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Tears, Prayers, Exultation: Diddy Radiates Relief After Partial Acquittal
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His gaze to the ceiling in exultation and hands miming prayer, Sean Combs appeared overjoyed as the jury foreman declared the music mogul not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking charges, thus taking a life sentence in prison off the table. Combs, 55, was still convicted on two lesser counts related to prostitution and could serve time. But he and his lawyers hailed the day as a win. Defence attorney Teny Geragos’s eyes welled with tears before jurors had even finished reading the full verdict, clutching Combs’s hand before embracing her co-attorney Marc Agnifilo. Combs, who has been seen in court reading books including “The Power of Positive Thinking,” contained himself as the judge thanked jurors, but his relief was palpable. He was later captured by a sketch artist, having fallen to his knees, his face buried in the chair he sat in for two months listening to weeks of testimony that cast him as a serial predator and master manipulator with violent impulses. His lawyer and prosecutors then made competing arguments as to whether he should be released on bond pending his sentencing. When Judge Arun Subramanian rhetorically asked whether or not Combs wants to return to the notorious Brooklyn prison where he has been held since September 2024, he rapidly shook his head. Before retiring to a courthouse holding cell to await the judge’s decision, Combs voiced thanks and love to his family members, who have been a regular presence during the proceedings. He also softly pumped his fists in his lap and mouthed his thanks to the jury. – ‘Disturbing reality’ – It was a jubilant scene for a defence team that spent weeks picking apart harrowing testimony from women who said Combs abused and forced them into sexual marathons with male escorts. The details were often difficult to hear, as was photo and video evidence of brutal beatings the women said Combs had subjected them to. The defence never denied the violence, or the sex – encounters that prosecutors said met legal thresholds for crimes including sex trafficking, forced labour and drug distribution. Government attorneys argued that Combs led a criminal organisation of loyal employees who helped him carry out those crimes and many others with impunity. But the defence dismissed, and even mocked, those allegations. And jurors took their side. It was a major blow for federal prosecutors, who appeared somber as they left the room while the defence celebrations were ongoing. Outside the courthouse, crowds of Combs supporters, along with hordes of influencers and content creators – who have been a constant feature of the proceedings — created a circus of sorts, prompting police to barricade the plaza just outside the building. Many of those celebrated with an air of “told you so” — and eagerly crowded the courthouse, hoping to catch a glimpse of Combs. – Bail debate – Ahead of the bail hearing, the US Attorney’s Office that brought the charges released a serious statement that stood in stark contrast with the chaos outside. “Sex crimes deeply scar victims, and the disturbing reality is that sex crimes are all too present in many aspects of our society,” read the statement. “Victims endure gut-wrenching physical and mental abuse, leading to lasting trauma.” Combs ultimately was denied bail – in relative terms, a minor disappointment on one of the most pivotal days of his life. If slightly deflated, he sat stoically as the teams debated the decision into the evening. Agnifilo called him a “remarkable prisoner” who had “lived up to his obligations.” Prosecutor Maurene Comey countered that Combs is an “extremely violent man with an extraordinarily dangerous temper who has shown no remorse and no regret.” Combs waved at the judge as if he had something to say, but then huddled with his lawyers. He ultimately didn’t take the mic. His return to prison awaiting sentencing was not particularly unexpected. Outside, Agnifilo dubbed the day a “major step in the right direction,” vowing that Combs would one day walk free. AFP
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What Can Magnesium Do For You And How Much Do You Need?
~5.7 mins read
This forgotten mineral is having a moment.
cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure or coronary artery disease
insomnia
migraines
anxiety
diabetes and diabetic neuropathy
muscle soreness after exercise
constipation.
malnutrition (or simply choosing a diet that’s low in magnesium)
gastrointestinal conditions (such as Crohn’s disease) that cause vomiting, diarrhea, or poor absorption of magnesium
kidney disease, some types of which cause excess loss of magnesium in the urine
medications like diuretics or certain types of chemotherapy
alcohol use disorder, because alcohol can boost the loss of magnesium in the urine.
magnesium citrate, which is often taken as a laxative for gut health
magnesium glycinate, which is commonly promoted for improved sleep and reduced anxiety
magnesium oxide, which tends to be taken for constipation or indigestion.
In the world of nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and supplements, magnesium seems to be having a moment. Perhaps it’s long overdue: in many ways, magnesium has been overlooked, underappreciated, or even forgotten. That may be ending.
But why is magnesium getting so much attention lately? Are claims about its benefits true? Are you getting enough magnesium, or should you join the rising number of people who take magnesium supplements every day? If you have these questions, this post is for you.
What is magnesium?
Magnesium is a mineral the human body needs to function properly. It’s especially important for a healthy cardiovascular system, nerves, muscles, and bones. It helps regulate the body’s calcium and blood sugar levels, and it’s vital for the body’s production of protein. And that’s just the short list: more than 300 chemical reactions in the body rely, at least in part, on magnesium.
Are you getting enough magnesium?
Most of us don’t need to fret over how much magnesium we’re getting. The recommended daily amount of magnesium — 320 milligrams (mg) a day for women and 420 mg a day for men — isn’t difficult to take in through a healthy diet.
But getting extra magnesium is important for people with magnesium deficiency, and those who have complications of pregnancy known as preeclampsia and eclampsia.
More limited evidence suggests that extra magnesium could also be helpful for people with:
There are even studies suggesting that magnesium supplements might help with brain health and smoking cessation.
Many studies of the potential benefits of magnesium are quite small, and some have inconsistent results. Despite the shaky evidence for many claims, this large and expanding list of proposed health benefits is one reason magnesium supplements have been increasingly popular in recent years.
Is there a test to check magnesium levels?
A blood test can measure whether you’re getting enough magnesium. The normal range for blood magnesium is 1.7 to 2.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).
In general, the body does a great job of regulating the blood levels of magnesium. If levels rise, the kidney dumps excess magnesium into the urine; if levels fall, the kidneys hold onto more magnesium, bones release the mineral into the circulation, and the intestinal absorption of magnesium from the diet increases.
What are the symptoms of low magnesium?
The symptoms of too little magnesium (hypomagnesemia) include nausea, fatigue, and reduced appetite. Of course, these symptoms can be due to many other conditions, such as a stomach bug or medication side effects.
When severe, low magnesium may cause numbness in the arms and legs, muscle cramps, and an abnormal heart rhythm.
Some common causes of magnesium deficiency are:
Studies also suggest that magnesium deficiency is common among adults over age 70. The reasons include low intake of magnesium, poor absorption in the digestive tract, use of certain medicines, and kidney disease.
What are the symptoms of too much magnesium?
The symptoms of too much magnesium (hypermagnesemia) include nausea, headache, muscle weakness, and trouble breathing.
Hypermagnesemia is quite rare. Most people with higher-than-normal blood levels of magnesium have kidney failure. Others may be taking too much magnesium in supplements or taking certain medicines (such as magnesium-containing laxatives).
Which foods are good sources of magnesium?
Magnesium-rich foods like green, leafy vegetables (such as spinach), beans, nuts, and whole grains will help you get there. Pumpkin seeds, soy milk, bananas, and dark chocolate (in moderation!) are also good sources.
Eating one serving of spinach, an ounce of almonds, and a banana provides 190 mg of magnesium. That’s nearly 60% of the daily recommendation for women and 45% for men. Fortunately, magnesium is found in many healthy foods, so a good diet (such as the Mediterranean diet) will usually provide all the magnesium that you need.
Should you take a magnesium supplement?
Unless you have a diagnosed or suspected magnesium deficiency, or a condition with clear evidence of benefit such as preeclampsia or Crohn’s disease, there’s no compelling reason to routinely take a magnesium supplement.
For some conditions, such as insomnia or migraine headaches, a magnesium supplement may be worth a try. But it’s a good idea to run this by your doctor first. All supplements come with a risk of side effects. In the case of magnesium, this includes nausea and diarrhea. Magnesium supplements can also interact with other medicines and supplements you’re taking.
Which type of magnesium is best?
Magnesium found in foods is usually the best choice. When needed, magnesium supplements are available in several different forms, including:
All of these can provide extra magnesium. So the choice mostly comes down the reason you’re taking it, whether you experience side effects, cost, and personal preference.
Daily supplements of less than 350 mg usually are considered safe. But when people have certain health conditions such as kidney disease, it can be tricky to get the right amount of magnesium, and monitoring blood levels is important.
It’s safest to check with your doctor if you’re wondering whether to start taking a magnesium supplement, or unsure which one or how much to take.
The bottom line
Most people are fine without paying too much attention to their magnesium status. If you have concerns about whether you’re getting enough magnesium and whether you should take a supplement, ask your doctor about it. But don’t be surprised if you get some familiar advice: Choose a healthy, well-balanced diet. Your body will take care of the rest.
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What Can Magnesium Do For You And How Much Do You Need?
~5.7 mins read
This forgotten mineral is having a moment.
cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure or coronary artery disease
insomnia
migraines
anxiety
diabetes and diabetic neuropathy
muscle soreness after exercise
constipation.
malnutrition (or simply choosing a diet that’s low in magnesium)
gastrointestinal conditions (such as Crohn’s disease) that cause vomiting, diarrhea, or poor absorption of magnesium
kidney disease, some types of which cause excess loss of magnesium in the urine
medications like diuretics or certain types of chemotherapy
alcohol use disorder, because alcohol can boost the loss of magnesium in the urine.
magnesium citrate, which is often taken as a laxative for gut health
magnesium glycinate, which is commonly promoted for improved sleep and reduced anxiety
magnesium oxide, which tends to be taken for constipation or indigestion.
In the world of nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and supplements, magnesium seems to be having a moment. Perhaps it’s long overdue: in many ways, magnesium has been overlooked, underappreciated, or even forgotten. That may be ending.
But why is magnesium getting so much attention lately? Are claims about its benefits true? Are you getting enough magnesium, or should you join the rising number of people who take magnesium supplements every day? If you have these questions, this post is for you.
What is magnesium?
Magnesium is a mineral the human body needs to function properly. It’s especially important for a healthy cardiovascular system, nerves, muscles, and bones. It helps regulate the body’s calcium and blood sugar levels, and it’s vital for the body’s production of protein. And that’s just the short list: more than 300 chemical reactions in the body rely, at least in part, on magnesium.
Are you getting enough magnesium?
Most of us don’t need to fret over how much magnesium we’re getting. The recommended daily amount of magnesium — 320 milligrams (mg) a day for women and 420 mg a day for men — isn’t difficult to take in through a healthy diet.
But getting extra magnesium is important for people with magnesium deficiency, and those who have complications of pregnancy known as preeclampsia and eclampsia.
More limited evidence suggests that extra magnesium could also be helpful for people with:
There are even studies suggesting that magnesium supplements might help with brain health and smoking cessation.
Many studies of the potential benefits of magnesium are quite small, and some have inconsistent results. Despite the shaky evidence for many claims, this large and expanding list of proposed health benefits is one reason magnesium supplements have been increasingly popular in recent years.
Is there a test to check magnesium levels?
A blood test can measure whether you’re getting enough magnesium. The normal range for blood magnesium is 1.7 to 2.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).
In general, the body does a great job of regulating the blood levels of magnesium. If levels rise, the kidney dumps excess magnesium into the urine; if levels fall, the kidneys hold onto more magnesium, bones release the mineral into the circulation, and the intestinal absorption of magnesium from the diet increases.
What are the symptoms of low magnesium?
The symptoms of too little magnesium (hypomagnesemia) include nausea, fatigue, and reduced appetite. Of course, these symptoms can be due to many other conditions, such as a stomach bug or medication side effects.
When severe, low magnesium may cause numbness in the arms and legs, muscle cramps, and an abnormal heart rhythm.
Some common causes of magnesium deficiency are:
Studies also suggest that magnesium deficiency is common among adults over age 70. The reasons include low intake of magnesium, poor absorption in the digestive tract, use of certain medicines, and kidney disease.
What are the symptoms of too much magnesium?
The symptoms of too much magnesium (hypermagnesemia) include nausea, headache, muscle weakness, and trouble breathing.
Hypermagnesemia is quite rare. Most people with higher-than-normal blood levels of magnesium have kidney failure. Others may be taking too much magnesium in supplements or taking certain medicines (such as magnesium-containing laxatives).
Which foods are good sources of magnesium?
Magnesium-rich foods like green, leafy vegetables (such as spinach), beans, nuts, and whole grains will help you get there. Pumpkin seeds, soy milk, bananas, and dark chocolate (in moderation!) are also good sources.
Eating one serving of spinach, an ounce of almonds, and a banana provides 190 mg of magnesium. That’s nearly 60% of the daily recommendation for women and 45% for men. Fortunately, magnesium is found in many healthy foods, so a good diet (such as the Mediterranean diet) will usually provide all the magnesium that you need.
Should you take a magnesium supplement?
Unless you have a diagnosed or suspected magnesium deficiency, or a condition with clear evidence of benefit such as preeclampsia or Crohn’s disease, there’s no compelling reason to routinely take a magnesium supplement.
For some conditions, such as insomnia or migraine headaches, a magnesium supplement may be worth a try. But it’s a good idea to run this by your doctor first. All supplements come with a risk of side effects. In the case of magnesium, this includes nausea and diarrhea. Magnesium supplements can also interact with other medicines and supplements you’re taking.
Which type of magnesium is best?
Magnesium found in foods is usually the best choice. When needed, magnesium supplements are available in several different forms, including:
All of these can provide extra magnesium. So the choice mostly comes down the reason you’re taking it, whether you experience side effects, cost, and personal preference.
Daily supplements of less than 350 mg usually are considered safe. But when people have certain health conditions such as kidney disease, it can be tricky to get the right amount of magnesium, and monitoring blood levels is important.
It’s safest to check with your doctor if you’re wondering whether to start taking a magnesium supplement, or unsure which one or how much to take.
The bottom line
Most people are fine without paying too much attention to their magnesium status. If you have concerns about whether you’re getting enough magnesium and whether you should take a supplement, ask your doctor about it. But don’t be surprised if you get some familiar advice: Choose a healthy, well-balanced diet. Your body will take care of the rest.
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Anglique Kidjo Makes History With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
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Beninese music icon and five-time Grammy winner, Angélique Kidjo, has made history as the first African artiste ever selected for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The announcement was made on Wednesday, during a conference by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in Los Angeles, unveiling the Class of 2026 honourees. Kidjo, whose four-decade music career spans Afrobeat, jazz, funk, and traditional West African sounds, was named alongside 34 global entertainment figures including Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Shaquille O’Neal, Deepika Padukone, and Lea Salonga. Her selection is part of a list ratified by the Hollywood Walk of Fame board of directors on June 25, after reviewing hundreds of global nominations. Recipients are expected to schedule their star ceremony within two years. Born in Cotonou, Benin, in 1960, Kidjo rose from the streets of West Africa to become one of the continent’s most powerful musical exports. Her signature albums like Logozo (1991), Black Ivory Soul (2002), Eve (2014), Celia (2019), and the Grammy-winning Mother Nature (2021), are said to have not only broken language and cultural barriers but reshaped how the world listens to African music. Kidjo’s musical collaborations span continents, from working with Carlos Santana, Alicia Keys, and Bono, to more recent cross-generational partnerships with Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Davido, and Mr Eazi. In 2023, her duet with Davido, Na Money, became a continental hit, followed by Joy, a 2024 anthem championing African resilience and unity. Off-stage, Kidjo has dedicated her life to advocacy and education, especially for young African girls. As a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, she has been instrumental in campaigns promoting gender equality, access to education, and girls’ rights. She is also the founder of the Batonga Foundation, which provides secondary education and vocational training to adolescent girls in rural Benin and beyond. Her humanitarian efforts have earned her accolades from institutions, including the BBC, TIME Magazine, and Amnesty International. Reacting to the announcement, chairman of the Walk of Fame selection committee, Peter Roth said: “These talented individuals have made significant contributions to the world of entertainment, and we are thrilled to honour them with this well-deserved recognition.” Other honourees on the 2026 list include Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Emily Blunt, Rami Malek, Josh Groban, and culinary icon Gordon Ramsay. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was the sole pick in the sports entertainment category.
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