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Jun 18 2026HEALTH

High‑Insulin Foods and Lifestyle Raise Liver Disease Risk in Type 2 Diabetes

People who have type 2 diabetes often face a serious liver problem called metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD. Scientists wondered whether the way people eat and live could increase that risk because both diabetes and MASLD share similar metabolic issues, such as in

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Jun 18 2026BUSINESS

New KLM Jets Face Business‑Class Delay

KLM is set to launch its newest planes, the Airbus A350s, which will replace older models. However, a problem with regulatory rules means that the special business‑class seats are not ready for use on the first flights. The airline plans to name each new aircraft after famous Dutch art, starting

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Jun 18 2026SPORTS

Zabit Magomedsharipov Leaves Retirement Behind for Surprise Russian Grappling Match

Zabit Magomedsharipov hasn't stepped into a competitive arena in over seven years. His last outing was a dominant UFC win against Calvin Kattar in 2017. Soon after, health troubles forced him to retire unexpectedly. Fans have been begging for him to return ever since. Now, word is spreading that Ma

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Jun 18 2026SPORTS

Quick sniff, big question: Why smelling salts are popping up in soccer

Soccer players aren’t usually known for dramatic pregame rituals. But a strange trend is creeping into the locker rooms of top teams. Instead of sipping water or doing light stretches, some players are pulling out small black tubes, cracking them open, and taking a sharp inhale of a pungent white po

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Jun 18 2026RELIGION

Reflecting on a dark day with messages of unity

Eleven years ago today, a hate-driven act shattered a peaceful church gathering in Charleston. Nine people lost their lives during a Bible study session when a stranger entered and opened fire. The shooter’s clear racist motives shook the nation, leaving many stunned by the community’s response. Day

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Jun 18 2026WEATHER

Weather warnings force airlines to ease flight change rules

A storm moving up from the Gulf of Mexico is about to hit Louisiana hard. Forecasters say it could dump a foot of rain in some spots and push winds strong enough to knock down trees. Meanwhile up north, thunderstorms packing baseball-sized hail and 80 mph gusts are expected to slice through Illinois

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Jun 18 2026RELIGION

Episcopal Church downsizes: Big building sold in NYC

The Episcopal Church is letting go of its tall headquarters in New York City, a building that once towered over the city’s skyline. This move isn’t just about real estate—it mirrors a bigger shift. Fewer Americans now identify with mainline Protestant churches, and many religious groups are rethinki

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Jun 17 2026BUSINESS

New Brand Signals Gaming Giant’s Shift to Multi‑Media

"Krafton, the maker of PUBG, has filed a trademark for LV3H Entertainment. The new name shows the company wants to create games, music, videos and live shows. It is not only about developing new titles anymore. The filing comes as part of a rebrand for the existing PUBG Entertainment group.

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Jun 17 2026BUSINESS

Riyadh Air Gains U. S. Flight Permission, Expanding Saudi Skies

Riyadh Air has received official permission from the U. S. Transportation Department to fly routes in and out of America, marking a significant step for the new Saudi airline. The decision came after Riyadh Air demonstrated its plans to grow quickly, aiming for more than 100 international destinatio

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Jun 17 2026BUSINESS

Transocean Wins Big Deals for Deep‑Sea Rigs

A major oil drilling firm has secured two new contracts for its tough‑weather submersible rigs, adding about $185 million to its firm order book. The first deal involves the Transocean Norge rig, which will work on five wells for a Norwegian company. The job is expected to start early next year and

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