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American forces have struck Iran's Qeshm Island in what officials are describing as limited and defensive attacks, and the timing is raising serious questions. The strikes came just hours after President Trump signaled progress in nuclear negotiations with Tehran, and on the eve of midterm elections — a combination that has Washington watchers paying very close attention.
Meanwhile, there's a genuinely promising development out of medical research. Scientists have found that a drug originally designed to treat spinal cord injuries may also address several root causes of Alzheimer's disease, including DNA damage and chronic brain inflammation. The compound has already cleared initial human safety trials, which could meaningfully shorten the road to clinical treatment.
And on a different kind of emergency, students at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus were ordered to shelter in place today following reports of an active threat on campus. Authorities responded quickly, and the situation drew wide attention across Canada, underscoring how rapidly these alerts now travel through campus communication systems and social media alike.
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