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According to the New York Times, gold brought from Venezuela to the United States under the Trump administration is being refused by American refiners, who are unwilling to process it. The episode highlights the practical and legal complications of handling Venezuelan gold amid sanctions and political sensitivities surrounding the country's resources.
- 2Japan turns abandoned golf courses into solar farmsβGolf course transformation list into beneficial use: rewilding, public park, urban gardens, housing. I didn't think of s
Golf courses are being repurposed for a range of beneficial uses, including rewilding, public parks, urban gardens, housing and solar farms. Japan has become a notable example, with idle golf grounds converted into solar power sites as demand for the sport declines. Commenters on social media say the solar option surprised them, and the wider conversation centres on finding productive new lives for redundant land.
- 3Historian cracks Napoleonic war briefing unread for 217 yearsβBreaking the Cipher of the Napoleonic war briefing, unread for 217 years
A coded military letter sent to French marshal Auguste de Marmont during the Napoleonic Wars has finally been deciphered, more than two centuries after it was written. The decryption reveals details of the wartime briefing contained in the message, and the write-up has drawn wide interest online from readers fascinated by cryptography and Napoleonic history.
- 4Study finds sodium bicarbonate and carbs boost athletic performanceβNutrition study highlights performance benefit of sodium bicarbonate and carbohydrate co-ingestion
A nutrition study highlighted by World Athletics points to a performance benefit when athletes take sodium bicarbonate together with carbohydrates. The co-ingestion approach appears to improve endurance capacity compared with taking the supplements separately. Coaches and endurance athletes are taking note, as bicarbonate loading has long been used to buffer muscle acidity, and combining it with carbohydrate intake could become a practical race-day strategy.
- 5Remote access could keep more children enrolled in WIC benefitsβAllowing remote access to WIC nutrition, health benefits could keep more children enrolled
Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health say allowing families to access WIC nutrition and health benefits remotely could keep more children enrolled in the programme. The finding suggests that removing the need for in-person visits would reduce drop-off among children who lose benefits despite remaining eligible, a persistent problem for the US nutrition assistance programme.
- 6New SNAP benefit changes now in effect for millionsβSNAP benefit changes are in effect for millions of recipients. Hereβs what you need to know
Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program have taken effect, affecting millions of benefit recipients across the United States. Local news outlets nationwide are running explanations of what recipients need to know, including how their benefits may change and what steps they should take. Coverage reflects broad uncertainty among households that rely on SNAP for food assistance.
- 7Yogurt vs. Kefir: Which Is Better for Gut Health?βYogurt vs. Kefir: Which Is Better for Gut Health and Protein?
Food & Wine compares yogurt and kefir, two of the most popular fermented dairy products, on gut health benefits and protein content. Kefir typically contains a broader range of probiotic strains and slightly more protein per serving, while yogurt remains the more familiar, versatile option. The comparison is drawing attention as interest in fermented foods and digestive health continues to grow among consumers.
- 8American Legion secures billions in benefits claims for veteransβAmerican Legion secures billions in benefits claims, gives grants to storm victims and more
The American Legion says it has helped secure billions of dollars in benefits claims for veterans, while also providing grants to families affected by storms. The organization, one of the largest veterans' groups in the United States, announced the figures as part of its ongoing advocacy work connecting former service members with earned government benefits and emergency relief.
- 9Dr. Alisha Shrestha joins Bluefield Internal MedicineβWVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital welcomes Dr. Alisha Shrestha to Bluefield Internal Medicine
Dr. Alisha Shrestha has joined Bluefield Internal Medicine as part of WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. The hospital system announced the addition of the internal medicine physician, expanding patient care capacity at the Bluefield practice. It is a routine but locally significant healthcare staffing update for southern West Virginia residents seeking primary care services.
- 10Cuttlefish spotted diving the Gili IslandsβBeautiful Cuttlefish # gili # giliislands # lombok # diving # scuba # trawangan # diveandstay # giliair # singaporediver
Divers are sharing encounters with a striking cuttlefish in the waters around the Gili Islands off Lombok, Indonesia. The post highlights the area's popularity as a scuba destination, with tags pointing to dive sites around Gili Trawangan and Gili Air, and interest from visiting divers, including a Singapore-based dive community.