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In his book "How To Prevent Dementia," Dr. Richard Restak discusses a study linking how individuals describe their jobs to their risk of developing dementia. Recent research suggests that verbal fluency may be the strongest cognitive predictor of longevity, with those who have better verbal fluency expected to live longer. A study on different types of intelligence found that verbal fluency was the only trait that seemed to impact participants' predicted lifespan, potentially due to...

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received a call from French President Emmanuel Macron during a live video briefing with journalists, asking to return the call in 15-20 minutes due to the ongoing conversation. Zelensky mentioned the frequent communication with Macron and his assistance in the Ukrainian conflict, highlighting their close relationship. Macron has been a key ally in European peacekeeping efforts for Ukraine, with France and Britain leading the way in finding a solution post-conflict. Full...

The Taliban released American George Glezmann, detained in Afghanistan since 2022, following negotiations with U.S. and Qatari officials in Kabul. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Qatar for their assistance and highlighted that other Americans remain detained in Afghanistan, including businessman Mahmood Shah Habibi. The State Department is working to secure the release of these individuals, with a focus on wrongful detention cases and ongoing efforts to normalize relations with the Taliban. Full Article

The Prince of Wales arrived in Estonia for a two-day visit to strengthen ties with Talinn and show support for UK troops at Nato’s border with Russia. Prince William met with Estonia’s president and is visiting as Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment, attending a handover ceremony at the Tapa Army Base where British forces are stationed to defend Nato’s eastern flank. Estonia’s defense minister emphasized the importance of their response to Russia’s hostile actions in...

Pakistan police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed 69 terrorists associated with the banned TTP outfit from January to March, resulting in the loss of 26 policemen. The TTP, similar to the Afghan Taliban, escalated terror activities after ending a ceasefire in November 2022, with 31 injuries in gunbattles and numerous attacks on police installations reported during this period. The province faced 29 attacks in January, 24 in February, and 15 till mid-March, including assaults on...