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Trump Renews Push for U.S. Control of Greenland as Europe Resists; Wales Cuts School Admissions Amid Falling Enrolment; Dry January and Exercise Hailed for Health and Depression Gains; Isabeau Levito Named to U.S. Olympic Team; China’s Nuclear Sub Fleet Overtakes Russia; Golden Globes Blind Item
Trump Intensifies Calls for U.S. Control of Greenland as Denmark and Europe Push Back
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States would take Greenland “one way or another,” prompting Denmark and other European leaders to respond defiantly and signal stronger support for Greenland’s status.
Welsh schools to reduce admission numbers as pupil enrolment continues to decline
Welsh schools set to have admission numbers reduced as pupil numbers continue to fall, with Wrexham County Borough Council proposing cuts to Published Admission Numbers at Ysgol Maes y Mynydd and Penygelli Community Primary School. The council is holding drop-in consultation sessions this month ahead of a February 2 deadline. Ysgol Maes y Mynydd would reduce its intake from 51 to 45 amid 101 surplus places, while Penygelli would cut from 45 to 30 as surplus places have risen to 87. The council says declining pupil numbers and modest population growth are driving a growing surplus of school places across the county.
Blind Item #8: Golden Globes
A top-tier actor who sometimes directs reportedly spent the Golden Globes criticizing the host throughout the night, driven by personal dislike and an alleged bias against female comedians.
Pharmacist explains six health benefits of doing Dry January, from lower cancer risk to reduced stroke risk
From cancer to stroke risk, a LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor pharmacist says doing Dry January can deliver six main health benefits: lowering blood pressure within days (cutting risks of stroke, heart and kidney disease and vascular dementia), reducing the risk of alcohol-linked cancers, improving triglycerides and cholesterol, supporting weight loss by curbing appetite effects, improving libido and sexual function, and helping gut health by reducing inflammation and restoring healthier gut bacteria. A survey of 1,000 UK adults found about three in ten people plan to take part, with men more likely than women, and most motivated by health and fitness.
Study Finds Exercise Can Be as Effective as Medication for Treating Depression
A new Cochrane review of 73 randomized controlled trials involving about 5,000 people with depression found that exercise can match the effectiveness of antidepressant medications and psychological therapies. Researchers note exercise may work through overlapping biological pathways, including effects on neurotransmitters and increased brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). The analysis suggests combining aerobic and resistance training may outperform aerobic exercise alone, with benefits seen after roughly 13 to 36 sessions, and that light to moderate intensity can be as helpful as vigorous workouts early on.
Burlington County figure skater Isabeau Levito selected for the U.S. Olympic team in Milan, Italy
Burlington County’s Isabeau Levito, an 18-year-old from Mount Holly, has been named to the U.S. Olympic figure skating team and will make her Olympic debut in Milan alongside Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu.
China surpasses Russia in the size of its nuclear-powered submarine fleet
China has overtaken Russia to become the world’s second-largest operator of nuclear-powered submarines, according to an updated 2026 assessment. The estimate puts China at about 32 active nuclear submarines, compared with roughly 25–28 operational Russian boats. The fleet reportedly includes nine Type 093/093A Shang-class nuclear attack submarines as a central component.
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