Scientists discover a hidden brain shift that begins around age 50

A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has uncovered a major shift in the immune environment of the hippocampus, the part of the brain that plays a central role in learning and memory. The findings suggest that this immune remodeling begins in midlife and may help explain how aging contributes to the long lasting brain inflammation often seen in neurodegenerative diseases.

TikTok creator Sydney Towle, who shared cancer journey, dies aged 26

Sydney Towle, a TikTok creator who shared her battle with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, or bile duct cancer, with over a million online followers, has died at age 26, her family announced on Thursday.

Tour de France Femmes: Kimberley Le Court wins stage six as Marlen Reusser retains yellow jersey

Kimberley Le Court overcame a mechanical failure before winning a sprint finish to seal victory in stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, as Swiss rider Marlen Reusser held on to the overall lead.

Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says

ByAleks Phillips

Between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants remain in the Spanish territory of Ceuta following the arrival of many times that number of people last week, the north African exclave's leader has said.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor chased by stalker, court hears

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor said he came face-to-face with an alleged stalker wearing a balaclava who chased after him in a confrontation close to his Sandringham home in Norfolk, a court heard.

Trump denies US munitions shortage and said he'd seek to jail 'leakers'

Against that backdrop, the administration has sought to assure Americans that missile stockpiles remain robust, even after vast quantities of difficult-to-manufacture weapons were used during the combat operation known as Operation Epic Fury and the tit-for-tat strikes since.

US federal judge halts order for Trump to turn over financial records to BBC

A federal judge has temporarily halted an order requiring Donald Trump to turn over detailed financial information about his business empire to the BBC as part of an ongoing libel lawsuit.

Is Israel’s Netanyahu preparing to fight Iran alone?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – facing a crucial election later this year – has hinted that he may be considering taking unilateral action to prolong a costly war with Iran, even as Washington and Tehran appear to be close to an interim deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Parker’s positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist, doping body says

The 34-year-old boxer tested positive for cocaine on day of shock loss to Fabio Wardley in London in October.

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker has been cleared to return to the ring after serving a three-month drugs ban that authorities said was due to his nutritionist.

FCC scraps limit on local TV ownership in win for media conglomerates

In a historic vote on Thursday morning, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted along party lines to overturn a key check against the consolidation of the television industry, throwing out a rule that prevented any one company from owning stations that collectively reach more than 39% of all US TV households.