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Duolingo restores boy’s streak after he missed lesson due to hospital stay …before being inundated with requests from other chancers
Duolingo restored a boy’s lesson streak after he missed a day while in hospital, following an appeal that highlighted the disruption caused by his stay. The incident drew attention because streaks are a prominent feature of the language-learning app and can encourage users to practise daily. After the company intervened, it reportedly received a flood…
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HHS warns Texas hospitals against denying life-saving care to newborn with disability
The Trump administration has intervened in a dispute over a Texas newborn, Gabriel, who has a severe congenital heart defect, warning hospitals that they must not deny life-saving treatment because of a disability. The case matters because it raises questions about whether hospitals are meeting federal obligations to provide emergency care and whether disability is…
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Schwartz faces Trump’s vaccine test
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story New CDC director faces Trump vaccine test Erica Schwartz was officially sworn in as CDC director on Thursday, and she is already facing her first serious test: President Trump’s executive order to change childhood vaccine policy. Natasha Kaiser Schwartz’s confirmation…
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Commuters forced to dodge human waste outside historic railway hubs, drug addicts on the streets and sprawling camps of rough sleepers: How London’s homeless crisis is only getting worse
The article portrays a worsening homelessness crisis in central London, focusing on conditions around major railway stations and other busy public areas. It argues that the visible presence of rough sleepers, drug use and unsanitary conditions is affecting commuters and highlighting wider pressures on services supporting homeless people. Its headline describes people sleeping in streets…
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JD Vance warns Republicans not to blame young Americans for the appeal of socialism
US Vice President JD Vance told Republicans not to blame younger Americans for socialism’s appeal, arguing that the party itself bears some responsibility for their disillusionment. Speaking on Fox News’ “The Will Cain Show”, he framed the issue as a warning to the GOP about how it responds to economic and political concerns among younger…
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Perez Hilton’s Sister Details Moment She Found Him Amid Self-Harm Livestream: “I Didn’t Recognize My Brother”
Perez Hilton’s sister, Barbara Lavandeira, has described finding him during a livestreamed self-harm incident at his Miami home on 4 August. She said she initially became concerned when his bedroom door was closed and he stopped responding from the bathroom, before finding him seriously injured; the account highlights the severity of the family’s crisis and…
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US wait times for cancer surgeries are getting longer and longer
A large US study has found that waiting times for surgery rose between 2012 and 2023 for six common, operable cancers, despite broader advances in cancer treatment. This matters because prompt surgery is a recognised measure of healthcare quality, while delays can worsen survival prospects and increase anxiety and distress for patients. The analysis covered…
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Investors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to her mental health startup
Investors have sued Selena Gomez and her mother over Wondermind, their mental health startup, alleging securities fraud and breach of contract. The claim centres on accusations that the company failed to meet promised commitments, misrepresented its financial position and overstated Gomez’s involvement, raising questions about accountability to early backers. The plaintiffs say they invested almost…
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Fox News Poll: Economic anxiety and candidate concerns define Ohio Senate race
A Fox News poll indicates that economic anxiety, particularly over inflation, is shaping Ohio’s Senate race, with former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown leading Republican incumbent Senator Jon Husted by eight points. The result matters because it suggests voters’ financial concerns and their views of the candidates may outweigh party loyalties in a closely watched contest.…
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The FED Fitness DS2 Adjustable Dumbbells Can Turn Into an Adjustable Kettlebell or Barbell for Just $56.60
Amazon is offering the FED Fitness DS2 adjustable dumbbell pair for $56.60 with the code “HBYLDS2521”, presenting it as a low-cost alternative to premium adjustable-weight systems. Its main appeal is versatility: the kit can be configured as dumbbells, a kettlebell, a barbell or push-up stands, making it potentially useful for beginners building a compact home…