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A wave of legal actions has unfolded as multiple individuals face charges for fraud, embezzlement and money laundering across the U.S. and Europe. Proceedings highlight the reach of illicit finance in corporate and public institutions, with investigations centering on unemployment benefits fraud, luxury embezzlement and political corruption.
A body of studies is showing that a blood marker called p-tau217 can forecast an elevated risk of cognitive impairment in healthy older adults years before symptoms appear. The evidence is not yet clinical-ready, but it is guiding trials that aim to slow or prevent Alzheimer’s disease and is being tested in Scotland’s primary care setting.
Wildfire smoke from Canadian fires is driving hazardous air across multiple U.S. states. Health officials urge people to stay indoors and protect indoor air quality, with guidance on HVAC use and DIY filters. Experts warn that smoke can affect the heart, brain and pregnancy, and that air quality can remain poor for days.