Why Your Knees Feel Older Than You Are
Why do some people stay active well into their 70s, 80s, and 90s... while others struggle just to get out of a chair?
It may not be age or joint damage. Researchers say a hidden problem called “joint starvation” could be depriving your joints of the substance they need to stay mobile.
The surprising part? A simple 5-second-a-day trick may help nourish your joints and restore mobility.
Political Landscape
Democrats Surge in Republican Strongholds as Midterm Map Reshapes
New polling shows Democratic Senate candidates leading or tied in five traditionally Republican states including Kansas, which hasn't elected a Democrat in 94 years. The GOP now faces a triage operation in districts once considered safe, with three weeks until Election Day.
Senator Ossoff Signals Support for Trump Impeachment if Democrats Win
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff refused to rule out supporting impeachment proceedings in a contentious debate with Republican challenger Mike Collins. The statement previews what could unfold if Democrats capture the House next month.
Global Impact
Trump-Putin Diesel Deal Draws Sharp Rebuke from Ukraine and Allies
President Trump's agreement lifting sanctions on Russian diesel exports sparked a diplomatic crisis as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned the deal will fund Moscow's war machine. European allies called the move a dangerous betrayal of Western security interests.
Somaliland President Appeals to Trump for Recognition as Independent Nation
In the corridors of international diplomacy during the recent United Nations General Assembly, a quiet but significant campaign is underway. Somaliland, a self-declared independent state operating within Somalia’s internationally recognized borders, is seeking something that has eluded it for over three decades: formal recognition as a sovereign nation.
Economic Pulse
Energy Markets Signal Higher Fuel Costs Ahead of Midterm Elections
Diesel futures traded sharply higher on Tuesday, climbing five percent by midday to reach their highest levels in weeks, as energy markets increasingly questioned the effectiveness of recent White House initiatives aimed at controlling fuel prices.
Walmart to cover some GLP-1s, inhalers and insulin for employees at no cost as it expands benefits
Walmart will offer Novo’s diabetes injection Ozempic and Lilly’s rival shot Mounjaro without charge for people with Type 2 diabetes after a new prior authorization.
Quick Takes
Milwaukee holds a commanding 2-0 series lead over the defending champion Dodgers heading into tonight's Game 3 at Dodger Stadium.
The National Football League is preparing to suspend Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson for two games following an unsportsmanlike incident that occurred after Monday night’s contest against the Buffalo Bills.
Dame Judi Dench, the 91-year-old English actress, has issued a sharp rebuke of the expanding use of trigger warnings in theatrical productions and films, calling the practice “mollycoddling” that has gone too far.
Billy Crystal, the veteran comedian and actor, has publicly stated he no longer trusts God following a devastating year marked by personal tragedy and loss.
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