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ZONNEBEKE, Belgium — A postcard belonging to a World War I soldier whose body was found with five comrades during an excavation has helped reunite distant descendants more than a century after his death on the Western Front.Dozens of mourners attended a memorial service in western Belgium on Wednesday during which six new white marble headstones were dedicated to the British soldiers whose remains were recently identified through the use of archival research and DNA analysis.The six burials at the Tyne Cot Cemetery included that of Pvt. Thomas Whitaker, who died in the trenches carrying a postcard from Bradford, in…

It’s summertime, so I’m offering two great beach reads: Spencer Pratt’s The Guy You Loved to Hate: Confessions from a Reality TV Villain and Richard Hofstadter’s The Paranoid Style in American Politics. Stay with me. Both books have been on my mind — no, seriously — as red America tries to parse election returns from Los Angeles where Pratt just finished third in the city’s mayoral primary. There’s a certain segment of the nation that can’t seem to understand how Pratt, a registered Republican and Trump voter, could not have finished in the top two and advanced to the November…

By Kath Hudson    29 May 2026Making small changes to exercise, diet and sleep yields huge heart health benefits / shutterstock_PerfectWave Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a significantly reduced risk of major cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes, according to new research.   Sleeping for 11 minutes more, doing an additional 4.5 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, and eating an additional quarter of a cup of vegetables were associated with a 10 per cent reduction in major cardiovascular events.  The optimal combination of behaviours were also established: sleeping for eight to…

The United States, United Kingdom, Australia and 18 other countries have called on Iran to halt its «lethal plotting and other malign actions» across Europe, North America and Australia.In a joint statement published Wednesday, the group of countries, which includes Canada, France, and several other European nations, said Iran had a long-standing relationship with «international and local criminal groups,» adding «their use of these groups is deplorable.»»Attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate, or otherwise attack people on our soil, undermines national sovereignty and international norms,» read the bulletin. «These actions must stop immediately.»The group attributed the nefarious activities to Iran’s…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to be the biggest betting event in history — and the first to test the U.S. sports-wagering market at full scale.The tournament kicks off Thursday in Mexico City and will end about six weeks later at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Between those two bookends, 48 teams will compete in 104 matches.Analysts predict the betting opportunities could reshape customer acquisition for sportsbooks, prediction markets and the sports-data companies that power them.Global wagers on the 2026 World Cup could top $50 billion, up from more than $35 billion during the 2022 tournament according…

Diamond Brown is calling Chris Brown an “IG Dad” while airing out their alleged text messages.RELATED: Oop! Diamond Brown Seemingly Throws Shade At Chris Brown Amid Him Reportedly Responding To Her Paternity & Custody SuitDiamond Brown Calls Chris Brown An “IG Dad” While Airing OUT Their Alleged Text MessagesOn Tuesday, June 9, Diamond Brown took to her now-deleted Instagram account to share a few posts to her Story. Furthermore, the posts showed alleged screenshots with a contact identified as “CB.” In an initial text, dated February 18, she wrote that he does not control her or have a say in her…

At least 12 people were killed as a group of «more than 10» suspects opened fire in an informal settlement in South Africa on Tuesday evening, police said. The South African Police Service said on Wednesday that the group of suspects had been dropped off by a white van outside the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, a Johannesburg suburb, at about 11 p.m. on Tuesday night.   Members of the forensics team arrive at the scene after, according to the police, gunmen opened fire at an informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 10, 2026.Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters»The suspects allegedly entered the informal…

Wade Meckler and Jo Adell keyed a five-run second inning with two-run doubles, and Walbert Ureña navigated heavy traffic through five shutout innings to lead the Angels to a 10-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.Houston put two runners on in the first, second and fifth and loaded the bases in the third, but Ureña (4-4) pitched out of each jam to lower his ERA to 2.44 on the season and 1.84 in eight starts since early May.The 22-year-old right-hander gave up three hits, struck out seven and walked five in his 107-pitch effort, which included a 97-mph…

Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democrat Aaron Ford have won their primaries, NBC News projects, officially setting up what’s expected to be one of the most competitive gubernatorial contests in the fall.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Lombardo, the former Clark County sheriff, easily secured his party’s nomination over several low-profile challengers as he seeks a second term. Ford defeated Washoe County commissioner in the Democratic contest, taking roughly two-thirds of the vote. Since Lombardo won his first gubernatorial election in Nevada, a perennial swing state, by less than 2 percentage…

Reporting Highlights Raw Milk on the Rise: Driven by political shifts and wellness trends, unpasteurized milk has moved from a fringe obsession to a widespread movement rooted in institutional distrust. The Myth of Safety: Despite stringent hygiene efforts, contamination from deadly bacteria like E. coli and salmonella remains an inherent, unavoidable risk in unpasteurized dairy. A Political Shield: As raw milk continues to sicken consumers, high-level lawmakers and government officials are championing the industry’s expansion rather than curbing the danger. These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that…