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The Feminist Icon Who Changed EVERYTHING Just Lost Her Battle

Journalist, social, and political activist Gloria Steinem speaks on stage at Ms. Foundation For Women 2016 Gloria Awards Gala at The Pierre Hotel on April 27, 2016 in New York City. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Ms. Foundation For Women Feminist trailblazer, journalist, and reproductive rights advocate Gloria Steinem has died at age 92. Steinem spent more than five decades advocating for women’s equality and reproductive rights. Her legacy includes helping found influential organizations

Healthline·Politics·13h ago
Tech

Apple's iPhone Duo Isn't What You THINK It Is

Hello again, and welcome back to Fast Company’s Plugged In. On Wednesday, Apple held its annual September product launch at its Steve Jobs Theater. The event will be remembered for two debuts. One was the long-awaited announcement of the company’s first folding phone, the iPhone Duo. The other was the first public appearance of its new CEO, John Ternus, who appeared briefly in person and at length in the prerecorded keynote presentation. I came to Cupertino looking forward to the time I’d get wi

Fast Company·Tech·15h ago
Politics

What Americans Are Discovering 25 Years After That FATEFUL Morning

Friday marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, which claimed the lives of 2,977 people at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville.

ABC News·Politics·14h ago

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Why DeSantis Just Offered ASYLUM to a Single Juror — And What It Means

DeSantis: ‘Florida will provide asylum’ to holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy case  The Hill Holdout Juror in Lindsay Clancy’s Mistrial Highlights a Divide in America  The New York Times Domestic violence allegations raise questions about holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial  NBC Boston Lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial was only Black person on the jury, panelist reveals: report  Fox News Lindsay Clancy juror says Patrick Clancy's testimony swayed her decision, reveals more about lone hol

Google News·Politics·15h ago
International

Two Choke Points Just PARALYZED Global Trade — And It's Getting Worse

Iran, Houthis block 2 key global shipping routes, straining the global economy  USA Today Hormuz disruptions hitting small businesses hardest, UN trade agency warns  Reuters The world is still trapped between the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz — Phar Kim Beng  Newswav The Economics of a Chokepoint Crisis  Haver Analytics Guterres urges diplomacy and restraint as global conflicts and Hormuz tensions deepen  سانا

Google News·International·14h ago

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Science

The Secret to Living LONGER Might Be Hidden in Bat DNA

Long-lived bats appear to combine powerful immune defenses with unusual strategies for eliminating damaged cells, potentially helping them avoid cancer and disease for decades. Researchers hope these genetic tricks could eventually reveal new ways to protect human health during aging.

Science Daily·Science·16h ago
Health

The FDA Just Approved Something That Could Change Your FALL Plans

The FDA has approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines that target the XFG variant. Luis Alvarez · DigitalVision/Getty The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026–2027 season, all targeting the JN.1-lineage XFG variant. All four vaccines are approved for adults ages 65 and older, as well as younger people with underlying conditions that put them at higher risk of severe COVID-19, with eligibility varying by vaccine. The updated vaccines are de

Healthline·Health·13h ago

Why Medical Groups Are Now IGNORING the CDC's Vaccine Advice

Four medical groups released recommendations for the 2026–2027 respiratory virus season ahead of the CDC. FatCamera/E+/Getty Images The CDC has not yet issued new COVID-19 or RSV recommendations for the 2026–2027 season and has instead carried over last year’s flu guidance. Four medical groups released their own recommendations in September, each covering a different population: children, adults, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems. All four groups recommend a flu shot fo

Healthline·Health·13h ago

The Drink That's SECRETLY Destroying Your Body Every Time You Sip

Research shows that alcohol consumption can raise your risk of cancer and other health conditions, as well as alcohol-related cancer death. Krit of Studio OMG · Moment/Getty Recent research found that alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in the United States doubled between 1990 and 2023. Another study found that even low levels of alcohol consumption were associated with an increased risk of several cancers. Other research linked heavy drinking to a 25% higher risk of colorectal cancer. Alcoh

Healthline·Health·13h ago

Your Morning Coffee Ritual Could Be KILLING You — Here's Why

Drinking coffee or tea at very high temperatures could triple your risk of esophageal cancer, researchers say. alvarez/E+/Getty Images Researchers have found a possible link between drinking very hot drinks and esophageal cancer. Drinking coffee or tea at too high a temperature was associated with a threefold risk. Experts advise allowing your hot beverage to cool before drinking. Avoiding other esophageal cancer risk factors like smoking and drinking heavily may matter more. Do you need a c

Healthline·Health·13h ago

The ONE Exercise Program That Cuts Heart Rhythm DISASTERS in Half

A one-year clinical trial with a tailored exercise program reduced AFib recurrence by 45%. RealPeopleGroup/E+/Getty Images Exercise interventions are underutilized in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an abnormal heart rhythm disorder. A one-year clinical trial with a tailored exercise program reduced time spent in atrial fibrillation by 45% compared with usual care (3.9% vs. 7.1%). Participants in the exercise group had improved cardiorespiratory fitness and resting heart rate,

Healthline·Health·13h ago

What Happens to Your Heart When You Sleep With THIS On

A new study suggests that light exposure during sleep could raise the risk of cardiovascular disease. Yana Iskayeva/Moment/Getty Images New research shows that even dim light during sleep may thicken heart muscle walls and reduce heart flexibility, potentially raising cardiovascular risk.  The findings build on prior evidence linking nighttime light exposure to cardiovascular disease risk. Optimizing your sleep environment can help protect your heart health. Sleeping in dark conditions may b

Healthline·Health·13h ago

Why Men Are Suddenly Getting This DEADLY Cancer at Alarming Rates

The ACS notes that prostate cancer cases are on the rise, but early detection and screening may help reverse the trend. Maskot/Getty The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates there will be 333,830 new cases of prostate cancer in 2026. Prostate cancer cases increased by around 3% per year between 2014 and 2022, with the steepest increase occurring in advanced-stage diagnoses. The ACS says the increase in diagnoses is largely due to more men being screened, although many are still not being

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The Weight-Loss Drug That Just Solved a COMPLETELY Different Problem

A new review found that GLP-1s offer significant improvements in obstructive sleep apnea associated with obesity. vitapix/E+/Getty Images New research has found that GLP-1 drugs may improve obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) related to obesity. The effects of tirzepatide (Zepound), which is FDA approved for OSA, were especially notable. GLP-1s appear to improve OSA associated with obesity by promoting fat loss in the neck, throat, and tongue. CPAP therapy should be continued until a physician has

Healthline·Health·13h ago

The Shingles Shot That Could Save Your Heart From CATASTROPHE

Recent research shows that the shingles vaccine may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. A boy and the sea · E+/Getty A recent study found that the recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) was associated with a 9% lower cardiovascular disease burden compared with the older live vaccine. Researchers observed lower burdens of coronary heart disease, heart failure, ischemic stroke in men, and atrial fibrillation (AFib) among those who received Shingrix. The CDC recommends the shingles

Healthline·Health·13h ago

FDA Approves Drug That Could Finally Beat the DEADLIEST Cancer

The FDA approved Rasonque (daraxonrasib), a groundbreaking new drug to treat metastatic pancreatic cancer. Photo courtesy of Revolution Medicines The FDA approved Rasonque, a new drug to treat the most common type of pancreatic cancer. A clinical trial found that those who received Rasonque had more than double the average survival rate: around 13 months compared to just over 6 months with chemotherapy alone. Pancreatic cancer was the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death globally

Healthline·Health·13h ago

Why Diabetics Are About to Get a LIFESAVING New Option

The FDA has approved Mounjaro for cardiovascular risk reduction in people with type 2 diabetes. Milko · E+/Getty The FDA has approved Mounjaro to help reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk. A major clinical trial found that Mounjaro performed as well as Trulicity for reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death. People taking Mounjaro had an 8% lower relative risk of major cardiovascular events compared with

Healthline·Health·13h ago

The Screening Young Women Are REFUSING — And Why Doctors Are Panicking

According to recent research, nearly 32% of females in their 20s have never had a cervical screening. MoMo Productions · DigitalVision/Getty Recent research found that nearly 1 in 3 women ages 21 to 29 had never been screened for cervical cancer as of 2023, up from about 1 in 8 in 2005. Researchers also found disparities in never-screening based on factors including race and ethnicity, education, and insurance coverage. Regional- and distant-stage cervical cancer incidence each increased by

Healthline·Health·13h ago

What You MUST Know Before Booking That K-Beauty Procedure Abroad

Dr. Heewon Suh, a physician and renowned Korean aesthetic medicine expert, assesses a patient’s skin at her clinic in Seoul, Korea. Photo credit: Cheongdam Circle Clinic “Glass skin” has become one of the most searched skin goals in the world. Experts say it is a real, medically definable skin state — balanced hydration, healthy dermal structure, and even tone. Christine Maguire, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer at RVO Health, the parent company of Healthline Media, sat do

Healthline·Health·13h ago
Sports
Entertainment

How Lil Durk Just Walked FREE From a Murder-for-Hire Trial

A Los Angeles federal jury on Friday found Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk not guilty of murder-for-hire, conspiracy and stalking resulting in death charges in the 2022 killing of rapper Quando Rondo’s cousin, according to the Los Angeles Times. Prosecutors alleged that rapper (real name: Durk Banks) directed hit men to target rapper Quando Rondo, born […]

Variety·Entertainment·16h ago

Chase Infiniti's Performance That Could Make Her the NEXT Big Thing

In "The Julia Set," she portrays a numbers genius in the most convincing way possible — by wearing her virtuosity lightly and casually, as if it were second nature (which, for someone like Julia, it is). But she also makes Julia a highly focused and mature young woman who is still, by virtue of age and inexperience, just naïve enough to be poised between assertion and following the lead of a dude she should have steered clear of.

Variety·Entertainment·14h ago
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