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Major Pixel Watch update breathes new life into older models

Major Pixel Watch update breathes new life into older models

There’s nothing like a software update to make things feel fresh. Supported devices will often see smaller updates throughout the year, but will get one big one, delivering new major features, and sometimes, even a new look. That big update is now finally arriving on the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3 with the introduction of Wear OS 6. …

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Why Older Fathers Pass on More Harmful Mutations to Their Kids

Why Older Fathers Pass on More Harmful Mutations to Their Kids

Summary: Groundbreaking research has revealed that as men age, harmful genetic mutations in sperm not only accumulate but are also favored during sperm production, giving them a reproductive advantage. Using ultra-accurate DNA sequencing, scientists found that sperm from older men were significantly more likely to carry disease-causing mutations, including those linked to neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer. This phenomenon, known as …

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Why So Many Kids With Autism Are Diagnosed At Older Ages

Why So Many Kids With Autism Are Diagnosed At Older Ages

Despite broad efforts in recent years to identify children with autism early, many continue to go undiagnosed for years. New research suggests that genetics may explain why. Kids who receive an autism label earlier — generally before the age of 6 — have distinct genetic and developmental profiles compared to those who are diagnosed at older ages, according to findings …

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The oldest human-made structure ever discovered may be three times older than the Pyramid of Khufu, at least 23,000 years old

The oldest human-made structure ever discovered may be three times older than the Pyramid of Khufu, at least 23,000 years old

Deep beneath the limestone cliffs of Thessaly, Greece, archaeologists have uncovered evidence that rewrites our understanding of human construction history. The Theopetra cave, nestled just three kilometers from the famous Meteora monasteries, houses what researchers believe to be humanity’s oldest known artificial structure – a stone wall dating back approximately 23,000 years, making it nearly three times older than Egypt’s Great Pyramid …

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Disability benefits may become harder to get for older workers

Disability benefits may become harder to get for older workers

The Trump administration is proposing changes to Social Security that could reshape how millions of older Americans qualify for disability benefits, and critics warn it could leave some struggling just before retirement. Under the new rules, “age” would no longer be a central factor in assessing eligibility, effectively raising the bar for workers in their 50s and 60s who face …

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Health insurers make a major move older Americans won’t like – TheStreet

Health insurers make a major move older Americans won’t like  TheStreet Tens of thousands Vermonters are set to lose Medicare Advantage option in 2026  VTDigger Major health insurers scaling back Medicare Advantage offerings in 2026  Fox Business Why fewer seniors are expected to enroll in Medicare Advantage next year — and opt for original Medicare instead  MarketWatch Will Medicare Advantage Reductions and Regulatory Shifts …

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