New blood pressure drug helps people with uncontrolled hypertension in trial
An experimental drug for people who can't lower their blood pressure with existing medications was found to be effective in a midstage clinical trial.
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Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial ceasefire
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Myanmar jumped to 1,644 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble.
Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial ceasefire
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Myanmar jumped to 1,644 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble.
Five in Ukraine killed in drone strikes as Russia claims advances on ground
Kyiv and Moscow have stepped up their aerial attacks as US pushes the warring parties to agree on a ceasefire.
US woman released by Taliban in Afghanistan: Former US envoy
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American citizen Faye Hall has been released by the Taliban after she was detained earlier this year.
Month of giving: Syrians in Ethiopia keep Ramadan iftar tradition alive
Tiny Syrian community in Ethiopia embraces spirit of Ramadan, offering meals to those in need.
Elon Musk protesters gather at Tesla showrooms
The protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Musk.
Protesters in Tel Aviv say government responsible for captives’ fate
Angry demonstrators demand the Israeli government secure the release of captives held in Gaza.
Two leaders of Harvard’s Middle Eastern studies center to step down
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Departures of Cemal Kafadar and Rosie Bsheer are seen by critics as ‘shameful attempt’ by school to appease Trump
The leaders of Harvard University’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies are leaving thei…
AI promises to free up time. But what if it spares us from learning, writing, painting and exploring the world? | Joseph Earp
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If I reduced my existence to a series of ChatGPT prompts, the act of my living is only shorter – not better
As much as I have the general vibe of a luddite (strange hobbies, socially maladjusted, unfa…