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Microplastics detected in most heart attack patients’ blood in startling new study
Patients experiencing severe heart attacks may have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, according to new research.
The FIFA World Cup Halftime Show Arrived in Time for the End of Monoculture
Midway through the final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium, Justin Bieber headlined the first-ever World Cup halftime show, alongside Shakira, Burna Boy, BTS, and Madonna, marking the recent escalation of sports as a cultural behemoth.
https://www.vanityfair.com/story/world-cup-2026-halftime-bts-justin-bieber-madonna-coldplay-shakira
Trump Relents From Spain-Bashing to Present Its Team the World Cup Trophy
Mr. Trump, who this month referred to Spain as “hopeless,” seemingly had little choice but to exhibit diplomacy on Sunday as he handed the golden trophy to the country’s players.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/19/us/politics/trump-world-cup-final.html
Fat cat? Weight-loss drugs may be coming for your overweight pet
His owner, Amy in Dallas, has tried cutting back on meals, but with two cats in the house, “he just gobbles down all the food,” she said. The extra pounds worry her because she knows obesity can shorten a cat’s life and strain its joints and heart.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/18/cats-glp-1-ozempic-pets-weight-loss.html

Their Dads Are Pals Despite Political Differences. They See a Lesson in That.
July 25, 2026
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Ellie Gottheimer and Larra Mullin, who met when their fathers were in Congress, make a case for bipartisanship in a picture book about dogs working together.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/books/ellie-gottheimer-larra-mullin-childrens-book.html
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