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These signs, known as white matter hyperintensities, are small bright spots that appear on brain scans and are thought to reflect areas of tissue damage.

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A representative for Newsom said his office wouldn’t comment on the matter, except to say, “We expect further announcements about the Hall of Fame class later in the year.”

The pardon’s timing surprised some administration officials, according to people familiar with the matter.

For him, periods are a matter of health, not embarrassment and while the idea of dads discussing menstruation still divides opinion, John says it's important to "be there and approachable for your children".

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To complicate matters further, some of the threats are also closely tied up with the reasons many believe we need to engage with China.

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