3 h. ago Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson among podcast hosts eligible for new Golden Globe Award

This is the first year that the Golden Globes will recognize podcasts

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6 h. ago Scientists behind study linking Tylenol to autism accuse Trump of 'spreading misinformation'

Researchers behind the latest studies investigating links between acetaminophen use and autism have slammed Donald Trump for 'spreading misinformation' about their work.

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21 h. ago Diet rich in fruit, veg and nuts could prevent up to 15 million deaths worldwide, study claims

The planetary health diet is linked to a 27 per cent reduced risk of premature death

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29 h. ago Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, according to report

During the 2024-2025 school year, there were more then 6,800 instances of books being pulled, led by the horror authorA new report on book bans in US schools finds Stephen King as the author most likely to be censored and the country divided between states actively restricting works and those attempting to limit or eliminate bans.PEN America’s Banned in the USA, released Wednesday, tracks more than 6,800 instances of books being temporarily or permanently pulled for the 2024-2025 school year. The new number is down from more than 10,000 in 2023-24, but still far above the levels of a few years ago, when PEN didn’t even see the need to compile a report. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Mystery drone sightings reported over critical infrastructure in northern Germany

German authorities are investigating reports of unidentified drones potentially spying on critical infrastructure in Schleswig-Holstein

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55 h. ago Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, PEN report says

A new report on book bans in U.S. schools finds Stephen King as the author most likely to be censored

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55 h. ago People who hang toilet roll 'wrong way' may have same desired personality trait

A phycological study claims people who hang their toilet roll the 'wrong way' all have one thing in common - and it's considered to be a desirable personality trait

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56 h. ago Oktoberfest: German festival shut down by police after fatal explosion

Authorities responded to a house fire early this morning as residents reported hearing explosions

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67 h. ago At least 91 students remain buried in rubble 2 days after school collapse in Indonesia

At least 91 students remain trapped in concrete rubble almost two days after an Islamic school building collapsed on them, authorities said after reviewing attendance records and reports from anxious families of those missing

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4 d. ago Covid vaccines 'might raise the risk of cancer', contentious study claims

The link between Covid jabs and cancer has previously been dismissed by academics and oncologists after claims it had led to 'turbo cancers'.

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4 d. ago Experts hit back at highly contentious study claiming Covid vaccine raises risk of SIX cancers including breast and prostate

The link between Covid jabs and cancer has previously been dismissed by academics and oncologists after claims it had led to 'turbo cancers'.

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4 d. ago The abortion pill is safe. But why should Trump let facts get in the way of his agenda? | Moira Donegan

RFK Jr is conducting a review of mifepristone, citing a deeply flawed study. The move could be devastating for womenRobert F Kennedy Jr’s health department is conducting a new review of mifepristone, the drug used in the majority of American abortions, claiming that a new study from a conservative thinktank has raised concerns about its safety.Mifepristone, which was approved by the FDA 25 years ago this month, has repeatedly been proven safe and effective for use terminating pregnancies in both multiple medical trials and in widespread patient use over the past quarter of a century. The report cited by Kennedy, meanwhile, comes from the Ethics and Public Policy Center – a group that applies “the Jewish and Christian traditions” to modern law and pushes back “against the extreme progressive agenda while building a consensus for conservatives” – and was not peer reviewed. The study has been heavily criticized by medical experts for its methodology and lack of transparency regarding h...

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6 d. ago ‘Go woke, go broke’? New study challenges claims progressive films flop at the box office

Film data analyst Stephen Follows finds no evidence that ‘woke-adjacent’ cinema is doomed commercially – and claims some genres may benefit from diverse casting“Go woke, go broke” is a movie catchphrase du jour, loved by rightwing culture warriors, who take aim at mainstream films judged to have adopted progressive values, and therefore are worthy of boycott and complaints. Films as varied as The Marvels, Charlie’s Angels, Ghostbusters (the 2016 reboot) and Pixar’s Elio have been attacked for their perceived commitment to inclusiveness and diversity, and in some cases their box office revenue appears to have been affected as a result.But is it actually the case? Film data analyst Stephen Follows, an adviser to Guinness World Records and author of The Horror Movie Report, has published research on how audiences actually respond to “woke-adjacent” content in current cinema. First presented at the Zurich film festival on Saturday, Follows’ research suggests that there is no blanket rul...

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6 d. ago Diabetes, heart disease and arthritis may be tied to common ache, study claims

While back pain is very common, scientists believe it may be linked to an increased likelihood of certain illnesess

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7 d. ago Tony Blair: Plan for former prime minister to lead Gaza post

Sir Tony Blair would reportedly lead a post-war transitional authority in Gaza.

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7 d. ago Washington backing plan for Tony Blair to head transitional Gaza authority

Proposal for international body to oversee Gaza for up to five years counters UN-backed plan for faster transition to Palestinian ruleThe White House is backing a plan under which the former British prime minister Tony Blair would head a temporary administration of the Gaza Strip, initially without the direct involvement of the Palestinian Authority (PA), according to reports in the Israeli media.Under the proposal, Blair would head a body called the Gaza International Transitional Authority (Gita) which would have a mandate to be Gaza’s “supreme political and legal authority” for as long as five years. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago A man in his 70s and woman in her 60s have been found dead with ‘serious injuries’ as cops launch probe

A MAN in his 70s and woman in her 60s have been found dead with "serious injuries" - sparking an urgent police probe. Emergency services rushed to the property in Cornwall on Wednesday night after a report to authorities concerning the pair's welfare, cops said. Authorities arrived at the home in Treclago View, Camelford at...

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8 d. ago More than half of the world's coastal settlements are retreating inland to avoid rising sea levels, study finds

Human settlements around the world are moving inland and relocating away from coastlines as sea levels rise, a new study claims.

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9 d. ago Rightwing podcasters run rampant with Charlie Kirk conspiracies: ‘It’s craven opportunism’

After the Turning Point USA CEO’s killing, Candace Owens and other far-right stars are trying to persuade listeners of unfounded theories about Israel and federal involvementSince Charlie Kirk’s killing, the rightwing podcast sphere has been in overdrive: eulogizing, grieving, praying, appointing blame and calling for retribution. Kirk’s podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, now No 1 on the podcast charts, has had a rotating cast of hosts including Tucker Carlson, Glenn Beck, and JD Vance, who used his appearance to announce a crackdown on “far-left” groups, promising to “dismantle” them in Kirk’s name.“Manosphere” mainstay Joe Rogan was initially quiet on the Kirk shooting, releasing pre-recorded episodes while he was away elk hunting. On Tuesday he began challenging the official narrative of the killing, but has been more focused on the practicalities of the weapon used and the getaway than exploring the motivations of the killer, perhaps because Kirk was too much of an explicit rightwi...

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9 d. ago The Latest: 3 people shot at a Dallas ICE facility and the shooter is dead, official says

Federal authorities have reported a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas

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