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Woman, 33, Learns of Her Breast Cancer Diagnosis From an AI Chatbot

Dace, a 33-year-old mother of a five-year-old in Latvia, has been diagnosed with first-stage breast cancer. Later this November, surgeons at Stradiņš Hospital's Breast Health Centre are due to remove both of her breasts.

Delfi · 2 h ago

Smooth Cheese Sauce Can Be Made With Aspirin-Free Alka-Seltzer

The cooking site Serious Eats describes a smooth cheese sauce recipe that uses aspirin-free Alka-Seltzer tablets in place of the emulsifying salt sodium citrate. The sauce is made in a microwave in a few minutes.

NRA · 10 Nov, 18:11

Extra half a million euros directed to private school teachers' pay

An additional half a million euros has been allocated for the salaries of private school teachers in Latvia. This comes as the "Programme in School" funding model is set to be fully introduced from 1 September 2026.

TVNET · 10 Nov, 17:10

New rap and pop tracks enter Latvia's streaming chart

Five Latvian songs feature in this week's Latvian streaming chart, including rapper xantikvariats' new track with Wiesulis in 12th place. A single by the project "Season 25" is the newcomer in the foreign music chart.

TVNET · 10 Nov, 16:11

Why Black and Brown Slime Builds Up in a Washing Machine's Detergent Drawer

Dark, slimy deposits in a washing machine's detergent compartment are caused by bacteria and fungi, not by a faulty appliance. Experts advise cleaning the compartment about once every two months and letting it dry out.

Latvijas Avīze · 10 Nov, 14:11

Latvian band Tumsa releases song "Dzimis Latvijā" in support of Toms Kleins

The Latvian band Tumsa has released a new recording of the song "Dzimis Latvijā" ("Born in Latvia") to support Toms Kleins. The song was originally part of the repertoire of the duo Fomins un Kleins.

Diena · 10 Nov, 13:11

Inta Tirole and Juris Bartkevics to receive Latvian theatre awards for lifetime achievement

The Latvian Theatre Workers' Union will honour actress Inta Tirole and actor Juris Bartkevics with lifetime achievement awards. They will be presented on 23 November at the Daile Theatre.

Jauns.lv · 10 Nov, 12:11

Dietitians: Honey and Maple Syrup Are Not Significantly Healthier Than Sugar

Dietitians say natural sweeteners, including honey and maple syrup, act in the body much like sugar. The total amount of sweetness consumed daily matters more than the type of sweetener.

NRA · 10 Nov, 12:10

Tallinn hosts international congress of science and documentary producers

The World Congress of Science and Factual Producers is running in Tallinn, Estonia, through Thursday, drawing nearly 600 participants from over 30 countries. Shrinking funding and the impact of artificial intelligence are among the main topics.

ERR News · 10 Nov, 11:11

Lifetime Achievement Awards of Latvia's "Spēlmaņu nakts" Theatre Prize Announced

Latvia's "Spēlmaņu nakts" theatre awards will honour National Theatre actress Inta Tirole and Dailes Theatre actor Juris Bartkevičs for lifetime contribution to the stage. The Latvian Theatre Workers' Union announced the winners.

Apollo.lv · 10 Nov, 11:10

Musician Error to Perform Solo Concert "PRIEKS" at Riga's Anglican Church

Latvian industrial electronic music artist Error will give a solo concert titled "PRIEKS" at Riga's Church of the Saviour (Anglican Church) on 18 December. The stage design will be created by artist Artūrs Virtmanis.

TVNET · 10 Nov, 10:12

Photographer Janette Beckman looks back at the 2 Tone and ska era through her images

British photographer Janette Beckman has shared black-and-white photographs of UK musicians from the late 1970s and early 1980s. They feature in the Beyond the Streets exhibition at Saatchi Gallery in London from 11 November to 5 May.

The Guardian Culture · 10 Nov, 09:11

Travel

A week in Rouen: learning French on foot with a private tutor

British author Annabel Abbs describes spending a week in the French city of Rouen learning French through walking lessons with a private tutor. The approach cost far less than language schools.

Guardian Travel · 10 Nov, 09:11

Artist Ryan Gander calls painting futile, yet his new show features paintings

Ryan Gander, a 50-year-old British conceptual artist, is installing a show of paintings at Towner gallery in Eastbourne, despite considering painting futile. In an interview with The Guardian he also criticises 1990s British art.

The Guardian Culture · 10 Nov, 07:11

Future Health Names Three Solutions for Spotting Disease Risk Earlier

Future Health, an Abu Dhabi-backed global initiative, has named three winning solutions with MIT Solve that help health systems detect disease risks sooner. ThinkMD won the grand prize, while VectorCam and Huna were named distinguished finalists.

Politico Europe · 10 Nov, 06:11

Eight chicken drumstick recipes for a modern Martinmas

Latvian news site TVNET has published a collection of eight chicken drumstick recipes in its recipe section for Martinmas (Mārtiņdiena). The idea is to keep the ancestral tradition while giving the dish a modern twist.

TVNET · 10 Nov, 04:13

Alzheimer's mutations may disrupt nerve-to-muscle connections outside the brain

University of Central Florida researchers found in the lab that mutations linked to inherited Alzheimer's can disrupt nerve signals to muscles even without a brain or spinal cord present. The finding suggests movement problems could be an early sign of the disease.

ScienceDaily Veselība · 10 Nov, 04:11

LACMA Art+Film Gala Guests Opt for Daring Slits and Plunging Necklines

At the LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles, high slits, plunging necklines and open backs dominated the red carpet. Fashion commentators note that a daring outfit works only when its details are in balance.

TVNET · 10 Nov, 03:13

Apollo.lv invites readers to test their knowledge of the epic "Lāčplēsis"

The Latvian news site Apollo.lv published a literature quiz on the epic "Lāčplēsis" on 10 November. It lets readers check how much of the work they read at school they still remember.

Apollo.lv · 10 Nov, 02:13

Headteachers in England consider leaving jobs earlier after new Ofsted inspections

In a survey by the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), 52% of English headteachers inspected under Ofsted's new regime said they are thinking of leaving sooner than planned. The union calls the findings evidence of the system's failure.

The Guardian World · 10 Nov, 02:10

Alexander Chernetsky, leader of rock band Raznye Lyudi, dies at 60

Singer-songwriter Alexander Chernetsky, frontman of the rock band Raznye Lyudi, has died at 60. Musician Garik Sukachev announced his death.

Meduza · 10 Nov, 02:10

Single-father teacher in Pärnu understands Ukrainian pupils missing their dads

Tarmo Tõnismann, a second-grade teacher at Pärnu Tammsaare School in Estonia, says being a single father helps him understand Ukrainian pupils whose fathers are separated from them by the war. Father's Day is a difficult subject in his classroom.

ERR News · 9 Nov, 23:13

US doctors report improvements in stiff person syndrome patients using cell therapy

Neurologists at the Mayo Clinic in the US report encouraging results from treating stiff person syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease, with CAR-T cell therapy. Singer Céline Dion also has the condition.

The Guardian Science · 9 Nov, 21:13

Hairstylists Share Cuts That Make Grey Hair Look Fuller

Celebrity hairstylists recommend blunt cuts, short styles and the bob to make fine grey hair look thicker. Gentle daily care also matters for keeping grey hair looking full.

NRA · 9 Nov, 20:10

West End's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Returns as a One-Part Show

Ten years after its premiere, the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is running at London's Palace Theatre in a shortened one-part version. The Guardian's reviewer judges the change a success.

The Guardian Culture · 9 Nov, 18:13

Tallinn exhibition explores contemporary Japanese design

The Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design in Tallinn is showing "Japanese Design Today", featuring more than 100 objects. Museum director Kai Lobjakas says many everyday elements of Western life have roots in Japan.

ERR News · 9 Nov, 18:12

More Europeans are living beyond cancer, but access to innovative care remains uneven

The number of people in Europe alive more than five years after a cancer diagnosis rose 41 percent between 2010 and 2020. A sponsored POLITICO Studio podcast episode examines precision oncology and the role of artificial intelligence in developing treatments.

Politico Europe · 9 Nov, 18:10

Chicken Stew in Paprika Sauce: Recipe With Browning and Gelatin

The cooking site Serious Eats has published a recipe for chicken stew made with Hungarian paprika. Browning the chicken and adding gelatin to the stock make the sauce richer.

NRA · 9 Nov, 18:10

Travel

Bruinisse: A Dutch Village Devoted to Mussel Fishing

The village of Bruinisse in Zeeland, the Netherlands, has lived off mussel farming for centuries. Its harbour hosts an active mussel fleet, and each July the village holds a Fishing Day festival.

Atlas Obscura · 9 Nov, 17:11

Studies: Sex Is Becoming Less Frequent Worldwide Amid Stress and Digital Technology

According to "Psychologies", citing surveys and studies, couples and young adults are having sex less often, driven by stress, fatigue and digital interaction. Experts expect artificial intelligence and remote-intimacy devices to reinforce the trend.

NRA · 9 Nov, 16:10

Pärnu exhibition traces fate of Finnish islands ceded to the Soviet Union

The Pärnu Museum of New Art (MONA) in Estonia is showing Finnish photographer Juha Metso's "Lost Islands", about Gulf of Finland islands that passed to Soviet rule after the Winter War. It runs through January 10.

ERR News · 9 Nov, 15:11

Chinese Scientists: Vitamin B5 Derivative Pantethine May Help Treat Psoriasis

Researchers in China found that the supplement pantethine calms overactive immune cells, prevented psoriasis in mice and improved symptoms in a small human trial. The authors stress that larger studies are needed.

ScienceDaily Veselība · 9 Nov, 14:12

Washing wool sweaters: seven mistakes that can ruin the garment

Wool sweaters can shrink, lose their shape or become covered in pilling after improper washing. The outlet Southern Living has compiled care rules to help avoid this.

NRA · 9 Nov, 14:11

Riga East University Hospital surgeons perform rare aortic and branch artery reconstruction

Surgeons at Riga East Clinical University Hospital performed a technically complex open reconstruction of the aorta and its branches on a patient with severe atherosclerosis. The patient has been discharged and is continuing recovery in rehabilitation.

Apollo.lv · 9 Nov, 12:12