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MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 20: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal FC celebrates after scoring their team’s secons goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD7 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Arsenal FC at Stadio San Siro on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Milan are reportedly going to pursue Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus for next season, having already tried several times to sign him in the past.It is no secret that the Rossoneri are in dire need of a new centre-forward, as Santiago Gimenez and Niclas Fullkrug are often left on the…

Noise pollution has become part of everyday life in many cities, yet its impact on sleep and cardiovascular health is often underestimated. In dense urban soundscapes, constant traffic, construction, and nightlife noise can drive sleep disruption, activate the body’s stress response, and contribute to higher blood pressure over time.Understanding these links helps explain why some city residents feel persistently tired, stressed, and unwell, even when they seem to be “used to” the noise.Noise Pollution in Urban SoundscapesNoise pollution refers to unwanted or excessive sound that harms health or quality of life. In urban soundscapes, this usually comes from road and…

Most conservatives are too afraid to admit what many feminists proudly own: The decline in fertility rates is the direct result of the feminist project and women prioritizing careers over childbearing. Since the 1970s, when the feminist movement transformed gender dynamics and women entered the workforce by the millions, the fertility rate has been below replacement, and there is no prospect of this changing. In 2025, the fertility rate hit another record low, according to CDC data.

The Islamic Republic of Iran puts the law of the state, represented by the Iranian government, above canonical Islamic law, usually referred to as the Sharia. Khomeini established this system to overcome a particular handicap within Shiism that had created several splits historically and to empower the state. In Shiism, the principle of authority is hereditary. It descends from Ali—the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad—through a family line of Imams. It could be argued that this family lineage was consolidated as a doctrine in response to the Umayyads consolidating hereditary power, although for Shias, this is a fundamental…

Discovery of the Message in a BottleIn a charming twist of fate, two young boys stumbled upon a message tucked inside a bottle while exploring Stogi Beach in Gdańsk, Poland. The bottle contained a love letter dated 1959, gracing modern times with a tale of love and longing from decades past.The faded note was penned by a young girl named Rysia, addressed affectionately to “Bunny.” This glimpse into a past romance revealed her heartfelt emotions and loneliness during her school days in Tarnów, a town far from the coast.Eryk and Kuba, the adventurous duo, have taken it upon themselves to…

BEIJING — China said Thursday it conducted naval and air combat readiness patrols around a disputed area in the South China Sea, after the Philippines, the United States and other allied forces began annual drills in the region.China’s Defense Ministry said in a statement that the patrols took place at Huangyan Dao, China’s name for Scarborough Shoal, which is also claimed by the Philippines. Manila has accused China of using force to block access by fishermen and the coast guard to the shoal, which used to be under Philippine control until 2012. “Huangyan Dao is an inherent part of China’s…

After months of resistance, the House on Thursday passed the Senate-backed Department of Homeland Security funding bill, which funds all agencies inside DHS except immigration enforcement operations.There was no recorded vote requested.The measure now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk now for signature — ending the record-long DHS shutdown after 76 days. Trump will sign the DHS funding bill later Thursday, according to a White House official. The US Capitol is seen, April 20, 2026 in Washington.Leigh Vogel/Getty ImagesThis is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Virat Kohli is always the centre of attention whenever the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take the field in the Indian Premier League (IPL). That was again the case during their game against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, April 30.Kohli took a great reflex catch to get the better of GT captain Shubman Gill off the bowling of Bhuvneshwar Kumar. After taking the catch, in typical Kohli fashion, the Indian batter showed a load of emotions and aggression to lift not only his team but the crowd present inside the stadium. During his…

United States men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will announce his full 26-player World Cup roster on May 26, and he will be forced to make some difficult decisions.USA and Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan, who was selected for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, joined First Things First to discuss his feelings ahead of Pochettino’s final decision next month.”There’s a lot of pressure going into it,” Roldan said on Wednesday’s edition of “First Things First.” “I feel like this time around I feel like I have a lot more to lose, just because I’ve racked up a few more…

The fallout from the Mike Vrabel controversy continues to ripple across the NFL landscape, and for Dianna Russini, the focus appears to have shifted dramatically. After stepping away from her role amid the storm, the former insider is reportedly concentrating on rebuilding her career rather than addressing the personal headlines surrounding her marriage.The situation, which erupted after photos surfaced linking Russini and the New England Patriots head coach, has quickly evolved from a media scandal into a broader conversation about professional boundaries and personal fallout.According to reports, Russini is now looking ahead rather than back, with her attention firmly on…