Oil prices rose and U.S. stock-index futures fell Sunday after the U.S. and Iran exchanged attacks around the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend.
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Lifestyle Program Improves Brain Health in At-Risk Older Adults Across Latin America
Results from the LatAm-FINGERS study confirm and expand on findings from the U.S.-based POINTER study, showing that structured strategies to reduce dementia risk are applicable across cultures. The LatAm-FINGERS study demonstrates that a lifestyle intervention program improves brain health in older adults at risk for dementia across Latin America.
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Lifestyle Program Improves Brain Health in At-Risk Older Adults Across Latin America
A structured lifestyle intervention program significantly improves brain health among older adults at risk for dementia across Latin America, according to findings from the LatAm-FINGERS study presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2026. The study confirms and expands upon results from the U.S. POINTER trial, demonstrating that dementia risk reduction strategies can be adapted […]
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Alzheimer’s Association Launches Study on Lifestyle, Drug Combination to Prevent Cognitive Decline
The Alzheimer's Association announced the launch of the PROTECT-Cog Study, a global clinical trial designed to evaluate whether combining a proven multidomain lifestyle intervention with GLP-1 receptor agonist medications or similar drugs can reduce the risk of cognitive decline. The study, described as the first of its kind, will test whether the combination approach is […]
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Clark breaks WNBA record as Fever rout defending champion Aces
Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points and Sophie Cunningham drilled six 3-pointers as the Indiana Fever defeated the Las Vegas Aces 109-75 on the Aces' home floor. Caitlin Clark set a WNBA record in the victory.
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McGregor’s UFC return ends in seconds with apparent knee injury, raising medical oversight questions
Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to the Octagon lasted seconds Saturday night, ending with an apparent knee injury that reignited questions about medical clearance and regulatory oversight in professional mixed martial arts. McGregor, the Irish fighting star whose last UFC appearance came in January 2020, faced Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 at […]
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Argentina advances to World Cup semifinals with 3-1 win over Switzerland
Argentina advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a tense quarterfinal match Saturday night in Kansas City. Argentina, the defending champion, took an early lead on a goal by midfielder Alexis Mac Allister in the 10th minute. The team controlled much of the first half but struggled to extend […]
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At 82, Mick Jagger Says His Job Is to Give Fans ‘The Best Time’ They Can Have
Mick Jagger isn't interested in being a moral compass — he's interested in being a night out. At 82, the Rolling Stones frontman has distilled his philosophy as a performer into one directive: get out of the way of the good time. In a recent conversation with the New York Times podcast "The Interview," Jagger […]
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Federal audit uncovers $230 million gap in K-12 funding
A $230 million gap in K-12 education funding has surfaced in a newly released federal audit, raising questions about oversight failures and financial accountability across America's public school systems. The investigation examined spending patterns in school districts nationwide and uncovered what federal auditors characterized as potential fraud, mismanagement and unauthorized expenditures. The audit's scope covered […]
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Khosla family’s $9.6 billion Seahawks deal sets NFL record, raises transparency questions
The Seattle Seahawks' impending sale to the Khosla family for a reported $9.6 billion sets an NFL record and represents a significant shift in professional sports ownership, raising questions about transparency in how billionaires acquire major sports franchises. Vinod Khosla, co-founder of Sun Microsystems and founder of venture capital firm Khosla Ventures, along with his […]