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November 11

Overweight foreigners seeking visas may be rejected to save healthcare costs, taxpayer expense

U.S. embassies have received guidance to consider denying visas to overweight applicants and those with chronic health conditions, citing potential financial costs to American taxpayers.

November 11

Teenage entrepreneur honors veterans, service members with free burgers all year: 'I love giving back'

Long Island teenager Will Burrell offers free meals to veterans year-round at his smashburger restaurant, spreading positivity through food and handwritten messages.

November 11

Tobacco and nicotine ban sparks backlash from business owners in coastal town

A Bay Area town has passed a comprehensive tobacco sales ban despite small business opposition, with new restrictions on nicotine products taking effect this December.

November 11

Daily coffee may protect the heart in unexpected way, study suggests

New research suggests that coffee may actually help prevent atrial fibrillation recurrence after treatment, contradicting long-held warnings about caffeine.

November 11

Man who visited 61 countries insists world's 'most feared' places have one unexpected quality

After traveling to more than 60 countries, Swedish explorer Daniel Björnram shared what he’s learned about fear, kindness and the surprising generosity of people around the world.

November 11

Common cleaning chemical tied to spike in liver disease across US, researchers say

Tetrachloroethylene exposure from everyday products increases liver fibrosis odds by 300%. The EPA restricted the chemical after health risks were discovered in blood samples.

November 11

Restaurants offer free Veterans Day meals to past and current military members nationwide

Major restaurant chains, including Applebee's, Chili's and IHOP, offer free meals and exclusive Veterans Day deals for military members nationwide this Nov. 11.

November 10

Ancient Christian mosaic with mysterious inscription unearthed at traditional birthplace of Abraham

A fifth-century Christian mosaic was unearthed in Urfa, Turkey, the traditional birthplace of Abraham, shedding light on early Byzantine art.

November 10

Elon Musk backs 'pivotal' archaeology initiative, says AI could help rewrite history books on Ancient Rome

Elon Musk donated $1 million through the Musk Foundation to support digital archaeological research into ancient Rome — a project he said could one day rewrite history books through AI.

November 10

Train crash with 800 passengers at risk likely caused by human error

A Slovakia train crash near Pezinok has sent 79 passengers to the hospital after an express train collision. Human error is blamed for the accident involving 800 passengers.