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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

A New Leader Takes the Helm at PureTech Health

PureTech Health has a new boss. Robert Lyne is now the CEO. He's been with the company for a while. He was the interim CEO since July 2025. Before that, he was the Chief Portfolio Officer. He's got a lot of experience. He used to be the CEO of Arix Bioscience plc. He's worked in life science and ven

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Dec 19 2025RELIGION

Reviving the Heart of Military Chaplaincy: A Shift Back to Faith

The U. S. military chaplaincy is undergoing a significant transformation. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has taken steps to reverse what he sees as a decline in the spiritual support provided to service members. This shift is seen as a response to policies from previous administrations that allegedly

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Dec 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

Indonesia's Big Green Energy Challenge

Indonesia has a huge task ahead. It needs to change how it makes power for its industries. This is called the captive power sector. Right now, most of this power comes from coal. But Indonesia wants to switch to cleaner energy. A recent study says this will cost a lot of money. By 2030, Indonesia ne

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Dec 18 2025RELIGION

A New Leader for New York's Catholics: What to Expect from Bishop Hicks

New York has a fresh face at the helm of its Catholic community. Bishop Ronald A. Hicks, a 58-year-old from Illinois, is stepping into big shoes, replacing Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Hicks' background is quite similar to Pope Leo XIV's, which might explain why he was chosen for this role. Hicks grew u

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

A Shortcut to Freedom for Bolsonaro?

Brazil's congress has given a boost to Jair Bolsonaro, the ex-president who was handed a 27-year prison term for plotting to overthrow the government after the 2022 elections. The new law, which has been cleared by both the lower house and the senate, could cut Bolsonaro's time behind bars significa

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Nicotine's Hidden Danger: Heart Health at Risk

Nicotine is a sneaky villain when it comes to heart health. No matter how you take it, whether it's through cigarettes, vapes, or those trendy nicotine pouches, it's bad news for your heart and blood vessels. This is the stark warning from a group of experts who've been studying the effects of nicot

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

A Kind Heart in the Face of Rudeness: The Story of Jeanie Beeman

Jeanie Beeman, a 72-year-old Target employee, found herself at the center of a viral video where she was verbally attacked for wearing a Charlie Kirk shirt. The incident, which took place in a Chico, California Target store, was uploaded to TikTok by Michelea Ponce, a nurse at Enloe Health. Ponce's

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Nicotine's Hidden Danger to Your Heart

Nicotine is a sneaky villain when it comes to heart health. It doesn't matter if it comes from a cigarette, a vape, or a pouch. It's all bad news for your heart and blood vessels. This is what experts are saying after a big study came out. The study looked at how nicotine affects the heart. It foun

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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

Capturing Moments: A Look at the World Sports Photography Awards

The World Sports Photography Awards have become a big deal in the photography world. This year, over 4, 100 photographers from 123 countries submitted more than 23, 000 photos. The competition has grown a lot since it started in 2020, and this year's edition is the largest yet. Canon, a well-known

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Workplace Skin Reactions: What You Need to Know

Workplace skin reactions, often called occupational contact urticaria (OCU), happen when someone's skin reacts to something they touch at work. These reactions can be caused by chemicals or proteins. There are two main types: nonimmunologic (irritant) and immunologic (IgE-mediated). The immunologic

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