FIRST MINISTER JOHN SWINNEY

Jun 15 2026OPINION

Silicon Valley’s Quiet Power Play

John O’Farrell, once a partner at the venture firm Andreessen Horowitz, recently shared his concerns about how tech investors are shaping policy on artificial intelligence. He believes that the wealth of these companies is used to silence discussion about regulating AI, favoring their own interests

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Jun 11 2026EDUCATION

How small daily habits can impact your college grades

First-year university students who don’t get enough sleep or spend too much time on screens tend to earn lower grades by the end of the year. A study of 1, 447 Canadian undergraduates found that sleep quality matters more than many realize. Students who regularly sleep poorly, smoke daily, or clock

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May 31 2026POLITICS

Senator Barrasso gets big award for long work in public service

John Barrasso stands out in Washington because his career started far from politics. Before becoming a senator, he spent years helping patients as an orthopedic surgeon and even worked as a rodeo doctor. These experiences shaped how he approaches problems later in government. He was born into a work

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May 27 2026POLITICS

A Shift in Texas Politics: Cornyn’s Gamble With Trump

John Cornyn, the long‑time Texas senator, has spent a lot of time trying to stay out of Donald Trump’s anger. Even after the senator lost his seat, he had already been juggling a careful balance between support and distance. In May 2023, when Trump was reviving his presidential bid, Cornyn told re

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May 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New TV, Movies, Music and Games to Watch This Week

John Krasinski will be back as Jack Ryan in the new action series “Jack Ryan: Ghost War” on Prime Video, while the creators of “Stranger Things” are producing a Netflix show about a retirement community that fights monsters. The lineup also includes Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike in the sati

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May 15 2026HEALTH

Eye Mites Got a Superstar

John Cena, known for his wrestling bravado, revealed that he once suffered from a hidden eye problem caused by tiny mites living around his lashes. He didn’t realize the issue until it began hurting his sight, a condition that many people share but rarely discuss. The mites, called Demodex, norma

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May 06 2026HEALTH

Check Your Skin Early to Beat Melanoma

First, the numbers are scary. About 112, 000 Americans will find themselves with a serious skin cancer this year, and more than 8, 500 may lose their lives to it. The good news is that if doctors catch the disease early, treatment can be much more effective. One expert suggests a simple routine: lo

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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

Healing Paths: New Trials, Kind Hearts and Unexpected Birds

First responders in Arizona are exploring a controversial remedy as part of the state’s pioneering psilocybin study. Whole mushrooms, known for their hallucinogenic properties, are being examined for their potential to ease post‑traumatic stress. The research is backed by state funds and led by Dr.

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

Melania Trump Denies Any Connection to Jeffrey Epstein

First lady Melania Trump recently spoke out against claims that she ever knew Jeffrey Epstein, the financier who faced serious legal trouble before his death. In a brief statement from the White House, she called the accusations unfounded and damaging to her reputation. "The false stories connecting

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Apr 05 2026CELEBRITIES

Podcast Adventure: A Famous Actor’s Take on Jesus

John Rhys‑Davies, known for playing Gimli in the “Lord of the Rings” films and a host of other well‑known roles, has turned his voice toward a new four‑episode series that tells the life of Jesus from prophecy to resurrection. The show, called “The Christ, ” is part of the Faith Podcast Network and

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