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Celebrity Health Scares of 2025: All the Stars’ Hospitalizations, Diagnoses & More

20 Oct

Health News

Celebrity Health Scares of 2025: All the Stars’ Hospitalizations, Diagnoses & More

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October 20, 2025

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Image Credit: Getty Images for ABAFrom surprise hospitalizations to life-changing diagnoses, 2025 has seen a wave of celebrities opening up about their personal health battles. Stars like Elton John, Eric DaneandJustin Timberlake have revealed everything from vision loss to ALS and Lyme disease, reminding fans that fame doesn’t make one immune to medical challenges.As these stars speak out about their conditions, they’re not only raising awareness but also inspiring others to prioritize their well-being. Below, we’ve rounded up the most notable health scares of the year so far and other health updates.Justin  TimberlakeOn July, 31, 2025, Justin, 44, revealed he was diagnosed with Lyme disease while completing his Forget Tomorrow World Tour. In an Instagram post, he shared, “Among other things, I’ve been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease — which...

Pest Resistance Threatens New Biotech Corn Defense | Mirage News

20 Oct

Science & Technology

Pest Resistance Threatens New Biotech Corn Defense | Mirage News

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October 20, 2025

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Corn rootworms, pests responsible for billions of dollars in yearly crop losses, are evolving resistance that weakens even the latest biotechnology controls, according to a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Drawing on decades of data across multiple states, University of Arizona entomologists found that field-evolved resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis, or Bt, is undermining the effectiveness of corn that targets rootworms with the combination of Bt and RNA interference, or RNAi, a new biotech control that turns the rootworms' own genetic instructions against them. The research team analyzed extensive field data collected over the past two decades in 12 previous studies, including millions of rootworms evaluated across the Corn Belt, which extends from western Ohio to eastern Nebraska and northeastern Kansas. "The results consistently show that in fields where...

20 Oct

INEC promises transparent Anambra and FCT elections

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October 20, 2025

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has pledged that the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council polls will be conducted transparently. The assurance was given by the chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during a strategic meeting in Abuja to review preparations for the elections. The session also discussed the conduct of party primaries ahead of the 2026 governorship races in Ekiti and Osun States. Yakubu said INEC was committed to ensuring that every stage of the process would meet the expectations of voters. We are determined to deliver credible and transparent elections in Anambra and the FCT, he told senior officials of the commission. The chairman also announced the approval of promotions for 471 junior staff members, following recommendations from the Appointment, Promotion and Disciplinary Committee. He said the decision reflected...