43 m. ago Scores of children to get puberty blockers on NHS in UK from 2026

The first patients are expected to be available for recruitment in the new year, with researchers hopeful that more than 200 children could eventually join the study

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54 m. ago Chomsky had deeper ties with Epstein than previously known, documents reveal

The philosopher and the sex trafficker were in contact long after Epstein was convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor, documents revealThe prominent linguist and philosopher Noam Chomsky called it a “most valuable experience” to have maintained “regular contact” with Jeffrey Epstein, who by then had long been convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor, according to emails released earlier in November this month by US lawmakers.Such comments from Chomsky, or attributed to him, suggest his association with Epstein – who officials concluded killed himself in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges – went deeper than the occasional political and academic discussions the former had previously claimed to have with the latter. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Scientists say walking 10,000 steps is a myth. Here’s how many you really need

A study found women significantly reduced their risk of early death by clocking up this number of steps in a day

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1 hour ago ‘I prepared for the role by playing in my room’: the making of Toy Story as it turns 30

The groundbreaking, smash-hit adventure was a make-or-break moment for both Pixar and computer animationWhen the Pixar studio was casting for Toy Story, children were invited to bring one toy to the audition. Seven-year-old John Morris showed up with 20: a case of his beloved X-Men action figures. He got the part.Playing Andy, a young boy whose toys include cowboy Woody and spaceman Buzz Lightyear, his was the first voice ever heard in a feature-length Pixar animation. Toy Story was released 30 years ago on Saturday, but to Morris the memory of its premiere is as fresh as ever. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Gemma Collins had to 'stop fat jabs after falling to the floor with gallbladder attack'

Gemma Collins has revealed she had to stop taking weight-loss injections after suffering a "gallbladder attack" the could have been brought on by the medication

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3 h. ago Earliest dementia symptom may not be memory loss, study suggests

Be aware of all the symptoms, not just the best-known.

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3 h. ago 'First' symptom of dementia people experience may not be memory loss

Early detection can slow it down.

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3 h. ago Inspired Travis Head inflicts nightmare Ashes loss on brittle England

Stand-in opener Head scored the second-fastest Ashes century from just 69 balls as Australia claimed an eight-wicket victory in the first Test

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3 h. ago England suffer brutal eight wicket loss as Australia clinch victory in first Ashes Test

Australia take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Ashes series

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5 h. ago BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty shares scary experience with 'iconic' toy

BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty shared a rare family memory on Saturday morning as she warned weatherman Simon King about a popular Christmas gift.

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5 h. ago Gabriel is a big loss for Arsenal – Arteta’s conundrum is how to replace him

Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapié or Riccardo Calafiori could start against Spurs, but none can replicate what the Brazilian offers in defence and attackSometimes it is not just about the numbers. Mikel Arteta probably put it best when he was asked to summarise how influential Gabriel Magalhães has been to his Arsenal side so far this season prior to their meeting with Crystal Palace last month. “His belief is tremendous,” said the manager. “I can tell him to go and run to the first post, and he does it with conviction, energy and attitude. The team’s belief in those moments is really high, and Gabriel is at the heart of that. He gives everything for the team and that sets the tone for everyone else.”So Arteta must have feared the worst when the 27-year-old trudged off with his shirt over his face in Brazil’s win over Senegal at the Emirates Stadium last weekend. And before Sunday’s north London derby, he could not hide his disappointment when confirming a thigh injury that will be...

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7 h. ago 'Do not' lie in this position if you have certain Covid symptom, NHS says

The NHS has issued advice on the position to lie down for anyone suffering from a specific Covid symptom

Science

7 h. ago We’ve witnessed the end of going out on the pull – here’s why it matters

The rise in dating apps and the decline in Britain’s nightlife may have sounded the death knell for this time-honoured tradition of finding a mate. Helen Coffey mourns the loss for a generation of single youngsters

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8 h. ago Stop condensation forming on windows by placing one unusual item on windowsills

Condensation is the blight of most homes as we slip into winter and, with many people not having the money to stump up expensive solutions, one suggestion could be a gamechanger.

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9 h. ago Scots Come Dine With Me star to trek 50 miles in heels as Mrs Claus in memory of sister

Garry MacDonald hopes to raise cash for the young family of his sister Helen, who passed away aged 37 last year.

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10 h. ago London coach Kyle Cutler speaks after OHSAA playoff loss to Tippecanoe

London coach Kyle Cutler speaks after OHSAA playoff loss to Tippecanoe  The Columbus Dispatch

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12 h. ago How the shape of your beer glass can change how your drink tastes

Researchers enlisted 49 men and women - all regular beer and wine drinkers - but did not tell them the purpose of their study.

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13 h. ago Hundreds of children to be jabbed with puberty blockers in NHS

Approximately 250 young people are expected to participate in the study which researchers anticipate will clarify whether suppressing puberty affects brain development

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14 h. ago Jess Glynne drops major hint she’s bought an engagement ring for girlfriend Alex Scott after watching her on I’m A Celeb

JESS Glynne has hinted she’s already bought an engagement ring to propose for girlfriend Alex Scott. Her I'm A Celebrity star partner said on the ITV show she was "waiting" for the pop star to pop the question. Since then, Jess has suggested she's already got a plan in place to make Alex's dream come...

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14 h. ago Conservatives are set to plunge to just 14 seats at next general election, according to new poll

New research suggests the Tories would be decimated by the public vote in what one insider described as an 'existential threat'.

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