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Eating more ultra-processed foods tied to increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer
Eating a diet highest in ultra-processed foods is tied to an increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer when compared with consuming such foods sparingly, a new U.S. study suggests, pointing to one potential reason for rising rates of the cancer in young adults. Source link
Only 1 member of Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap barred from entering Canada: Immigration Department
The Immigration Department only took a decision to ban one member of the controversial Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap from entering Canada, it told CBC News, contradicting a public claim from a Liberal MP in September that none of them would be allowed in country. Source link
Wild form of polio found in German sewage sample. What does that mean?
Despite the detection, there have been no reports of infection in Germany and scientists say the risk is minimized by high vaccination coverage. Source link
Israeli settlers torch West Bank mosque, scrawl hateful messages
Israeli settlers torched and defaced a mosque in a Palestinian village in the central West Bank overnight, scribbling hateful messages in a show of defiance, a day after some Israeli leaders condemned a recent attack by settlers against Palestinians. Source link
Adele to make acting debut in Tom Ford adaptation of Anne Rice's Cry to Heaven
The film is currently in pre-production with aims for a fall 2026 release, with fashion mogul Tom Ford at the helm. Ford also tapped Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Colin Firth, Adolescence breakout Owen Cooper and Hunter Schafer for roles in the adaptation. Source link
MLB's tepid response to latest betting scandal hits the target but misses the bigger point
After Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were rung up on charges related to dodgy prop bets, MLB will now limit bets on individual pitches to $200, and exclude single pitches from parlays. That decision hits this particular target but misses the bigger point. Source link
Zelenskyy grapples with fallout from corruption scandal after 2 Ukrainian ministers quit
Ukraine’s top military commander said Thursday he visited troops holding the front line in a key eastern city besieged by Russian forces, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy grappled with the fallout from a corruption scandal that has engulfed his administration. Source link
Taps run dry as Iran faces drought crisis
Iran is grappling with its worst water crisis in decades after a scorching summer. President Masoud Pezeshkian has cautioned that if rainfall does not arrive by December, the government must start rationing water in Tehran and may even have to evacuate the city. Source link
Saskatchewan Roughriders don’t lack in Grey Cup experience
The Grey Cup is just days away and the Saskatchewan Roughriders are putting the final touches on Sunday’s game plan. It’s the first time in over 10 years that the Riders have been to the Grey Cup but the team certainly doesn’t lack in Grey Cup experience. Source link
Rock League walks back travel plans for pro curling startup, won't go overseas
The owners of the Grand Slam of Curling series are planning to introduce a professional curling league next season. The Curling Group says the “Rock League” will debut in April 2026. Source link