1 hour ago Manny Pacquiao’s next fight delayed as target date for world

Pacquiao will have another shot at welterweight gold and is targeting the WBA champion, Rolly Romero

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1 hour ago Scientists discover key part of the brain that degrades in Alzheimer's... paving way for breakthrough therapies

Researchers have uncovered a key part of the brain that causes older people to become less familiar with their surroundings as they age, a potentially early sign of Alzheimer's disease.

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2 h. ago Lawrence Okolie makes bold prediction for Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley’s heavyweight duel

Wardley and Parker will fight for the latter’s WBO interim title on 25 October at the O2 Arena

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2 h. ago New world champion Abass Baraou expects to ‘dominate’ Conor Benn in UK showdown

Benn has been presented with yet another shot at a world title, after IBF welterweight champion Lewis Crocker also offered him a shot

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3 h. ago Fried chicken will taste 'succulent' if you do 1 thing which can make a 'difference'

Fried chicken is a popular takeaway order, but it can be tricky to make at home. A recipe expert has shared the common mistake people make - and how to avoid it

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4 h. ago ‘Surprisingly creamy’: as a fermentista, how could I resist making ant yoghurt?

Findings of study into fermentation process behind dairy product could serve as toolkit for creating new foodsWhether it is kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, or sourdough, today’s foodies are not short of fermented treats to tantalise their tastebuds. But for the adventurous, the menu may be about to get wilder. How about a spoonful of ant yoghurt?Making it does not involve milking any ants. Instead, the unfortunate insects are dropped into a jar of warm milk, which is tucked into an ant mound and left to ferment overnight. The fermenting tradition originating from Turkey and Bulgaria is now being resurrected in the name of science. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago A new study shows the ‘nocebo’ effect can trick us into thinking we have food intolerances, says Dr Megan Rossi

The Gut Health Doctor reveals how to impact your brain with food in this episode of Well Enough

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5 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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5 h. ago A woman ordered coffee and paper plates on Amazon. She got a box full of 250 blank ballots

Maine officials launch investigation into mystery delivery, which arrived days before mail-in voting opens in state referendum on election reform

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6 h. ago ‘Motherhood penalty’ costs women an average £65,618 in pay by time first child turns five

Women’s average monthly earnings fall by 42% compared with one year before birth, ONS study findsMothers lose an average of £65,618 in pay by the time their first child turns five, as the “motherhood penalty” risks their financial security, official figures show.Mums in England are hit by a “substantial and long-lasting reduction” in their pay after they have children, as they become less likely to stay in paid employment, the Office for National Statistics have said. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago The boxing heavyweights to feature in films as Oleksandr Usyk stars in The Smashing Machine

Usyk will feature alongside Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, who plays MMA legend Mark Kerr

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6 h. ago Changing how people eat could save 15 million lives a year, landmark study finds

Researchers say Shift to mostly plant-rich, flexible global diet could slash premature deaths, ease inequality, and curb environmental destruction

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7 h. ago New Covid study shows millions of people are still living with symptom

New research has suggested that many people who have had COVID-19 are likely to still be living with a long-term symptom of the virus.

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8 h. ago The silent symptom of Parkinson’s that appears years before other signs

Identifying early symptoms could provide access to more effective treatments for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s

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8 h. ago New study reveals the unfair reality for working mothers in the UK

‘If men experienced this kind of penalty for becoming parents, we’d have fixed it years ago’

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8 h. ago Barry McGuigan remembers Thrilla in Manila 50 years on from legendary fight

This week marked the 50th anniversary of the Thrilla in Manila between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Former world champion Barry McGuigan gives his memories on the momentous fight

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8 h. ago Best UK city for pensioners to retire comfortably in named and it's in Scotland

A new study has revealed the most affordable UK city for pensioners to retire in, taking into account factors such as living costs, property prices, healthcare access and crime rates

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11 h. ago M&S makes major Boxing Day change for first time in five years

All large M&S stores will stay closed on the Boxing Day, but the retailer is understood to want more staff in to get shops ready to reopen on December 27

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11 h. ago Taylor Swift’s Charli xcx hit job misses the point – and underscores her tedious obsession with conflict

Sixteen months after Charli used Brat to air her anxieties about Swift, the US star’s graceless response is a missed opportunity for growth – and betrays her vengeful sideCharli xcx released her sixth album, Brat, on 7 June 2024. Within seconds of it streaming, fans had deduced that the song Girl, So Confusing was probably about Lorde: all it took was the line “people say we’re alike / They say we’ve got the same hair”, riffing on a 2014 video where Charli and an interviewer did a bit about people confusing the two. In the song, Charli laid bare her anxieties about their relationship and admitted: “Sometimes I think you might hate me.” Exactly two weeks later came the Girl, So Confusing Featuring Lorde remix, brokered by the pair over text and voice note in the days after Brat came out. On Lorde’s verse, she owned up to ghosting on dinner dates with Charli and exposed the self-hate, projection and industry-fuelled sense of pop-girl-on-pop-girl rivalry that had made her shy away from...

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11 h. ago Taylor Swift’s Charli xcx hit job misses the point – and underscores her tedious obsession with conflict | Laura Snapes

Sixteen months after Charli used Brat to air her anxieties about Swift, the US star’s graceless response is a missed opportunity for growth – and betrays her vengeful sideCharli xcx released her sixth album, Brat, on 7 June 2024. Within seconds of it streaming, fans had deduced that the song Girl, So Confusing was probably about Lorde: all it took was the line “people say we’re alike / They say we’ve got the same hair”, riffing on a 2014 video where Charli and an interviewer did a bit about people confusing the two. In the song, Charli laid bare her anxieties about their relationship and admitted: “Sometimes I think you might hate me.” Exactly two weeks later came the Girl, So Confusing Featuring Lorde remix, brokered by the pair over text and voice note in the days after Brat came out. On Lorde’s verse, she owned up to ghosting on dinner dates with Charli and exposed the self-hate, projection and industry-fuelled sense of pop-girl-on-pop-girl rivalry that had made her shy away from...

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