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Foods Affecting Blood Pressure and Drowsiness

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American researchers conducting the study identified five types of foods rich in ‘tyramine,’ which affects blood pressure and is associated with increased daytime drowsiness. These foods include aged cheeses, processed meats, yeast extracts, and salted or dried foods such as…

Court Reduces Trump’s $464M Penalty but Upholds Verdict

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A US court on Thursday dismissed a $464 million civil penalty against President Donald Trump, initially imposed for fraudulently inflating his net worth, deeming the amount ‘excessive’ while still upholding the judgment. In February 2024, Judge Arthur Engoron ruled against…

RTA Enhances Dubai Metro Signage

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New signs have been installed at all Dubai Metro stations. In a joint effort with Keolis-MHI, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched this initiative to simplify travel on the Metro and Tram. Hassan Al Mutawa, Director of Rail Operations…

Lebanon Begins Disarmament in Refugee Camps

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On Thursday, Lebanon announced the initiation of a plan to disarm Palestinian factions in refugee camps, aiming to secure exclusive state control over weapons. The disarmament process began with the transfer of weapons from Beirut’s Burj Al Barajneh camp to…

Elvira Jain on Money, Success, and Entrepreneurship

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Dubai-based CEO Elvira Jain, originally from Moldova, has lived in the UAE for 12 years and, like many expatriates, finds that time flies in the Gulf. After a successful career as a fashion model, she now leads a communications agency,…

Putin’s Ukraine Peace Proposal Revealed

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Vladimir Putin demands Ukraine relinquish the eastern Donbas region, abandon NATO ambitions, remain neutral, and keep Western troops out, according to three Kremlin insiders speaking to Reuters. On Friday, the Russian president met Donald Trump in Alaska for the first…

Reclaiming Joy: A Writer’s Journey Home

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One, two, three, four…..ten. If you’re staring at a blank laptop screen for 10 minutes and your mind’s still foggy, you’re not on the right track. Unless the topic demands extensive research and you’ve been working on it for a…

Raising Confident and Connected Kids

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School life involves social dynamics, performance evaluation, and proper behavior. As we journey through education, it’s crucial to focus on two key principles: nurturing successful children without dimming their unique light, and maintaining family bonds. While many resources address back-to-school…

Croatian Athlete Sets Breath-Holding Record

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According to reports, the longest voluntary breath-holding period was achieved by Maricic, surpassing the previous record holder by approximately 5 minutes. Spending nearly half an hour without air is astonishing, as with each breath, a human can only replace 20%…

Children Reunite with Families in Ukraine

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Nazarova told Sputnik, “Three children will soon be reunited with their families in Ukraine. Two boys, one 15 years old and the other 8 years old, and a girl who is 6 years old. Each has a different story. One…