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  • Sensational sweeps: Ethiopia in the women’s 5000m at the 2005 World Championships | News | Tokyo 25

    Sensational sweeps: Ethiopia in the women’s 5000m at the 2005 World Championships | News | Tokyo 25

    As the countdown to the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 continues, we shine a spotlight on some of the podium sweeps that have lit up past editions of the global showpiece.

    This five-part series launches with a look back at Ethiopia’s dominance in the women’s 5000m in Helsinki in 2005.

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    The 2005 World Athletics Championships in Helsinki, Finland, holds particular significance in the history of sweeps. Not only were podium sweeps achieved in three events, but in two of those – the women’s 5000m and the men’s 200m – the top four spots were secured by athletes from the same nation: a feat never before achieved at the World Championships.

    After leading an all-Ethiopian podium in the women’s 10,000m, Tirunesh Dibaba returned to head the first ever women’s World Championships 1-2-3-4 in the 5000m. At the age of 19, she became the first woman to complete the 5000m and 10,000m double.

    As well as making history with its ‘foursweep’ and Dibaba double, the women’s 5000m featured one of the best rivalries in women’s international long-distance running. While notable Ethiopian women came before and after Dibaba and Meseret Defar, their legacies carry weight in the country today as thousands of young women began running after seeing their success on television or hearing about it on the radio.

    The women’s 5000m final at the 2005 World Championships in Helsinki (© Getty Images)

    After winning her first world 5000m title as a 17-year-old in Paris in 2003, Dibaba eyed the double in Helsinki. First up was the 10,000m final on 6 August, which she won ahead of her compatriots Berhane Adere and Ejegayehu Dibaba, Tirunesh’s older sister. Many, however, were more excited for her face off against Defar in the 5000m. Defar wanted to claim the world title in her Olympic gold medal event, and Dibaba wanted to become the first woman to prevail in both the 5000m – for which she had a wild card entry as the defending champion – and the 10,000m.

    The early stages of the race were conservative, with China’s Sun Yingjie leading the charge. The field passed through 3000m in 8:52.62 and 4000m in 11:52.40. Conserving their energy, the four Ethiopian athletes in the race began to break away from the rest of the pack throughout the last kilometre. Defar took the lead with 400 metres to go, and Tirunesh unleashed a final kick over the last 150 metres to win in a championship record of 14:38.59. Defar finished second in 14:39.54, Ejegayehu Dibaba in third in 14:42.47 and Meselech Melkamu in fourth in 14:43.47.

    Ejegayehu Dibaba, Meseret Defar, Tirunesh Dibaba and Meselech Melkamu in Helsinki

    Ejegayehu Dibaba, Meseret Defar, Tirunesh Dibaba and Meselech Melkamu in Helsinki (© Getty Images)

    This top four sweep did more than just cement Ethiopia’s women’s distance runners as a dominant force. It also paved the way for the Defar-Dibaba rivalry to ramp up even further in the following years. In 2006, the two met seven times. Tirunesh won four of them, but Defar led the overall count at that point and beat her rival for the Golden League victory. In Ethiopia, houses and neighbourhoods became divided as the country’s athletics fans watch the two duel it out on a frequent basis. Defar set the first of her two world 5000m records in 2006 and a few years later, Tirunesh lowered it to 14:11.15 – a mark that stood for 12 years. 

    The two would go on to win several more world and Olympic medals, and ultimately faced each other 32 times in their careers – Defar winning 19 times to Tirunesh’s 13. 

    While fierce rivals, they collectively – together with the other women who joined them on multiple major podiums – cemented Ethiopian women’s running as a deep force to be reckoned with on the global stage.

    Hannah Borenstein for World Athletics

     

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  • Elucidating the Role of MicroRNAs in Regulating Insulin Signaling Pathways: Implications for the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

    Elucidating the Role of MicroRNAs in Regulating Insulin Signaling Pathways: Implications for the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes


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  • Arboviral Disease Risks Accelerate in 2025 — Vax-Before-Travel

    Arboviral Disease Risks Accelerate in 2025 — Vax-Before-Travel

    (Vax-Before-Travel News)

    The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published updated clinical guidance for treating four arboviral diseases:  chikungunya, dengue, Zika, and yellow fever.

    As of July 4, 2025, this WHO resource is the first that covers all four diseases.

    Arbovirus infections have become a growing public health threat, affecting 5.6 billion people.

    These diseases are expanding into new regions, where virus-carrying mosquitoes are seldom found, increasing the likelihood of outbreaks beyond tropical and subtropical areas.

    The WHO stated that an integrated approach is vital, as these four diseases often present with similar symptoms, especially in the early stages of infection, and multiple arboviruses may circulate simultaneously in certain regions. This makes clinical differentiation particularly challenging, especially when diagnostic testing is not readily available.

    These diseases often affect international travelers who lack natural immunity and have not received appropriate immunization with travel vaccines.

    Global risk maps are a crucial tool for evaluating the worldwide threat posed by mosquito- and tick-transmitted arboviral diseases. 

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  • NASA to Brief Media on New Mission to Study Earth’s Magnetic Shield

    NASA to Brief Media on New Mission to Study Earth’s Magnetic Shield

    NASA will hold a media teleconference at 11 a.m. EDT on Thursday, July 17, to share information about the agency’s upcoming Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites, or TRACERS, mission, which is targeted to launch no earlier than late July.

    The TRACERS mission is a pair of twin satellites that will study how Earth’s magnetic shield — the magnetosphere — protects our planet from the supersonic stream of material from the Sun called solar wind. As they fly pole to pole in a Sun-synchronous orbit, the two TRACERS spacecraft will measure how magnetic explosions send these solar wind particles zooming down into Earth’s atmosphere — and how these explosions shape the space weather that impacts our satellites, technology, and astronauts.

    Also launching on this flight will be three additional NASA-funded payloads. The Athena EPIC (Economical Payload Integration Cost) SmallSat, led by NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, is designed to demonstrate an innovative, configurable way to put remote-sensing instruments into orbit faster and more affordably. The Polylingual Experimental Terminal technology demonstration, managed by the agency’s SCaN (Space Communications and Navigation) program, will showcase new technology that empowers missions to roam between communications networks in space, like cell phones roam between providers on Earth. Finally, the Relativistic Electron Atmospheric Loss (REAL) CubeSat, led by Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, will use space as a laboratory to understand how high-energy particles within the bands of radiation that surround Earth are naturally scattered into the atmosphere, aiding the development of methods for removing these damaging particles to better protect satellites and the critical ground systems they support.

    Audio of the teleconference will stream live on the agency’s website at:

    nasa.gov/live

    Participants include:

    • Joe Westlake, division director, Heliophysics, NASA Headquarters
    • Kory Priestley, principal investigator, Athena EPIC, NASA Langley
    • Greg Heckler, deputy program manager for capability development, SCaN, NASA Headquarters
    • David Miles, principal investigator for TRACERS, University of Iowa
    • Robyn Millan, REAL principal investigator, Dartmouth College

    To participate in the media teleconference, media must RSVP no later than 10 a.m. on July 17 to Sarah Frazier at: sarah.frazier@nasa.gov. NASA’s media accreditation policy is available online. 

    The TRACERS mission will launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

    This mission is led by David Miles at the University of Iowa with support from the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio. NASA’s Heliophysics Explorers Program Office at the agency’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, manages the mission for the agency’s HeliophysicsDivision at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The University of Iowa, Southwest Research Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, and University of California, Berkeley, all lead instruments on TRACERS that will study changes in the Earth’s magnetic field and electric field. NASA’s Launch Services Program, based at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, manages the Venture-class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare contract.

    To learn more about TRACERS, please visit:

    nasa.gov/tracers

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    Abbey Interrante / Karen Fox
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    Sarah Frazier
    Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland
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    sarah.frazier@nasa.gov

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  • Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly Talk Passing the Torch in ‘ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires’

    Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly Talk Passing the Torch in ‘ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires’

    When the Disney Channel Original Movie ZOMBIES premiered in 2018, it ranked No. 1 among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14* and spawned a global franchise that includes two animated series, two chart-topping soundtracks, and, soon, a one-of-a-kind interactive live concert experience with the cast of Descendants: The Rise of Red. But before the North American tour kicks off July 17 in San Diego, fans will be introduced to two new leads, Victor and Nova, when ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires debuts Thursday, July 10, at 7 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and streams globally the next day, Friday, July 11, on Disney+.

    What’s the secret to the ZOMBIES franchise’s success?

     

    “I think it’s the music, the dancing, and the message,” Meg Donnelly, who reprises her role as alien Addison and is an executive producer on the film, said. “There’s a really strong message of acceptance, especially in ZOMBIES 4. It applies to kids and adults. It’s a message we all learn, and I think ZOMBIES does a great job of explaining it with really fun, positive vibes.”

    “A lot of factors go into it, but I think it’s the people,” Milo Manheim, who returns as zombie Zed and is an executive producer on the film, added. “We have an amazing cast. The crew, the creative team, the production team — everybody is so happy to be making these movies. We took a really bold step in making the first movie; it was a very out of the box idea. It just makes people feel good. It’s got such a positive message, and that created this huge, ZOMBIES universe.”

     

    Captivating Characters

    In the first three ZOMBIES movies, Zed and Addison brought human and monster kind together in their hometown of Seabrook. In the fourth film, a summer road trip with their friends, zombie Eliza (Kylee Russell) and werewolf Willa (Chandler Kinney), takes an unexpected detour, landing them in the middle of a new rivalry: Daywalkers vs. Vampires.

    ZOMBIES franchise newcomer Freya Skye plays Nova, a Daywalker who can harness the power of the sun. “She lives in perpetual day in Sunnyside,” Skye explained. “Her dad is Commander Bright [Jonno Roberts], so she’s next in line to be leader of the Daywalkers.”

    In the Disney Channel Original Movie ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires, Victor (Malachi Barton) and Nova (Freya Skye) try to unite the Vampires and Daywalkers at Camp Rayburn.

    Malachi Barton — a Disney Channel vet who previously starred in Stuck in the Middle, the Under Wraps films, and The Villains of Valley View, among other projects — plays Victor, a Vampire who lives in Shadyside and can harness the power of the wind. “He is a very charismatic kid. He’s super adventurous and always looking for the next experience,” Barton explained. “He’s so curious about what else the world has to offer, but he’s been taught to stay in his Shadyside bubble. But once he meets Nova, he comes out of his shell a little bit.”

    Despite all odds, there is an invisible string tying Nova and Victor together — similar to the one that helped Seabrook’s star-crossed couple Zed and Addison unite their people.

    “I think the movie does that on purpose, to give ZOMBIES fans that nostalgia of Zed and Addison in the first movie,” Donnelly said. “There are a lot of parallels with Victor and Nova, and that’s what makes this movie so special. It’s like we’re passing the torch in a way.”

     

    Memorable Music

    Now available from Walt Disney Records, the ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires soundtrack features nine original songs, including “Don’t Mess with Us” and “The Place to Be,” as well as two reprises of fan-favorite hits: “Ain’t No Doubt About It” and “Someday.”

    Skye and Barton agreed “Show the World” is their favorite new number in the movie.

    “It’s a really happy song, and it summarizes everything the movie talks about,” Skye said. “We were all together that day, so it was a really fun memory for us to all be together. Everyone’s characters are happy — there’s no kind of conflict — so it was a real fun one.”

    “It’s a really big number. It’s the closer. It’s really hard to pick and choose a favorite, just because they all flow so well,” Barton said. Referencing Skye’s solo number, he added, “They all play a big part in their own way — or in ‘My Own Way.’ See what I did there?”

    However, filming the “Ain’t’ No Doubt About It” reprise in New Zealand was “my singular favorite day of shooting anything ever,” Manheim revealed. “Obviously, that song means a lot to us, but there was something very special about that day. The clouds parted, and it was just so beautiful. It was a moment for me and Meg to reflect on everything we’ve been through with this franchise, and it just felt like everything was leading up to that moment.”

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  • Delta flight with roughly 300 passengers diverted to island in Atlantic Ocean | US news

    Delta flight with roughly 300 passengers diverted to island in Atlantic Ocean | US news

    A Delta flight was diverted to an island in the Atlantic this week after the plane experienced a mechanical issue, leaving the nearly 300 passengers on the island for a day.

    The New York-bound flight took off from Madrid on Sunday, but as the flight made its way over the ocean, the flight crew had to divert it to an island in the Azores island group.

    A Delta spokesperson said that the crew landed the plane “after indication of a mechanical issue with an engine”. Delta did not elaborate on what exactly the mechanical issue was. Passengers got off the plane and spent the night in hotels.

    “The flight landed safely, and we sincerely apologize to our customers for their experience and delay in their travels,” a Delta statement said.

    Roughly 282 customers and 13 crew members were on the flight. They were provided accommodations and meals for the night, as technicians worked on the plane.

    The Azores is a cluster of Portuguese islands in the Atlantic Ocean. The US government has an air force base there, in the town of Lajes, where Delta’s Sunday flight was diverted.

    The customers and crew were placed on a new plane, which then arrived at New York’s John F Kennedy airport the following day, 7 July.

    Delta will be offering compensation to the customers who were affected by the diversion.

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    The US has seen a series of plane incidents and crashes this year. In Washington DC, a plane collided with a Black Hawk helicopter, killing 60 people. In Toronto, a Delta flight coming from Minneapolis caught fire and flipped upside down. Everyone survived.

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  • Use of Depression Services Differed by Demographics in People Living With HIV

    Use of Depression Services Differed by Demographics in People Living With HIV

    People living with HIV (PWH) are twice as likely to be living with depression compared with those who do not have HIV,1 making depressive services important for this demographic. However, significant demographic differences were found in PWH who used depression treatment services, according to a new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders,2 indicating a potential difference in outcomes for PWH of various backgrounds.

    The use of depression services varied by demographic data in people living with HIV | Image credit: H_Ko – stock.adobe.com

    The disproportionate rates of depression in PWH are likely related to their condition as well as any other biological reasons that could lead to depression, making treatment vital for increasing an individual’s quality of life. However, access to this treatment, as well as inclination toward receiving it, is less consistent. This study aimed to assess the clinical characteristics and sociodemographics that are associated with the use of depression treatment in PWH who have been diagnosed with depression.

    The electronic health records of Kaiser Permanente Northern California were used for this study, as the number of PWH enrolled has increased, and depression services are usually a covered benefit offered both in person and virtually. Smoking status and alcohol use are screened annually in all patients and included in their electronic health record. All participants were a part of the HIV registry that includes a list of all PWH, their date of infection, transmission risk factors, diagnoses of AIDS, and data related to HIV from both the lab and pharmacy. All participants were aged 18 years or older and had a primary care encounter between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2020. All participants also needed to have a depression diagnosis based on the International Classification of Diseases and to be active members of Kaiser Permanente for 1 year after the index date. The index date was the date of the patient’s screening for alcohol.

    Any prescription fills or any outpatient or telehealth encounters in the Department of Psychiatry were noted for each participant. Sociodemographic data were also collected, including age, race/ethnicity, and sex. The Charlson comorbidity index was used to assess medical comorbidities.

    There were 3078 patients with HIV who were included in this study, of which 24.7% had depression within 6 months of a primary care encounter. A total of 52.6% of the population was aged at least 50 years, and 10.5% were women; 56.1% were White. Hazardous alcohol use was reported in 8.8% of the participants, and moderate use in 27.6%; 19% reported smoking.

    A total of 35.0% of the 761 participants with depression had at least one mental health encounter within a year of their index date, and 67.7% had an antidepressant filled. Those who were older than 40 years had lower odds of a mental health encounter compared with those aged 40 years or younger. Antidepressant fills and depression treatment were less likely to occur for Black, Hispanic, or Asian patients when compared with White patients. Drinking and smoking were not associated with use of depression treatment.

    There were some limitations to this study. The study was conducted in an integrated health care system, which could allow for easier access to depression treatment and longer windows of evaluation. Data on employment status were not available for the study. Alcohol and smoking use were based on self-report and could be biased. Any care that was not covered by insurance may not have been captured in this study. Anti-depression medications have other uses and may have overestimated the number of patients using prescribed medication to address their depression.

    The authors concluded that racial and ethnic minority status was linked to the likelihood of receiving depression treatment in PWH, as well as the age of the patient. “Additional efforts need to be made to facilitate access to and use of depression treatment services for older PWH and racial and ethnic minority individuals in a holistic way when receiving medical care,” the authors concluded.

    References

    1. HIV and mental health. HIVinfo. Updated November 13, 2024. Accessed July 8, 2025. https://hivinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv/fact-sheets/hiv-and-mental-health

    2. Metz VE, Kline-Simon AH, Levine T, et al. Sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with use of depression treatment among people with HIV in the United States: an electronic health records-based cohort study. J Affect Disord. Published online July 5, 2025. doi:10.1016/j.jad.2025.119815

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  • Larry David, Barack Obama team for HBO sketch comedy with ‘Curb’ stars

    Larry David, Barack Obama team for HBO sketch comedy with ‘Curb’ stars

    File this as prett-ay, prett-ay, prett-ay good news: Larry David is returning to TV with a new six-episode sketch comedy about American history, produced the Obamas’ by Higher Ground.

    He will be writing the HBO series alongside Jeff Schaffer, who was a showrunner, executive producer and director on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” David will star in the series, which will feature some actors from “Curb” as well as noteworthy guest stars.

    Schaffer and David will both executive produce, with Schaffer taking the lead on directing. Barack and Michelle Obama will be executive producing the limited series for their banner Higher Ground Productions alongside Vinnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis.

    HBO’s official logline reads, “President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America’s 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion.

    …But then Larry David called.”

    “Once ‘Curb’ ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party,” David said in a press release. “After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow. Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished. And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive.”

    Obama added, “I’ve sat across the table from some of the world’s most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David.”

    The beloved and critically acclaimed “Curb Your Enthusiasm” aired for a total of 12 seasons from 2000 to 2024.

    “The characters Larry is playing didn’t change history. In fact, they were largely ignored by history. And that’s a good thing,” Schaffer said.

    David and Schaffer have also worked together on “Seinfeld” and the TV movie “Clear History,” which starred David. Schaffer is also known for his work as the co-creator of “The League” and “Dave” at FX. And David is no stranger to sketch TV comedy — he was a writer and performer on ABC’s early ‘80s late-night series “Fridays.”

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  • The Paper: Premiere Date, Cast, Trailers & More

    The Paper: Premiere Date, Cast, Trailers & More

    (Photo by Peacock)

    It has been 20 years since the U.S. version of The Office premiered on NBC, launching nine seasons of painfully hilarious workplace antics and cementing its place as a pop culture phenomenon. Long after the final episode aired, the series continues to thrive: quoted in office halls, shared in memes, and streamed endlessly by loyal fans. Now, the beloved mockumentary is finally getting a new chapter with the spin-off series The Paper.

    The Paper is set in the same universe as The Office but trades the world of paper sales for the daily grind of a small-town newspaper. Production is already underway, with a confirmed release this Fall. Read on for everything we know about The Paper.

    When Does It Premiere?

    The Paper will air exclusively on Peacock starting September 4, a date announced by the streaming service via social media in July 2025, along with a look at the show’s first poster.

    Who’s behind the new adaptation?

    Greg Daniels in 2022
    (Photo by Variety/Getty Images)

    The Paper is the latest project from Greg Daniels, co-creator of the U.S. version of The Office and Parks and Recreation, and Michael Koman, known for his work on Nathan For You. The upcoming mockumentary will be set in the same universe as The Office, this time shifting the lens to a small-town newspaper.

    In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Daniels shared that much of the original crew from The Office will return to work on The Paper. He also expressed enthusiasm about diving back into the mockumentary format, a storytelling style that helped make The Office a commercial success.

    Daniels and Koman are set to executive produce alongside Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the duo behind the original British version of The Office.

    WHAT IS The PAPER ABOUT?

    Image from pilot episode of The Paper (2025)
    (Photo by Aaron Epstein/PEACOCK)

    Much like its predecessor, The Paper is a mockumentary sitcom about a struggling American industry. While The Office explored the slow decline of the paper sales business, The Paper shifts its focus to local journalism.

    Set in the same universe as The Office, the new series follows the daily chaos at The Truth Teller, a fictional small-town newspaper in Toledo, Ohio. In an effort to save the floundering publication, the paper’s publisher begins recruiting volunteer reporters to keep the presses running. The show picks up with this ragtag newsroom trying to stay afloat in the digital age, capturing all the dysfunction, awkwardness, and heart that fans of The Office will instantly recognize.

    Keeping continuity with the original series, the same fictional documentary crew that once chronicled the lives of Dunder Mifflin employees in Scranton, Pennsylvania is now embedded in the offices of The Truth Teller.

    Who’s In It?

    THE OFFICE -- "A.A.R.M." Episode 922 -- Pictured: (l-r) Catherine Tate as Nellie Bertram, Jake Lacy as Pete, Ellie Kemper as Erin Hannon, Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schrute, Kate Flannery as Meredith Palmer, Angela Kinsey as Angela Martin, Oscar Nunez as Oscar Martinez, John Krasinski as Jim Halpert, Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly Halpert -- (Photo by: Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)
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    From what we know so far, Oscar Nuñez will reprise his role as The Office’s Oscar Martinez, now working in the accounting department at The Truth Teller. “I told Mr. Greg Daniels that if Oscar came back, he would probably be living in a more bustling, cosmopolitan city,” Nuñez joked at an NBCUniversal Upfront. “Greg heard me, and he moved Oscar to Toledo, Ohio, which has three times the population of Scranton. So, it was nice to be heard.”

    Leading the cast of The Paper are Domhnall Gleeson (Ex Machina, About Time) and Sabrina Impacciatore, who earned an Emmy nomination for her standout role in season 2 of The White Lotus. Impacciatore will play the no-nonsense managing editor of The Truth Teller, while Gleeson plays a newly hired staffer.

    So far, Nuñez is the only Office alum officially confirmed to appear in The Paper, though others may follow. John Krasinski (Jim Halpert) told Entertainment Tonight that he’d be willing to return: “I will do anything for that guy,” he said of Daniels. “He calls, I’ll show up.” Meanwhile, Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesly) and Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), who co-host the Office Ladies podcast, told the Today show they recently visited the set and reconnected with many familiar faces behind the scenes, whom Kinsey warmly called “our extended family.”

    Rounding out the newsroom ensemble are Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Ramona Young, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, and Tim Key.

    Are there any trailers?

    No trailers for The Paper have been released yet, but the film has shared a first look via social media. The Paper began production in July 2024, so it is safe to assume that filming is close to wrapping or that season 1 is already in post-production. With a September 4 release scheduled, we can expect a trailer in the coming weeks.

    The Paper arrives on Peacock September 4, 2025.

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  • Finland maintains world-leading neonatal outcomes despite falling birth rates

    Finland maintains world-leading neonatal outcomes despite falling birth rates

    Finland remains a world-leader in neonatal care, despite the country’s falling birth rate and, consequently, a decline in hospital delivery volumes, according to three recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland. The studies examine neonatal mortality and delivery outcomes both nationwide and specifically for twin pregnancies and smaller maternity hospitals. The results challenge the country’s current trend of centralizing deliveries in large units solely on the basis of annual delivery volumes.

    The first of the studies is an extensive registry study analysing all liveborn neonates in Finland from 2008 to 2023, totalling over 800,000 children. Neonatal mortality has decreased, particularly among preterm infants, despite a decline in total and hospital-specific delivery volumes. The mortality rate for full-term infants has remained very low throughout the follow-up period. The study found no clear association between hospitals’ annual delivery volumes, changes in them, and neonatal mortality. The findings support the current view of it being sufficient to centralise high-risk deliveries to university hospitals in order to ensure safe births even in smaller hospitals.

    The second study examined neonatal delivery outcomes in twin pregnancies from 2008 to 2023. The data included 23,588 twins and showed that neonatal mortality in twins has also significantly decreased. In 2022-2023, the neonatal mortality rate was only 0.09% for full-term twins and 0.46% for preterm twins. Although the proportion of full-term twins requiring intensive care has slightly increased, hospital stays have become shorter, suggesting an improvement in prenatal care and early diagnostics.

    The third study compared delivery outcomes in small delivery units, i.e., those handling fewer than 1,000 deliveries per year, with large central hospitals in 2016-2023. The analysis included nearly 160,000 deliveries. While there were no differences in perinatal mortality, i.e., death during or shortly after birth, and full-term infant mortality between the delivery units, preterm infant mortality was slightly higher in smaller hospitals. However, it is important to note that the overall mortality rate in small delivery units remains one of the lowest in the Nordic countries and the world, indicating effective risk management and efficient delivery guidance.

    All three studies are based on the open-access Finnish Medical Birth Register, enabling a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis. The results support Finland’s current strategy of centralising high-risk deliveries to university hospitals but do not provide grounds for broader centralisation from the neonatal perspective.

    Source:

    University of Eastern Finland (UEF Viestintä)

    Journal references:

    • Kuitunen, I., (2025). Delivery unit volume and neonatal mortality — A nationwide register study in Finland from 2008 to 2023. European Journal of Pediatrics. doi.org/10.1007/s00431-025-06133-5.

    • Kuitunen, I., (2025) Finland’s falling birth rate prompts study of neonatal outcomes in secondary level delivery units. Acta Paediatrica. doi.org/10.1111/apa.70218.

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