrual blood could detect cervical cancer risk accurately and non-invasively.A sanitary pad with a sample strip can identify human papillomavirus, which causes most cervical cancers. Scientists in China compared menstrual blood testing with clinician-collected cervical samples.The study involved more than 3,000 women aged 20 to 54 with regular menstrual cycles. Menstrual samples detected high-grade cervical cell changes with 94.7% sensitivity.This matched the accuracy of samples taken by clinicians. The findings, published in BMJ, suggest strong screening potential.Researchers said the method could improve access for women who skip clinical screening. Cancer Research UK welcomed the…
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran. The order does not specify a fixed tariff rate but uses 25 percent as an example. It says the tariff could apply to goods imported into the United States from any nation that directly or indirectly purchases goods or services from Iran. Trump did not comment directly on the order but repeated that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons. He spoke from Air Force One while senior US and Iranian officials held talks in Oman after weeks of escalating…
A major review finds most listed statin side-effects are not caused by the drugs.Researchers published the analysis in The Lancet after reviewing 19 trials with 124,000 participants.Statins reduced heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular deaths over an average follow-up of four and a half years.Evidence supported only muscle pain, diabetes risk, and four minor effects.These included liver test changes, mild liver abnormalities, urine changes, and tissue swelling.Researchers found no strong evidence for memory loss, depression, sleep problems, or nerve damage.Lead author Christina Reith said statins did not increase common complaints.Senior author Rory Collins urged rapid updates to drug labels.Experts said clearer…