Pakistan conducted deadly airstrikes in three eastern provinces of Afghanistan on Sunday night, resulting in 36 civilian deaths and highlighting the volatile security situation along the border. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated the operations targeted hideouts for the militant groups Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and the Pakistani Taliban following a deadly attack in Karachi. Meanwhile, medical research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests a strong link between the shingles vaccine and a reduced risk of dementia in older adults. The study found that the Shingrix vaccine could prevent approximately one in 17 dementia cases by reducing neuroinflammation. In the United States, the Transportation Security Administration is promoting its Screening Partnership Program, which utilizes private contractors like VMD Corp at airports such as Kansas City International. Additionally, the fitness industry mourns the death of former Olympian Les Mills at age 91, while political analysts examine claims regarding crowd retention at recent events on the National Mall.