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More Senate Republicans raise concerns about FCC pressure on Disney – Reuters

More Senate Republicans raise concerns about FCC pressure on Disney  Reuters Disney stars Mark Ruffalo, Pedro Pascal speak out to support Jimmy Kimmel  USA Today Senate Republican dismisses Cruz’s free speech warning about Kimmel suspension  The Hill Analysis: Caught between Kimmel and Trump, Bob Iger faces a no-win situation  CNN Marvel actor Mark Ruffalo rants US will soon be like ‘living under the Taliban’  Fox …

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Under new guidelines, more Americans meet the criteria for high blood pressure

Under new guidelines, more Americans meet the criteria for high blood pressure

Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In addition, hypertension increases risk of dementia and cognitive decline. Heart disease, stroke and dementia are the first-, fourth- and sixth-leading causes of death in the U.S. Unfortunately, only 1 in 4 people with …

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"Path to a dictatorship": Democrats flame Trump's public pressure on Bondi – Axios

“Path to a dictatorship”: Democrats flame Trump’s public pressure on Bondi  Axios Trump calls on Attorney General Bondi to use power of the Justice Department more aggressively  CNN Chris Christie: Trump ‘wants to be prosecutor in every district where he has an enemy’  The Hill Trump urges justice department to prosecute political opponents  BBC Trump publicly pushes Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his …

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Schumer slams Trump pressure on Bondi: ‘Real threat to democracy’ – The Hill

Schumer slams Trump pressure on Bondi: ‘Real threat to democracy’  The Hill Trump Demands That Bondi Move ‘Now’ to Prosecute Foes  The New York Times Trump hounds Bondi to prosecute adversaries in now-deleted social media post: ‘They’re all guilty as hell’  Fox News Trump publicly pushes Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political foes  NBC News Donald Trump pushes Pam Bondi to move …

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Alcaraz falls to Fritz at Laver Cup: 'The pressure wasn't because I am World No. 1' – ATP Tour

Alcaraz falls to Fritz at Laver Cup: ‘The pressure wasn’t because I am World No. 1’  ATP Tour Taylor Fritz stuns Carlos Alcaraz at Laver Cup to bolster Team World’s lead – The Athletic  The New York Times Taylor Fritz: Built for the Occasion  lavercup.com Fritz stuns Alcaraz on perfect Laver Cup day for Team World  ATP Tour Laver Cup 2025: Taylor Fritz stuns …

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New Apple Watch blood pressure feature can give users a false sense of security

New Apple Watch blood pressure feature can give users a false sense of security

Apple has referenced a study on the optical measurement of blood pressure (Image source: Apple) Apple has shared quite a bit of information about the blood pressure “measurement” on the Apple Watch. The company has explained how the feature works but also referred to corresponding studies. In a detailed article from 2024, we outlined the pitfalls of testing wearables and …

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Hardly anyone uses this surprisingly simple fix for high blood pressure

Hardly anyone uses this surprisingly simple fix for high blood pressure

Few people with high blood pressure were using salt substitutes, even though they are a simple and effective way to lower sodium intake and manage blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025. The meeting is the premier scientific exchange focused on recent advances in basic and clinical research on high blood …

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U.S. attorney resigns under pressure from Trump to charge N.Y. AG Letitia James : NPR

U.S. attorney resigns under pressure from Trump to charge N.Y. AG Letitia James : NPR

Erik Siebert, then interim U.S. Attorney for the eastern district of Virginia, speaks at a news conference on March 27 at an FBI field office in Manassas, Va. Siebert resigned Friday after President Trump said he wanted him “out” after the U.S. attorney’s mortgage fraud investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James failed to result in criminal charges. Rod …

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Over 60 With High Blood Pressure? Cardiologists Say To Steer Clear of This Snack

Over 60 With High Blood Pressure? Cardiologists Say To Steer Clear of This Snack

If high blood pressure is something you worry about, we don’t blame you—it’s a common affliction: One in four adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke. It’s also more common as we age: The average age someone is diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure) is 46, which is really quite …

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