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Recent research conducted by UC Davis Health has shown that human brains are increasing in size, potentially enhancing brain reserve and reducing the risk of dementia. This finding was established through a comparison between individuals born in the 1930s and those born in the 1970s, revealing that the latter group’s brains were 6.6 percent larger. The results of this study …

Coco Gauff, the world number three, acknowledged the difficulty in moving past her recent defeat at the Miami Open by Caroline Garcia, but is already focusing on the upcoming clay court season, including the second Grand Slam of the year. Gauff, competing in her local tournament in southern Florida, was defeated 6-3 1-6 6-2 by Garcia, the French player, in …

A revolutionary study has identified the presence of microplastics in soil samples dating back to the first or second century CE, marking the first occasion these pollutants have been found in ancient soils. This discovery, made by researchers at the University of York, suggests a potential shift in the methods used to protect archaeological sites. The investigation, details of which …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Tuesday that Israel would not concede to Hamas’ terms for a cease-fire following the group’s refusal of the latest truce proposal. Netanyahu’s office released a statement on Tuesday criticizing Hamas for showing no interest in advancing towards an agreement. He pointed out that Hamas’ rejection underscored the negative impact of the Security Council’s …

Samir Geagea, the leader of the Lebanese Forces, indirectly criticized Hezbollah, accusing the group of undermining the state and actively working to dismantle its foundations daily. In a speech given during Holy Week, Geagea depicted Lebanon as a country devoid of order, with its sovereignty compromised and its decisions dictated by external forces. He highlighted a situation where the country …

Overnight, a strike in Mays al Jabal, a town near the southern border, resulted in the deaths of two individuals, as reported by the National News Agency. Concurrently, Hezbollah acknowledged the loss of one of its fighters “on the path to Jerusalem.” Israeli forces conducted bombings using warplanes and artillery on Tuesday, targeting several locations including Kfarkela, al Khiam, al-Naqoura, …

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has welcomed the U.N. Security Council’s demand for an immediate halt to hostilities in Gaza, five months into the ongoing conflict. Mikati views the resolution as an initial step towards halting Israeli hostilities in the Gaza Strip and has called on the global community to exert pressure on Israel to cease its attacks on southern …

Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, visited Tehran on Tuesday for discussions with Iranian officials, as reported by state media. This visit occurred just one day after the U.N. Security Council advocated for a ceasefire in the conflict between Hamas and Israel. During his stay, Haniyeh planned to meet with Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the Iranian Foreign Minister, along with other high-ranking …