Research suggests a possible third type of diabetes, called Type 3 diabetes, which is linked to insulin problems in the brain and may be connected to Alzheimer's disease. People with diabetes or insulin resistance may have a higher risk of developing dementia, but having diabetes does not mean a person will definitely get dementia.
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Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin due to an autoimmune response.
Type 2 diabetes happens when the body resists insulin and has trouble controlling blood sugar.
Type 3 diabetes refers to insulin resistance or impaired insulin signaling in the brain, possibly related to Alzheimer's disease.
Nerve cells in the brain may resist insulin, leading to the buildup of harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer's.
Adults with Type 2 diabetes show increased risk of dementia and cognitive decline in long-term studies.
People with prediabetes or insulin resistance also seem to have a higher risk of dementia.
Type 3c diabetes is a different condition caused by damage or inflammation of the pancreas; it is often misdiagnosed as Type 2.
Lifestyle steps like regular exercise, healthy diet, and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol can lower the risk of both diabetes and cognitive decline.
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Actor Robert De Niro criticized President Donald Trump using strong language and urged voters to act in the upcoming elections. He emphasized that power belongs to the people according to the U.S. Constitution.
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Robert De Niro spoke out strongly against President Trump.
He used harsh words, calling the president a “coward” and a “piece of s—.”
De Niro encouraged voters to “take back the power” in the next elections.
He mentioned that power to the people is a key idea in the U.S. Constitution.
The comments came as part of De Niro’s public remarks before an election.
President Trump is currently serving his second term after the 2024 election.
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The Supreme Court decided not to review Roy Moore’s case involving a large defamation jury verdict. This ends his legal fight over a 2017 campaign ad that showed claims of sexual misconduct against him.
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Roy Moore is a former Alabama Supreme Court justice.
A jury had previously awarded him $8.2 million for defamation related to a 2017 election campaign ad.
The ad featured allegations of sexual misconduct against Moore.
An appeals court overturned the jury’s $8.2 million defamation verdict.
Moore asked the Supreme Court to review this appeals court decision.
On Monday, the Supreme Court said it would not hear Moore’s appeal.
This ruling ends Moore’s legal battle over the case.
The case took place in the context of U.S. political campaigns and elections.
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A severe storm described as a "mini-hurricane" hit the Catalonia region in Spain, causing heavy rains and floods. This event led to the deaths of at least two people, and another person is reported missing.
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The storm caused heavy rain and flooding in Catalonia, Spain.
At least two people died due to the storm.
One person is currently missing after the flooding.
The event is described as a "mini-hurricane" by authorities.
The incident occurred recently, with reports issued on May 10, 2026.
The situation caused significant damage and disruption in the affected area.
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A woman named Daria Shipilova, who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia, Russia, died after developing severe pneumonia. The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating the case but has not confirmed if her death was caused by the plague. Russian authorities and media provide different explanations, and several governments, including the U.S. and European Union, are monitoring the situation.
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Daria Shipilova, 28, worked at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia, Russia.
She was hospitalized on September 29 with severe pneumonia and died on October 1.
Some reports say she might have been exposed to the pneumonic plague after breaking a test tube, but this is not confirmed.
Russia’s health agency describes the death as due to “pneumonia of unknown cause,” not officially linked to plague.
The WHO is aware of the case and says no confirmed cause of death has been reported yet; lab tests are ongoing.
The WHO sees the public health risk as low based on unofficial data.
The European Commission and the U.S. government are monitoring the situation closely.
Russian media and officials provide conflicting accounts and information is limited.
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The Cornell University Police made a drug arrest at the Chi Phi fraternity house less than a day before an alleged gang rape took place there in 2024. The university’s president called the case very disturbing.
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Cornell University Police arrested someone for drugs at the Chi Phi fraternity house.
The arrest happened about 22 hours before an alleged gang rape.
The alleged rape victim is referred to as Jane Doe.
Cornell’s president, Michael Kotlikoff, made a video statement about the case.
He described the situation as deeply disturbing.
The incident is part of an ongoing investigation.
The news was reported as part of a crime log released by the university police.
The case has drawn significant attention on and off campus.
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An artist named Stanley Chow is thinking about taking legal action against the Conservative party because they used his cartoon of Andy Burnham without asking him. Chow says this is copyright infringement, and he wants an apology and compensation.
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Stanley Chow is an illustrator from Manchester who works for the New Yorker magazine.
The Conservative party used his cartoon of Andy Burnham on water bottles at their conference without his permission.
The slogan “bottler Burnham” appeared above the cartoon on the bottles given to journalists.
Chow discovered the use of his artwork while watching a news broadcast.
He has asked the Conservative party for an explanation and apology but has not received a response.
Chow also opposes another political party, Reform UK, using his cartoon for an anti-immigration message.
A lawyer confirmed this use is a clear case of copyright infringement and said Chow could seek legal remedies like taking down the materials and compensation.
The Conservative party has been asked to comment but no reply is included in the article.
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The British Green Party passed a motion that declares "Zionism is racism," making it official party policy. This decision has caused controversy, including rejecting protections for Jewish members connected to pro-Israel groups.
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The Green Party in Britain voted 1,022 to 813 to approve the motion stating “Zionism is racism.”
Party leader Zack Polanski called the issue an “unhelpful distraction” and avoided the vote, while his deputy supported it.
An amendment to protect Jewish members connected to synagogues or pro-Israel groups was rejected 1,026 to 648.
Some party members, including a candidate, have made antisemitic statements on social media.
The vote marks a shift in the party’s stance, focusing heavily on anti-Israel policies.
The Greens’ national polling numbers have dropped from 20% to 10% over the past year.
The article compares this political stance to similar movements in the U.S. among socialist and progressive groups.
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Passengers on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv described how they stopped the co-pilot who allegedly tried to hijack the plane. The passengers rushed to the cockpit to regain control during the midair emergency.
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The FlyDubai flight was headed to Tel Aviv.
The co-pilot allegedly attempted to hijack the plane.
Passengers intervened by rushing the cockpit.
Passenger accounts provide details of the ordeal.
The situation was described as a terrifying midair scare.
The captain spoke about the incident after it happened.
The final outcome involved preventing the hijacking.
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A Maltese man was caught trying to illegally transport 300 tortoises and 77 parrots from Sicily to Malta. Many of the parrots were protected species, and the man faces charges for animal cruelty and breaking international wildlife trade laws.
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The man was stopped at the Sicilian port of Pozzallo near a boarding area for a Malta-bound catamaran.
The animals were packed in a car without enough space or proper temperature control.
Veterinarians confirmed that 76 parrots belonged to species protected by the Washington Convention, an agreement to stop trade in endangered animals.
The animals were taken to a breeding facility for care.
The man faces charges for causing suffering to the animals and breaking laws on trading protected species.
Italy is a major transit point for illegal exotic animal trade, often linked to organized crime.
Earlier cases include a man found with a dried crocodile head at an airport and illegal chimpanzee possession in Sicily.
The Italian WWF reported that various exotic animals are traded illegally through the internet and across borders.
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Karoline Leavitt, who served as White House press secretary under President Donald Trump and stepped down in August, is joining Fox News as a TV contributor. She was the youngest press secretary in White House history and left her role to spend more time with her family and work with a pro-Trump political group.
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Karoline Leavitt was the White House press secretary until August 2024.
She was the youngest person ever to hold that position.
Leavitt left to care for her family after having her second child.
She planned to work with Maga Inc., a pro-Trump political group.
Leavitt was the first sitting press secretary to announce a pregnancy.
She tried to change how the White House media operated, including managing which journalists covered the president closely.
Leavitt often brought conservative commentators into briefing sessions.
President Trump frequently praised her work and considered her a strong supporter.
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The Supreme Court refused to review a request by the Charleston church shooter to remove his trial judge, Richard Gergel. This means the judge will continue overseeing the death penalty trial, as an appeals court had already ruled there was no reason to remove him.
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The case involves the man who carried out the Charleston church massacre.
The shooter asked to disqualify U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel from the trial.
The reason was a claim that Judge Gergel was not impartial.
The appeals court previously decided the judge should remain on the case.
The Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal, leaving the lower court’s decision in place.
The trial involves the death penalty process.
This decision means the trial will proceed under Judge Gergel’s supervision.
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Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, died at age 84 from natural causes. He served as House Speaker from 1999 to 2007 and later went to prison after pleading guilty to charges related to paying hush money to conceal past sexual misconduct as a high school wrestling coach.
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Dennis Hastert served as Speaker of the House from 1999 to 2007, the longest tenure for a Republican in that role.
He helped pass major parts of President George W. Bush’s agenda, including large tax cuts and expanded Medicare drug benefits.
Hastert was previously a high school wrestling coach who won a state championship and was named national coach of the year in 1976.
In 2015, Hastert was accused of evading banking laws to pay hush money to cover up past sexual abuse of teenage wrestlers.
Prosecutors said Hastert abused at least four boys from 1965 to 1981 during his time as a coach in Yorkville, Illinois.
He pled guilty to evading banking regulations but never directly admitted to sexual abuse in court.
Hastert was sentenced in 2016 to 15 months in prison.
The case significantly damaged his political legacy.
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The Prime Minister of Samoa apologized after a video showed him making a Nazi salute and saying "Heil Hitler" at a family event. The video resurfaced, causing public concern and prompting the apology.
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The video shows Samoa’s Prime Minister leading a Nazi salute.
He also said the phrase "Heil Hitler."
This happened at a family gathering.
The video recently resurfaced and gained attention.
The Prime Minister issued an apology for his actions.
The gesture and phrase are linked to Nazi Germany and are widely considered offensive.
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The Supreme Court decided not to review Keith Raniere’s appeal against his conviction for racketeering and sex trafficking. This means his conviction and long prison sentence will stay as decided by a lower federal court.
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Keith Raniere led the NXIVM group, described as a sex cult.
He was convicted of racketeering, which involves organizing illegal activities as a group.
He was also convicted of sex trafficking charges.
A federal appeals court had already upheld his conviction and prison sentence.
The Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal, so the lower court’s decision stands.
Raniere faces a prison term that will last decades.
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The Supreme Court decided not to review a case about whether a Michigan public school can stop students from wearing “Let’s Go Brandon” shirts. The case involved two brothers who said the ban violated their right to free speech.
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The Supreme Court declined to hear the case about the school’s ban on the shirts.
The shirts had the phrase “Let’s Go Brandon,” which is a slogan used by some conservatives to criticize President Joe Biden.
The case was brought by two brothers attending a public school in Michigan.
The brothers argued that banning the shirts violated their First Amendment right to free speech.
The school had decided to ban the shirts due to potential disruption or controversy.
By not taking the case, the Supreme Court lets lower court decisions stand.
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The head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning after a failed execution of Christa Pike. Governor Bill Lee has ordered an independent review of the incident, which will be led by a former U.S. attorney.
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A planned execution in Tennessee went wrong last week.
Christa Pike was the person being executed.
The head of Tennessee’s prison system will step down because of the incident.
Governor Bill Lee announced an independent investigation into the botched execution.
The investigation will be conducted by a former U.S. attorney.
The event has drawn attention to Tennessee’s prison and execution procedures.
The news comes as part of broader coverage on legal and political topics in the U.S.
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The Supreme Court refused to reinstate a Pennsylvania judge who was suspended for posting political opinions on Facebook. The judge, Mark Cohen, was suspended for sharing posts supporting Democratic politicians, raising questions about free speech and rules judges must follow.
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Judge Mark Cohen from Pennsylvania was suspended in 2024 by a judicial discipline board.
His suspension was due to many Facebook posts praising Democratic leaders like President Joe Biden and Governor Josh Shapiro.
Cohen challenged the suspension, claiming it violated his free speech rights.
The Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal, leaving the suspension in place.
This case involves the balance between judges’ right to free speech and maintaining impartiality in the judiciary.
The decision means judges need to be careful about political posts on social media.
The suspension reflects rules that judges must follow to avoid showing political bias.
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Norway plans to temporarily ban AI-powered smart glasses in some public places like parks, schools, and beaches due to privacy worries. The government will create a group to develop permanent rules and will soon present a draft law to parliament.
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Norway is the first major country proposing a temporary ban on AI glasses in certain public areas.
The ban targets places like parks, beaches, schools, and kindergartens.
Norway’s digitalization minister wants time to study the effects and debate before setting permanent laws.
Schools in Oslo and the oil company Equinor have already banned AI glasses in some areas.
Australia and some courtrooms in other countries are also considering bans on smart glasses.
The government does not want a total ban, only a ban where people’s privacy is at risk.
Companies like Meta, Google, and OpenAI see smart glasses as the future of AI interaction.
Analysts predict consumers will spend over $1 trillion on wearable devices from 2026 to 2032.
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