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Swimming with contact lenses can lead to serious eye infections, including Acanthamoeba keratitis, caused by bacteria, fungi, and parasites in water. These infections can result in pain, corneal ulcers, and even blindness if left untreated. Additionally, water can cause soft contact lenses to swell and stick to the eye, leading to corneal abrasions and irritation. Eye health experts strongly advise against swimming with contact lenses to prevent these potentially severe consequences. Full Article

Molly Bacon, a 31-year-old from Brookline, Mass., is running the Boston Marathon to raise money for Dana-Farber in honor of her father who passed away from prostate cancer. She highlights the impactful care provided by Dana-Farber and the importance of supporting those affected by cancer. This marathon holds special significance as it falls on the 10-year anniversary of her father's passing, allowing her to contribute to a cause that strives for a world without cancer....

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to dismiss the director of the Shin Bet internal security service, Ronen Bar, following a power struggle stemming from the Hamas attack that sparked the Gaza war. Tensions between Netanyahu and Bar have escalated over responsibility for the Oct. 7 attack, with the Shin Bet accepting blame but also criticizing government policies. Netanyahu's move, seen as an attempt to prevent a state commission of inquiry, has drawn criticism...

Edmonton police have charged three men in the murder of 32-year-old Sukhvir Singh, whose body was found in the northeast part of the city last month. Two suspects, Manpreet Brar and Gursimran Singh, have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping, while a Canada-wide warrant has been issued for Lovepreet Sidhu. The victim was last seen alive on Feb. 26, and investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward. Full Article

The Tory Party is calling for a ban on phones in schools due to the failure of previous non-statutory guidance issued by former prime minister Rishi Sunak. Conservatives plan to amend Labour’s Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill to include the ban, following concerns raised by shadow education secretary Laura Trott about the negative impact of mobile phones on students' well-being and learning experiences. Trott emphasized the need to make the ban a legal requirement, citing...

In a speech at the General Bipin Rawat Memorial Lecture, Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi emphasized India's role in leading the global war on terror and participating actively in conflict resolution, citing the country's pivotal position due to its geography, demography, democracy, and prosperity. He also highlighted China's challenge to the rules-based system and its disruptive activities, suggesting the need for India to assert its influence in the emerging world. General Dwivedi's remarks underscored the...