Communism
The South African Communist Party (SACP) has condemned the atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur and Kordofan, Sudan, as war crimes and genocidal acts that have left defenceless civilians victim to summary executions, arbitrary detentions, and forced displacement. The SACP stands in solidarity with the Sudanese
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
A study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders has shed light on the distinct neurodevelopmental pathways to cognitive functioning in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning difficulties. The research, conducted by Joni Holmes and colleagues at the University of East Anglia, examined the cognitive and learning
Actors
In a conversation with the Late Show host Stephen Colbert, Anthony Hopkins shared his inspiring story of overcoming alcoholism, crediting 12-step programs like AA with saving his life. Hopkins revealed that he once drank to the point of blackout and was lucky to have been helped by his agent, who
Evidence-based medicine
Researchers at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences conducted a systematic review of 169 migraine headache (MH) randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to identify common shortcomings in design and reporting, highlight trial features that enhance value to practicing clinicians, and offer recommendations that improve the alignment between MH research
Convenience stores
At least 23 people, including children, lost their lives in a devastating fire and explosion at a convenience store in Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora state in northwestern Mexico. The tragedy occurred on Saturday, with six people remaining hospitalized on Sunday morning. The fire, which engulfed the Waldo's
Drug approval
Dr. George Tidmarsh, the FDA's top drug regulator, has resigned after being accused of soliciting a bribe and tanking a company's stock as part of an alleged revenge plot against a former colleague, Kevin Tang. Tidmarsh was accused in a lawsuit of retaliating against Tang starting
Golf tournaments
Tom McKibbin's decision to join LIV Golf has paid off, earning him a maiden Masters invitation after his remarkable win at the Hong Kong Open. The 22-year-old's seven-stroke triumph has catapulted him into the world's top 100 and secured his spot for the 2024
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Reports from Al Arabiya indicate that Hamas is engaging in mediation-supervised negotiations to secure the safe withdrawal of its remaining fighters from southern Gaza, specifically from tunnel networks in the Rafah and Khan Younis areas, as part of a broader deal. This development comes as Israel Defense Forces transferred three
Hegseth, Pete
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his Chinese counterpart, Defense Minister Dong Jun, have agreed to reboot military-to-military links to "deconflict and deescalate" tensions between the two nations. The meeting took place on the sidelines of a regional summit in Malaysia, a day after leaders Xi Jinping and
Food assistance
President Donald Trump is facing a deadline of noon to respond to a federal judge's ruling that food benefits must be reinstated due to the ongoing government shutdown. Two federal judges, in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, have ruled that the Trump administration must continue providing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Diseases
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis has investigated the effectiveness of specialist-delivered nutrition and exercise interventions on the physical health of individuals with severe mental illness. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of New South Wales, involved an electronic database search of Scopus, Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL,
Political parties
The government shutdown continues to exacerbate a stalemate between Republicans and Democrats, with the potential delay or suspension of food aid for millions of Americans a pressing concern. President Donald Trump has pushed GOP leaders to change Senate rules to end the shutdown, citing the need to get "tough&
