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Many World Cup Fans Would Rather Skip the Hydration Breaks
Source — Jun 18, 2026
It’s hot in North America in June, but fans are griping that the breaks that have been added to each half are an excuse for the networks to show more ads.
I’m engaged. My sister is single and feels ‘behind’. What can I say to that? | Leading questions
Source — Jun 18, 2026
How you respond will depend on who expects you to manage your sister’s emotions, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Is it her, or something you’ve put on yourself? Read more Leading questions I’m engaged and …
Ancient DNA reveals plague was already killing humans 5,500 years ago
Source — Jun 18, 2026
Plague was already a deadly killer 5,500 years ago, long before cities, farming, or the rat-infested conditions usually linked to historic outbreaks. By analyzing ancient DNA from hunter-gatherer cemeteries in Siberia, …
Researchers found 8 common food additives linked to high blood pressure and heart disease
Source — Jun 18, 2026
A major study of more than 112,000 people found that eating foods containing common preservatives may be linked to a higher risk of high blood pressure and heart-related diseases. Researchers tracked participants for up…
A Deadly Outbreak of Plague, Nearly 5,000 Years Before the Black Death
Source — Jun 17, 2026
The oldest known cases, discovered among hunter-gatherers in Siberian graves, contradict the theory that the disease once was mild.
New Plan Scales Back C.D.C.’s Work on Diseases Abroad
Source — Jun 17, 2026
The State Department is taking over much of the control of global health initiatives, for which critics say the department does not have the expertise.
The Pain of Caring for a Parent Who Abused You
Source — Jun 17, 2026
The United States is reliant on unpaid family caregivers, and millions of adult children are caring for parents who didn’t really care for them.
Mental Health Can Complicate Family Planning
Source — Jun 17, 2026
Five stories show the hurdles that people with psychological diagnoses face when considering parenthood.