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The Tech You Should NEVER Buy Used—And What's Actually Safe

The tech industry wants you to believe that every device must be unboxed fresh from the factory floor. But for practical professionals, buying certified refurbished hardware is the easiest way to pocket a 40%-60% discount without sacrificing performance. The catch? “Refurbished” products cover a wide spectrum. On one end, you have manufacturer-certified enterprise gear meticulously restored to like-new performance and backed by a solid warranty. On the other, you have a mystery box from a third-

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Politics

How Trump Transformed a Refugee Agency Into His $410M DEPORTATION Machine

How Trump turned a refugee bureau into a $410 million deportation operation  The Washington Post Banished to alien lands: Trump’s secret deportation deals  theguardian.com Third-country removals: Trump’s deportation policy by the numbers  France 24 Latin American migrants deported by ICE to West Africa describe being stranded "on the other side of the world"  CBS News The Deportation Project: Major Stories from Partners  PBS

International

The Wartime Vote That Proves Putin's GRIP on Russia

Ruling party dominates early results in Russia’s wartime parliamentary vote  Al Jazeera Ukraine war latest: Convincing win for Putin expected in Russian parliamentary election  Sky News They Have Almost No Chance in Russia’s Elections. Why Are They Running?  The New York Times Early results show Russia's main Kremlin party dominating tightly controlled parliamentary vote  AP News Russia's ruling pro-Putin party on track to win wartime election after drones strike Moscow  Reuters

Health

Why Maria Shriver Says You're WRONG About When Alzheimer's Starts

Maria Shriver wants everyone to know there are proactive strategies to support brain health. Maria Shriver. Photo by Peter Yang Author and journalist Maria Shriver is raising awareness about brain health. When her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she made it her mission to inform others about what they can do to lower their risk of cognitive decline. As a longtime advocate for Alzheimer’s, Shriver wants people to take agency over their brain health. Maria Shriver wants women to

The Exercise That Could SAVE Your Brain After Menopause

Research shows that aerobic exercise may improve cognitive function in postmenopausal females. adamkaz · E+/Getty Regular aerobic exercise can significantly improve thinking skills like planning and decision making in postmenopausal women, according to recent research.  The greatest cognitive benefits were observed in those who engaged in 45 minutes of moderate aerobic activity four times per week. With two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases occurring in older women, exercising during and after men

The Weight Loss LOOPHOLE That Big Pharma Didn't Expect

Research shows that microdosing GLP-1 medications may still lead to weight loss. Tatsiana Volkava · Moment/Getty Recent research suggests that people may still lose weight while staying on the lowest starting doses of GLP-1 medications, such as Wegovy or Zepbound, for longer periods. After one year, people taking sustained low dose tirzepatide lost about 5.5% of their body weight, while those taking sustained low dose semaglutide lost about 2.2%. Lower doses were associated with more modest

Why Women and Young Adults Are EXHAUSTED—And It's Getting Worse

A CDC report shows that women and young adults are more likely to experience frequent fatigue. ArtistGNDphotography · E+/Getty A recent report from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) showed that nearly 3 in 4 adults in the United States report experiencing fatigue. Women and younger adults reported the highest rates of frequent fatigue. Adults with frequent fatigue were more likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as cognitive difficulties. Frequent f

The Grain Most Americans Ignore That Could SAVE Their Heart

Consuming 4 to 6 servings of whole grains per day could offer significant heart health benefits, according to a new study. Viktoriya Skorikova/Moment/Getty Images A large meta-analysis suggests that eating more whole grains may offer substantial cardiovascular benefits. The findings show that every additional 48 grams of whole grains consumed per day was associated with improvements in body weight, waist circumference, total cholesterol, and inflammatory markers. The greatest cardiometabolic

Why Counting CALORIES Might Be the Wrong Weight Loss Strategy

Recent research shows that diet quality may help improve overall health more than just counting calories. fcafotodigital · E+/Getty A two-year study found that a Mediterranean-style diet and a calorie-focused weight loss program led to similar amounts of weight loss. People following the Mediterranean-style diet saw greater improvements in diet quality and were more likely to say they would recommend the program. Experts say calorie balance remains important for weight loss, while choosing h

The Dairy Secret Most Men Don't Know Could THREATEN Their Lives

A survey suggests that only 20% of U.S. males know that milk and dairy products are potentially linked to prostate cancer risk. Eva-Katalin/E+/Getty Images A new survey found that only 1 in 5 men in the United States is aware of the potential link between dairy product consumption and prostate cancer risk. Only 20% of men surveyed said they had received information from a medical professional about how nutrition can impact prostate cancer risk. Body fat and family history might have a bigger

Why Your Coffee Works BEFORE You Even Drink It

The aroma of cofee may help boost your mood, according to recent research. Busakorn Pongparnit · Moment/Getty The aroma of coffee may help improve mood and reduce feelings of stress, according to a small study of healthy young adults. Smelling coffee was linked to reductions in tension, fatigue, confusion, and other negative mood measures, although researchers found no significant changes in heart rate. The benefits may be linked more to expectations and conditioned responses than to direct

What 'The Pitt' Star Discovered That SAVED Her Life

Katherine LaNassa. Photo by Emily Sandifer Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa, who plays Nurse Dana on The Pitt, was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer following a routine mammogram. LaNasa underwent surgery and radiation treatment before landing her role on the hit medical drama. Now cancer-free, LaNasa is encouraging women to get regular mammograms and understand their personal breast cancer risk. Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa may be best known for her beloved role as “Nurse Dana” on the acclai

She Thought It Was BLOATING—Then Doctors Found Cancer and a Genetic Bombshell

After a stage 1 colon cancer diagnosis at 37, Marisa Stachelski (pictured above) learned she had a BRCA2 mutation that increased her risk of several other cancers. Photo: Marisa Stachelski Marisa Stachelski was diagnosed with stage 1 colon cancer at age 37 after experiencing persistent bloating, pain, and blood in her stool. Genetic testing later revealed a BRCA2 mutation, which can significantly increase the risk of several cancers, including breast and ovarian cancer. Stachelski chose risk

Your Coffee Temperature Preference Could Be DEADLY

Drinking coffee or tea at very high temperatures could triple your risk of esophageal cancer, researchers say. alvarez/E+/Getty Images Researchers have found a possible link between drinking very hot drinks and esophageal cancer. Drinking coffee or tea at too high a temperature was associated with a threefold risk. Experts advise allowing your hot beverage to cool before drinking. Avoiding other esophageal cancer risk factors like smoking and drinking heavily may matter more. Do you need a c

The Light in Your Bedroom That's DESTROYING Your Heart

A new study suggests that light exposure during sleep could raise the risk of cardiovascular disease. Yana Iskayeva/Moment/Getty Images New research shows that even dim light during sleep may thicken heart muscle walls and reduce heart flexibility, potentially raising cardiovascular risk.  The findings build on prior evidence linking nighttime light exposure to cardiovascular disease risk. Optimizing your sleep environment can help protect your heart health. Sleeping in dark conditions may b

Why 1 in 3 Young Women Are Skipping the Test That Could SAVE Them

According to recent research, nearly 32% of females in their 20s have never had a cervical screening. MoMo Productions · DigitalVision/Getty Recent research found that nearly 1 in 3 women ages 21 to 29 had never been screened for cervical cancer as of 2023, up from about 1 in 8 in 2005. Researchers also found disparities in never-screening based on factors including race and ethnicity, education, and insurance coverage. Regional- and distant-stage cervical cancer incidence each increased by

The Diet Change That Could Transform Your Prostate Cancer FIGHT

An enhanced diet and exercise program may support men during prostate cancer treatment, according to a new study. Maki Nakamura/DigitalVision/Getty Images Researchers say a monitored program of diet, exercise, and behavioral support may improve prostate cancer treatment outcomes. The scientists reported that men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer who followed the lifestyle regimen known as STAMINA experienced improved quality of life. Experts say a healthy lifestyle

Entertainment

Spain's Bold Move to Become Europe's Entertainment POWERHOUSE

Spain plans to press on with its commitment to the country’s audiovisual industry, said Óscar López, Minister for Digital Transformation and Public Administration. Speaking at the conference titled The New Script of the Audiovisual Industry at the San Sebastian Festival, López said Sunday that his Ministry would continue supporting its audiovisual industry through the Spain […]

The 20% SURGE That's Making Chile a Film Industry Hotspot

CinemaChile unveils its 2026-2027 catalog at the San Sebastián Festival on Sept. 21 where it has much to celebrate, with eight titles screening across seven sections, led by Pablo Larrain’s “My Sad Dead,” a 4-part Netflix series that has been combined to make a roughly three-hour feature that competes for the Golden Shell. Unsurprisingly, the […]

The Indian Spymaster So LEGENDARY Bollywood Is Finally Telling His Story

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is teaming with Leo Media Collective on a theatrical feature about Rameshwar Nath Kao, founder of India’s Research and Analysis Wing, targeting an Aug. 11, 2028 release timed to the Indian Independence Day holiday weekend. R&AW, India’s primary external intelligence agency, was established in 1968 to consolidate the country’s foreign intelligence […]

The Flamenco Film That's Already Creating BUZZ at San Sebastián

SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain – Madrid-based Latido Films has picked up international sales rights to Isaki Lacuesta’s “Flamenco Sketches” (“Jaleos”), the latest film from Isaki Lacuesta, one of Spain’s most singular filmmakers, which plays this week at the San Sebastian Film Festival. Lacuesta has twice won San Sebastian’s top prize, the Golden Shell, with “The Double […]

The Executive Move That Signals Latin America's Entertainment EXPLOSION

Spain’s Secuoya Studios has tapped Carla Gómez as head of development and executive producer for Latin America, strengthening its creative and production operations in the region. Bringing more than two decades of experience in the television and streaming sector, Gómez will oversee the development of original projects from initial concept through production. She also brings […]

The 10 Filmmakers Fighting for Cinema's Most Prestigious PRIZE

A total of 10 projects are taking part in the San Sebastian Film Festival’s Latin America and Europe WIP competition showcases, which will help the winning projects jump their last hurdles towards release. Selected from hundreds of submissions, six projects are vying for for the coveted WIP Latam Industry Award and four titles from across […]

Why Korea Is Choosing COMEDY Over Hollywood's Biggest Epic

South Korean comedy-drama remake “The Intern” debuted atop the local box office in ticket admissions during the weekend of Sept. 18–20, though Christopher Nolan’s holdover epic “The Odyssey” continued to lead overall weekend revenue, generating a higher gross. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the newly released […]

The Anurag Kashyap Project That's Redefining Indian CINEMA

Indian filmmakers Abhishek Chaubey and Navdeep Singh will present director Shivam Shankar’s short film “Bhed, Bakri, Bhoot.” The film is set to premiere globally on Sept. 24 on YouTube channel, Oh Short Flips, curated by Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap. Mumbai-based filmmaker Shankar produced the short alongside Ranjan Singh and RG, in addition to writing and […]

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