Medicare proposes 19% pay rise for doctors who counsel patients to quit smoking

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Medicare proposes 19% pay rise for doctors who counsel patients to quit smoking

Medicare has proposed a 19% increase in reimbursement for physicians who counsel patients on quitting smoking or other tobacco products during visits, according to a proposed update to the physician fee schedule released this week. The same increase would apply to assessments and interventions for alcohol and substance misuse. Smoking remains the number one cause of preventable death in the United States.

Will higher Medicare payments effectively encourage doctors to help patients quit smoking?

STAT News · 15h ago · Source ↗

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Promoter: Joshua vs Itauma in Nigeria would top Ali's 'Rumble in the Jungle'

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Promoter: Joshua vs Itauma in Nigeria would top Ali's 'Rumble in the Jungle'

Promoter Dr Ezekiel Adamu says a fight between Anthony Joshua and Moses Itauma held in Nigeria would generate more global interest than Muhammad Ali's famous 'Rumble in the Jungle'. He describes the potential matchup as a "blockbuster fight" and a "perfect story", noting both fighters have Nigerian connections.

Would a Joshua vs Itauma fight in Nigeria surpass the 'Rumble in the Jungle'?

Sky Sports Football · 27min ago · Source ↗

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VeloBank offers fee-free loan consolidation with 3-month payment deferral

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VeloBank offers fee-free loan consolidation with 3-month payment deferral

VeloBank is offering loan consolidation — merging multiple credits and loans into one — with no origination fee. Customers with sufficient creditworthiness can also receive extra cash on top of the consolidation amount. The bank additionally allows deferral of the first repayment instalment by up to three months.

Is loan consolidation a good way to manage debt?

Bankier.pl · 27min ago · Source ↗

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Trump demands Canada pay for wildfire air pollution — costs to be added to tariffs

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Trump demands Canada pay for wildfire air pollution — costs to be added to tariffs

US President Donald Trump declared on Friday that Canada should compensate the United States for air pollution caused by ongoing Canadian wildfires. He announced that the pollution-related costs would be added to existing tariffs on Canada. The move marks a further escalation in already strained US-Canada relations.

Should Canada pay the US for air pollution caused by its wildfires?

Bankier.pl · 27min ago · Source ↗

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Scientists drill 1,268 m into ocean floor, find system powering the Lost City

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Scientists drill 1,268 m into ocean floor, find system powering the Lost City

Scientists completed one of the deepest ocean-floor drillings in oceanographic history, boring 1,268 metres into the rock beneath the Atlantic Ocean. They discovered the hydrothermal system that powers the so-called Lost City — a remarkable field of carbonate chimneys on the seafloor. The find sheds new light on deep-sea geological processes and conditions that could support life.

Should deep-ocean exploration be funded at the same level as space missions?

Focus.pl · 28min ago · Source ↗

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Homemade 4-ingredient paste smooths cracked heels in minutes

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Homemade 4-ingredient paste smooths cracked heels in minutes

Cracked and rough heels are a common summer complaint. A simple home remedy involves mixing four tablespoons of ingredients such as baking soda, olive oil or glycerine into a paste, applying it to the heels, and leaving it on for a few minutes. Regular use can leave skin smooth without the need for a beauty salon visit.

WP Kobieta · 29min ago · Source ↗

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Ukrainian drones hit oil depots and logistics hubs near Moscow

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Ukrainian drones hit oil depots and logistics hubs near Moscow

A massive overnight Ukrainian drone offensive struck the Moscow region, igniting fires at strategic oil depots and major logistics centres. Thick smoke drifted over the Russian capital itself. The attack is part of a sustained Ukrainian campaign that has also targeted Russian military bases, airfields and tankers in the Black Sea in recent days.

Are Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure an effective war strategy?

Wirtualna Polska · 40min ago · Source ↗

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Fortnite launches 36 AI-voiced character personas for creators from July 30

Epic Games announced that starting July 30, Fortnite creators will be able to publish experiences featuring AI-powered characters. At launch, 36 characters with "consistent voices and personas" will be available, including Fortnite staples such as Agent Jones, to be used as NPCs. The move is part of Epic's broader push to integrate AI into its creative ecosystem.

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Classic tomato bruschetta — ready in minutes

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Classic tomato bruschetta — ready in minutes

Classic Italian tomato bruschetta is a summer dish ready in just a few minutes: toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and basil. It works equally well as a breakfast, light dinner, snack or treat for guests.

Interia Kobieta · 0d ago · Source ↗

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Gen Z's fear of going viral is reshaping nightclub culture

For many Gen Z clubbers, the greatest fear is no longer embarrassing themselves on the dancefloor but accidentally ending up in someone else's viral social media video. This anxiety is reshaping how young people behave in clubs, making them more guarded and self-conscious about being filmed without consent.

Should filming other people in nightclubs without consent be banned?

BBC Entertainment · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Olomouc: the Czech city where art takes over public space

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Olomouc: the Czech city where art takes over public space

Olomouc, a city in the Czech Republic, surprises visitors with art woven into everyday public spaces. The author describes being startled by an art installation depicting an apparent theft, having grown unaccustomed to encountering art outside gallery walls. The city prompts reflection on how rarely people engage with art beyond dedicated venues.

Should public art have a greater presence in Polish cities?

Rzeczpospolita · 1h ago · Source ↗

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South Korea's "dopamine sites" let you shop without spending or receiving anything

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South Korea's "dopamine sites" let you shop without spending or receiving anything

South Korea has given rise to so-called "dopamine sites" — platforms that simulate online shopping without any real transactions. Users can browse, select and "order" products, getting the psychological reward of the shopping process without spending money or receiving any delivery. The trend taps into the dopamine hit associated with the act of choosing and buying.

Are "dopamine sites" a healthy alternative to impulse shopping?

Interia Fakty · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Reddit gamer creates physical Steam game cartridges using external SSDs

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Reddit gamer creates physical Steam game cartridges using external SSDs

A Reddit user has built a DIY physical "cartridge" system for Steam games: each game is stored on a separate external SSD, and plugging it into a docking station triggers a script that launches the correct title in Steam. The setup is elegantly simple and saves space on the main drive. It does not, however, grant true game ownership independent of Steam — GOG's offline installation option remains the better alternative for that.

Should digital platforms like Steam guarantee full game ownership to players?

AntyWeb · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Pesticides on fruit and vegetables: how to wash them off effectively

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Pesticides on fruit and vegetables: how to wash them off effectively

Fruit and vegetables — including organic produce — carry residues of pesticides applied both in orchards and in storage facilities as preservatives. Rinsing under running water removes some residues but not all; scrubbing with a brush or soaking in a baking soda solution is more effective. Complete removal is impossible, as some chemicals penetrate into the flesh of the produce.

Are Poland's permitted pesticide limits on food strict enough?

OKO.press · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov: I wrote down my nightmare to overcome it

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Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov: I wrote down my nightmare to overcome it

Georgi Gospodinov, one of Bulgaria's most celebrated writers, tells Newsweek about a childhood nightmare he wrote down instead of telling his grandmother — and which never returned. He recalls the absurdities of communist Bulgaria, where even basic goods like oil and peppers were scarce. The interview explores literature, memory and writing as a way of processing trauma.

Does writing about trauma genuinely help people process it?

Newsweek Polska · 2h ago · Source ↗

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France blocks Polymarket over suspected weather-station hacking to rig bets

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France blocks Polymarket over suspected weather-station hacking to rig bets

France has ordered the blocking of the crypto prediction market Polymarket, citing suspicions that unknown actors hacked weather stations to manipulate weather-related bets on the platform. France is the latest in a series of countries to block the service. The case raises serious questions about the integrity of blockchain-based prediction markets.

Should crypto prediction markets be regulated like traditional bookmakers?

BitHub.pl · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Kawasaki Ninja H2 2027 set to lose horsepower per homologation documents

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Kawasaki Ninja H2 2027 set to lose horsepower per homologation documents

Homologation documents suggest the 2027 Kawasaki Ninja H2 will produce less power than the current model. The news has upset the motorcycle community online, though the bike will still rank among the most powerful production superbikes available. In reality, most riders never come close to exploiting the machine's full potential outside of a racetrack straight.

Is losing a few horsepower in the Ninja H2 a serious issue for riders?

Focus.pl · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Bint Archange runs in Super Sprint at Newbury

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Bint Archange runs in Super Sprint at Newbury

Saturday features a packed horse racing schedule with flat racing at Doncaster, Newbury and Ripon, all broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. A highlight of the day is Bint Archange's appearance in the Super Sprint at Newbury.

Sky Sports Football · 27min ago · Source ↗

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Sacked whistleblower warns: London Underground passengers face asbestos and toxic dust risk

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Sacked whistleblower warns: London Underground passengers face asbestos and toxic dust risk

Micky Steeds, a former London Underground cleaner from Aveley, Essex, was unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about asbestos and toxic dust exposure during his work cleaning vents, lift shafts and inverts since 2018. An employment tribunal ruled in his favour. He now wants all tube passengers to be informed about the health hazards his case has exposed.

Should tube passengers be officially informed about toxic dust exposure risks?

The Guardian Health · 28min ago · Source ↗

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Psychotherapist: a relationship crisis can be a turning point, not the end

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Psychotherapist: a relationship crisis can be a turning point, not the end

A psychotherapist explains that even a serious relationship crisis need not spell the end — it can become a catalyst for addressing accumulated problems. Couples often struggle not with infidelity but with the slow erosion of daily life and poor communication. Facing those difficulties, however painful, can be the path to healing the relationship.

Should every couple experiencing a crisis seek psychotherapy?

Newsweek Polska · 32min ago · Source ↗

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Lycopene from tomatoes shields neurons from Parkinson's-like brain damage in mice

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Lycopene from tomatoes shields neurons from Parkinson's-like brain damage in mice

Scientists fed lycopene — the natural red pigment found in tomatoes, pink grapefruits and watermelons — to mice with artificially induced Parkinson's-like brain damage for three weeks. The compound appeared to support the dopamine transporter (DAT) protein, which recycles spent dopamine back into neurons. Mice receiving lycopene showed markedly better brain function than the control group.

Do mouse study results justify recommending lycopene as a Parkinson's preventive?

National Geographic PL · 55min ago · Source ↗

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Anduril Industries anti-drone systems deployed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Joint Base Lewis-McChord on the US West Coast is deploying Anduril Industries counter-drone systems, including advanced radar, electronic warfare capabilities and unmanned interceptors. The installation is part of a broader effort to upgrade anti-drone defences at American military bases against growing drone threats.

Should the US accelerate anti-drone system deployments across all military bases?

Defence24 · 57min ago · Source ↗

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