Category: United States
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The US Expands Military Presence in the Middle East While Iran Remains on Maximum Alert
The US intensifies military presence in the Middle East with deployment of fighters and aircraft carriers, while Iran warns of retaliation in case of aggression.
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U.S. Expands Military Presence in the Middle East as Iran Maintains Maximum Alert
The U.S. military buildup in the Middle East continues unabated, even after signs of rhetorical backtracking by U.S. President Donald Trump on the possibility of a direct attack on Iran. In recent hours, Washington has intensified its air presence in the region, while Tehran maintains maximum alert status and reiterates warnings of possible retaliation in…
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Internet Blackout in Iran: How Are Videos and Images Getting Out?
Iranian authorities have implemented an almost total internet shutdown in a crackdown on widespread anti-government protests, but a small portion of the population is maintaining contact with the outside world via satellite. Starlink, a division of Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX, is playing a disproportionate—and, in the eyes of activists abroad, crucial—role in connecting Iran…
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There’s an internet blackout in Iran. How are videos and images managing to get out of the country?
Iranian authorities have implemented an almost total internet blockade in a crackdown on widespread anti-government protests, but a small portion of the population is managing to communicate with the outside world via satellite. Starlink, a division of Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX, is playing a fundamental—and, in the view of foreign activists, crucial—role in connecting…
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María Corina Machado Gifts Donald Trump Her Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan leader María Corina Machado said she gifted President Donald Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal at the White House on Thursday, even after he questioned her credibility to take command of the country following the deposition of then-president Nicolás Maduro by the United States. The Nobel Institute stated that Machado could not give her…
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María Corina Machado Presented Her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump
Venezuelan leader María Corina Machado handed over her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday (15), even as he questioned her credibility to take over the country after the US deposed then-president Nicolás Maduro. The Nobel Institute said Machado could not give her prize to Trump, an honor…
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4 Ways to Overcome Insomnia Anxiety — and Get Back to Sleep
Clinical psychologist Steve Orma was a little over 40 years old when he developed insomnia — difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. He couldn’t stop thinking about it. “I started to enter the mental state that most people find themselves in. I worried: ‘What’s happening? Is something wrong with me?’”, he says. This fear of…
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4 Ways to Overcome Insomnia Anxiety — and Get Back to Sleep
Clinical psychologist Steve Orma was in his early 40s when he developed insomnia — difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. He couldn’t stop obsessing over it. “I started to enter the mental state that most people get sucked into. I worried: ‘What’s happening? Is something wrong with me?’”, he says. This fear of not being…
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U.S. Suspends Visa Processing for 75 Countries, Including Brazil
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The U.S. Department of State is suspending all visa processing for 75 countries, including Brazil, Somalia, Russia, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Nigeria, Thailand, and Yemen, Fox News reported on Wednesday (14). The U.S. Department of State posted on X stating that the suspension applies to immigrant visas. Thus, it does not affect Brazilian travelers who…
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Physical exercise is as effective as medications in treating depression, study reveals
If you feel better after exercising, know that you’re not alone. Movement can improve mood and, according to the results of a new study, can also help alleviate depression symptoms. As part of a review of evidence conducted by the Cochrane Collaboration — an independent network of researchers —, scientists evaluated 73 randomized clinical trials…