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1. **US Road Safety Improvements**
– The Trump administration claimed progress by removing “dangerous foreign truck drivers” from US roads.
– Experts, however, credit Biden-era policies, especially the **Safe Streets and Roads For All** program, which provides around $1 billion annually to local street safety projects.
– Globally, road safety efforts are gaining traction: Helsinki recorded zero road deaths for a year, and London aims to eliminate road deaths by 2041, possibly targeting SUVs.
– Africa ratified its first-ever road safety charter to address its poor road safety record.
2. **Optimism Linked to Lower Dementia Risk**
– A US-led study tracked over 9,000 cognitively healthy seniors (average age 73) for 14 years.
– Higher optimism scores correlated with a 15% reduction in dementia risk per six-point increase on the optimism scale.
– Optimism might be tied to healthier behaviors like more physical activity and less smoking.
– The study highlights optimism as a potential protective factor, though more research is needed to understand how it can inform dementia prevention.
3. **UK Renewable Energy Record**
– In 2025, for the second consecutive year, renewables generated the majority (52.5%) of the UK’s electricity, beating the previous record of 50.4% in 2024.
– Wind energy significantly contributed to this achievement.
– This milestone shows renewables have become the backbone of the UK’s power system.
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