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A cohort study of 208 cognitively normal older adults found lower plasma leptin levels associated with greater brain amyloid beta deposition and increased tau deposition over two years. The study suggests plasma leptin may play a protective role in Alzheimer's disease pathology, but does not conclusively link obesity to dementia protection.

Cuba experienced severe power outages on May 2nd, with a maximum impact of 798 MW and blackouts lasting 20 hours. The outages were caused by six thermoelectric units being out of service and 39 distributed generation plants lacking fuel.

Russia's air force remains strong despite economic restrictions, with record-breaking war expenditure of 6% of GDP in 2024. The country's economy is experiencing an upswing, with a 5.1% GDP growth in Q3 2023 and 4.9% in Q4 2023.

Tunisian authorities forcibly removed hundreds of migrants, including infants, from makeshift camps in Tunis, busing them to an unknown location. The group, including refugees with UNHCR cards, was reportedly abandoned in the desert near the Algerian border.

Nomura Holdings and Mizuho Financial Group face potential losses of over $100 million due to failed stock trades made by investment fund All Blue Capital. The fund, led by trader Matt Novak, made wrong-way short bets and allegedly failed to settle the trades.

Devon-based builder Steven Gent is accused of scamming over 30 individuals out of £442,665 over 15 years, operating under multiple company names and aliases. Gent is under investigation by Trading Standards following numerous complaints, with victims calling for stricter regulations in the construction industry.

French prosecutors investigate TotalEnergies for possible involuntary manslaughter over its role in a 2021 jihadist attack in Mozambique that killed hundreds. The probe follows a complaint by victims' families and survivors, accusing the company of failing to protect its subcontractors and provide fuel for helicopter evacuations.

Religion in Nigeria is frequently described as a beacon of hope, a source of comfort for millions fighting the nation 39;s rampant socioeconomic problems. Ever

Religion in Nigeria is frequently described as a beacon of hope, a source of comfort for millions fighting the nation's rampant socioeconomic problems.

Religion in Nigeria is frequently described as a beacon of hope, a source of comfort for millions fighting the nation’s rampant socioeconomic problems. Every Friday and Sunday, believers flock to various places of worship to express their admiration for or requests from a Higher Being known as God, Allah, or whatever name S/He may be (or choose to be).