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Amy Glover of HuffPost UK shared her experience of dealing with tiny, itchy blisters on her fingers, a condition known as pompholyx or dishydrotic eczema. This chronic condition causes small blisters to form on the hands or feet, leading to dry, scaly skin that can be prone to infection. Although there is no cure, treatments such as steroid creams, potassium permanganate soaks, and moisturizers can help alleviate symptoms. It is important to consult a doctor...

Rachel Reeves faced setbacks in her efforts to boost economic growth as the Bank of England downplayed the possibility of a significant interest rate cut, opting for a more cautious approach. Chief economist Huw Pill's comments came after the bank halved its growth forecast and warned of higher inflation and increased unemployment due to rising taxes and minimum wage. Reeves' future as chancellor is in question, with the Bank highlighting unexpected pay growth as a...

The Trump administration approved $7.4 billion in military sales to Israel without congressional review, coinciding with Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington. Representative Meeks criticized the decision as disrespectful to Congress, echoing previous concerns over similar actions towards Saudi Arabia and other nations despite human rights issues. Full Article

LILLEY UNLEASHED: Poilievre discusses Trump, Carney, tariffs, and border issues in a video that failed to load. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the impact of tariffs and border policies on Canada. Poilievre's insights on these issues are highlighted in the video. Full Article

In a collection of news photographs from around the world, Mexican authorities confiscate ladders used by human traffickers at the US border, while negotiations between the two countries are ongoing. A canal in Buenos Aires turns red, potentially due to textile dye or chemical waste, as heavy snowfall blankets Gyeongbok Palace in South Korea and astronomers in Chile fear light pollution from industrial activities impacting their dark skies. At a factory in Bangladesh, clothing waste...

Anduril, the defense-tech startup founded by Palmer Luckey, is raising capital at a $28 billion valuation, aiming to raise $2.5 billion in the round to disrupt traditional defense contractors and develop its own products. Luckey, who sold Oculus to Facebook, has been a public Trump supporter and has partnered with OpenAI for national security missions, reflecting a trend of AI companies entering defense partnerships. Peter Thiel's Founders Fund is leading the latest financing with a...