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Fake news? Unpacking the ‘Blue Zone’ myth in Okinawa.
For decades, Okinawa has prided itself as a hot spot for longevity. In 1999, the Japanese islands were listed as one of five ...
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Hamptons hospital adapts fall-prevention classes for aging Spanish-speaking population
The number of foreign-born older people in the US is increasing fast: It’s expected to reach 23% of the total older population by 2060. But the US health care system is not always well prepared to ...
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Spain’s Guggenheim Museum ruffles feathers as it tries to expand
The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, northern Spain, helped transform a post-industrial city in decay into a hub for culture and tourism. The museum wants to expand that success by opening annexes in the ...
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The universe is expanding faster than previously thought
The universe’s rate of expansion is 8% faster than all theories on the subject suggest. That’s been confirmed by data from the James Webb Space Telescope in a paper published this week. The paper ...
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A year in, Argentina’s libertarian president slashes spending as poverty rises
Javier Milei, Argentina’s TV pundit-turned-president vowed to send shock waves through his country’s economy and government when he took office a year ago. He’s spent the last 12 months slashing ...
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Israel strikes chemical weapons stores across Syria
As many Syrians rejoice at the downfall of the former dictatorship in their country, Israel has been conducting numerous strikes on targets across Syria, reportedly destroying chemical weapons stores ...
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Hospital in the Hamptons adapts senior care for increasing immigrant community
The number of foreign-born older people in the US is increasing fast: It’s expected to reach 23%  of the total older population by 2060. But the US health care system is not well prepared to cater to ...
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Professional women’s sports boom in Toronto
With Canada’s first WNBA team, a new soccer league and a successfully launched hockey league, Toronto is on the forefront of the growth of women’s sports. The World’s Bianca Hillier reports on the ...
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World’s most famous Chinese-speaking romance novelist dies at 86
Chiung Yao, a romance writer who published best-selling novels in the Chinese-speaking world, died on Wednesday. She was 86. She died at her home in New Taipei City, Taiwan. She began writing in the ...
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The Dominican Republic’s mass deportations of Haitians
Since October, the Dominican Republic has deported more than 71,000 Haitians back to Haiti. They’re often sent back in trucks fitted with iron bars. Under a current policy, the goal of the Dominican ...
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Benjamin Netanyahu takes the stand in court
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand today in his long-running corruption trial. He faces charges of fraud, breach of trust and taking bribes — all of which he denies. Host Carolyn ...
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In Israel, Indian migrants seek construction jobs once filled by Palestinians
In the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, the Israeli government canceled tens of thousands of Palestinian work permits, leaving many important sectors — agriculture and construction in ...