2 h. ago Health misinformation on social media could lead to a ‘sicker UK’, experts warn

Experts at The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine are calling for universities, health organisations, charities to join a new network aimed at fighting misinformation

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20 h. ago New Covid variant symptoms that are easily overlooked as strain spreads rapidly

425 new infectionf of coronavirus, mostly believed to be the new Stratus variant (also known as XFG), were recorded in Ireland in the first week of September as experts warn of unusual early symptom

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26 h. ago Rising Nato military spending to cause huge spike in emissions, report warns

Pollution could be on par with annual emissions generated by Brazil as experts warn of climate effects of warA planned expansion of military spending by Nato countries could generate an additional 1,320m tonnes of planet-heating pollution over the next decade – on a par with the annual greenhouse gas emissions generated by Brazil, the fifth largest emitter in the world, according to a new report.Military activity is fossil-fuel intensive, yet official country data on military emissions is patchy or non-existent. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Travel experts warn against social media 'pillowcase hack' when flying abroad

As airlines are getting stricter with their baggage restrictions, travellers are coming up with inventive ways to pack more while paying less - but there's one trick experts are urging people not to risk doing

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47 h. ago Home insurance experts warn of autumn mistakes that could invalidate your policy

Insurance experts from Alan Boswell are urging homeowners to avoid common maintenance mistakes come autumn to avoid potentially having their insurance claims disputed or rejected

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69 h. ago 'I'm a sleep expert and the dirtiest places in your bedroom will horrify you'

Not many people know, but we actually spend 27 years in bed - but sleep experts warn your cosy bedroom might be hiding bacteria, bed bugs and even mould. Here's how to spot it

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4 d. ago The next Japanese knotweed? Expert sounds alarm over FOUR invasive weeds taking root across the UK

Experts now warn that Japanese knotweed is not the only invasive plant gardeners need to be worried about.

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4 d. ago Scots holidaymakers face major travel disruption next week as 'biggest' air strike in years planned

Passenger should brace themselves for big delays, experts warn

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4 d. ago Gardeners in Wales warned 'don't do it' as common sign could 'trick' you

As the air cools and leaves begin to fall, many assume autumn has arrived - but experts warn that rushing into autumn-specific gardening tasks could do more harm than good.

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4 d. ago UK drone programme as NATO allies condemn 'deliberate' drone strikes and experts warn of Russian 'test'

Doubts expressed over Russian denial as NATO chief vows to defend ‘every inch’ of territory

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6 d. ago US supreme court ‘effectively legalized racial profiling’, immigration experts warn

Court ruled federal agents can stop people in LA based on race, language, job or location amid Trump’s crackdownUS politics live – latest updatesImmigration advocates warned that the supreme court has “effectively legalized racial profiling”, granting federal agents the power to stop people in Los Angeles simply for speaking Spanish or appearing Latino – and opening the door, they say, to a broader unraveling of civil rights protections nationwide.In a 6–3 decision on Monday, the court’s conservative majority lifted restrictions on “roving” immigration patrols across the LA area after a lower court found that federal agents were indiscriminately targeting people on the basis of race, language, employment or location. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Controversial geoengineering proposals would cause IRREVERSIBLE damage in Antarctica, experts warn

A team of more than 40 scientists are sounding the alarm bell over risky geoengineering projects being considered at the north and south poles.

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9 d. ago Ebola cases 'likely to increase' warn experts as 'bleeding eye' disease kills 15

The World Health Organisation warned an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is likley to spread. At least 15 people are believed to have died from the virus from 28 people with symptoms

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9 d. ago 'I'm a car expert and this is exactly how long you can leave a car without driving it'

A vehicle can remain safely stationary for a particular period of time without incurring issues, but beyond that experts warn of faults with batteries, tyres, fuel and internal components

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1 week ago Experts warn of hidden danger in soft drinks millions enjoy every day

Commonly-used sweeteners including aspartame, found in drinks like Diet Coke and Sprite as sugar alternatives, have long been linked to certain cancers and heart issues.

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1 week ago US visa and green card agency creating police force to arrest immigrants and lawyers suspected of fraud

Legal experts warn USCIS is unlawfully expanding the immigration law enforcement wing of Trump’s agenda

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1 week ago UK government's 'Armageddon alarm' could trigger a HEART ATTACK, experts warn

A health expert has warned that the national emergency alert test could trigger heart attacks in vulnerable individuals.

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1 week ago Experts warn of everyday ingredient which raises blood pressure... and it's not salt

An additive found in hundreds of household favourites could increase blood pressure raising the risk of heart attack, stroke and early death experts have warned.

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1 week ago Experts warn of everyday ingredient which also raises your blood pressure... and it's not salt

Added sugars found in ultra-processed food and drinks could increase blood pressure raising the risk of heart attack, stroke and early death experts have warned.

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1 week ago Householders warned over hanging Halloween lights outside this year

The spookiest time of the year is fast approaching but your outdoor displays could see you fined, legal experts warn.

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