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Shared brain biomarker for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder identified
A study by researchers from the University of Florence and others reveals significant neurological links between schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, indicating a psychosis spectrum. Analyzing 30 years of MRI data, they identified white matter alterations in the corpus callosum that could serve as biomarkers, enhancing diagnosis and risk assessment for these disorders.
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US-funded hepatitis B trial in Guinea-Bissau is unethical: WHO
The WHO criticized a U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau as unethical, raising concerns about exposing infants to harm by delaying vaccination. The trial, involving 14,000 newborns, faced backlash amid local outrage over its methods. Following the WHO's intervention, the Guinea-Bissau government suspended the study.
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Delaware sets deadline for insurance data security
Trinidad Navarro, Delaware's insurance commissioner, has reiterated the importance of compliance with the Delaware Insurance Data Security Act ahead of the February 15, 2026 deadline. The Act mandates insurers to implement strong data security measures, notify authorities of breaches swiftly, and provide affected consumers with credit monitoring and investigation of incidents.
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Bond for Marion, Ohio cop Brendan Damron set at $250K
Marion, Ohio police officer Brendan Damron, 24, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman on February 11, 2026. He was arrested on February 12, 2026. He was charged with one count of third-degree abduction and two counts of first-degree rape.
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Nancy Guthrie’s family gets ransom texts; Hawthorne, California’s Derrick Callella arrested, released
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing from her Arizona home on February 1, 2026, following a suspected kidnapping by an unknown male. Derrick Callella, 42, was later arrested for sending ransom texts to her family, using a disguised phone number. He faces federal charges related to the incident.
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FBI arrests Sugar Gove, Virginia doctor Michael Kevin Patrick
Michael Kevin Patrick, 68, of Sugar Grove, Virginia was arrested on February 3, 2026. He was charged with receipt of child sexual abuse material. He is accused of having a sexual relationship with an underage female coworker at the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion where he worked as a doctor.
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Jill Biden’s ex-husband William Stevenson fails to post $500K cash bail
William "Bill" Stevenson, 77, is accused of killing his wife Linda Stevenson, 64, in their residence in Oak Hill, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. He is the former husband of former U.S. president Joe Biden's wife Jill Biden, 74.
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Miss World Philippines 2026 could be Valerie Pawid West, Marizza Delgado or Lorraine Ojimba
Krishnah Gravidez represented Baguio City, Philippines at Miss World Philippines 2024 and competed against 32 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She won the title. Runner-up to Gravidez was Jasmine Omay of Tarlac. The second runner-up was Sophia Bianca Santos of Pampanga. Miss World Philippines 2026 predictions … Continue reading Miss World Philippines 2026 could be Valerie Pawid West, Marizza Delgado or Lorraine Ojimba
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Miss Intercontinental 2025 could be Gabriela Aviles, Varvara Yakovenko, Vanessa Wenk
Maria del Mar Cepero Jimenez represented Puerto Rico, United States at Miss Intercontinental 2024 and competed against 58 other candidates at Tal Avenue in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt on December 6, 2024. She won the title. Runner-up to Cepero was Georgette Musrie of Venezuela. The respective second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth runners-up were Alyssa Redondo … Continue reading Miss Intercontinental 2025 could be Gabriela Aviles, Varvara Yakovenko, Vanessa Wenk
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