This cheap pantry staple could be key to lowering cholesterol, new research suggests

A common pantry staple may be the secret to lowering cholesterol levels, according to a new study. Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology found that chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, can have cholesterol-lowering qualities. Participants who consumed a cup of chickpeas daily for 12 weeks experienced a significant reduction in their elevated cholesterol levels….

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US warfighters are losing a massive force multiplier advantage as China advances in space

U.S. dominance in space has long served as a massive force multiplier for the American warfighter. Today, that dominance is increasingly powered by commercial space companies delivering advanced technologies—from daily Earth observation images to satellite-based internet and global telecom networks. These capabilities help our troops navigate, detect, and act faster than adversaries. But as global…

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Archaeologists uncover unexpected remains of Civil War soldiers at historic landmark

Archaeologists recently announced the discovery of skeletons at Colonial Williamsburg – but the skeletons weren’t from the Revolutionary War. The remains were found while excavators searched around the grounds of a Revolutionary War-era gunpowder magazine, or storage facility, according to The Associated Press. (See the video at the top of this article.)  Near the building,…

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Diddy’s alleged ‘sexual deviant’ behavior distracts from government’s case: expert

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend provided the jury more insight into the rapper’s life outside his music mogul status when she returned to the witness stand Tuesday for cross-examination in his federal trial for sex crimes. Using a pseudonym, “Jane” testified that she broached the subject of rehab for the “Last Night” rapper after allegedly witnessing…

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