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Postal Operators Suspend Deliveries to US Amid Tariff Changes

US-bound packages worth $800 or less are set to face new tariffs after President Donald Trump announced an end to long-standing exemption. Several countries, including France, Germany, and the UK, have responded by suspending their postal delivery services to the US. This move aims to minimize financial impact on affected companies. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/08/23/us-tariffs-international-post

New Blood Pressure Guidelines Emphasize Lifestyle Changes

High blood pressure affects approximately one in every three adults worldwide, making it a significant risk factor for various health conditions, including heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage. The American Heart Association (AHA) has updated its guidelines on the prevention and management of hypertension, incorporating new research information for the 2025 guidelines. The AHA advises … Read more

Ecumenical Patriarch Visits Sweden for Ecumenical Week

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is visiting Sweden from an invitation by Archbishop Martin Modeus and Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden to attend “Ecumenical Week.” During his visit, he will participate in events organized by the Christian Council of Sweden and the Lutheran Church. He is scheduled to deliver three keynote addresses and meet with Swedish state leaders … Read more

Micah Parsons’ Back Concerns Cloud NFL Debut Plans

The Dallas Cowboys’ preseason is over, and the focus shifts to Micah Parsons as his back injury woes raise questions about his availability for Week 1. During the finale against the Atlanta Falcons, Parsons made a ‘call me’ gesture after an Atlanta fan shouted at him to “come to the Falcons.” Parsons played with a … Read more

Falcons’ Final Preseason Game Brings Roster Updates

The Atlanta Falcons entered their final preseason game with a singular focus on players fighting for roster spots, and this mission was accomplished by several position groups. Raheem Morris emphasized the importance of making final roster decisions before the weekend’s deadline. Nick Nash, a receiver in the 2025 UDFA class, showed flashes of brilliance during … Read more

Lyle Menendez Denied Parole for Life-Long Crime

Lyle Menendez, one of two brothers convicted of murdering their parents in Beverly Hills in 1989, was denied parole by a California review board on Friday. The decision comes after his brother, Erik, was also denied parole on Thursday. The brothers, now aged 57 and 55 respectively, have spent over 30 years behind bars. A … Read more

Justice Department Abandons Grant Program for Hispanic-Serving Colleges

The US Justice Department will no longer defend a decades-old grant program for colleges with large numbers of Hispanic students, deeming the funding as unconstitutional. The program aims to provide an advantage based on ethnicity, with grants reserved for colleges and universities where at least a quarter of undergraduates are Hispanic. Tennessee and Students for … Read more

Johnny Walker’s Stunning Comeback Win in China

Johnny Walker ended a skid of two straight knockout losses with a shocking knockout win over Chinese light heavyweight Zhang Mingyang at UFC Fight Night in Shanghai. The 33-year-old Brazilian’s second-round TKO victory marked his first win in 12 fights, ending Zhang’s 12-fight winning streak. Walker came out swinging in the second round, using kicks … Read more