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What bananas actually do to your smoothie, according to a California study

Researchers at UC Davis find that bananas may reduce the nutritional benefits of other fruits when blended together.

  • An enzyme in bananas breaks down polyphenols found in other smoothie fruits.
  • Polyphenols have anti-inflammatory and heart-protective effects — their loss is not trivial.
  • Bananas remain nutritious, but smoothie ingredient combinations deserve closer attention.

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Romanians head to Asia and the Indian Ocean for their 2026 holidays

Eturia data shows exotic destinations dominating Romanian travel preferences, as demand for premium experiences keeps rising.

  • Eturia data names Asia, the Indian Ocean and Africa as top destinations for 2026.
  • Romanians are allocating larger budgets to holidays and choosing premium experiences more often.
  • The trend toward exotic travel is strengthening, overtaking classic European destinations.

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Children's festival in Alba Iulia: fashion show, robotics and slides

Local authorities put together a packed day for children, from robotics demonstrations to free ice cream and an inflatable slide park.

  • A children's fashion parade and robotics demonstrations headline the event.
  • Free ice cream and an inflatable slide park are on offer for all attendees.
  • The festival is organised by Alba Iulia's local authorities.

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One year after the Praid Salt Mine flood, still no concrete plan

The president of Harghita County Council publicly called for real solutions a year after the disaster that put one of Romania's most visited salt mines out of operation.

  • A year after the flooding, Praid Salt Mine still has no concrete restoration plan.
  • The Harghita County Council president publicly called for solutions for the affected area.
  • The salt mine was one of Romania's most visited therapeutic destinations.

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A teen shares her abortion story on Reddit, sparking a wider debate

The post touched a nerve: reproductive healthcare, sex education and what Romanian teenagers actually know before their exams.

  • A Romanian teen publicly described a medication abortion taken before her graduation exams.
  • The post sparked debate about young women's access to reproductive healthcare.
  • Romania has one of the EU's highest teenage pregnancy rates, according to Eurostat.

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At Cotroceni, a lesson on disinformation and how to fight it

An event at Cotroceni Palace brought audiences face to face with Romania's most prolific disinformation actors — from Georgescu to Bobby D.

  • The Cotroceni screen displayed Romania's leading online disinformation actors.
  • The phenomenon had a strong impact on Romania's 2024-2025 electoral cycle.
  • Proposed remedies — media literacy, fact-checking, regulation — lack any systematic rollout.

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YouTube adds AI labels and new tools for content creators

The platform announces transparency features for AI-generated content and additional protections for creators, with few technical details so far.

  • YouTube is introducing visible labels for content created or significantly modified with AI.
  • New features also include creator protections, though full technical details remain unpublished.
  • The changes come amid growing EU and global pressure for platform transparency on AI content.

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Cernavodă mayor acquitted, released from prison after ÎCCJ ruling

Liviu Cristian Negoiță, who had been sentenced to four years for abuse of office, received a final acquittal from Romania's High Court and can return to his post.

  • Negoiță received a final acquittal from the ÎCCJ after a four-year sentence.
  • He had been imprisoned for abuse of office; the original conviction was overturned.
  • Interim mayor Cătălin Apostol is set to hand back control of the town hall.

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Teacher detained in Medgidia after choking a pupil

Prosecutors in Constanța county detail the charges: the woman struck the child in the face, lifted him off the ground by the throat, and repeatedly hit the back of his head.

  • A teacher from Medgidia was detained for physically assaulting a pupil.
  • Charges include slapping, choking and lifting the child off the ground by the throat.
  • The case was opened by prosecutors at the Medgidia Court in Constanța county.

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