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Former prime minister Édouard Philippe struggles in a crowded field as the far-right candidate leads race for the Élysée

A major study of nearly 1,900 older adults suggests that stopping statins after age 70 may be relatively safe in the short term for people who have never experienced a heart attack or stroke. However, a higher rate of serious cardiovascular events or death during longer follow-up raises questions about the risks of discontinuing these widely prescribed medic

The study showed those considered medically obese showed an even higher risk when they stopped using the drug, than those considered a normal weight.

A packet of mustard might be the unlikely answer to painful muscle cramps during a run or even in the middle of the night. But how does it work, which type is best, and can it replace sports drinks and bananas?

The Nigerian Democratic Congress candidate for Oredo Federal Constituency in the January 16, 2027, House of Representatives election, Efosa Omo-Osagie, has promised to sponsor a bill prohibiting the… Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-candidate-promises-bill-stopping-nysc-postings-to-insecure-areas/

Govt., CAQM says measures like GRAP cannot be dubbed a ‘complete failure’

But an expert says businesses will have to embrace them if the age of superannuation is raised.

Point of Law was in good shape after his phenomenal Melbourne Cup win, achieved at just his sixth start. What’s next for the fast-finishing three-year-old is yet to be decided.

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Kaylub Giamanco is the father who stopped a school shooter in Bend, Oregon, a week ago. The teen gunman entered the school and killed three students and a teacher before Giamanco stopped him. In a new interview with Oregon Public Broadcasting, Giamanco describes the moments leading up to his heroic actions, how he felt after he took down the shooter and that

As gold prices continue to increase, shoppers are buying smaller jewellery items and making more cautious spending decisions ahead of Diwali. For many South Asian families, buying gold or silver during the festive season is a long-standing tradition passed down through generations. However, this year, traditions like giving jewellery are coming at a higher c

Hackers around the world are all-in on using agentic AI to wage attacks—and manipulating tools like Anthropic’s Claude to help them carry out their crimes.