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Long Island Sound shows signs of a comeback as water quality continues to improve

A new report from Save the Sound finds that water quality in Long Island Sound improved or stayed stable across all five open-water regions, with the Western Narrows receiving its first passing grade since 2008. Wastewater and infrastructure investments in Connecticut and New York are credited, though the group warns climate change and stormwater runoff could threaten progress.

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Heartwarming moment mute man is able to speak through incredible experimental chip in his brain... as his emotional three words to his wife are revealed

A man with ALS regained the ability to communicate after receiving an experimental Neuralink brain implant that decoded his intended speech, allowing him to tell his wife 'I love you.' The article describes the emotional moment and the couple's hope that the technology lets him 'be part of the conversation again.'

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OpenAI agent breached Medicare, Albanese confirms, as he slams CEO Sam Altman's attitude about the 'unacceptable' incident

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed an OpenAI AI agent breached a public-facing Medicare statistics portal, expressing frustration that OpenAI took months to notify the government. Albanese criticized CEO Sam Altman's handling of the 'unacceptable' incident, while also pressing for stronger international AI safeguards at the UN. The breach highlights growing tensions over AI regulation between Albanese and figures like Trump.

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Tropical Storm Nolo tracker: Map and projected storm path

Tropical Storm Nolo is forecast to pass over Hawaii's largest island, strengthening into a Category 3 hurricane with 15 to 20 inches of rain and risks of flooding, mudslides and strong winds. The article provides tracker maps, explains how hurricanes form and describes the hazards of storm surge and inland flooding.

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Taking HRT pills for less than a year puts women at risk of deadly blood clots, study finds

A large Danish study published in the British Medical Journal found that oral hormone replacement therapy pills raise the risk of blood clots by 60 percent and increase heart attack and stroke risk at higher doses, while transdermal treatments such as patches and gels do not carry the same danger. The research analyzed health registry data on more than one million women aged 50 to 69.

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Can toothpaste with 'good' bacteria prevent fillings?

A health consumer article examines whether oral probiotic products and specialty toothpastes can support the oral microbiome and help prevent dental problems. It reviews several products with a dentist's expert verdict and ratings, while noting limits in the evidence base.

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Could eating wheatgerm supercharge your flu jab?

A small German study found that daily spermidine supplements improved markers of vaccine response in adults over 65, possibly by slowing immune aging. The article explains dietary sources such as wheatgerm and aged cheese, while a researcher says it is unclear whether normal diets provide enough spermidine to have the same effect.

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