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Researchers found that drinking orange juice regularly changes the activity of thousands of immune-cell genes.Many of these genes control blood pressure, limit inflammation, and regulate sugar metabolism.These processes play a vital role in maintaining long-term cardiovascular health.David C. Gaze, Senior Lecturer at the University of Westminster, highlighted the study’s findings in The Conversation. Reduced Inflammation and Improved Heart Function In a study, adults drank 500 ml of pasteurised orange juice daily for two months.After 60 days, stress-activated genes NAMPT, IL6, IL1B, and NLRP3 showed lower activity.The SGK1 gene, which regulates kidney sodium retention, also became less active.Researchers say these changes…

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s improved squad depth will help them handle another injury setback, confirming that Kai Havertz will be out for a few more weeks. The Germany forward, sidelined since August after knee surgery, suffered a setback when he tried to increase his training intensity. Arteta must now decide whether to continue using Mikel Merino as a makeshift striker against Brentford on Wednesday or turn to Viktor Gyökeres, who recently returned from a muscle injury. Gabriel Jesus is also pushing for his first appearance after 11 months out. William Saliba and Leandro Trossard remain doubts, meaning summer signings Cristhian…

Talks Gain Momentum in MoscowRussian President Vladimir Putin will meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday. The White House says it feels very optimistic about progress toward ending the war in Ukraine. Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and informal adviser, will also join the talks. The meeting follows two days of negotiations in Florida between Ukrainian and US officials. Witkoff and Kushner refined a US-backed peace plan once seen as favourable to Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the talks constructive but warned that tough issues remain. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Witkoff will meet Putin…

Bitcoin plunged on Monday, falling below €75,000 as the cryptocurrency market extended October’s steep decline.Cryptocurrencies opened another month in the red, with Bitcoin dropping over 5% in European trading.After peaking near €110,000 in early October, Bitcoin entered a prolonged decline amid heavy liquidations and large-scale sell-offs.In November, Bitcoin lost more than 16% of its value, briefly touching €74,000.Ethereum and Solana also fell over 5%, continuing the downward trend that began in October.Bitcoin attempted short-lived recoveries last month, but rebounds failed, and prices resumed their fall. Risk Aversion Drives Market Behavior Investors sold other stocks recently as risk-averse behavior returned, and…

McLaren’s Painful Error Reshapes the ChampionshipFormula 1 moves toward its first three-driver finale in 15 years after Max Verstappen won a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix because McLaren made a decisive strategy mistake. Lando Norris called it “not our greatest day”, which understated a race where his team threw away a clear win. Norris’ lead dropped to 12 points before Abu Dhabi, with Oscar Piastri four points further back. Piastri felt stunned as he realised a certain win became second place and his title position slipped from second to third. “It’s pretty painful,” he said. Norris remains the favourite because a…

The rare Marsh Fritillary butterfly has enjoyed a strong year in Northern Ireland, thanks to warm weather and long-term habitat restoration by Butterfly Conservation and local farmers. Once widespread across the UK and Ireland, the species declined sharply as farming practices changed and its only food plant—Devil’s-bit Scabious—became scarce. Conservation teams have worked with landowners to improve grassland management, ensuring the right conditions for the butterfly to breed. Autumn surveys showed dramatic rises in caterpillar nests at managed sites. One location saw numbers jump from 24 to 53, while another increased from 24 to 139. These nest counts indicate healthy…

U.S. stocks rose sharply this week as investors reacted to strong corporate earnings, declining short-term yields, and growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December. The S&P 500 has gained roughly 16% in 2025, supported by technology, growth-focused firms, and broader market optimism. Corporate earnings played a key role in lifting sentiment. Dell Technologies and other companies reported better-than-expected results, sending shares higher and boosting investor confidence. Analysts said strong earnings, combined with hopes for lower borrowing costs, are helping revive market momentum. The third-quarter earnings season ended on a mostly positive note despite recent volatility around tech…

A UK government health panel has advised against introducing prostate cancer screening for most men, saying the harms would outweigh the benefits. The UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC) only recommended screening for men with confirmed BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene variants, who are at higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer. These men could be screened every two years between ages 45 and 61. The committee found that widespread PSA testing would lead to high levels of overdiagnosis, detecting many slow-growing cancers that would never cause harm but could result in unnecessary treatment and side-effects. Evidence for screening Black men—who face a…

Researchers report over 237 cyber operations struck space infrastructure from 2023 through 2025.Cyber warfare now threatens satellites and communication networks, the study warns.The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zürich collected social media posts, news articles, and cybercrime forum data to track attacks.Attackers focused on Israel’s space sector and international space agencies.June 2025 saw the sharpest spike: 72 operations occurred in a single month during the Israel-Iran conflict.Clémence Poirier, the report’s author, said these attacks represent nearly one-third of all recorded incidents.The study compares this pattern to cyber activity during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Researchers identified almost all attackers as…

Venezuela Denounces US Pressure Venezuela reacts angrily to Donald Trump’s claim that the country’s airspace should be considered closed. The foreign ministry calls his message “another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people”. Officials insist the United States holds no legal authority to close another nation’s airspace. They accuse Trump of issuing a “colonialist threat” that violates global norms. Regional Tensions Intensify The United States increases its military presence near Venezuela. US forces carry out at least 21 strikes on boats they claim transported drugs. More than 80 people die in these attacks. Washington offers no evidence for…