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Iran’s president and foreign minister were among the senior officials who joined thousands of people marching through downtown Tehran on Friday, showing defiance as U.S.-Israeli airstrikes continued, sending up plumes of smoke not far from a crowd according to videos posted online.Iran marks «Quds [Jerusalem] Day» on the final Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, in solidarity with Palestinians, and that was the occasion for the large rally in Tehran, but the top officials showing up was a clear signal to the U.S. and Israel that their ongoing strikes had not dislodged the nearly 50-year-old theocracy that rules…

The Housemaid doesn’t just clean house—it dusts off expectations, mops the floor with clichés, and polishes tension to a high shine. With spotless performances and a squeaky-clean script hiding dirty secrets, this five-star thriller leaves you swept away long after the final wipe-down. Plot Hoping for a fresh start, a young woman becomes a live-in maid for a wealthy couple who harbour sinister secrets. Review From the very first sweep of its opening moments, The Housemaid proves that sometimes the dirtiest secrets aren’t hidden under the rug—they are the rug. This is the kind of film that invites you in…

By Kath Hudson    17 Feb 2026The Nesa XSignal can improve cognitive function by 35 per cent / Shutterstock_People Images A buzz is growing around the Nesa XSignal, which can reset the central nervous system The Nesa XSignal stimulates the nerve pathways with microcurrents that are imperceptible to the user Trials show benefits to sleep quality, digestive issues, chronic pain and overactive bladders Venn Healthcare is the exclusive UK distribution partner With increasing conversation around the negative health impact of a dysregulated nervous system the Nesa XSignal is providing a solution that is fast gaining traction in clinics. A number…

Diabetic nephropathy is the official name for diabetic kidney disease (DKD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) caused by diabetes. If you want to find out more about what this condition is, where it comes from and how it’s treated, you are in the right place! Diabetic Kidney Disease Fast FactsDiabetic nephropathy is a formal name for diabetic kidney disease (DKD) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).People with diabetes are at risk of developing chronic kidney disease because high glucose levels in our blood hurts our kidneys.One third of adult diabetics have chronic kidney disease in the USA. In Canada, half of…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The American military has ordered 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East, a U.S. official said Friday, in a major addition of forces in the region after nearly two weeks of war with Iran. Hours later, President Donald Trump said U.S. forces had “obliterated” military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island – the primary terminal that handles Iran’s oil exports – and warned that the island’s oil infrastructure there could be next. Meanwhile in the Iranian capital, a large explosion rocked a central square where thousands were gathered for an annual state-organized…

President Donald Trump said Friday that U.S. Central Command executed a strike on Iran’s Kharg Island «moments ago,» at his direction.In a social media post announcing the strike, Trump noted that the «bombing raid» did not target the island’s oil infrastructure but «obliterated every MILITARY target.»»However,» he said, «should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision.»In this satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC, Iran’s Kharg Island is seen on Feb. 26, 2026.Planet Labs PBC via APThe president urged the Iranian…

In a world spiraling into war, with AI rising and jobs falling, it’s easy to miss the little things — like a spate of young Republicans praising Hitler. Not so long ago, hugging Hitler was one of those lines you just didn’t cross in a decent democracy, and for good reason: fascism, the Second World War and genocide. Murdering millions of humans should never inspire admiration. But that’s what’s been happening with increasing regularity, revealed by a recent string of unhinged text chains revealed among young Republican leaders. This isn’t an outlier or a one-off. It’s a pattern and a…

By Jonathan Klotz | Published 1 hour ago When Gol D. Roger was executed, he set off the largest and longest treasure hunt in history. For over a thousand chapters in the manga and a thousand episodes in the anime, Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates have been seeking the legendary One Piece. They’re not alone, with hundreds of pirates also in pursuit, but after all this time, no one knows what the One Piece is. It’s true, as at no point has any character, organization, or long-lost map revealed the nature of the One Piece. Fans are in the…

HOUSTON — Aaron Judge doubled and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang each had two hits as the United States beat Canada 5-3 on Friday night to reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals.The U.S. squad rebounded after an 8-6 loss to Italy in pool play left them needing help to advance to this round.The Americans move on to face the Dominican Republic in a semifinal on Sunday in Miami. It will be the team’s third straight appearance in the semifinals and the fourth overall.It’s another big win for the U.S. over its neighbors to the north, coming after the U.S. hockey team beat…

Part the First: Nutrition and Medicine.  The current Secretary of Health and Human Services is not wrong in his emphasis on nutrition (a stopped analog clock is right twice a day).  I don’t know where Lauren Rice is attending medical school in New York City, but her editorial take seems about half right in I’m a medical student. RFK Jr. is right about medical school and preventive care: The first patient I met as a medical student was a middle-aged delivery man and a former track athlete. He was recovering from his second amputation due to uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.…