33 h. ago How old are we really? What a test can tell us about our biological age – podcast

Direct to consumer tests that claim to tell us our biological – as opposed to chronological – age are getting a lot of attention, but what can they really tell us about our health? Science editor Ian Sample talks to Dr Brian H Chen, an epidemiologist at the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, who has conducted research into a variety of these tests called epigenetic clocks. He explains what exactly they are measuring and whether, once we have the results, there are any evidence-based strategies we can adopt to lower our biological ageReal age versus biological age: the startups revealing how old we really areSupport the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Chinese exporters ‘wash’ products in third countries to avoid Trump tariffs

Asian neighbours wary of becoming staging posts for trade actually destined for US

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6 d. ago Trump tariffs cause fastest slump in British factory export orders in five years

Decline in output and new orders in April allied with rising uncertainty is prompting layoffs, survey findsBusiness live – latest updatesBritain’s factories suffered a slump in export orders last month as Donald Trump’s globally unsettling tariff regime sent overseas demand for UK goods tumbling at the fastest pace in five years.Manufacturers reported rising economic and trade uncertainties in April as some tariffs took effect and other threatened border taxes loomed, forcing them to lay off workers for a sixth consecutive month. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago What are Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, where are they and what does this deal with Trump involve?

More than 50 per cent of Ukraine’s critical rare earth mineral resources are in regions illegally annexed by Vladimir Putin and partially occupied by his forces

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7 d. ago Ukrainian officials say Kyiv 'ready to sign minerals deal' with US today

Ukraine and the US are said to be close to agreeing a landmark rare earth minerals deal which will allow the Americans to plunder the eastern European nation's mines

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9 d. ago Woman makes 'number one mistake' to avoid when painting your decking

Caz, who regularly uploads videos to TikTok, issued an urgent warning to her 16,500 followers - after making "the number one decking mistake a couple of years back"

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9 d. ago UK growth forecasts nearly HALVED for next year as hopes of US trade deal to avoid Trump's tariffs are thrown into doubt

The EY Item Club has slashed predictions for this year and next amid alarm at the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs.

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9 d. ago Trade deal with US isn't certain despite Government efforts to avoid Trump's tariffs, says top minister

Minister for Intergovernmental Relations Pat McFadden said an agreement with the White House is 'possible' - but it was better not to rush it.

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1 week ago They staged protests for Palestine. The consequences have been life

Legal aid group says most students contacting them are Palestinian, Arab Muslim and other students of colorEK was completing a take-home exam on 6 March when the dean of student conduct at Swarthmore College emailed her about an urgent Zoom meeting. On the video call, she said, the dean told her that she would be suspended for one semester for staging a protest at the college’s trustees’ dinner in December 2023. Using a bullhorn, EK had interrupted the event to demand that the school divest from products that fuel Israel’s war on Gaza.A panel of students and school employees had found her responsible for assault, among other code of conduct violations for the incident. EK, a final-semester senior who is using a pseudonym out of fear of retaliation, recalled being in shock: “I’ve been really distraught by all of this,” EK said. “I used to be unhoused before I came to Swarthmore, so to be put into this situation again is very disturbing.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Rachel Reeves says EU more important to Britain in 'gaffe' that could harm her chances of securing a US trade deal to avoid Trump's punishing tariffs

Rachel Reeves has been criticised for saying trade with the EU is more important than with the US just ahead of meeting American counterpart Scott Bessent in a bid to secure a trade deal.

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1 week ago Watch: JD Vance holds press conference during India trip to discuss trade deal

Watch again as US vice president JD Vance held a press conference during his trip to India on Tuesday (22 April) as New Delhi looked to avoid tariffs and negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington.

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1 week ago Pedro Pascal calls JK Rowling a ‘heinous loser’ in wake of supreme court gender ruling

The actor has long been an activist for LGBTQ+ rights and has a transgender sister who often accompanies him on the red carpetThe actor Pedro Pascal has attacked author JK Rowling on X, calling her a “heinous loser”.Pascal responded to a comment reporting the words of activist Tariq Ra’ouf in an Instagram video, in which he urged people to boycott Rowling’s work. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Be careful you don't contract crotch rot wearing new clothes as woman issues warning

Former clothes shop worker May Ricketts has gone viral on TikTok after sharing a video in which she urged people to wash new clothes before they wear them or suffer the consequences

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2 w. ago Workers at posh car firms may need to be put back on FURLOUGH to avoid job losses within weeks caused by Trump's trade tariffs, MPs told

The head of trade body Make UK said UK firms were already putting in contingency plans to deal with an expected slump in trade caused by the president's swing towards protectionism.

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2 w. ago Watch live: JD Vance holds press conference during India trip to discuss trade deal

Watch live as US vice president JD Vance holds a press conference during his trip to India on Tuesday (22 April) as New Delhi looks to avoid tariffs and negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington.

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2 w. ago Modi and JD Vance hail ‘significant progress’ in trade negotiations

Visit to India by vice-president and family could be overshadowed by US visa tensions and farmer protestsIndia’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, and US vice-president JD Vance have hailed “significant progress” in negotiations toward a bilateral trade agreement, a deal that could help India avoid sharp tariff hikes announced by President Donald Trump.Vance, accompanied by second lady, Usha Vance, and their children – Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel – landed in the Indian capital earlier on Monday for a four-day visit combining high-level negotiations with family sightseeing. They were received at the airport by railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Vance stood under a red canopy that shielded him from the blazing sun as soldiers saluted and a military band played the US anthem. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago JD Vance and wife Usha arrive in India for first official visit with trade talks on agenda

US vice president JD Vance arrives in India for four-day visit as New Delhi looks to avoid tariffs and negotiate a bilateral trade deal

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2 w. ago US rare earth champion faces trade war test after tariffs halt China sales

MP Materials has been sending concentrates to Chinese partner as it races to expand in US

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2 w. ago Chinese manufacturers flood TikTok with videos urging Americans to buy direct after Trump’s tariffs

Experts say videos are likely an effort by counterfeit manufacturers to take advantage of confusion over tariffs to boost their sales

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2 w. ago Politician dies after donating blood to victims of tragic Dominican Republic nightclub collapse

Wilmy Nova visited a Red Cross center on April 9, a day after the tragic roof collapse, and shared a video on his social media urging others to help local hospitals by donating blood

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