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Columbia: A new study has found that chronic insufficient sleep can increase insulin resistance in women. The study, published in the journal Diabetes Care, revealed that it affects otherwise healthy women, with more marked effects in postmenopausal women. The findings highlight the significance of sufficient sleep in lowering the risk for type 2 diabetes, which can develop when the body fails to effectively use a key hormone, insulin, to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. The researchers enrolled 38 healthy women and 11 postmenopausal women who routinely slept at least seven hours each night. During the study, the participants went through…

United States: The Supreme Court of the United States has unveiled its first formal code of ethics governing the conduct of its nine justices. The move comes after months of external pressure stemming from revelations about justices receiving undisclosed luxury gifts from benefactors. The nine members of the nation’s highest court are the only federal judges not explicitly subject to ethical oversight. Democrats in the Senate have been increasingly urging them to embrace a code of conduct. The nine-page code contains sections codifying that justices should not let outside relationships influence their official conduct or judgement, spelling out restrictions on…

London, UK: The former UK Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron, will be attending his first Cabinet meeting in 7 years. The UK Prime Minister, Mr. Rishi Sunak, had reshuffled his cabinet, making Mr. James Cleverly as home secretary after Ms. Suella Braverman was sacked. Mr. Cameron replaces Mr. Cleverly as foreign secretary. Mr. David Cameroon stepped down as prime minister and quit as an MP after losing the Brexit referendum in 2016. Ex-Business Secretary Ms. Andrea Leadsom has taken on a junior role in the Department for Health and Social Care. Meanwhile, Mr. Damian Hinds has become a minister in…

United States: United States President Mr. Joe Biden has stated that Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital “must be protected” as Israeli tanks surround the facility. The hospital accommodates hundreds of patients and staff. Mr. Biden commented that he hoped to see Israel take “less intrusive action” at the largest hospital in Gaza, which has been repeatedly targeted by Israeli bombing and snipers. “My hope and expectation is that there will be less intrusive action relative to hospitals and that we remain in contact with the Israelis. Also, there is an effort to get this pause to deal with the release of prisoners,…

London, UK: The UK Prime Minister, Mr. Rishi Sunak, has reportedly sacked Ms. Suella Braverman as home secretary. As per the report, Ms. Braverman was asked to leave the office this morning. “It has been the greatest privilege of my life to serve as home secretary. I will have more to say in due course,” Ms. Braverman said in a statement after the sacking. Ms. Braverman has lost the position of Home Secretary for the second time, having previously resigned from Liz Truss’s government for violating the ministerial code. Ms. Braverman wrote a newspaper article last week in which she…

London, UK: North-west England has been on Amber alert as Storm Debi is set to bring heavy rain and strong winds. The Met Office has warned the public to stay alert against strong and disruptive winds, along with the risk of flying debris. There’s a likelihood of damage to buildings and structures, and heavy objects, like roof tiles carried by the wind, could pose a potential threat to life. The Met Office also issued a warning that roads and bridges may close, leading to extended travel durations and potential cancellations of public transport and other services. The impact is expected…

United States: A new study has found that some period pants sold by high-street retailers contain high levels of silver, which may have health and environmental implications. Silver is used as an antimicrobial agent and is usually used in period pants to combat smells and ensure hygiene. The US Food and Drug Administration found that nanosilver can kill lactobacillus, the healthy bacteria in the vagina that help fight off infection. This can eventually result in a higher risk of harmful bacteria, leading to an increased risk of bacterial infections and pregnancy complications. Ms. Natalie Hitchins, the head of home products…

United States: The United States has carried out two more air strikes against facilities in Syria that are used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its aligned groups. Mr. Lloyd Austin, US Defense Secretary, commented that the “precision strikes” targeted a training facility near the city of Albu Kamal and a safe house near the city of Mayadeen. According to Mr. Austin, the air strikes were a response to continued attacks against US forces in Syria and Iraq. “The President has no higher priority than the safety of U.S. personnel, and he directed today’s action to make clear that…

France: France has witnessed more than 180,000 people joining marches to condemn a surge in anti-Semitism amid Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza. The interior minister recently reported that there had been 1,247 anti-Semitic acts since the war began on October 7, nearly three times as many as in the whole of 2022. Prime Minister Ms. Elisabeth Borne, former Presidents Mr. Nicolas Sarkozy and Mr. Francois Holland, representatives of several parties on the left, and conservatives and centrists from President Mr. Emmanuel Macron’s party attended the march in the French capital. Mr. Macron did not attend but expressed his…

London, UK: King Charles and Queen Camilla have unveiled bronze statues of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. It occurred when the King and Queen arrived for the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. The King and Queen were then joined by nine other members of the Royal Family at the festival, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and the Duke of Kent. UK Prime Minister Mr. Rishi Sunak and his wife Ms. Akshata…