The Daily Populous

Saturday May 9th, 2026 evening edition

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Russia’s Victory Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square lasted around 45 minutes on May 9, making it the shortest military parade held in modern Russian history.

The ceremony was nearly half the length of the 2025 anniversary parade, which lasted approximately 90 minutes.

Most Russian Victory Day parades since 2010 have exceeded one hour in duration.

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov attends the Victory Day military parade on Red Square in Moscow on May 9, 2026.

The 2024 parade lasted slightly more than 50 minutes, while the 2023 ceremony ran for approximately 47 minutes.

Russian servicemen involved in the war against Ukraine march during the Victory Day parade on Red Square in Moscow on May 9, 2026.

Russian outlets reported that more than 1,000 Russian servicemen who fought in the war against Ukraine participated in the parade. »

Scientists Turn Cancer’s Own Bacteria Against It in Breakthrough Therapy

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Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have designed a new cancer treatment by borrowing a strategy from bacteria that live inside tumors.

In prostate cancer models, the therapy delivered its strongest results when combined with radiation, a standard treatment.

Scientists have long known that tumors contain bacteria as part of the tumor microenvironment. »

Frontier Airlines jet bound for LAX strikes, kills person on runway during takeoff in Denver

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Frontier Airlines jet bound for LAX strikes, kills person on runway during takeoff in Denver.

A Frontier Airlines flight headed to Los Angeles struck and killed a person who was reportedly walking on a runway during takeoff Friday night at Denver International Airport.

The person was at least partially consumed by one of the engines, an official confirmed to ABC News, causing a brief engine fire that was extinguished by firefighters. »

California will give new parents hundreds of free diapers for all newborns born in the state

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California will give new parents hundreds of free diapers for all newborns born in the state.

California launched a first-in-the-nation program aimed at providing free diapers to all newborns in the state, an attempt by the exiting Gov. Gavin Newsom to ease the financial strain on families forced to choose between diapers and other essentials.

The Golden State Start, a program co-sponsored by California and the national nonprofit Baby2Baby, will distribute diapers to participating hospitals across the state, according to a news release from the governor's office. »