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CTE Prevalence in Ex-NFL Players Could Be Higher
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— Aug 25, 2026
New studies examining donated brains from former NFL players find that at least about 25% of those who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, though the true prevalence is uncertain because many brains were not examined. In some analyses, among donated brains the share with CTE was much higher—nine in ten in one collaboration—underscoring potential bias in brain-bank samples and the ongoing questions about the disease's scope.
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Yuki Tanaka
Solid roundup. The balanced coverage on this one is refreshing.
Busy Philipps Reveals Grade 2 Brain Tumor, Surgery Complete
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Busy Philipps, 47, was diagnosed with a rare grade 2 oligodendroglioma brain tumor after a February Prenuvo full-body MRI, and she underwent two brain surgeries, later expressing gratitude to be alive. The procedures occurred weeks before she was set to start filming Cupertino, and she discussed the ordeal publicly with People, calling the period the weirdest six months of her life.
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Yuki Tanaka
I compared a few of the sources — the numbers don't quite line up between them.
Joe Amabile Speech 90% Restored After Brain Surgery
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Bachelor in Paradise alum Joe Amabile underwent a craniotomy to remove a blueberry-sized brain tumor detected early, with doctors noting it affected areas responsible for speech, memory, and motor skills. Three weeks post-surgery he reports about 90% recovery in speech but continues daily treatment, supported by his wife Serena Pitt and public updates.
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Driver blows by a stopped school bus while a police officer is behind it
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Louisiana Girl Dies of Brain-Eating Amoeba, First Since 2013
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— Aug 23, 2026
Eight-year-old Lillian Smart of Ruston, Louisiana died from a Naegleria fowleri brain infection believed to have been contracted while swimming in Lake Claiborne. Health officials note Naegleria fowleri infections are extremely rare and almost always fatal, with this case adding to Louisiana’s lethal history of the amoeba since 2011 as the community rallies in support.
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Raj Patel
Good context in the summary. The coverage split is telling.
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Geriatric Democrat Senator Fends Off Young-Blood Challenger In Rare Win For Old Guard
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 5h
Barret Zoph Named VP of Research at DeepMind
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Barret Zoph, co-founder of Thinking Machines Lab, is joining Google DeepMind as Vice President of Research, following roles at OpenAI and Google Brain amid a broader AI leadership reshuffle at DeepMind. His expertise in reinforcement learning is expected to bolster Google's Gemini project, as DeepMind undergoes internal realignments and leadership changes.
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Ranking
Most underrated cities in America
America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
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Jenny White Plans McCord List TV Series Debut
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— Aug 25, 2026
Canadian medical-thriller author Jenny White, a retired nurse and brain-tumor survivor, is expanding her career by becoming a television host in a new partnership with the McCord List network, bringing her clinical expertise and storytelling to a broader audience. The collaboration highlights themes of resilience and professional reinvention as she reaches viewers who may not be familiar with her books.
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Gait Study Context Expands to Dementia Risk Research
Health
— Aug 25, 2026
New research across several fields suggests multiple early signals and risk factors for dementia and Alzheimer's, from subtle gait changes and sleep micro-awakenings to retinal blood-vessel damage and midlife shifts in brain immune cells, all aimed at earlier detection and prevention. At the same time, public awareness of modifiable risk factors remains low in the UK, underscoring the need for education alongside biomedical insights.
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Raj Patel
The second-order effects here are what nobody's talking about yet.
EPFL Researchers Develop Tiny Brain Chip For High-Accuracy Thought-to-Text Conversion
Reporting
— Aug 29, 2024
The tiny chip converts brain activity to text on one extremely small integrated system. EPFL/LUNDI13/CCBYSA 4.0 VIA SWNS. “> A tiny brain chip converts thought-to-text with 91% accuracy. The so-called brain-machine…
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Woman Discovers Multiple Brain Tumors After Blurred Vision
Reporting
— Sep 30, 2024
Emma Hollick (center right), with daughter Aliysha (center left) and friends before a charity walk. THE BRAIN TUMOR CHARITY VIA SWNS. “> A woman who was told she had seven brain tumors after suffering from blurred…
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CORTIS Drops Behind-the-Scenes Clip for “GREENGREEN_playextended”
Official behind-the-scenes video from @cortis_bighit showing choreography and moments from the track, amplified by K-pop fans with hashtags #CORTIS_MONEYMONEYMONEY and #GREENGREEN_playextended. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive fan enthusiasm with no meaningful opposition.
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China Beats Musk To World’s First ‘Brain-Computer Interface’ After Human Surgery
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— Jul 20, 2026
A paralyzed man in China became the first person on Earth to receive a brain chip cleared for sale.
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1000 IQ Play from Manning🔥
Xycotic · 10.2M views · Aug 28, 2026
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Astros-Athletics game reported season showdown
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— Aug 20, 2026
Area 45’s hosts swing between hot takes on C.J. Stroud, updates on the Astros game, and a playful fantasy football league draft, while readers are also treated to a lineup of brain teasers from an August math puzzle at the Bonneville Salt Flats to Quordle spoilers and a Wall Street Journal number-puzzles feature.
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VS Battle
Toy Story vs Shrek
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
Toy Story vs Shrek · 161 votes — pick a side
Clark Wins BMW Championship by Four
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— Aug 22, 2026
Wyndham Clark extended his bogey-free run at the BMW Championship to take a one-shot lead at 12-under as Gary Woodland hunts from one behind, with J.J. Spaun also in contention for a FedEx Cup finale spot at East Lake. Woodland, who underwent brain surgery in 2023 and is managing health concerns, is playing well but mindful of his energy as the field narrows toward the playoff finale.
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Jamie Foxx Plans Fatherhood at 58
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— Aug 20, 2026
Jamie Foxx says he was initially hesitant to have another child at 58, but was reassured after talking with Al Pacino about late-life fatherhood and is now embracing the idea with girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp, while prioritizing time with his two daughters. He attributes his shift to surviving a 2023 brain hemorrhage and the renewed appreciation for life, and his daughter Corinne praises his family-centered approach on set and at home.
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Scott Hamilton Not Treating Third Brain Tumor
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— Feb 21, 2024
Scott Hamilton has had plenty of heath issues to overcome in the past. However, the Olympic figure skater decided to put off treatment when he was diagnosed with a third pituitary tumor in his brain in 2016. Hamilton…
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Geriatric Democrat Senator Fends Off Young-Blood Challenger In Rare Win For Old Guard
Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey defeated Democratic Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton Tuesday in a rare win for the old-guard incumbents.
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Bruce Willis Retires from Acting Due to Brain Condition
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— Mar 30, 2022
Actor Bruce Willis has stepped away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia. Aphasia is a language disorder that is caused by brain damage and affects a person’s ability to speak and communicate. Aphasia is most…
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Quiz
Which of the nine drives runs you?
Beneath the personality is a motive. Twelve questions and the AI names the drive that's actually steering — and what it costs you.
3 min · today's quiz
Biden’s Brain Breaks, He Misquotes Declaration of Independence Then Forgets the Rest
Opinion
— Jun 16, 2021
President Joe Biden’s brain failed him Wednesday during his latest attempt to quote the Declaration of Independence, although this time it occurred as Biden postured to reporters about how tough he was during an earlier…
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Rev. Jesse Jackson Released From Hospital After Treatment For Rare Brain Disorder
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— Nov 25, 2025
Longtime civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson has been released from the hospital after being treated with a rare brain disorder. Jackson was discharged from Northwestern Memorial Hospital Monday, his family posted…
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Felix "Slow It Down" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]
Stray Kids · 2M views · Sep 1, 2026
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GOP Senator Suffers Brain Bleed After Slipping On Ice
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— Feb 25, 2025
Republican North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer suffered a brain injury Sunday afternoon after slipping on ice in the backyard of his North Dakota home. Cramer, 64, said he was hospitalized and diagnosed with a “severe…
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Singer Billy Joel Cancels Concerts, Reveals Brain Disorder Diagnosis
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— May 23, 2025
Billy Joel has canceled all of his upcoming concerts due to being diagnosed with a brain disorder. “The Piano Man” announced Friday he has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, per Fox News . Normal…
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House Censures Embattled GOP Rep Chuck Edwards Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 8h
Biden’s Brain Breaks So Bad Trying to Read Number, Fauci Has to Step In and Do the Talking for Him
Opinion
— Dec 17, 2021
Imagine your brain frying so bad that Dr. Anthony Fauci has to pinch-hit for you in the cognitive department. Alas, this is where we are in Joe Biden’s presidency. Not to say the head of the National Institute of…
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Scientists Say COVID-19 Lockdowns Prematurely Aged Teens Brains
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— Sep 10, 2024
According to the study, restrictive rules imposed to try to stop the spread of the virus during the pandemic accelerated the brain development of teenage girls by an average of 4.2 years and 1.4 years in boys. SERJAN…
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Michael Strahan’s Daughter Reveals Brain Tumor Diagnosis
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— Jan 12, 2024
The daughter of “Good Morning America” (GMA) co-anchor Michael Strahan Isabella revealed she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. In an interview with ABC News , Isabella Strahan, 19, accompanied by her father, opened up…
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Pentagon Chief Defends Trump after Traumatic Brain Injury Comments
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— Jan 30, 2020
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Thursday defended President Donald Trump’s response to American troops being diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries from Iran’s missile strike, saying he cared about the service…
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Elon Musk Fires Back at Media With Viral Meme
Reporting
— May 12, 2022
Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared a viral meme in an apparent response to the media’s reporting on him. The meme shows three levels of the human brain. The caption on the first showing an average brain level reads, “Publishing…
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Monster Hunter Official Account Reveals Boost Bracer Mechanic for Master Rank in Upcoming Ascendance Expansion
The official @monsterhunter post introduces the Boost Bracer, a new system for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance (Master Rank content planned for 2027). Players build energy through aggressive attacks and activate “Boost” via a Boost Driver or weapon-specific actions, unlocking new combos and enhanced attacks. It is trending due to the accompanying gameplay video showcasing flashy weapon moves, generating immediate hype among the Monster Hunter community for expanded combat depth.
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The Funniest News Clips #funny #funnyvideo
Funnyfriend168 · 6M views · Aug 24, 2026
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