46 m. ago Neurologist's stark warning over drug millions take increasing dementia risk

Neurologists have discovered that a common household drug, which has been previously linked to higher risk of stroke, broken bones and kidney disease, could increase dementia risk

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1 hour ago In Brazil, the right creates precarious workers, and precarious workers prefer the right – but the cycle can be broken | Rodrigo Nunes

Rodrigo Nunes, a senior lecturer in political theory, explains how delivery drivers are taking to the street to demand better pay and conditions, while worker-owned delivery app services are thrivingOn 1 April, Brazilian couriers organised a day of action in which thousands of workers engaged in pickets and protests in at least 60 cities, with places such as São Paulo reporting a sharp drop in deliveries. While companies are yet to respond to the demands for better pay and conditions, the mobilisation was a clear step-up for a process of national organisation that began in 2020.Between 2016 and 2021, the number of people working for delivery apps in Brazil rose by 979.8%, with the number of delivery and passenger drivers in the sector now around 1.4 million. This boom coincides with the period in which the country finally felt the effects of the post-2008 recession. Economic decline, corruption and the impeachment of the then president, Dilma Rousseff, ended 13 years of successful l...

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1 hour ago Glasgow events: A timeless look and what’s on guide to the city’s vibrant scene

Glasgow, Scotland’s largest and arguably most dynamic city, is known for its thriving cultural landscape, historical significance, and lively entertainment scene.

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1 hour ago Drug trafficker who scalped woman can only pay back £1 of his criminal gains

Woodford was also charged with the murder of 31-year-old pilot Jason Osu, but slashed his throat midway through the trial and refused to answer questions when giving evidence.

Economics

2 h. ago Scientists call for 'urgent attention' after discovering harmful potential effects of Ozempic

Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Ozempic could leave users at a higher risk of depression and suicidal thoughts, a groundbreaking new study has shown.

Politics

2 h. ago Inside depot where Border Force officers thwart international drug smugglers

Speaking inside the depot, where a constant stench of cannabis fills the air, Director General for Border Force, Phil Douglas, revealed: 'In the last three months of last year, we seized 15 tonnes of cannabis'

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2 h. ago Scottish finance firms celebrates 10 years of growth and looks to a bright future

Since its launch 10 years ago in Aberdeen, finance company Hutcheon Mearns has grown to be a successful accountancy solutions firm with locations added in Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow and 70 employees.

Economics

2 h. ago Will Conor Benn ever be forgiven for drug saga – and does he need to be?

Days before he was due to box Chris Eubank Jr in 2022, it was revealed Benn had returned two adverse drug-test results. Since then, neither £1m nor floods of tears have convinced every boxing fan of his innocence

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4 h. ago Lifesize herd of puppet animals begins climate action journey from Africa to Arctic Circle

The Herds project from the team behind Little Amal will travel 20,000km taking its message on environmental crisis across the worldHundreds of life-size animal puppets have begun a 20,000km (12,400 mile) journey from central Africa to the Arctic Circle as part of an ambitious project created by the team behind Little Amal, the giant puppet of a Syrian girl that travelled across the world.The public art initiative called The Herds, which has already visited Kinshasa and Lagos, will travel to 20 cities over four months to raise awareness of the climate crisis. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago UK weather: Exact date 'mini heatwave' will spike at 24C as maps turn orange

Balmy weather could be set to hit major UK cities like Manchester and Birmingham in just a few days - as forecasts have revealed the exact day a 'mini heatwave' will start

Society

7 h. ago San Francisco inches closer to adopting drug policy with abstinence as its primary goal

San Francisco has moved closer to adopting a “recovery first” drug policy that sets abstinence from illicit drugs as its primary goal

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11 h. ago Police find four rooms full of drugs at cannabis factory in residential street

All the plants were seized from the property by officers, who said no-one was present when the raid on the property took place

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13 h. ago Amsterdam mayor apologizes for the city’s role in the Holocaust

The mayor of Amsterdam has apologized for the role the Dutch capital played in the persecution of its Jewish citizens during World War II

Politics

13 h. ago Trump’s bad day in court: President loses three times within 90 minutes on DEI, sanctuary cities and voter registration

Federal judges across the country dealt blows to executive orders and other policy maneuvers

Politics

14 h. ago Federal judge blocks Trump effort that could disenfranchise millions of voters

President sought to unilaterally add proof of citizenship requirement to voter registration formA federal judge on Thursday blocked Donald Trump’s efforts to add a proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form, a change that voting rights advocates warned would have disenfranchised millions of voters.The president sought to unilaterally add the requirement in a 25 March executive orders. The Democratic party, as well as a slew of civil rights groups, challenged that order, arguing the president does not have the power to set the rules for federal elections. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Federal judge blocks Trump order that could disenfranchise millions of voters

President sought to unilaterally add proof of citizenship requirement to voter registration formA federal judge on Thursday blocked Donald Trump’s efforts to add a proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form, a change that voting rights advocates warned would have disenfranchised millions of voters.The president sought to unilaterally add the requirement in a 25 March executive orders. The Democratic party, as well as a slew of civil rights groups, challenged that order, arguing the president does not have the power to set the rules for federal elections. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago First picture of man who died after being knocked down by car in Glasgow

Police enquiries into the fatal smash are still ongoing.

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14 h. ago How an attempted citizen’s arrest for shoplifting may have stopped America’s next mass shooting

The 24-year-old almost hit someone with his car while he was fleeing the store, where he stole a 9mm firearm, bear spray, and body armor, according to police

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15 h. ago Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ cities that limit immigration cooperation

A federal judge is barring the Trump administration from denying or conditioning the use of federal funds to “sanctuary” jurisdictions

Politics

16 h. ago Zander Fagerson among Scots battling to be fit ahead of Lions squad announcement

There had been a general expectation that this year’s tour of Australia would include the largest contingent of Scots ever selected for Lions duty.

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