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A new Canadian study led by University of Toronto professor Harvey Anderson adds to growing evidence that full-fat dairy can be part of a healthy diet. In the 12-week study, 74 adults consumed different amounts of dairy under varying dietary conditions. The researchers found that eating three servings of full-fat dairy per day did not negatively affect body weight, body composition, energy metabolism, or blood lipid levels. The findings were recently published in The Journal of Nutrition. Why Full-Fat Dairy Has Long Raised Concerns Dairy foods contain saturated fat, which has traditionally been associated with higher cholesterol and an increased…

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has acknowledged that criticism is an unavoidable part of his job, insisting he will continue to focus on improving the team rather than allowing outside noise to affect his decisions. Madugu spoke after Nigeria’s emphatic victory, reflecting on the expectations surrounding the Super Falcons and the intense scrutiny he and his players have faced throughout the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The coach admitted that he cannot prevent criticism, stressing that football supporters, journalists and other observers are entitled to their opinions and interpretations of the team’s performances. “I cannot stop criticisms. I cannot,…

“I’d like to dedicate this to the Beatles,” Yo La Tengo guitarist and singer Ira Kaplan said from the stage, introducing Yoko Ono’s 1973 song “What Did I Do!” He added, by way of explanation, “It’s been long enough that we no longer bear a grudge for them trying to break up the Plastic Ono Band.” The quip resonated with most of the fans and other musicians — geezers and hipsters of all stripes — pressed up to the stage outside Los Angeles’ the Broad museum for “Yoko Only: A Night Celebrating the Music of Yoko Ono.” Ono, 93, was…

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, some other state governors, and the President’s Chief of Staff will represent Nigeria at the Canada–Africa Summit on digital rails and inclusive growth. The maiden investment summit is set to take place in Toronto from 10 to 15 August 2026, according to to a statement issued on Sunday by Sulaiman Bala Idris, spokesperson to the Zamfara State Governor. The Presidency’s invitation to Governor Lawal that highlighted his role as a key participant, would strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic standing at the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Economic Conference (NDIEC). The Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference (NIDEC) is a…

Cameroon have ended Nigeria’s reign as African champions after defeating the Super Falcons 1-0 in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca on Sunday. The Indomitable Lionesses secured a place in the semi-finals. They booked their ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil with a resilient performance that frustrated the defending champions throughout the contest. Nigeria entered the quarter-final as the most successful team in WAFCON history. It had dominated previous meetings with Cameroon, but the Lionesses produced a disciplined display to secure only their second victory over the Falcons at the…

NSW deputy premier asks for moratorium on take-home assessments for students amid AI reviewPrue Car, the NSW deputy premier, has asked the NSW Education Standards Authority (Nesa) to impose a ban on unsupervised take-home assessments during a broad review of AI’s impact on student learning.Car said she has asked Nesa to “urgently” examine artificial intelligence and move to protect student learning amid growing evidence the technology is affecting student’s cognitive development. Half of students’ HSC result is based on school-based assessments, some of which is finished outside the classroom.She said in a statement: double quotation markArtificial intelligence has enormous potential…

NewsFeed‘We’re going backwards.’ Palestinians in Gaza say Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of the US-backed 15-point plan has deepened uncertainty over an end to the war. Hamas says it remains committed to the agreement.Published On 9 Aug 20269 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

The Perseid summer light show is back, and viewing conditions are especially promising across the northern hemisphere.The meteor shower’s is expected to peak on Wednesday night into Thursday morning, and coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade – though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.As many as 50 to 100 meteors per hour may be visible under ideal conditions, according to NASA. The American Meteor Society estimates 30 to 50 meteors per hour could be seen from rural regions in the US.Random meteors are visible in dark…

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — Joaquín Niemann closed with a 2-under 69 Sunday for a three-shot victory in LIV Golf New York, extending his record with his ninth career victory in the last three years.Jon Rahm shot 76 and tied for 41st, but that still was enough to clinch the season points title for the third straight time since the two-time major champion joined LIV Golf.Editor’s PicksNiemann, who won earlier this year in South Korea, went wire-to-wire at Trump International. He finished at 16-under 268. Harold Varner III caught Niemann until the Chilean pulled away late with a birdie on the 13th…

Watching episodes of Gavin & Stacey reminds The Masked Singer judge of childhood visits to Wales.