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July 8, 2026
Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories – and what to do about it
BOSTON (AP):
When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up.
Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a…
July 8, 2026
1 in 8 healthy adults unknowingly carries a serious genetic risk – study
When Mayo Clinic researchers sequenced the genomes of 484 seemingly healthy adults, they found that about 13 per cent carried a serious, previously unrecognised genomic risk – conditions those…
July 8, 2026
‘Don’t count yourself out’ - NCB Foundation scholar-turned-valedictorian encourages students to apply
Four years ago, Abishua Johnson applied for an N.C.B. Foundation scholarship with a bold ambition. He told his interview panel he intended to graduate as valedictorian of The University of the West…
July 8, 2026
EU lawmakers not letting go of suspected Trump interference
BRUSSELS (AP):
Dozens of European lawmakers are gathering support to launch an investigation in the European Parliament of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino over his involvement in the decision to permit US…
July 8, 2026
by Ainsley Walters
JIMMIE SAYS … Time for Jamaica to get serious about horse racing
Sunday’s Jamaica St Leger could not have more aptly exhibited the contrasts of horse racing. On one hand stood 2000 Guineas winner SALUTE THE DON, sired by Aveenu Malcainu, the hottest freshman…
July 8, 2026
US coach, star lament failure to go to next level
SEATTLE (AP):
For all the growth in United States football over the past quarter-century, the country’s men’s national team remains stagnant.
Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, and Weston McKennie…
July 8, 2026
Coco through to Wimbledon semis, Sinner advances
LONDON (AP):
There’s no panic in Coco Gauff.
Down a set after untimely double-faults, Gauff rallied past Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 yesterday to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first…
July 8, 2026
Messi, Argentina pull off 13-minute miracle - Egyptians cry injustice after squandering two-goal lead
ATLANTA (AP):
For Mohamed Salah and Egypt, what could have been a glorious celebration turned ugly at the end.
On the cusp of upsetting the defending World Cup champions, the Pharaohs squandered a…
July 8, 2026
Swiss hold their nerve in penalty shoot-out win over Colombia
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP):
Ruben Vargas converted his penalty, and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shoot-out win over Colombia after a scoreless draw…