German state elections: Chancellor Friedrich Merz vows to stay on despite ‘disaster’ in polls

German state elections: Chancellor Friedrich Merz vows to stay on despite 'disaster' in polls

Embattled German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to stay in office despite exit polls in two local elections suggesting damaging defeats for his centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party. In the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the party was projected to barely make it to parliament with the worst election result in its history, while the … Read more

NFL week two: Vikings v Bears, Bengals v Texans and more – live | NFL

NFL week two: Vikings v Bears, Bengals v Texans and more – live | NFL

Key eventsStill no scores between the Bengals and the Texans and the Packers and the Jets. Hello?ShareIt’s GOOD! Panthers 10-0 Falcons 4:29, 1st quarterCarolina takes a comfortable two-point lead at Atlanta.SharePICK! Browns 3-6 Buccaneers 1:19, 1st quarter Baker Mayfield’s turnover woes continue with an interception that Myles Harden takes to the Tampa Bay 28-yard line.SharePICK! … Read more

I’m a pulmonologist. Here’s why new wellness claims about nicotine worry me.

I’m a pulmonologist. Here’s why new wellness claims about nicotine worry me.

Across social media, podcasts, wellness communities and tech start-ups, prominent wellness influencers are now portraying nicotine as a misunderstood compound whose potential benefits have been overshadowed by its negative association with cigarette smoking. These advocates, many of whom support the Make America Healthy Again movement, are touting an addictive substance linked to tobacco use as … Read more

Germany’s Merz admits ‘disaster’ in state elections, vows to press ahead with reforms

Germany’s Merz admits ‘disaster’ in state elections, vows to press ahead with reforms

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he plans to stay in office after his party’s defeats in two state elections on Sunday, and again doubled down on the government’s plans for potentially painful reforms for Europe’s largest economy. Exit polls indicated that Germany’s far-right party AfD would win 37% in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, ahead of … Read more

Trump weighs fresh demands from Iran ahead of UN visit

Trump weighs fresh demands from Iran ahead of UN visit

1 hour agoFox News Poll: 71% Believe Trump Administration Lacks Plan to End War with Iran Nearly seven months into the war with Iran, a new national Fox News poll finds opinions souring as voters feel the Trump administration lacks a clear strategy to end the war, a growing number think the conflict will make … Read more