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A VA study of over 1 million veterans found the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine cut COVID-linked major heart events by 37.7%, with stronger 50.7% effectiveness in those over 75 and small absolute reductions like 2 fewer events per 10,000. Published June 15, 2026, in JAMA Internal Medicine, it tracked mostly older men after shots in late 2024, showing benefits for high-risk groups but drawing skeptic fire over tiny absolute gains, healthy vaccinee bias, and observational limits. Lead author Ziyad Al-Aly stressed skipping shots leaves heart protection untapped, while critics like Alex Berenson dismissed the relative risk figures as misleading.

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For older veterans, getting the updated COVID shot alongside their flu vaccine meant fewer heart attacks and strokes tied to infections. The findings highlight real protection, especially for those over 75.

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RTVE Chair José Pablo López responded sharply to reports of ORF Director General Roland Weißmann's meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, denying any contact from ORF and accusing it of politicizing the Vienna-hosted Eurovision 2026. Spain, along with Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia, has vowed to boycott if Israel participates, citing humanitarian concerns over the Gaza war. ORF is pushing for new participation rules ahead of an EBU vote in December to address these boycotts and ensure a full lineup for the May 2026 contest.

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Spain's RTVE Chair ignites a trans-European feud by slamming Austria's ORF for meeting Israel's president amid boycott threats.

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Posted in German on June 22 by @RatkoR2, the fabricated message lists eight reasons Russia has no interest in Germany, from €2.8 trillion public debt and €24.8 billion migrant spending to 55% train punctuality and climate rules like biking. It quickly spread with English translations, tapping into real frustrations over infrastructure decay and economic stagnation. While no Kremlin records match it, some call it blunt truth on Western challenges, others dismiss it as propaganda echoing past denials.

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A made-up letter from Putin to Germany mocks the country's debt, trains, and green policies—saying even surrender wouldn't tempt an invasion.

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Today marks Iceland's 82nd National Day, commemorating independence from Denmark after a 1944 referendum and leader Jón Sigurðsson's birthday. Reykjavik's festivities included a presidential speech at Austurvöllur square, a parade from Hallgrímskirkja to Hljómskálagarður park with concerts, circus acts, bouncy castles, and food trucks. Leaders from India, NATO, UEFA, Ukraine, and others sent warm wishes, praising Iceland's roles in alliances, soccer triumphs, and support for global causes despite its small population of 400,000.

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Families across Iceland waved flags under typical cloudy skies, joining parades and concerts to honor their republic's birth in 1944.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hosted French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the Federal Chancellery on June 24. They issued a joint statement vowing substantial aid to Ukraine, including sanctions on Russia, economic pressure, and support for Kyiv's energy and air defenses, while stressing a stronger NATO ahead of its July summit. Starmer, attending as caretaker after resigning on June 22, earned praise from peers like Macron for his dignity in fostering European unity, with talks signaling steady UK policy.

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Against Berlin's skyline, leaders from five nations stood together under NATO flags, pledging firm backing for Ukraine amid Russia's war.

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Kira's June 15 post defending 'manis' as a good compliment drew over 3,000 likes and sparked stories from women who hear it as a consolation for not being 'cantik,' or conventionally beautiful. Many linked it to colorism, recalling how fair-skinned girls got 'cantik' while those with tanned or 'sawo matang' skin settled for 'manis,' often paired with lines like 'not traditionally pretty, but sweet.' Rooted in Indonesia's history of favoring light skin from colonial times and media ads, the divide shows some embracing 'manis' genuinely while others push for bolder words like 'beautiful' to lift everyone up.

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Beauty reviewer Kira wondered why anyone would knock being called 'manis'—sweet and cute—only to uncover years of hidden hurt in the replies.

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Aave Labs launched the Aave App this week, a mobile tool for depositing fiat or stablecoins into the Aave protocol to earn up to 9% APY with real-time compounding and instant withdrawals. It offers boosts for actions like referrals and KYC, surpassing traditional bank rates of 0.4% and fintech highs of 3-4%. Key protection covers up to $1 million per account against breaches, exceeding FDIC limits, with early iOS access for EU users via waitlist.

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Tired of low bank yields? Aave Labs' new app lets you earn up to 9% APY on fiat deposits without crypto hassles.

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The video came from Oulu's €2.5 million initiative to teach consent and personal boundaries after a 2018 grooming scandal, where asylum seekers from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria abused dozens of girls as young as 10, leading to convictions with sentences of two to four and a half years. Officials aimed it at parents, locals, and newcomers to prevent offenses by anyone. Now shared widely since June 13, 2026, people call it cringe and question if dances address real integration failures amid Europe's ongoing migration debates.

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A group in black vests sways awkwardly while chanting 'Stop, don't touch me there, this is my no-no square.' This 2019 clip from Finland's Safe Oulu campaign has resurfaced, drawing sharp mockery.

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Latvia's Saeima voted 66-25 to confirm Kulbergs and his center-right coalition of four parties, excluding the Progressives who toppled the prior government. The crisis started May 7 when Ukrainian drones, diverted by Russian interference, hit an oil facility in Rezekne, leading to the defense minister's firing and ex-PM Evika Siliņa's resignation on May 14. Kulbergs, tasked by President Edgars Rinkēvičs, named key ministers including Raivis Melnis for defense and pledged urgent anti-drone steps, higher defense spending, Ukraine support, and economic stability ahead of October elections. European and Baltic leaders welcomed the stable government focused on security.

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Two weeks of turmoil ended when Latvia's parliament backed Andris Kulbergs, a former auto executive stepping up to lead amid drone threats from the east.

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Mesh posted the photo on May 27, showing barbecue ribs next to scoops of mac and cheese and penne pasta, plus garlic butter sauce, drawing over 32,000 likes and thousands of replies. Many pointed out the lack of vegetables like broccoli or green beans to balance the carbs, while others joked about the pasta overload or professed their love for the indulgent spread. Defenders shared copycat plates and romantic fantasies, highlighting the fun divide between health tweaks and pure food joy.

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A plate piled with saucy ribs, gooey mac and cheese, and creamy penne looks like comfort food heaven—but commenters can't stop asking what's missing.

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London-based Palliser Capital, a major shareholder in the $7 billion firm, sent a letter last week urging Toto to promote its advanced ceramics division. This unit produces electrostatic chucks used in etching 3D NAND memory chips for AI data centers, contributing under 10% of revenue but 40% of operating profit. Palliser suggests better disclosure, selling cross-shareholdings, and using ¥76 billion in net cash could boost the stock 55%; shares have already surged nearly 40% year-to-date in 2026 amid AI demand.

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Toto Ltd., Japan's toilet giant, quietly makes precision ceramics vital for AI chips. Now an activist investor wants the company to spotlight this hidden strength.

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The Republic of the Marshall Islands introduced its Universal Basic Income initiative, Enra, this week, providing approximately $200 quarterly to eligible residents across 24 atolls through the Lomalo digital wallet. The $27 million annual program, funded by the U.S. Compact Trust Fund, utilizes the USDM1 stablecoin backed by U.S. Treasury bills to enable real-time transfers and reduce delays in remote areas. While proponents celebrate it as the world's first long-term, nationally funded UBI with blockchain integration, the International Monetary Fund has expressed concerns over fiscal risks, inflation, and the untested stablecoin's vulnerabilities.

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In a pioneering move for financial inclusion, the Republic of the Marshall Islands has launched its Enra UBI program, delivering quarterly payments via a blockchain-based digital wallet to over 33,000 citizens.

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Latvia's Saeima voted 66-25 to confirm Kulbergs and his center-right coalition of four parties, excluding the Progressives who toppled the prior government. The crisis started May 7 when Ukrainian drones, diverted by Russian interference, hit an oil facility in Rezekne, leading to the defense minister's firing and ex-PM Evika Siliņa's resignation on May 14. Kulbergs, tasked by President Edgars Rinkēvičs, named key ministers including Raivis Melnis for defense and pledged urgent anti-drone steps, higher defense spending, Ukraine support, and economic stability ahead of October elections. European and Baltic leaders welcomed the stable government focused on security.

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Two weeks of turmoil ended when Latvia's parliament backed Andris Kulbergs, a former auto executive stepping up to lead amid drone threats from the east.

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Lewis Hamilton fought from fifth to snag P2 at the Canadian Grand Prix, passing Max Verstappen with a daring move at the final corner—his best Ferrari result yet. Fans adore 'Mama Carmen' after she attended his China podium and now Canada, dubbing her his lucky charm with chants for a full-season pass. All his top Ferrari finishes this year feature family trackside, fueling the wholesome buzz ahead of Monaco.

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Carmen Hamilton hugged her son Lewis after his bold charge to second in Canada, her beaming smile from the Ferrari garage stealing the show.

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