4 h. ago Popular sweet could expose you to 'hundreds of microplastics' 'with every chew'

New research found each gram of chewing gum released about 100 microplastics.

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5 h. ago Martin Lewis says only days left to boost state pension by tens of thousands if you are aged between 40 and 73

The money saving expert said his advice on boosting your state pension is one of the 'most lucrative subjects' he'll ever talk about

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8 h. ago How to fund your children through university: From student loans to how much you REALLY need to save

Do you dream of one day sending your child off to university, but shudder at the thought of them leaving tens of thousands of pounds in debt just as they start out in life?

Society

25 h. ago How to fund your children through university: from beating rip

Do you dream of one day sending your child off to university, but shudder at the thought of them leaving tens of thousands of pounds in debt just as they start out in life?

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61 h. ago 'My parents don't have the money for this': The homeowners facing bills of tens of thousands of pounds to fix their homes

RAAC was discovered in 77 properties in Hirwaun last year and 14 of these are owned by the residents who now face massive bills to deal with the issue

Society

3 d. ago It's Sober Spring! ELLY BLAKE is going boozeless for the next 90 days, but is it easier to give up alcohol at this time of year?

ELLY BLAKE: I have joined tens of thousands of Brits signing up to Sober Spring this year. But could your success in quitting alcohol be determined by the time of year you're doing it?

Politics

3 d. ago DOGE cuts will ‘in all probability’ increase the US deficit — by a lot: Report

The grant, contract and budget cuts in federal agencies, along with the crippling reductions of tens of thousands of government jobs, will “in all probability” end up increasing (by a lot), rather than decreasing the nation’s deficit, which has been the stated intent, notes a new report.

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3 d. ago Airshow reopens after crash leaves pilot fighting for life in Melbourne hospital

Veteran pilot Glenn Collins was attempting a solo aerobatic manoeuvre at the Avalon Airshow when he lost controlGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVeteran pilot Glenn Collins has been identified as the pilot who is fighting for life after crashing during an aerobatics display at the Avalon Airshow in front of tens of thousands of spectators.As Australia’s biggest airshow reopened on Saturday, Paul Bennet Airshow confirmed Collins, who performed on their team, was the pilot involved in the crash. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Tens of thousands feared dead as Myanmar earthquake could see worst quake death toll ever

Thailand and ­Myanmar were left shaken after a huge earthquake caused terror and destruction with at least 144 people confirmed dead and 732 hurt after the 7.7 magnitude quake

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3 d. ago Desperate search for survivors after Thailand and Myanmar earthquake as tens of thousands feared dead

The US Geological Survey has warned of mass casualties after the powerful quake

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4 d. ago Myanmar earthquake UPDATES: Bangkok evacuated and tens of thousands feared dead

Much of the population of Myanmar and Thailand live in high-rise apartments, making the devastating 7.7-magnitude rumble even more deadly as clips emerge of apartment blocks being torn to the ground

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4 d. ago U.S. Travel Chaos in 2024 as JFK to London and LAX to Frankfurt Routes Experience the Most Significant Delays and Cancellations, Stranding Tens of Thousands of Travelers: New Updates

U.S. Travel Chaos in 2024 as JFK to London and LAX to Frankfurt Routes Experience the Most Significant Delays and Cancellations, Stranding Tens of Thousands of Travelers: New Updates  Travel And Tour World

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4 d. ago Service outage: Users complain Reddit and X are down across the country

Tens of thousands of online users have reacted with outrage after major social media sites Reddit and X went down.

Politics

5 d. ago Welfare cuts will be managed in ‘compassionate way’, says minister

Sir Stephen Timms was seeking to reassure MPs who continue to express concerns over the impact of the welfare cuts on tens of thousands of people.

Politics

5 d. ago Gaza’s children: what can the future possibly hold for them?

Tens of thousands of children have been wounded in Gaza, which now has the most child amputees per capita in the world. Even those evacuated for treatment face an impossible pathWhen I entered the home in north-east Philadelphia, Elias, a lively four-year-old boy, grabbed the pack of KitKats I had brought with me and began swinging it over his head. He whirled around in circles, hollering something unintelligible. In a familiar scene – I have small children of my own – his mother tried to impose order, but yielded to the greater force of a kid on sugar kept indoors by a cold snap.Elias, his five-year-old sister Taline and nine-year-old brother Khaled were in the US because Elias and Taline needed urgent medical care. They had sustained staggering injuries when Israel’s military shot a missile at the house they were taking refuge in. The explosion cleaved Elias’s right leg off below the knee. Taline’s injuries were also severe; she arrived in the US with external fixators – pins and ...

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5 d. ago There are more child amputees in Gaza than anywhere else in the world. What can the future hold for them?

Tens of thousands of children have been wounded in Gaza. Even those evacuated for treatment face an impossible pathWhen I entered the home in north-east Philadelphia, Elias, a lively four-year-old boy, grabbed the pack of KitKats I had brought with me and began swinging it over his head. He whirled around in circles, hollering something unintelligible. In a familiar scene – I have small children of my own – his mother tried to impose order, but yielded to the greater force of a kid on sugar kept indoors by a cold snap.Elias, his five-year-old sister Taline and nine-year-old brother Khaled were in the US because Elias and Taline needed urgent medical care. They had sustained staggering injuries when an Israeli pilot or drone operator shot a missile at the house they were taking refuge in. The explosion cleaved Elias’s right leg off below the knee. Taline’s injuries were also severe; she arrived in the US with external fixators – pins and steel in her legs – as she battled infection. ...

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5 d. ago We've been conned out of millions by the whisky barrel con artists: Police probe firms offering fantastical returns on barrels that are overpriced or do not exist

Victims have been duped into investing tens of thousands of pounds into casks which do not exist, are overpriced or have been sold to multiple people, a BBC investigation found.

Economics

6 d. ago Why are thousands of people protesting in Turkey after Istanbul mayor’s arrest?

More than 1,100 people have been arrested as tens of thousands have taken to the streets to protest against the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges decried as politically motivated

Events

6 d. ago Scientists find concerning link between chewing gum and cancer

If you're a frequent gum-chewer, you may be ingesting tens of thousands of microplastics each year, according to a new study. These particles may pose a risk to your health.

Science

6 d. ago Scientists reveal one piece of chewing gum could expose you to thousands of microplastics

New research suggests chewing gum could release thousands of microplastics into our mouths

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