Military operation conducted to deter Russian submarines suspected of “malign activity” in North Atlantic

British and Norwegian militaries led a weekslong operation to deter Russian submarines suspected of “malign activity” in the North Atlantic, the U.K. military said Thursday. Defense Secretary John Healey said a frigate, planes and hundreds of personnel monitored a Russian attack sub and two spy submarines near undersea infrastructure north of the U.K. He said …

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There Are No Good Ways To Avoid Childhood Eczema But Many Treatment Options

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, April 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — There’s very little parents can do to prevent their kids from developing eczema, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Research hasn’t shown that common tactics like special diets, skipping baths, breastfeeding and probiotic supplements can help children avoid eczema, …

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Years of Excess Weight, Not One Bad Checkup, Drive Heart Disease Risk

By Deanna Neff HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, April 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Health experts have known for a long time that being overweight can lead to heart disease. A new study, however, suggests that the length of time you carry that weight is the most important factor. Instead of looking at a person’s weight status at …

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Sneak peek: Kimberly Langwell’s Hidden Grave

ALL NEW: A mother disappears leaving her young daughter in despair. Decades later, information leads to a secret grave. “48 Hours” correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, April 11 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

Era of Political Violence Means Higher Costs for Candidate Security, a New Report Says

Security spending for congressional and presidential campaigns has jumped fivefold over the past decade as an increasingly hostile political environment has led to escalating threats against public officials, ranging from doxing to assassination plots, according to a report released Thursday. Federal political committees spent more than $40 million on expenses labeled as security during the …

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Italy Working to Restore Freedom of Navigation in Hormuz, Meloni Says

By Angelo Amante and Giuseppe Fonte ROME, April 9 (Reuters) – ⁠Italian ⁠Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on ⁠Thursday that restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz ​was of vital interest for her country and the European Union, as she pledged to work with ‌partners to achieve that aim. Following ‌U.S.- Israeli attacks, …

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Thousands of Fans Gather as BTS Launches World Tour in South Korea

SEOUL (AP) — A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour. Returning to the stage after a nearly four-year hiatus, RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform a set drawing from both their catalog …

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