Nearly three months since the fighting began, disagreements remain over the fate of Iran’s uranium stockpile and transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz.
House Republicans delayed a vote on a war powers resolution that would restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to continue U.S. military operations in Iran.
A new Oxford Longevity Project report argues that individuals bear at least 80% of the responsibility for ill health in old age. "The report (PDF), launched at the Smart Ageing Summit in Oxford last week, argues that individuals have far greater control over their longevity than is commonly understood," reports The Guardian. "The authors call on the government to take legislative action on alcohol comparable to restrictions on smoking." From the report: Living Longer, Better -- the Oxford Longevity Project`s first Age-less report -- was co-authored by an interdisciplinary panel of UK-based experts in medicine, physiology, ageing and education policy. It was sponsored by Oxford Healthspan. The report`s authors, Sir Christopher Ball, Sir Muir Gray, Dr Paul Ch`en, Leslie Kenny and Prof Denis Noble, present the figure of 80% as a conservative estimate. [...] The claim, however, has been described as simplistic and said to neglect wider arguments about whether people are genuinely in control of individual choices when it comes to issues including poverty, pollution and healthcare access. [...] Ball, however, pointed to research including the Landmark Twins Study, where researchers concluded at least 75% of human lifespan is determined by environmental and modifiable lifestyle factors. He also cited large-scale analysis led by Oxford Population Health using data from nearly 500,000 UK Biobank participants which found that environmental exposures and habits carry far greater weight in premature death and biological ageing than inherited genetics. The report`s recommendations include avoiding processed foods, abstaining entirely from alcohol, prioritising sleep, not eating after 6.30pm, and cultivating what it calls "a not-meat mindset." On alcohol, it takes a position more forthright than current government guidance. "Alcohol is toxic, don`t drink it," said Ball. "The report bravely says so -- whereas the government is afraid to tell the public the truth." Read more
A hidden crater in South Korea may hold clues to one of the biggest turning points in Earth’s history: the rise of oxygen. Scientists discovered fossil-like stromatolites — layered structures built by ancient microbes — inside the Hapcheon impact crater, suggesting that asteroid strikes may have created warm, mineral-rich lakes where early oxygen-producing life could flourish.
Of the 11 students on the bus, nine were transported to area hospitals “for observation,” officials said. The post 9 students brought to hospital after school bus crash in Everett appeared first on Boston.com .
Nicki Minaj made a surprise cameo appearance Thursday at Elon Musk`s Starbase site in Texas, where SpaceX tried to launch its new megarocket into outer space — but it all fell apart due to technical issues. Still, Nicki had a blast attending her…
Responding to a remarkable rebuke from his own political party on Thursday, a spokesperson for Democratic Gov. Jared Polis told the Vail Daily the governor stands by his decision to commute the prison sentence of...
“What started as bread eventually became pies, but it was really about people." The post Denver pie-maker calls it quits after 10 years appeared first on Denver Westword .
A once-bipartisan effort broke down Thursday as the House rejected a bill to pave the way for construction of a Smithsonian museum honoring women. Previously championed by both sides of the aisle, the legislation saw last-minute changes at a House Administration Committee markup in March that led Democrats to withdraw their backing. The new version […]
Right now area children are looking forward to the last day of school. I can remember the Mays of years ago when my sisters and I felt the same way. The snow had finally melted...
Whether it’s day-tripping to the mountains or finding beautiful spots right in town, Southern Colorado is home to breathtaking scenery and experiences. Check out these spots for your next outdoor adventure. Barr Trail Looking for a challenge? The 12-mile Barr Trail rises 7,500 feet in elevation from Manitou Springs to the top of Pikes Peak, [...] The post Get Outside with These Southern Colorado Adventures appeared first on SoCo Insider .
Real Estate · Housing The average vacancy rate for rental housing in Colorado Springs dropped almost a full percentage point in the first quarter of 2026, while average rents increased. Q1 2026 Vacancy Rate 7.27% vs. 8.23% in Q4 2025 Q1 2026 Average Rent $1,410 up from $1,395 in Q4 2025 The first quarter vacancy [...] The post Demand for Rental Housing Remains Strong in Colorado Springs appeared first on SoCo Digest .
