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A man attempted to force entry into a Toronto synagogue during Shabbat, punching a father. The following day, a window was broken at a Jewish shop. Police are investigating, and recent antisemitic incidents have increased community fears amid a pattern of violence targeting Jewish sites across Canada.
The Saudi Ministry of Health has warned that popular diet trends encouraging stopping prescribed diabetes medications pose serious health risks. Officials urge consulting doctors and nutritionists, and emphasize balanced diets with medical supervision. Experts warn the trend can lead to emergency care and nutrient deficiencies.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the president can remove leaders of most independent federal agencies, overturning the 1935 Humphrey’s Executor precedent, while carving out an exception for the Federal Reserve. The decisions leave Lisa Cook in place for now but open the door for presidents to exert new control over agencies such as the FTC, shifting regulatory power toward the White House.
The NHS is expanding an AI-driven triage tool across app users, directing patients to the right service and reducing wait times. Trials show a 29% drop in GP phone queue lines, and the program is part of a larger £10bn tech overhaul. Safety, privacy, and digital inclusion remain priorities as the rollout reaches 200,000 patients this year and all users by 2028.
WeWard has launched Walking Mode, a feature that locks social apps until users meet a walking goal. The feature aims to promote activity and reduce screen time. Venus Williams funds the project, with the app reporting 30 million users in 29 countries and a 25% increase in walking time on average.
CalMatters reports widespread non-compliance across 148 public campuses on annual policies, inventories and public forums for police military equipment. Some campuses publish reports late, omit details, or skip required public forums. The findings show variability in adherence and ongoing efforts to address gaps after inquiries.
New studies show a blood biomarker, p-tau217, can indicate Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms in healthy older adults. The finding could speed up drug trials by identifying high‑risk volunteers, though researchers caution it is not for routine screening yet. Separate efforts in Scotland testGP-based blood diagnostics to speed diagnosis and treatment decisions.
Wildfire smoke from Canadian and U.S. fires has created unhealthy air across the Midwest, Northeast and beyond. Official alerts urge residents to stay indoors as air-quality deteriorates. Climate-linked fires are intensifying, with conditions likely to persist and spread smoke further south and east.
The EEOC data collection requirement has been rescinded by the commission’s Republican majority, sending the measure to a 30-day public comment period before final approval. Democratic commissioners warn that scrapping the reporting will hinder enforcement, while supporters say it reduces cost and aligns with a colorblind standard.