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Bandai Namco Profits Soar 1000% as Elden Ring and Dragon Ball Boost Sales
Bandai Namco Holdings reports an astounding 1000% profit surge for fiscal year ending March 2025, rebounding from previous losses. Key drivers include blockbuster game sales from Elden Ring's DLC and Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero.


Climate Change-Driven Wildfires Linked to 15,000 Deaths, Study Reveals Alarming Health Risks
A study links climate change-induced wildfires to 15,000 deaths in the U.S. from 2006 to 2020 due to PM2.5 exposure. Experts urge immediate climate action and forest management to mitigate future risks.

Whoop's latest devices, the 5.0 and MG, launched on May 8, 2025, introduce cutting-edge health features like biological age tracking and on-demand ECG readings. Initially available in the U.S., UAE, and Qatar, these devices also offer a 14-day battery life and innovative app improvements, aiming to broaden appeal beyond athletes.

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A Philadelphia officer is critically injured after being shot during a fight outside Overbrook High School, with the shooter identified as Seay, a 30-year-old with a criminal record. Overbrook High has increased security and Mayor Parker calls for prayers, reflecting heightened concerns over school safety and violence.

Actor Michael Pitt, known for roles in 'Boardwalk Empire' and 'Dawson's Creek', faces serious legal charges including assault and strangulation. Released on $15,000 bail, Pitt has pleaded not guilty and awaits a June 17 court date, with potential severe sentencing if convicted.

The CDC reports a significant rise in autism rates, with 1 in 31 U.S. children affected, prompting HHS to announce a study on autism's causes by late 2025. Despite privacy concerns and criticism from advocacy groups, the study aims to analyze data from insurance claims and medical records to investigate autism trends and treatments.

Paradox Interactive has unveiled Europa Universalis V, the latest installment in their grand strategy series, promising a richer and more detailed gaming experience. Set to cover over 500 years of history, the game introduces significant updates like a larger, more accurate map and a new population system, aiming to appeal to both newcomers and seasoned players.

The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into the University of Pennsylvania over alleged inaccuracies in its foreign funding disclosures, amid concerns of foreign influence. The probe forms part of the Trump administration's wider efforts to ensure transparency and compliance with federal regulations, following the suspension of federal funds to Penn over its transgender athlete policies.

Maine GOP lawmakers are advancing bills to limit transgender student rights, focusing on bathroom access, sports participation, and pronoun use. Despite public opposition and hurdles in a Democrat-led legislature, these bills reflect a national trend challenging transgender rights.

Republicans are proposing stricter work requirements for Medicaid recipients to curb rising costs, potentially impacting millions of low-income individuals' healthcare coverage. While these measures may save billions, they face opposition from moderates and public concern over reduced access to care, as evidenced by a recent KFF poll.

A pathogen, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, has been found capable of degrading medical-grade plastic polycaprolactone (PCL), raising concerns about medical device integrity. The discovery, published in Cell Reports, prompts a reevaluation of infection control and materials used in healthcare.

UVA Health's new study reveals that HIV medications known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) might lower Alzheimer's risk. The study, involving over 270,000 patients, suggests NRTIs could be used broadly for Alzheimer's prevention, with a new drug, K9, being developed to enhance safety and efficacy.
