17 h. ago Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversibleAir pollution increases the likelihood of people becoming frail in middle and old age, according to an international review of studies.People are living longer and, while this is often painted as a challenge to healthcare systems, it is also something to celebrate. There are many opportunities to increase the quality of life in old age, maximise independence and minimise the amount time spent being ill. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Is Strictly Come Dancing on TV tonight? When the first results show of 2025 will air

Strictly Come Dancing returned to the BBC for the first live show of the series this weekend

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5 d. ago US Latinos mobilize to monitor – and improve – local air quality: ‘We have to fix it’

As Latino communities ramp up air quality monitoring, Trump’s EPA moves to weaken pollution regulationsOn a tree-lined street in a quiet suburb known by some as “Arbor City”, Eileen Miranda often watched her grandson race around the yard, trusting – like most – that the air they were breathing was clean. But data from an air quality sensor she recently installed outside her home showed otherwise. Now she wonders if it was the air that contributed to her eldest son’s childhood struggle with asthma.“It overwhelmed me,” Miranda said. “I thought the numbers would be low. This community is nice, but lo and behold”Eileen Miranda outside her home in La Mirada, California, in March. She is among many Latinos in the US who have installed monitors to stay informed about their neighborhoods’ air quality. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago MacBook Air with M4 chip gets huge £100 price drop, but it's not from Apple

The 2025 MacBook Air with M4 chip is £100 cheaper than Apple's own site

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6 d. ago Strictly's Ellie Goldstein addresses 'nerves' and show 'ritual' with Vito Coppola

Ellie Goldstein, who is due to perform tonight with Vito Coppola when Strictly Come Dancing returns tonight, admitted that she will be "nervous" when she takes to the dance floor

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7 d. ago EU to move forward with plans for drone wall amid Russian incursions

Ministers aim to bolster defences after spate of airspace violations, amid rising momentum for €140bn loan to UkraineThe EU has agreed to move forward with plans for a drone wall at the heart of its eastern defences, as momentum grows for a €140bn loan to Ukraine, based on Russian frozen assets.After a meeting with ministers from 10 mostly central and eastern European member states, plus Ukraine, the EU’s defence commissioner, Andrius Kubilius, said a drone wall to protect against incursions from the skies was an immediate priority and core element of the bloc’s eastern flank defences. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago 10 best air fryers for 2025, expertly tested for fast, healthy meals

Whether you’re cooking crunchy chips, crispy bacon, or a baked potato, these are the air fryers we’d recommend

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1 week ago Best Amazon deals to expect for Black Friday 2025, from air fryers to robot vacuums

From kitchen appliances to skincare, we’ve rounded up what you can expect in this year’s Amazon sale

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1 week ago Air Canada Extends Direct Ottawa to London Heathrow Flights Through Winter 2025

Air Canada Extends Direct Ottawa to London Heathrow Flights Through Winter 2025-26, Solidifying Year-Round Transatlantic Connectivity for Travelers  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing 2025 launch show – live: Thomas Skinner paired with Amy Dowden as new celebrity cast perform for first time

Lewis Cope was drafted in after ‘Game of Thrones’ star Kristian Nairn dropped out of the competition

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1 week ago Jessie J's Strictly Come Dancing turn leaves fans in tears after star's cancer fight

Singer Jessie J has taken to the Strictly Come Dancing stage tonight just 12 weeks since having a mastectomy

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing 2025 launch show – live: Find out all of the celebrity and professional pairings

The ballroom show is back for 2025, featuring 15 brand-new celebrity contestants. Who will be paired with who?

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1 week ago Strictly's Dani Dyer and Vicky Pattison vow against dreaded show curse ahead of launch

As Strictly Come Dancing 2025's launch show kicks off tonight, two stars who say they definitely won't fall victim to the Strictly curse are Dani Dyer and Vicky Pattison

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1 week ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans get first look at pregnant Dianne Buswell in launch show

Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One tonight for a brand new series

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1 week ago Strictly 2025 launch – live: BBC show to reveal celebrity and dancer pairings

The countdown to Christmas has officially started

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1 week ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's major changes explained after scandal

Strictly Come Dancing is set to return to BBC One tonight with a brand new series, but the show has been forced to make a number of changes following a series of scandals

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing's three key changes after BBC scandal explained

Strictly Come Dancing returns tonight with 15 celebrities heading into the ballroom.

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1 week ago What time is the BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2025 launch show on tonight?

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are back to host the BBC One dance contest as the 2025 series gets underway

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1 week ago Thomas Skinner's mistress is an 'absolute NIGHTMARE': As scandal plunges Strictly into chaos, his friends call up KATIE HIND to have their savage say

Thomas Skinner 's mood has been noticeably strained this week, but it's not down to nerves over the prime-time launch of Strictly Come Dancing tonight.

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2 w. ago British Airways, Ryanair and easyJet suffer same problem as odds of big flight delays revealed

The analysis looked at departure data for six of the biggest airlines – British Airways, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, Tui and Wizz Air – between May 2024 and April 2025. They show that all of the airlines were less punctual now than before the pandemic in 2019

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