Ukraine on verge of losing Avdiivka, strategic city long targeted by Russia

[ad_1] AVDIIVKA, Ukraine — The Russians were already so close that the road to the Avdiivka coke and chemical plant was only dared taken at night. Vehicle headlights were shut off and covered, hoping to prevent glare visible to an enemy drone hovering overhead. As fighters from the Ukrainian Security Service’s “Alpha” special forces branch … Read more

Red flags, missed clues: How accused US diplomat-turned-Cuban spy avoided scrutiny for decades

[ad_1] MIAMI (AP) — Manuel Rocha was well known in Miami’s elite circles for an aristocratic, almost regal, bearing that seemed fitting for an Ivy League-educated career U.S. diplomat who held top posts in Argentina, Bolivia, Cuba and the White House. “Ambassador Rocha,” as he preferred to be called, demanded and got respect. So former … Read more

Early detection may help Kentucky tamp down its lung cancer crisis

[ad_1] Anthony Stumbo’s heart sank after the doctor shared his mother’s chest X-ray. “I remember that drive home, bringing her back home, and we basically cried,” said the internal medicine physician, who had started practicing in eastern Kentucky near his childhood home shortly before his mother began feeling ill. “Nobody wants to get told they’ve … Read more

Prabowo Subianto: What you need to know about the new Indonesia president

[ad_1] JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A wealthy ex-general with ties to both Indonesia’s popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past looks set to be its next leader. He’s promised to continue the outgoing president’s widely popular policies, but his human rights record has activists and some analysts concerned about the future of Indonesia’s democracy. Defense … Read more

What heritable factors place a person at risk?

[ad_1] Share on PinterestWhat makes some people more susceptible to heart disease? Image credit: Ilya/Stocksy. Coronary artery disease is characterized by a dysfunction of the endothelial cells that form the innermost lining of all blood vessels. A new study has identified five biological pathways regulated by a few genes that could potentially play a prominent … Read more

Should the CDC drop its 5-day COVID isolation guidelines? Doctors weigh in

[ad_1] {{#rendered}} {{/rendered}} Is the COVID quarantine on its way out? Amid reports that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may be considering a change to its COVID isolation guidelines, doctors are sharing their own recommendations. The current CDC guidance, which was implemented in late 2021, calls for people who test positive … Read more

Ukraine’s drone war across Russia cuts into oil revenues

[ad_1] Article by: Oleksandr Shulman; translated and edited by Euromaidan Press Ukraine’s long-range drone program is bringing results: large Russian oil industry facilities in the Russian Federation are under attack. UAVs are increasingly striking at enterprises that are critical for the Kremlin’s economy, causing millions of dollars in damage. The online media of the Ministry … Read more

Ukraine’s Last Ditch Effort to Save Avdiivka

[ad_1] Kyiv is rushing reinforcements to the embattled fortress city of Avdiivka, with Ukrainian commanders and observers alike warning of the deteriorating battlefield situation around the frontline settlement. Russian forces have been pressing a grinding offensive against the city for several months, seeking to encircle and capture it despite reportedly massive losses in personnel and … Read more

5 Best Ozempic Alternatives for Diabetes and Weight Loss

[ad_1] OZEMPIC HAS SKYROCKETED in popularity over the past year. So much so, that it’s boasting a 23 precent increase in sales in 2023. That’s great news for those finding relief through the medication—and bad news for those who are still seeking it. With its gaining popularity, Ozempic is experiencing shortage problems—with its manufacturer, Danish … Read more

Psychedelics may improve sexual function up to 6 months

[ad_1] Share on PinterestPsychedelics may have a variety of effects that help improve sexual function, new research suggests. Image credit: Joe Amon/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images/Getty Images A new study showed people who took psychedelics reported a greater enjoyment of sex, arousal, satisfaction, and attraction to their partner as well as their own … Read more