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Coffee is one of the most widely consumed psychoactive substances on the planet, yet despite more than two billion cups being drunk each day, its impact on heart health remains surprisingly complex – and often misunderstood. It's been blamed for heart palpitations, anxiety and poor sleep, while at the same time praised for helping to deliver focus, better moods and lower chronic disease risk. In 2025, a handful of new studies helped us cut…

Andrew Korybko · The US launched a half-hour-long “special military operation” in Venezuela on Saturday morning that culminated in Delta Force’s capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Several military sites were bombed, US helicopters flew freely over Caracas in a surreal display of the US’ aerial supremacy, and there were reportedly no US casualties. The US’ “special military operation” was therefore an astounding success regardless…

The Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day or Theophany, is an ancient Christian holiday that predates the celebration of Christmas. People around the world still observe it today, typically on January 6. However, some observers, including Catholics in America, honor different dates. Traditions vary by region. In many Spanish-speaking countries, children receive presents on Día de Los Reyes (Three Kings Day) instead of or in addition to…

New Zealand is walking headlong into an energy and monetary trap of its own making — and neither major political bloc is willing to name it, let alone fix it. When the Ardern-led Labour Government shut down Marsden Point — New Zealand’s one and only oil refinery — it wasn’t just an industrial decision. It was a strategic surrender. Overnight, the country went from having sovereign fuel-processing capability to being entirely dependent on…

Resveratrol is a compound found in red wine that was once touted as a longevity miracle. What does current research say about its ability to extend human life? What about other health benefits, like reducing inflammation and lowering the risk of cognitive decline? Can you get it from food without consuming wine, and are supplements worth it? By Ocean Robbins · In 1981, a trio of French scientists coined the term “French Paradox” to describe…

Rudeness, advertising, and pedophilia. That is the short list of reasons why children should not be on social media. The longer list barely fits into one column. · The wisest people on Earth, I have concluded, live where kangaroos, koalas, and wombats roam. Australia has banned children under 16 from registering on social media. Platforms are now required to delete children’s accounts, even those pretending to be adults, and to pay fines for…

On the Friday before Christmas, Health NZ quietly released the 2023 NZ cancer data to a media preoccupied with end of year holiday trivia. Not surprisingly, the figures received exactly zero press coverage. The Hatchard Report has released an updated version of our analysis . In terms of historical trends, the figures contain alarming information that points to our worst fears. The trend included an 8% increase in cancer rates among mature…

Who says getting older means slowing down? At Acacia Cove Retirement Village, retirement is about rediscovering freedom, connection, and enjoyment. With everyday tasks like maintenance and gardening taken care of, your time is truly your own — giving you the space to focus on what matters most to you. Whether it’s joining a social group, enjoying a swim, or simply unwinding in tranquil surroundings, life here is relaxed, fulfilling, and…

Thieves executed a meticulously planned heist, making off with an estimated $35 million (approximately €30 million) in cash and personal valuables from a bank vault in Gelsenkirchen over the Christmas holidays, according to police. A hole in a wall of the savings bank branch in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, December 29, 2025 © Police Gelsenkirchen via AP · The break-in at a Sparkasse savings bank occurred sometime between Saturday…

Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and the Caucasus occupy special places in the Russian psyche and security planning, but all former Soviet Republics are important to both in their own way, and Putin truly wants them to succeed. Andrew Korybko · The US Government recently declassified three of Putin’s conversations with Bush, the first of which took place in June 2001 in Slovenia and saw him lament the loss of only some former Soviet Republics. In his…