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A new Migraine Trust survey reveals that people from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK are significantly more likely to receive poorer migraine care and to fear discrimination. Among 2,200 respondents, 23% of mixed-ethnicity, 19% of Asian, and 16% of Black participants said their ethnicity negatively affected their treatment, compared with just 7% of white respondents. Black respondents were also more likely to worry that migraines could harm their careers or lead to discrimination. Some said they feared not being believed: 19% of Asian and 14% of Black respondents shared this concern, compared with 8% of white respondents. One respondent,…

The EU will ban Russian pipeline gas and LNG by the end of 2026 and mid-2027.Hungary and Slovakia can access Russian gas only during emergencies, thanks to a suspension clause.Short-term contracts signed before June 2025 face phased bans starting April 2026 for LNG and June 2026 for pipelines.Long-term LNG deals may continue until January 2027, while long-term pipeline contracts will end September 2027, possibly extended to November 2027.Member states accelerated plans to reduce reliance after Russia’s 2022 invasion disrupted EU energy markets.EU data shows dependence on Russian gas fell from 45% pre-invasion to 13% in early 2025, though imports still…

U.S. home buyers are seeing more favorable conditions as mortgage rates have fallen over half a percentage point compared to a year ago. Analysts say this shift could make purchasing a home more appealing and may help stimulate the housing market. Lower mortgage rates reduce monthly payments, making homeownership more affordable for many families. This trend comes at a time when housing demand is gradually rising, as buyers respond to improved financing conditions. Experts note that even small drops in mortgage rates can significantly impact affordability. For example, a half-point decrease can lower monthly payments on a $300,000 loan by…

Researchers show that daily orange juice alters thousands of immune-cell genes and affects vital body processes.Many of these genes control blood pressure, limit inflammation, and regulate sugar metabolism, which support heart health.David C. Gaze explains that orange juice induces changes that improve cardiovascular and metabolic functions. Reducing Inflammation and Supporting Vessels Adults who drank 500 ml of pasteurised orange juice daily for two months showed lower activity in stress-related genes.Genes such as NAMPT, IL6, IL1B, NLRP3, and SGK1 became less active, promoting relaxed blood vessels.The flavonoid hesperidin provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits and influences cholesterol, sugar metabolism, and blood pressure.Body…

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s strengthened squad can handle further injury setbacks after confirming Kai Havertz will be out for a few more weeks. The German forward, recovering from knee surgery, was expected back earlier this month but struggled to progress in rehabilitation. Arteta must now choose whether to continue using Mikel Merino as a makeshift striker against Brentford or turn to Viktor Gyökeres, who recently returned from a muscle injury. Gabriel Jesus is also pushing for involvement after an 11-month absence. William Saliba and Leandro Trossard remain doubts, meaning summer signings Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapié may again start in…

Bitcoin dropped sharply on Monday, falling below €75,000 as the cryptocurrency market continued its post-October decline.European trading saw Bitcoin lose more than 5% in early Monday sessions, signaling another weak month.After hitting a record near €110,000 in early October, Bitcoin suffered steep losses amid heavy liquidations and widespread sell-offs.In November, Bitcoin fell over 16% and briefly approached €74,000.Ethereum and Solana also declined over 5%, extending the downtrend that started in October.Bitcoin attempted brief rebounds last month, but the recoveries quickly vanished, and prices resumed their fall. Investors Retreat from Risk Investors recently sold other stocks as they shifted to more…

The Marsh Fritillary butterfly, once common but now severely reduced across the UK and Ireland, has had an excellent year in Northern Ireland thanks to warm weather and years of habitat restoration. Surveys by Butterfly Conservation found large increases in caterpillar nests on managed sites. One location saw nests rise from 24 to 53, while another recorded 139 compared with just 24 last year. These gains reflect long-term work with farmers to maintain grasslands rich in Devil’s-bit Scabious—the only plant the species’ caterpillars eat. Conservation manager Rose Cremin said weather helps in the short term, but restoring and managing habitat…

U.S. stocks surged this week as investors responded to strong corporate earnings, declining short-term yields, and growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December. The S&P 500 has gained roughly 16% in 2025, driven by technology, growth-focused firms, and broad market optimism. Corporate earnings helped lift sentiment. Dell Technologies and other companies reported better-than-expected results, pushing shares higher and reinforcing investor confidence. Analysts said strong earnings combined with hopes for lower borrowing costs are reviving market momentum. Falling U.S. Treasury yields are also supporting equities. Softer expectations for borrowing costs create favorable conditions for businesses and investors. Cheaper…

A UK health advisory panel has recommended against offering prostate cancer screening to most men, saying the harms would outweigh the benefits. The UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC) instead supports targeted screening only for men with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene variants, who face a higher risk of aggressive cancer. These men could be screened every two years between ages 45 and 61. The committee concluded that screening all men, or even those with a family history of cancer, would lead to high levels of overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment, while only slightly reducing deaths. Evidence for screening Black men—who face a…

Researchers report more than 237 cyberattacks targeted space infrastructure from 2023 to 2025.Cyber warfare now threatens satellites and communications systems, the study warns.The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zürich collected data from social media, news reports, and cybercrime forums.They documented attacks on Israeli space systems and international agencies.Attack frequency spiked during Israel-Iran tensions in June 2025, recording 72 operations in one month.Report author Clémence Poirier says this spike represents nearly one-third of all attacks during the study period.The report states cyberattacks against the space sector follow a broader wartime pattern, similar to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Researchers identify almost…