NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, July 7 (game #491)
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A new equation may explain the Universe without dark matter
For many years, scientists have believed that dark matter and dark energy make up most of the cosmos. But new research challenges that view, suggesting these mysterious components might not exist at all. Instead, the effects we attribute to them could arise naturally if the fundamental forces of the universe slowly weaken as it grows…
How the heart can 'create' emotions
In a special live episode, What’s up Docs? explores the wonders of the human heart. Source link
State Awards From Most of the Rural Health Funds Could Vary Only Modestly Despite Large Differences in Rural Needs
The July 2025 budget reconciliation law, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, established the Rural Health Transformation Program (referred to here as the “rural health fund”), which will distribute $50 billion to states with approved applications. The rural health fund was created to help offset the impact on rural areas of the law—which includes…
Expert tells farmers to prepare for the worst as virus spreads
Malcolm PriorBBC News rural affairs producer PA Media Bird flu outbreaks across UK farms has led to a mandatory housing order being brought in The bird flu virus infecting farm flocks across the UK could be the most infectious yet, the government’s former top expert in avian virology has warned. The Pirbright Institute’s Professor Ian…
Gap returns to Covent Garden with flagship store
Published November 6, 2025 Gap is back in London’s Covent Garden with what it says is a “reimagined flagship experience” and the newly renovated store marks an “era of retail growth and renewed confidence in the UK”. Gap, Covent Garden, London It’s opening Friday as part of its deal with Next, which handles the brand…
Poll: Support for Extending the Expiring Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Remains High, But Dips Among Republicans and MAGA Supporters as Shutdown Continues and Partisanship Takes Hold
As the government shutdown continues, public support remains high for extending the enhanced ACA tax credits set to expire at the end of the year, with three quarters (74%) of the public in favor of extending them, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll finds. The expiring tax credits are a central issue in the ongoing…
UK facing long, tough flu season, NHS chiefs warn
Nick TriggleHealth correspondent Getty Images The UK is facing a long, drawn-out flu season, the boss of the NHS in England is warning. Sir Jim Mackey said there is “no doubt” this winter will be one of the toughest the health service has faced. It comes as flu rates have started climbing early this year,…
France ramps up pressure on EU to investigate Shein over sex dolls, weapons
By Reuters Published November 6, 2025 France on Thursday increased pressure on the European Union to launch a formal investigation into Chinese online fast-fashion retailer Shein over the sale of child-like sex dolls and banned weapons on its marketplace. Shein logo and French flag in this illustration taken November 5, 2025 – REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration France…
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Public Weighs in on Health Care Debate and Government Shutdown
Key Takeaways On October 1st the U.S. federal government shut down after Congress failed to pass a stopgap spending bill to keep it funded. Now in its sixth week, the shutdown marks the longest lapse in federal funding in U.S. history. Congress remains at a standstill over whether to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced…
Coty shares jump on forecast for second-half growth recovery
By Bloomberg Published November 6, 2025 Coty Inc. shares jumped after the beauty company reiterated its forecast for like-for-like sales to recover in the second half of its fiscal year and said business in the current quarter will be stronger than in the prior three months. Gucci Beauty is of Coty’s portfolio labels – Gucci…
