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If you have diabetes and love a long nap, a new study suggests your liver health may be at risk.For people with type 2 diabetes, naps that regularly last beyond 30 minutes may be tied to a higher risk of a common form of chronic liver disease called MASLD (metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease), according to new research presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago.[1]“We found that in people with type 2 diabetes, poor sleep at night — such as going to bed late, waking up late, sleeping less than seven hours, or poor sleep quality…

A common amino acid found in protein rich foods and many brain health supplements may have an unexpected connection to longevity, according to new research. Scientists reporting in the journal Aging-US examined whether two amino acids, phenylalanine and tyrosine, could influence how long people live (lifespan). Their findings suggest that higher levels of tyrosine in the blood are associated with a shorter life expectancy in men, raising new questions about the role this nutrient may play in aging. The research was conducted by Jie V. Zhao, Yitang Sun, Junmeng Zhang, and Kaixiong Ye of the University of Hong Kong and…

President Trump’s approval rating among rural Americans dropped to a new low of 50%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Monday. The poll conducted June 3-8 represents a 10-point drop from 60% the same survey found in February 2025. Mr. Trump’s disapproval among rural Americans increased to 48% compared to 34% disapproval rate he had 16 months ago, according to the survey. The poll has a margin of error of 3 percentage points. Respondents cited multiple reasons for the waning support, including higher prices for food, gas and fertilizer, which increased during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The U.S. and…

President Donald Trump and thousands of others at the White House UFC event got the bloodiest fight for last. (Watch the clips and photos below.)American Justin Gaethje became the undisputed UFC lightweight champion when Ilia Topuria’s corner stopped the “ultra-violent” main event at the end of the fourth round, ESPN reported.Or as the White House press pool put it, “Topuria’s face was beaten to such a bloody pulp that he was declared incapable of continuing.”MMA Mania’s headline for the UFC Freedom 250 bout was even more lurid: “Justin Gaethje mutilates Ilia Topuria’s blood-soaked face.”Gaethje got a congratulatory handshake from Trump…

President Trump’s favored celebrations in Washington for the 250th anniversary of American independence — which have gone through head-spinning changes in recent weeks — now have competition in Los Angeles.The alt-rock band Smashing Pumpkins and the outlaw country star Chris Stapleton will be among the performers at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on July 4, according to an announcement on Monday by the nonprofit group America250.That group, established by Congress a decade ago, has been running official planning for the nation’s semiquincentennial since before Mr. Trump created his own group, Freedom 250, in December.The Los Angeles concert, called America’s Block…

The overwhelming consensus among economists is that Brexit has damaged the UK, hitting goods exports and curtailing business investment.Yet the upheaval also created some winners.As the 10th anniversary of the Leave vote approaches, the FT identifies some of those who gained from the UK’s departure from the EU — despite, and often because of, the wider losses.Not all of the beneficiaries are British, nor are they as promised by the Leave campaign. Customs agentsWhen the UK left the single market in 2021, the mountain of paperwork required to move goods between the UK and the bloc threatened to overwhelm the…

Mexico modernized the legendary Azteca Stadium –now officially known as Banorte Stadium, to host five matches during the 2026 World Cup. However, residents have complained that the urban projects developed in the area do not address their needs, such as access to drinking water and better transportation. Credit: Emilio Godoy by Emilio Godoy (mexico city)Monday, June 15, 2026Inter Press Service MEXICO CITY, June 15 (IPS) – The construction of an elevated pedestrian bridge connecting central and southern Mexico City –one of roughly 2,000 urban works tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, began last October, and, with only days to go…

Anthropic executives met with administration officials over the weekend after the government directed generative AI vendor to suspend access to some of its newest AI models.A June 12 statement on Anthropic’s website revealed that the Trump administration, citing national security authorities, had issued an export control directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 by any foreign national, inside or outside the U.S., including foreign Anthropic employees.As a result, Anthropic said the only option to ensure compliance was to deny access to all customers.The statement said the government had not provided specific details about its concern. However, it…

Some friends will adapt, though others may pull away because they feel uncomfortable, afraid, or unsure how to talk about the disease.“Unfortunately, it’s common, but it doesn’t mean it’s easy,” says Williams.Friends with whom you did certain hobbies, such as playing cards or golf, may fall away. Williams says, “Your golf-playing friend may not want to take a walk or have lunch; they want to play golf.” That can hurt, but try not to take it personally, she says.If you want to leave the door open, try one low-pressure message: “I’ve missed you lately. I know my news was a lot…

“Living with a disease like ALS, you are supposed to have diminished dreams. I do not,” Harrell tells MIT Technology Review. “Any one of these things would be an absolute godsend of improvement. To have all of them, and many, many more, is truly revolutionary.”  Within the first 22.6 months after the device was implanted, Harrell had used it for more than 3,800 hours at home without any researchers present, the team reported today in the journal Nature Medicine. “He’s the first power user of a speech BCI,” says team member Sergey Stavisky, a neuroengineer at the University of California,…