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Study Finds Higher BMI Increases Breast Cancer Risk in Women With Heart Conditions
A higher body mass index (BMI) in women with cardiovascular disease (CVD) is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, according to researchers from the International Agency for Research on Cancer—a specialized cancer agency of the WHO....

Top 10 events this weekend: Cincinnati Music Festival, Goettafest and more
It's going to be yet another busy weekend in Cincinnati. The city's biggest music festival is here: Cincinnati Music Festival. Kick the weekend off by celebrating the new Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame inductees, then see the hottest acts in...

Ibiza is the queen of yoga retreats — these our our favourites
The White Isle has reinvented itself. Once a mecca for clubbing and little else, Ibiza is today arguably more famous for its wellness scene — with yoga particularly to the fore. This is essentially Europe’s version of Bali, for not only is the...

Queens to judges: 32 'Drag Race' stars featured on the judging panel
These 'Drag Race' queens have gone from contestants to judges! (L-R) Nicky Doll on Drag Race France; Jiggly Caliente on Drag Race Philippines; Ra'Jah O'Hara on Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs the World. France 2/World of Wonder; HBO Go Asia/World of...

Your Oily Roots Really Just Need a Scalp Scrub
After days of layering dry shampoo and using heat protectant, it’s time to give your scalp a good reset. The best scalp scrubs gently remove product buildup from your roots to leave your hair feeling oh-so-clean. Some formulas can even help treat...

An immigrant family hides for their lives in Missouri as ICE crackdown intensifies
There was a precious time last summer when a Guatemalan immigrant finally felt at home in Missouri. He, his wife and their young son were in a festive group of random people who’d gone to a mid-Missouri river to relax and float downstream in a...

The 17 top things to do in Bruges
Bruges is Belgium's most picturesque city, with photo opportunities around every corner. This UNESCO World Heritage site boasts one of Europe’s most beautifully preserved medieval centers, featuring cobblestone lanes lined with whitewashed...

Arizona reports first plague death in nearly two decades
(CNN) — A person died from pneumonic plague in Arizona last week, the first death from the disease in this region in nearly two decades. This death might bring to mind the bubonic plague, the form of the plague that killed millions during the...

The cost of conservation without consent: Astrid Puentes calls for rights-based environmentalism
The story of Astrid Puentes Riaño is rooted in the soil of Colombia. Born in Bogotá to a family with campesino roots, her early memories are of mountain air, clean water, and the quiet freedom of rural landscapes. “Being outside gave me the...

The picturesque Spanish villages that tourists haven't found—yet
Slightly up north of Madrid and Barcelona, nestling at the foothills of the Pyrenees, lies the region of Aragon, rich in history and natural beauty. Here, green hills hug the soaring mountains and dense forests open up to flowering meadows. Down...

dtic in trade discussions with US, signs conditions precedent document
Amid shifts taking place in global trade, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has emphasised the work being done by his department to ensure South Africa maintains its competitive position in the global trading arena. During the...

13 top restaurants join new Ottawa Citizen tasting event in support of food bank
Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Ottawa Food News The Ottawa Citizen is bringing some of the city’s best chefs under one roof for a one-night tasting event with a charitable mission. Ottawa chef Raghav Chaudhary of Aiana, shown at the 2024 Canadian...

Lunch Wrap: ASX slips as iron ore miners nurse a hangover; oil stocks surge
The rally has stalled for iron ore mining stocks. Pic: Getty Images ASX slumps as oil stocks power up Miners wobble while Newmont shines Whitehaven hits targets, Maas caught up in corruption cloud The ASX was dragging its feet on Friday, down 0.5%...

Tent Airbnb offers perfect holiday hangout — 3m above the ground
It is perhaps the perfect semi-detached property for those looking to “hang out”. A mountaineering tent attached to the side of Dutch house has fallen foul of local authorities, however, after it was rented out as overnight accommodation on...

'Crimes of the Heart' play holding auditions
INDEPENDENCE — “Crimes of the Heart,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning play, is coming to the Twin Counties and auditions begin in August. Written by Beth Henley, the play will be directed by Patrick Butler and performed at the Historic 1908 Courthouse in...
South Africa's proactive approach to finding new trade partners as US tariffs loom
Bongani Hans|Published 43 minutes ago 4min South Africa is quickly expanding its global trade partners as a solution to the United States of America’s 30% tariff on its exports, said Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen. Steenhuisen made the...

Stock up on all your holiday essentials for less, thanks to the Boots Big Summer Sale
There’s never been a better time to stock up on summer essentials! (Picture: Metro/Boots/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission –...

ASX slips as miners fade and oil fires up
ASX slumps as oil stocks power up Miners wobble while Newmont shines Whitehaven hits targets, Maas caught up in corruption cloud The ASX was dragging its feet on Friday, down 0.5% at lunch time in the eastern states as a murky Wall Street session...

13 top restaurants join new Ottawa Citizen tasting event in support of food bank
Breadcrumb Trail Links Life Food News Local News The Ottawa Citizen is bringing some of the city’s best chefs under one roof for a one-night tasting event with a charitable mission. Published Jul 24, 2025 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 11 minute...

Cuzco and the Sacred Valley: A wine lover's guide
The World Heritage-listed city of Cuzco (Cusco), high in the Peruvian Andes, is the former capital of the Incan empire, one of the most extraordinary civilisations in the Americas. Modern Cuzco is a chaos of colour, mammoth stonework and...