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HealthA new study published in the European Heart Journal shows that replacing refined grains with whole grains can improve heart and metabolic health. Analysis of 87 trials with over 6,500 adults found that consuming 48g of whole grains daily reduced body weight, waist size, total cholesterol, and inflammation. Other markers like LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar, and blood pressure also improved.
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WorldAl Qaeda has called for attacks similar to the September 11, 2001, hijackings, targeting American and Israeli airliners. The group praised the attempted hijacking of flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, which carried over 170 passengers. The call appeared in al-Bayan, a pro-Al Qaeda weekly, and was shared on Telegram before removal. The article urged targeting planes carrying Americans, Israelis, and others opposing Islam.
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BusinessInvesting ₹2,000 monthly through a SIP can help build a fund of ₹2 crore over time, depending on the average annual returns. At 10% returns, it takes about 46 years and 1 month; at 12%, about 40 years and 4 months; and at 15%, around 34 years and 2 months. The total investment amount varies accordingly, and detailed calculations are available.
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ScienceIn 2025, scientists from CEAB-CSIC treated two mountain lakes in Alt Pirineu Natural Park, Spain, with a biodegradable piscicide to remove invasive minnows. Ten months later, amphibians and aquatic invertebrates, absent since 2014, returned. The minnows, introduced accidentally as live bait, had harmed native species by eating amphibian eggs. This effort is part of the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR European project.
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ScienceThe Louisiana red swamp crayfish was introduced to Spain in the 1970s, first in Badajoz's Guadiana basin in 1973 and then in Seville's Guadalquivir rice fields in 1974. Over 50 years later, this invasive species remains widespread and difficult to eradicate across Europe. A 2020 study revealed at least one additional introduction route linked to Kenya, complicating its spread further.
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WorldPakistan expert Abhinav Pandya cautions against dismissing the Mecca Agreement involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Despite Pakistan and Turkey not joining Saudi Arabia's war against the Houthis, the pact is still young and covers a broad alliance beyond the conflict. Pandya emphasizes the agreement's potential significance despite current non-participation in the war.
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A new study published in the European Heart Journal shows that replacing refined grains with whole grains can improve heart and metabolic health. Analysis of 87 trials with over 6,500 adults found that consuming 48g of whole grains daily reduced body weight, waist size, total cholesterol, and inflammation. Other markers like LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar, and blood pressure also improved.
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