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“Half of my life is on this app and now they expect us to pay for it.” This comment reflects the frustration of Snapchat users after the company announced it will charge for storing old photos and videos. Many accuse the platform of monetizing nostalgia and betraying loyal users. Users forced to pay for memories In September, Snap, Snapchat’s parent company, revealed that users storing more than five gigabytes of Memories will have to pay. For many, these photos and videos capture years of milestones, friendships, and personal moments, making the change feel like a betrayal. Snap defended the decision,…

Scientists have reported that a single administration of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in “magic mushrooms,” rapidly reversed both chronic pain and depressive-like symptoms in mice. Within just one day of treatment, the animals showed marked improvements in pain sensitivity and mood-related behavior, offering new insight into how psychedelics may influence brain circuits that link emotion and pain. Targeting the Brain’s Emotional-Pain Network The research found that psilocybin’s active metabolite, psilocin, exerted its strongest effects in the anterior cingulate cortex — a region that processes both emotional and physical distress. When psilocin was delivered to this brain area, abnormal nerve activity…

International health organisations, led by the World Health Organization (WHO), have released new clinical recommendations aimed at eliminating preventable deaths from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), the world’s leading cause of maternal mortality. The updated guidance consolidates prevention, detection, and treatment strategies to strengthen maternal care in every setting, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where the burden remains highest. Unified Global Guidelines to Improve Maternal Outcomes The recommendations, developed jointly by WHO, FIGO, and the International Confederation of Midwives, introduce a “treatment bundle” model that combines proven interventions such as the use of uterotonic drugs, tranexamic acid, and controlled uterine massage.…

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine. They were recognized for uncovering how the immune system avoids attacking the body’s own cells. Sakaguchi discovered regulatory T-cells — “the brakes of the immune system,” said Prof Adrian Liston. Brunkow and Ramsdell identified the FoxP3 gene, vital for these cells’ development. Mutations cause severe autoimmune diseases. Their work transformed understanding of immunity and opened paths to new treatments for autoimmunity, transplants, and cancer. “This prize was long overdue,” said Prof Adrian Hayday.

The United States has dominated the global technology market for decades. Now China is determined to challenge that supremacy. The world’s second-largest economy is investing billions in artificial intelligence and robotics. Its main goal is to produce high-end chips that can rival the world’s most advanced technology. Last month, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned that China was only “nanoseconds behind” the U.S. in chip development. Beijing is pushing hard to close the gap and reduce dependence on imported technology. DeepSeek Signals China’s AI Progress In 2024, the Chinese startup DeepSeek surprised the tech world by launching a competitor to OpenAI’s…

Sébastien Lecornu resigned as French prime minister on Monday after serving less than a month in office.His departure marked the shortest tenure for any French prime minister since 1958.President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation just hours after Lecornu presented his new cabinet.The move deepened the ongoing political instability surrounding Macron’s administration. Cabinet Choices Sparked Widespread Backlash Lecornu faced sharp criticism from both allies and opponents after revealing his government lineup.Members of his own party accused him of ignoring calls for change and diversity in leadership.Opposition figures condemned his appointments as unimaginative and politically tone-deaf.The conservative Republicans reacted angrily to the…

Companionship Increases HappinessA new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science shows that people tend to feel happier when completing everyday activities alongside friends. Researchers reviewed over 100,000 time-use records from more than 40,000 participants in the American Time Use Survey, finding that even routine tasks like commuting, shopping, or household chores were rated more positively when shared with others. Face-to-Face Connections Are Most EffectiveThe research highlights that in-person interactions provide the largest boost to mood, although phone calls and virtual communication still contribute to well-being. The results emphasize the value of maintaining social connections, even during ordinary, everyday…

George Russell said, “That’s how you do it,” as he crossed the line to win the Singapore Grand Prix.He led from start to finish for Mercedes, flawless at Marina Bay, taking his second win of the season.Behind him, chaos brewed at McLaren. At the start, Lando Norris muscled past Oscar Piastri.He banged wheels with his teammate through turn three, damaging his wing but holding position.Piastri shouted on the radio, “Are we cool with Lando just barging me out of the way?”He added, “That wasn’t very team-like, but sure.” McLaren told him they would review it later.Piastri snapped back, “That’s not…

A global plan to nourish people and protect the planet By 2050, every person could access nutritious, culturally appropriate food while reducing environmental harm. The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets From Sustainable Food Systems presents the “planetary health diet” as a solution. The report finds that combining this diet with sustainable farming and reduced food waste could feed 9.6 billion people fairly. Researchers from over 35 countries contributed, showing that global food-related greenhouse gas emissions could drop by more than half if nations take coordinated action. Currently, roughly 30% of emissions come from producing, processing, and transporting food, while…

Storm Amy killed three people and disrupted power, transport, and daily life across northern Europe.Irish authorities confirmed a man died in Letterkenny in a weather-related accident on Friday.French officials reported two men died—one drowned near Étretat, and another crushed by a falling tree in Aisne. Infrastructure Struggles Across the UK and Belgium Storm Amy grounded ferries, blocked roads, and closed railway lines throughout the UK, Ireland, and Scotland.London’s Royal Parks shut gates as the Met Office recorded 154 kph gusts on Scotland’s Tiree island.Belgian authorities issued a nationwide Code Orange alert, closing Ostend’s breakwaters and activating emergency phone lines. Scandinavia…