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January 7, 2025

ADHD NOW AFFECTS 15.5 MILLION US ADULTS, SAYS NEW CDC REPORT

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With 15.5 million U.S. adults currently diagnosed with ADHD, there is a growing focus on warning signs of the disorder.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a “developmental disorder marked by persistent symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity,” as defined by the National Institutes of Health.

“ADHD is often misunderstood as just being overly distracted or hyperactive — in reality, it’s a neurodevelopmental condition that affects focus, emotional regulation, time management and impulse control,” Lisa Anderson, a licensed clinical social worker and clinical director at Brooks Healing Center in Tennessee, told Fox News Digital.

More than half of the adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder didn’t learn they had the condition until adulthood, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Approximately 15.5 million U.S. adults are currently diagnosed with ADHD, according to CDC data. (iStock)

Fox News Digital spoke with multiple mental health experts, who identified the most common signs and symptoms of ADHD in adults.

1. Impulsive behaviors

Adults with ADHD have difficulty managing impulsivity, according to Zoë Kahn, a licensed psychotherapist and ADHD therapist in Pasadena, California.

“This can look like blurting out answers in a classroom setting, interrupting in conversation and difficulty thinking through the long-term consequences of choices,” she told Fox News Digital.

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Impulsivity can also lead to making snap decisions without considering long-term consequences, Anderson added.

“It might also manifest subtly, like overspending on impulse purchases or having trouble waiting your turn in group discussions,” she said.

2. Difficulty focusing or staying on task

Procrastination and difficulty following through on tasks are common signs of ADHD, Anderson noted.

“You might struggle to start tasks, even when vital, or abandon them halfway through,” she said. “You might jump between tasks without finishing anything or focus on smaller, less urgent tasks while the bigger, more critical ones remain untouched.”

“It’s a persistent challenge that affects work, relationships and daily responsibilities.”

It’s not about laziness, Anderson noted, but about feeling overwhelmed by what needs to be done.

“ADHD-related daydreaming is persistent and often disruptive, especially when it happens during crucial tasks or conversations,” she said.

Procrastination and difficulty following through on tasks are common signs of ADHD, experts said. (iStock)

“This isn’t just about occasionally zoning out during a long meeting — it’s a persistent challenge that affects work, relationships and daily responsibilities.”

3. Trouble with time management

People with ADHD may struggle to manage their schedules, often underestimating how long it will take to complete a project or reach a destination.

“Deadlines might sneak up on you, or you might feel perpetually behind on tasks, no matter how early you started,” Anderson told Fox News Digital.

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“This can create a constant cycle of stress and underachievement, leaving you feeling frustrated with yourself.”

4. Mental fatigue

Mental fatigue and burnout are widespread in individuals with ADHD, according to Anderson.

“The ADHD brain often works in overdrive, juggling competing thoughts and struggling to stay on track,” she said.

“ADHD-related daydreaming is persistent and often disruptive, especially when it happens during crucial tasks or conversations.” (iStock)

“This constant effort to stay focused and organized can leave you feeling drained, even after relatively short periods of productivity.”

5. Forgetfulness

Another sign of ADHD in adults is general disorganization, Kahn said, which can lead to an inability to follow through on tasks, meet important deadlines, pay bills on time or keep appointments.

“The ADHD brain often works in overdrive, juggling competing thoughts and struggling to stay on track.”

They may also find themselves misplacing important items, like car keys.

“Adults with ADHD have a hard time finding and keeping focus, which could look like not paying attention in conversation, missing key details, being easily distracted in certain settings, or even focusing on the wrong details,” Kahn added.

6. Inability to sit still

People with ADHD often find themselves fidgeting and feeling generally restless, according to Dr. Michelle Dees, a board-certified psychiatrist at Luxury Psychiatry Clinic in Chicago.

People with ADHD may find themselves misplacing important items, like car keys. (iStock)

“In adults, this may present as inner disquietude or incomplete calmness,” she told Fox News Digital.

Anderson reiterated this common symptom, noting that in children, it often takes the form of physical hyperactivity.

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“It often transforms into internal restlessness in adults, where you feel like you can’t fully relax or sit still without feeling jittery,” she said. “This constant sense of being ‘on edge’ can become exhausting over time.”

7. Relationship challenges

“Many adults with ADHD have difficulty maintaining relationships with others due to inappropriate social behaviors, such as frequently interrupting, losing interest in conversations, difficulty paying attention and forgetfulness,” Kahn noted.

“You might forget to call friends back or forget about commitments to others, which can cause issues in your relationships.”

Emotional sensitivity often accompanies ADHD, which can manifest as mood swings, irritability or heightened responses to minor frustrations. (iStock)

Emotional sensitivity often accompanies ADHD, according to Anderson. This can manifest as mood swings, irritability or heightened responses to minor frustrations.

“Many people with ADHD describe feeling like their emotions are more intense and more challenging to control than those of others around them,” she added.

When to seek help

If you’ve experienced several of the above signs and they interfere with your daily life, experts recommend seeking help.

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“ADHD is not a flaw nor something to be ashamed of — it’s simply a different way of processing information and interacting with the world,” said Anderson.

The first step is to speak with a health care professional specializing in ADHD, such as a psychologist, psychiatrist or even your primary care physician, she suggested.

“They can provide a proper evaluation and help you explore treatment options, including therapy, medication or lifestyle adjustments,” Anderson noted.

Potential solutions include mindfulness exercises and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which can help people with ADHD to improve their organization, time management and emotion regulation, the same source stated.

“For many people, medication is also an essential part of managing ADHD, as it can help balance brain chemistry and improve focus,” Anderson added.

Brooke Bardin, a licensed clinical social worker and director of Clinical Quality Assurance in Los Angeles, pointed out that ADHD can sometimes be confused for other conditions.

It is important to be assessed by a psychiatrist or mental health clinician if you experience multiple ADHD symptoms, experts advise. (iStock)

“ADHD has overlapping symptoms with other disorders and is often comorbid with other diagnoses,” she told Fox News Digital.

Anywhere from 40% to 70% of people with autism spectrum disorder also have ADHD, according to Bardin.

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It can also occur in tandem with learning disorders, anxiety disorders and mood disorders.

“Because of this, it is important to be assessed by a psychiatrist or mental health clinician,” Bardin advised.

“ADHD is not a flaw nor something to be ashamed of — it’s simply a different way of processing information and interacting with the world.”

As you seek out the right support and strategies, Anderson emphasizes the importance of being kind to yourself.

“ADHD isn’t a limitation — it’s a unique way of experiencing the world, and with the right tools, you can learn to harness its strengths and work through its challenges.”

‘Throwaway ticketing’ is risky flight tactic that could save you money but comes with consequences

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January 7, 2025

TRAVELER’S VIRAL FLIGHT BOOKING HACK TO AVOID DREADED MIDDLE SEAT IGNITES DEBATE

A flight passenger recently revealed in a post on X that he saved hundreds of dollars by using a rather “risky” hack.

Mike Bolen, a real estate investor based in California, has garnered more than 6.2 million views on his social media page after sharing this “wild” way to buy a plane ticket.

Bolen discovered that instead of booking a nonstop flight to St. Louis for $564, he could purchase a flight ticket to Atlanta with a layover in St. Louis for only $198.

“Why would you not just do a carry-on and get off the plane in STL? I am!” he wrote on X along with a photo of the airline’s website.

Bolen tried out this hack and “it worked out fine, no issues,” he told Fox News Digital.

While this hack may have been new to Bolen, who noted that he had never seen anyone test it out before, it turns out that the hack has been around for a while.

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It is often referred to as “throwaway” or “point beyond” ticketing, according to Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog “View From the Wing,” told Fox News Digital via email.

Instead of booking an expensive one-way flight ticket, passengers are taking a risk and testing out this “wild” flight tactic that is cheaper but may have questionable ethics. (iStock)

On Leff’s blog, he noted that people will book a flight with a connection that goes through their intended destination, but instead of hopping on the second flight, they get off at the layover location.

Nonstop flight tickets usually cost more than a connection flight, so the intent behind the “throwaway ticket” is to save money on the overall cost of the flight.

“The ethics of throwaway ticketing have been debated for decades. It comes down to the airlines believing that a flight from A to B to C is a fundamentally different product than a flight from A to B, you’re buying one thing and consuming another,” Leff wrote.

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“And that’s up against the common-sense notion that if you buy seats on two flights, it’s up to you what to do with them. It’s all the result of complicated pricing that average customers find confusing and unfair to begin with,” he added.

One of the risks of using your layover location as your final destination is that your carry-on bag may get checked at the gate and get routed to the ticket’s final destination. (iStock)

Leff noted that while the cost of the flight may be less than a direct flight, there can be practical risks when trying to attempt this travel hack.

For example, you may have to check your carry-on bag when boarding. Also, airlines could automatically reroute you on a new route based on what the airline thinks is the destination printed on the original ticket.

Leff added that airlines can actually cancel your mileage account or even present a travel ban on the passenger.

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“An airline could shut down your frequent flyer account or even ban you from flying [with] them in the future. It’s something to consider occasionally, not something to do every week,” Leff wrote on his blog.

This hack has been used by flight passengers for decades and is often referred to as “throwaway ticketing” or “point beyond ticketing.” (iStock)

“If you’re going to do throwaway ticketing, consider at least crediting miles to a partner airline frequent flyer account, though that may not protect you, but why make it easy for them to track you?” Leff noted.

This hack has garnered attention over recent years, with some airlines going after Skiplagged.com, an “airfare search engine for cheap flights, showing hidden-city ticketing trips,” according to the website.

The airfare site even wrote on its website, “Our flights are so cheap, United sued us… but we won.”

Fox News Digital reached out to Skiplagged.com and United Airlines for comment.

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“It’s unclear how much more the practice has taken hold, since that’s not something airlines disclose,” Leff told Fox News Digital.

Gary Leff warns that people should be careful if they use this hack too often because the passenger could get flagged or even banned by the airline. (iStock)

“However, since it rarely requires buying a roundtrip ticket in order to get the best fares anymore, it’s become easier to do than ever (since these work best when booking one-way tickets).”

If you look past the possible risks involved with the flight hack, Leff did note that some may find this hack has two points of view when it comes to the ethics of this procedure.

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flight passengers use layover location as destination airline hack

While you may save money by trying out this travel hack, it is important to know what the possible risks may be. (iStock)

Either you “agree” to the airline’s “Contract of Carriage” and you break the agreement when you buy the ticket, or the “Contract of Carriage” does not carry much force and, therefore, “airline view contradicts commonsense morality,” Leff wrote on his website.

“There are practical / consequentialist considerations that may dissuade you from the practice or at least from engaging in it frequently,” he said.

Sydney Borchers is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital.

CDC monitoring possible spike of HMPV in China

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January 7, 2025

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is closely monitoring reports of a spike in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China.

HMPV, which was discovered in 2001, is common but underdiagnosed due to its similarities to the common cold, according to the CDC.

Cases of the virus in the United States are at “pre-pandemic” levels and are not “a cause for concern” at the moment, but there is a large spike in northern China, especially in children 14 and under, according to media reports in Beijing.

Chinese government officials said the reported spike coincides with seasonal illness and seems to be less severe than in other years.

The CDC says cases of the virus are at “pre-pandemic” levels in the U.S. and are “not currently a cause for concern.” (CDC)

“Respiratory infections tend to peak during the winter season,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday.

Dr. Eileen Schneider, a medical epidemiologist in the CDC’s Division of Viral Diseases, said HMPV is “associated with approximately 20,000 hospitalizations among children younger than 5 years.”

The virus can also be a cause for concern in “older adults and immunocompromised patients.”

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HMPV has symptoms similar to the flu and other respiratory viruses. (iStock)

Schneider said HMPV presentation is usually mild and can include respiratory symptoms such as cough, fever and nasal congestion.

“The symptoms are often clinically indistinguishable from infection with other common respiratory viruses, such as flu and respiratory syncytial virus,” she said.

An art teacher paints a poster to raise awareness against the spread of the HMPV virus in Mumbai, India, on Jan. 6, 2025. (Indranil Aditya/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

There is no vaccine or cure for the virus at this time, the CDC said, but the infection typically does improve with resting, drinking fluids and over-the-counter medication.

Hidden staircase in church leads archaeologists to unearth 400-year-old burial vault

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January 6, 2025

‘SANTA CLAUS’ SARCOPHAGUS AND MORE ANCIENT RELIGIOUS RELICS AMONG BIG DISCOVERIES IN 2024

Archaeologists have unveiled a 400-year-old burial vault after following a long-lost staircase.

The staircase was found in the Church of Saint Philibert in Dijon, France.

The Romanesque church dates back to the second half of the 12th century, according to the French National Institute for Preventative Archaeological Research (Inrap).

“In the transept, a vault, probably from the 15th-16th centuries, has been identified. In it, the deceased, children and adults, are buried in coffins, the bones of each individual being pushed to the sides to make room for the last deceased,” said an Inrap press release.

Archaeologists at the French National Institute for Preventative Archaeological Research discovered a 400-year-old burial vault. (Christophe Fouquin, Inrap)

The deceased consisted of mostly adults dressed in shrouds placed in wooden coffins.

“Very few objects were found in the tombs apart from rare coins and two rosaries,” added the press release.

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Children and adults from the 15th to 16th centuries were found in coffins at the Church of Saint Philibert in Dijon, France. (Christophe Fouquin, Inrap)

Archaeology crews with Inrap found that the foundation of the vault measures about 9 feet in depth, and slab tombs that were discovered date from the 11th through 13th centuries.

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Six sarcophagi were also unearthed.

Fox News Digital reached out to Inrap for comment.

Two rosaries and multiple coins were found with the bodies. (Christophe Fouquin, Inrap)

St. Philibert is the only Romanesque from the 12th century church left in Dijon, according to The Institutional Repository for the University of Notre Dame (CurateND).

“During the Revolution, the church was abandoned in 1795. It was given to the city which razed the two chapels and apse of the church to expand the present Rue des Vieilles-Ovens in 1825,” according to research posted on CurateND.

St. Philibert is open to the public on select dates for Heritage Days.

Louisiana reports first bird flu-related human death in US

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January 6, 2025

BIRD FLU PATIENT HAD VIRUS MUTATIONS, SPARKING CONCERN ABOUT HUMAN SPREAD

A patient in Louisiana who had been hospitalized with the first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, or bird flu), has died, health officials announced on Monday.

The death was reported by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). The patient, who was not identified, was over 65 and was reported to have underlying medical conditions, the agency said.

“The patient contracted H5N1 after exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds,” stated a press release from the LDH.

“The Department expresses its deepest condolences to the patient’s family and friends as they mourn the loss of their loved one.”

“Due to patient confidentiality and respect for the family, this will be the final update about the patient.”

Patient had mutated form of virus

The Louisiana patient was found to have a mutated version of the virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced last week.

A patient in Louisiana who had been hospitalized with the first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), has died, health officials announced on Monday. (iStock)

The fact that the virus mutated within the patient suggests that it could potentially spread from human to human.

The CDC analyzed samples of the H5N1 virus that were collected from the patient, comparing its genomic sequences to those of infected dairy cows, wild birds, poultry and other animals, the agency stated.

“The patient contracted H5N1 after exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds.”

“The analysis identified low frequency mutations in the hemagglutinin gene of a sample sequenced from the patient, which were not found in virus sequences from poultry samples collected on the patient’s property, suggesting the changes emerged in the patient after infection,” the CDC said.

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“While these low frequency changes are rare in humans, they have been reported in previous cases of A(H5N1) in other countries and most often during severe disease.”

Officials warn that those who come in contact with birds, poultry or cows are at higher risk of contracting the virus. (Photo by Uli Deck/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Based on the discovery of these genetic changes in the virus, health officials recommend performing “ongoing genomic surveillance” in people and animals, taking steps to contain bird flu outbreaks among dairy cattle and poultry, and taking steps to prevent transmission when exposed to infected animals or environments.

Risk remains low, officials say

Both the CDC and the LDH maintain that risk to the general public remains low.

Officials did caution, however, that those who come in contact with birds, poultry or cows are at a higher risk of contracting the virus.

As of Friday, there were 66 confirmed human cases of bird flu, including the Louisiana case, according to the CDC. (iStock)

As of Friday, there were 66 confirmed human cases of bird flu, including the Louisiana case, according to the CDC. Of those, 37 were in California alone, 11 in Washington and 10 in Colorado.

Around 40 of the cases were related to exposure to cattle herds.

Avian influenza is a highly contagious virus that can spread through contact with infected animals, by equipment, and on the clothing and shoes of caretakers, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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After years of Parkinson’s research, Michael J. Fox awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

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January 6, 2025

MICHAEL J. FOX GETS SCARED AMID PARKINSON’S DISEASE BATTLE, BUT ‘THE ABSENCE OF FEAR IS FAITH’

Actor, author and advocate Michael J. Fox has been awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor.

On Jan. 4, Fox received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of his efforts in Parkinson’s disease research with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF).

President Biden presented the medal in a White House ceremony, which honors individuals who have made “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors,” according to a press release.

Fox’s introduction to the stage read: “Michael J. Fox is one of the most beloved actors of our time. With remarkable wit and charm, he introduced iconic characters to the center of American culture, from Alex P. Keaton to Marty McFly and more.”

U.S. President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Michael J. Fox during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Jan. 4, 2025. (REUTERS/Ken Cedeno)

“With undaunted resilience and optimism, he also warms hearts and captivates audiences as a fearless advocate for those with Parkinson’s disease,” the intro continued. “Channeling his endearing personality to advance treatments moves us closer to a cure and reminds us of the power of American possibilities.”

The White House press release also recognized Fox for winning five Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Grammy Award, in addition to being a “world-renowned advocate for Parkinson’s disease research and development.”

“Receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom is humbling, an honor I could never have anticipated.”

“Receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom is humbling, an honor I could never have anticipated,” Fox said in a press release statement from MJFF.

“I’m grateful for this recognition, which I share with the patients, families and researchers who have brought us closer than ever to ending Parkinson’s disease once and for all.”

president biden holds michael j fox at his shoulders with the medal of freedom around his neck

President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to Michael J. Fox, center, in the East Room of the White House on Jan. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Since its 2000 launch, Fox’s organization has become the world’s largest nonprofit for Parkinson’s research, according to MJFF.

Fox was diagnosed with the progressive brain disorder in 1991.

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MJFF has allocated more than $2 billion to “high-impact global research programs” to speed up treatments and a cure.

The foundation recently marked a breakthrough discovery of a Parkinson’s biomarker in 2023, as well as the establishment of the National Parkinson’s Project – a 2024 law that drives the “first-ever federal initiative” to accelerate research and improve patient care.

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Parkinson’s disease is now the second most common and fastest-growing neurological disease worldwide, according to MJFF.

michael j fox is awarded the presidential medal of freedom

Fox has been living with Parkinson’s since he was first diagnosed in 1991, which led to the establishment of MJFF in 2000. (Leigh Vogel/Pool/Sipa USA)

More than one million Americans, including 110,000 U.S. military veterans, are estimated to live with the disease today.

As these numbers rise, studies project that Parkinson’s cases will double globally by 2040.

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Alongside Fox, there were 18 additional Presidential Medal of Freedom honorees, including Jose Andres, Bono, Ash Carter, Hillary Clinton, Tim Gill, Jane Goodall, Fannie Lou Hamer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Robert Francis Kennedy, Ralph Lauren, Lionel Messi, Bill Nye, George Romney, David Rubenstein, George Soros, George Stevens, Jr., Denzel Washington and Anna Wintour.

Fox News Digital’s Ashley Hume contributed to this report.

Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle reporter for Fox News Digital.

UK PM Starmer hits back against Musk attacks on child grooming gangs: ‘Lies and misinformation’

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January 6, 2025

ELON MUSK DEMANDS UK ACT ON GROOMING GANG SCANDAL AMID GROWING CALLS FOR PROBE

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday hit back against attacks over his handling of the child grooming gang scandal that has repeatedly rocked the nation, and has seen more scrutiny in the last week fueled by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.

“Those that are spreading lies and misinformation as far and wide as possible, they’re not interested in victims, they’re interested in themselves,” Starmer said in response to questions from reporters about Musk’s comments, although he did not mention Musk directly.

The U.K. grooming scandal, where it was revealed that gangs of predominantly South Asian or British Pakistani men had exploited and abused children for decades in towns in northern England, resurfaced last week amid fresh calls for a national inquiry.

Previous reports in towns like Rotherham and Telford had found evidence of horrific crimes against children over decades and that authorities had either suppressed information or had concerns about stoking racism. It is frequently cited as a failure of multiculturalism and the impact of mass immigration.

President-elect Trump and Elon Musk arrive for the launch of a SpaceX Starship rocket on Nov. 19, 2024, in Brownsville, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Musk had slammed the government for its rejection of a call for a new national inquiry into the handling of authorities’ actions in Oldham. Home Office Minister Jess Phillips responded to the request in October, saying that any such inquiry should be organized locally.

A 2022 report into Oldham’s actions between 2011 and 2014 found that children were failed by local agencies, but it also found that there was no cover-up despite “legitimate concerns” that the far-right would capitalize on “the high-profile convictions of predominantly Pakistani offenders across the country.”

Musk, along with top conservative officials, including Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch, demanded a full inquiry. Musk went further, calling for King Charles III to step in.

“They oppose an inquiry, because it will show that those in power were complicit in the cover-up,” he said of the government on X.

Musk had called for the prosecution of Starmer, who was director of public prosecutions at the time the scandal broke, as well as Phillips – who he called a “rape genocide apologist.”

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a speech in Surrey, England, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP)

Starmer made reference to those remarks in his answer, as he defended his record as prosecutor, saying he had reopened closed cases and “changed the whole prosecution approach” to the abuse.

“When the poison of the far-right leads to serious threats to Jess Phillips and others, then in my book, a line has been crossed,” Starmer said. “I enjoy the cut and thrust of politics, the robust debate that we must have, but that’s got to be based on facts and truth, not on lies.”

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He also criticized politicians he said “are casual about honesty, decency, truth and the rule of law, calling for inquiries because they want to jump on a bandwagon of the far-right.”

Musk shot back.

“What an insane thing to say! The real reason is that it would show how Starmer repeatedly ignored the pleas of vast numbers of little girls and their parents, in order to secure political support. Starmer is utterly despicable,” he said.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Adam Shaw is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, primarily covering immigration and border security.

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Getting better sleep can help ‘significantly’ with an important task, says study

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January 6, 2025

TRUMP’S DAYLIGHT SAVING PLAN AND SLEEP: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW

Good shut-eye is critical for all sorts of reasons — but now there’s a compelling new one, according to a study.

An international team of scientists discovered an interesting incentive for getting eight hours of sleep a night.

Make sure to get plenty of slumber if you’re trying to learn a new language, researchers say.

The study, led by the University of South Australia, revealed that the coordination of two electrical events in the sleeping brain “significantly” improves its ability to remember new words and complex grammatical rules, as news agency SWNS reported.

To explore the relationship between memory retention and sleep, researchers at the university asked 35 English-speaking adults to study Mini Pinyin, a miniature language based on Mandarin.

An international team of scientists has discovered a compelling incentive to get eight hours of sleep a night — and it might surprise you. (iStock)

Mini Pinyin’s grammatical rules are similar to English.

The language contains 32 verbs and 25 nouns, SWNS reported, including 10 human entities, 10 animals and five objects.

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Overall, the language has 576 unique sentences.

The participants were split into two groups.

Half the participants learned the language in the morning — the other half learned it in the evening, then slept on it.

Half of them learned the language in the morning and returned in the evening to have their memory tested.

The other half learned Mini Pinyin in the evening, slept through the night and had their memory tested the next morning.

Sleep does not just mean a period of rest. “It is also an active, transformative state of the brain,” said a researcher involved in the new study. (iStock)

Researchers also tracked the brain activity of the second group during their sleep, said SWNS.

Those who slept performed significantly better than those who remained awake, according to the findings, which were published in the Journal of Neuroscience.

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Lead researcher Zachariah Cross, PhD, said sleep-based improvements were linked to the coupling of slow oscillations and sleep spindles — brainwave patterns that synchronize during NREM sleep.

Cross, who earned his PhD at the University of South Australia and is now based at Northwestern University in the U.S., said that “the coupling likely reflects the transfer of learned information from the hippocampus to the cortex, enhancing long-term memory storage.”

Those who slept performed significantly better than those who remained awake, according to the findings. (iStock)

Post-sleep neural activity, he also said, “showed unique patterns … suggesting a strong link between sleep-induced brainwave coordination and learning patterns.”

The study underscores the importance of sleep in learning complex linguistic rules, said researcher Scott Cousens of the University of South Australia.

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Sleep does not just mean a time to rest, he suggested.

“It is also an active, transformative state of the brain,” he said.

The research team said it plans to explore how sleep and wake dynamics influence the learning of other complex cognitive tasks.

The research team said it plans to explore how sleep and wake dynamics influence the learning of other complex cognitive tasks, aside from language studies. (iStock)

“Understanding how the brain works has implications beyond language learning,” said Cross. “It could revolutionize how we approach education, rehabilitation and cognitive training.”

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Dr. Brian Licuanan, a board-certified clinical psychologist in California, recently told Fox News Digital that there are a variety of reasons sleep can be disrupted — including medical and mental health conditions, diet, alcohol intake and other lifestyle behaviors, such as screen exposure.

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Among the tips for better sleep — as shared by Licuanan, the author of “How to Get Your Resisting Loved One Into Treatment” — are being more cognizant of food and drink consumption.

“Carve out time for exercise and healthy eating habits, as that will help you relax and promote better sleep.”

Angelica Stabile of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.

Maureen Mackey is managing editor of lifestyle at Fox News Digital.

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