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The job asks everything of the heart, and the heart answers.
A 2026 JACC study found cardiovascular disease accounted for 44% of on-duty firefighter deaths from 2014–2025, with coronary heart disease responsible for 97% of cardiac fatalities and physical exertion linked to nearly half of all deaths.
A lineage that tracked the climate outlasted the fire from the sky.
A UCL study in Science Advances finds that crocodiles and their relatives survived the asteroid impact by tracking warm climates, with equatorial refuges remaining habitable while dinosaur habitats collapsed.
The mystery was solved by noticing what did not add up
Researchers have corrected a 150-year-old Nature account of a train delayed by a solar storm in 1841, finding the event actually occurred in 1848 due to a typographical error. The railway did not exist in 1841.
Twenty years in a small room, and a trial date finally set
Kimberly Sullivan, accused of holding her stepson captive for over 20 years in abusive conditions, will go to trial in February after rejecting plea deals. The victim, who weighed 68 pounds when rescued, is expected to testify.
Operation Protect the Vote has a name, and now it has defendants
Twenty-eight green card holders, including residents of Vacaville and Sacramento, have been charged in a federal voter fraud crackdown. The arrests come amid a broader Justice Department lawsuit against California over its voter rolls.
A wealthy suburb closed its roads, and the region noticed.
Bow Mar, Colorado, restricted access to its public streets to stop traffic and crashes, but critics see the barriers as a miniature border wall, sparking a legal and political battle over public access and regional growth.
Bend Asks How, and the Answer Begins With a Locked Door
Bend police are investigating how a 16-year-old suspect obtained the shotgun used in a deadly elementary school shooting, reportedly purchased by his mother under Oregon's permissive juvenile firearm law.
A Thousand Drones Over Russia, and Fires That Speak Louder Than Numbers
Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones at Russia in one of its largest aerial attacks, setting St. Petersburg oil facilities ablaze, while Russia reported destroying 1,015 drones.
Too Much Month, Too Little Money: America's Pantry Arithmetic
Food pantries across the US report surging demand as rising grocery prices and cuts to federal food benefits push millions of families to rely on free groceries as a budget necessity.
When the Sky Watches the Wells, the Numbers Change
MethaneSAT satellite observations revealed widespread methane super-emissions across global oil, gas, and coal sites, providing critical data for targeted climate action.
From the Arctic to the Caribbean, a New View of Earth
Copernicus Sentinel-3C delivered its first Earth images and climate data two weeks after launch, confirming instruments are performing well as it joins a three-satellite configuration.
The Boundary Waves Could Help Us Predict What Comes Next
University of Oulu researchers mapped Kelvin-Helmholtz waves at Earth's magnetopause, finding they form asymmetrically and could improve space weather forecasting for solar storm impacts.
When a Classroom Door Closes, a Larger Question Opens
Azerbaijan's school uniform rules have led to protests after hijab-wearing students and teachers were reportedly turned away, sparking tensions with Turkey over secularism and religious freedom.
On an Island of Gentle Rhythms, the Lines Grow Long
Bali is grappling with a major fuel shortage caused by delivery delays, with long queues at petrol stations and tourists stranded; authorities say supply is recovering.
In the Pacific, a Storm Gathers and the Coastline Watches
Tropical Storm Trudy is forecast to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane and approach Mexico's Pacific coast this weekend, with heavy rain and dangerous surf possible.
Before the Sun Rose, Two Were Pulled from the Wreckage
Two people were extricated from a vehicle after a serious rollover crash on Veterans Drive in south Barrie early Tuesday morning, with the driver airlifted to Toronto.
Two Coasters Closed, and Questions That Follow
Canada's Wonderland temporarily closed the Behemoth and Leviathan roller coasters after a man died on a similar ride at Six Flags Over Georgia, prompting precautionary closures across the chain.
A Campus Confronts Its Culture
Cornell suspended fraternity parties for the academic year and gave New York State Police a role in investigating campus sexual assaults after outrage over its handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation.
When the Door Opens and the Faces Are Young
A 13-year-old boy was charged after five youths allegedly raided a Narellan Vale bottle shop, stealing $1,000 worth of alcohol and assaulting the owner and her son.
When a Home Becomes a Crime Scene
A 32-year-old man died after being stabbed at a Wishart home; another 32-year-old man has been charged with murder and is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court.
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