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Czech Republic grapples with lingering COVID distrust exploited by politicians, while widespread inspections of breeding facilities are launched due to animal abuse concerns. Hospital head arrested after 25 years. Read more...

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This week in health: understanding stress, Essentia Health's grief support classes, Dr. Pemberton on alcohol, and speculation surrounding Morgan Freeman's appearance. Read more...

The Metropolitan Police are facing criticism and a review following a man's death and the arrest of three teenage girls for GBH, alongside a report highlighting failures in addressing child exploitation. Read more...

This week in tech news: a stylish smartwatch, a travel-ready roller case, the future of tech law, and a look back at the Hindenburg disaster. Read more...

Former Dean Miroslav Ševčík's lawsuit against his dismissal was rejected. Meanwhile, President Petr Pavel visited soldiers in Vyškov, experiencing their training and dining. Read more...

Bank of America offers free museum admission to customers. A new photo series unveils the lives of America's most vulnerable. Read more...

UK universities grapple with AI-assisted student work, while creative industries fight government proposals on AI copyright. Artists like Kate Bush and Björn Ulvaeus are protesting. Read more...

A look at the latest political news, including climate change initiatives, historical crime investigations in Brazil, and proposed laws targeting illegal online gambling. Read more...

A compilation of recent legal cases and decisions, including environmental pollution, a military case, a cannibal killer's parole, and a murder trial. Read more...

John Hope Bryant argues that raising credit scores could lower crime rates, increase life expectancy, and lessen political division. Also, a woman pleaded guilty to gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the deaths of four paddleboarders. Read more...

This article covers a range of pressing issues, from animal abuse in dairy farms to terror charges and a sexual assault case in Chomutov, highlighting critical concerns across different sectors. Read more...

A drugged man threatening police in Košice was shot, while in another case, a court recognized a claim for compensation after a COVID vaccination, marking a significant legal breakthrough. Read more...

This article covers several recent news stories involving individuals named Peter, including a court dismissing blame, allegations of police abuse, a gynecologist's resignation, and an arrest by the Taliban. Read more...

Middlesex Water sees a stock surge after strong earnings, while other companies like Beyond Air and ZyVersa experience significant shifts in short interest. Read more...

A researcher faces misconduct allegations, while Alexandria battles rising sea levels. Plus, the Adriatic Sea grapples with an invasive crab species. Read more...

This week in tech: A mathematician flags AI leadership, 5G rollout faces hurdles, affordable blue light glasses emerge, and a WordPress founder calls out a major player. Read more...

A 40-year-old man in Poland faces jail time after being arrested for driving under the influence, driving without a license, and possessing amphetamines. Plus, a mistrial in an Antioch corruption case and a call for a "Cognitive Revolution". Read more...

A Lincolnshire school bans mirrors, a look at the economic challenges of maternity leave, and a deep dive into an aristocratic family feud. Plus, do you know Bab al-Sarija? Read more...