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Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming, or dancing can serve as a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, researchers say. A large analysis of 63 reviews covering nearly 80,000 people found that physical activity significantly reduced symptoms, especially in young adults and new mothers. The findings, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, showed that heart rate–raising aerobic exercise had the strongest effect on depression. Resistance training and yoga also helped, though to a lesser degree. Group and supervised activities produced additional benefits, suggesting social interaction enhances the mental health impact. World Health Organization estimates that hundreds of…

At least nine people have died following a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, including the suspected gunman. Several others were injured in one of Canada’s deadliest school attacks in decades. Multiple Victims Found at School and Nearby Home Police said six victims were discovered inside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, with another dying en route to the hospital. The suspected shooter was found dead at the scene, apparently from a self-inflicted injury. Authorities later confirmed two additional victims at a residence believed to be connected to the incident. Around 25 others were treated at a local medical centre for…

Agency Refuses to Review Seasonal Flu Vaccine The US Food and Drug Administration refused to accept Moderna’s application to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine. The company announced the decision on Tuesday. The refusal marks another setback for mRNA vaccine development in the United States. Several officials in the Trump administration have recently criticized the technology. The FDA said the application lacked an adequate and well-controlled trial. The agency said the control group did not reflect the best available standard of care in the United States during the study. Moderna said regulators did not raise any safety or efficacy…

Doctors say a return to traditional Nepali foods could help tackle soaring rates of type 2 diabetes. In Nepal, one in five people over 40 lives with the condition, while medication remains largely unaffordable. Researchers report that simple meals of lentils and rice, known as dal bhat, have helped many patients reverse diabetes with modest weight loss. A pilot study in Kathmandu placed 70 patients on a calorie-controlled traditional diet and achieved remission in 43%. A larger community trial has shown similar results, with about half of participants free from diabetes after four months. Mike Lean from University of Glasgow…

Silence Before Lawmakers Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions from the US House Oversight Committee on Monday as lawmakers reopened investigations into Epstein’s network. Appearing via video from a federal prison camp in Texas, where she is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, Maxwell repeatedly invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and declined to cooperate with the inquiry. Pardon Offer and Political Fallout Maxwell’s legal team said she would be willing to testify if President Donald Trump granted her clemency. Her attorney, David Oscar Markus, claimed Maxwell was prepared to…

Discord will soon require users worldwide to verify their age before accessing adult content. Users must confirm their age with a face scan or upload an official ID. The platform says it has more than 200 million monthly users. The company says its new safety system will place all users into a teen-appropriate experience by default. Discord already requires age checks in the UK and Australia to comply with online safety laws. The platform will expand the system globally from early March. Savannah Badalich, Discord’s policy head, said teen safety remains a top priority. She added that teen-by-default settings strengthen…

Soot and Ice: A Dangerous Feedback Loop As the Arctic warms and sea ice melts, previously frozen shipping routes are opening up, attracting more cargo ships, fishing vessels, and even cruise liners. But this traffic comes at a cost. Ships emit black carbon, or soot, which darkens ice and snow, causing it to absorb more heat from the sun. “It ends up in a never-ending cycle of increased warming,” says Sian Prior, lead adviser for the Clean Arctic Alliance. The result is faster ice melt and ripple effects on global weather patterns, making the Arctic the fastest-warming region on Earth.…

Drinking a small amount of tea or coffee each day may lower the risk of dementia and slow cognitive decline, scientists say. A large US study following more than 130,000 people for up to 40 years found that those who drank two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of caffeinated tea daily had a 15–20% lower risk of dementia than non-drinkers. The research, published in Journal of the American Medical Association, also showed slightly better cognitive performance among caffeinated coffee drinkers compared with those who chose decaf. Researchers analysed data from two long-running US health…

The Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots with a relentless defensive display, winning the Super Bowl 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium. The victory marked Seattle’s second championship in franchise history. Two of the NFL’s toughest defences faced off in the season’s biggest game, and Seattle controlled every aspect from the first snap. Briton Aden Durde became the first overseas coach to lift the league’s top prize in the United States. Dark Side Defence Steals the Spotlight Seattle’s 46-year-old defensive coordinator has built the league’s most feared unit, nicknamed “the Dark Side.” On Super Bowl Sunday in Santa Clara, California, the…

Sweeping win for the LDP Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appears to have scored a decisive victory in Sunday’s snap elections, with early reports suggesting her ruling bloc has won roughly 300 of 465 lower house seats. If confirmed, this would mark the Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) strongest performance since 2017 under Takaichi’s mentor, the late Shinzo Abe. The result gives the party a clear majority—and possibly a super-majority—without relying heavily on its junior partner, the Japan Innovation Party (JIP). LDP Secretary General Shunichi Suzuki said voters had endorsed Takaichi’s proactive fiscal policies and efforts to strengthen national defence. Meanwhile,…