47 m. ago Ruben Amorim’s conviction faces familiar test as Manchester powers decline

Amorim is convinced United are moving forwards as they arrive at a fixture where they have thrived in as underdogs before

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77 m. ago People with insomnia more likely to develop dementia later in life, study finds

People who reported getting less sleep than usual were more likely to have lower cognitive test scores

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84 m. ago 11 best cordless vacuum cleaners, tested on hard floors, carpets, and rugs

Ditch the cable and zip through the cleaning with these dust-busting machines

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1 hour ago King Charles' foundation launches free farming and rural skills course

A new course based at Dumfries House near Cumnock has been launched by the King's Foundation aimed at protecting our countryside for future generations.

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1 hour ago Morgan McSweeney is facing his biggest test yet – but could the PM actually sack him?

Morgan McSweeney is so closely intertwined with the prime minister that sacking him would raise further, deeply uncomfortable questions about Sir Keir’s judgement, writes Millie Cooke

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2 h. ago Brendan Rodgers takes aim at Celtic leak 'coward', wants probe and addresses future in dramatic press conference

Manager open to staying beyond contract despite transfer saga and enemy from within

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2 h. ago How much sleep do YOU need? Take the test to find out if you're getting enough slumber

The sleep calculator, from non-profit organisation the Sleep Foundation, asks just two questions - and it doesn't need your name or email address.

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2 h. ago RFK Jr. does not just reject vaccines. He rejects science and must step down | Bernie Sanders

Kennedy is unfit to be our nation’s leading public health official because he rejects the fundamental principles of modern scienceSince taking office, Robert F Kennedy Jr, secretary of the health and human services department (HHS) has undermined vaccines at every turn. He has dismissed the entire CDC vaccine advisory panel, narrowed access to life-saving Covid-19 vaccines, filled scientific advisory boards with conspiracy theorists and fired the newly appointed CDC director for refusing to rubber-stamp his actions.But his rejection of vaccines is only part of the problem. Secretary Kennedy is unfit to be our nation’s leading public health official because he rejects the fundamental principles of modern science.Bernie Sanders is a US senator, and ranking member of the health, education, labor and pensions committee. He represents the state of Vermont and is the longest-serving independent in the history of Congress Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Ebola vaccine reaches epicenter of Congo outbreak as officials race to contain spread

The World Health Organization said limited access and adequate funding are a key challenge in its response to the Ebola outbreak in southern Congo

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2 h. ago Fall pregnant claim a free microwave! Women are offered full refund if they get pregnant within a month of shopping at electrical stores

Critics have reacted furiously to the advert pedaling the peculiar offer, with features a positive pregnancy test next to the tongue in cheek slogan: 'A deal that might make you throw up.'

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3 h. ago Much of US shark meat comes from endangered species, study finds

Research shows majority of shark meat mislabeled or so vaguely labeled buyers do not know what they are eatingA recent study has revealed that the majority of shark meat available to American shoppers is mislabeled, with much of it coming from endangered species.The research, conducted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, tested products from supermarkets, fish markets and online retailers. Astonishingly, 93% of the samples were either falsely labeled or so vaguely described that buyers had no way of knowing the species they were eating. Only one item carried an accurate, species-specific label. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago ‘I’m a former barista and this discounted coffee machine stopped me buying drinks out’

Tired of spending a fortune on pricey coffees out, beauty editor – and former barista – Laura Mulley put this bean-to-cup at-home espresso machine to the test – and was super impressed

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3 h. ago Specialist police search Windsor ahead of Trump’s state visit

The US president will stay the night at the royal residence on Wednesday.

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3 h. ago 'Futuristic’ tanks coming to British Army in face of WW3 threat

Initial testing of the Challenger 3 has been completed, with delivery expected by 2030

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4 h. ago New specialist clinic aims to give better access to advanced genetic testing

It comes as scores of people in the region face travel to Great Britain in hopes of finding a diagnosis.

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5 h. ago Doping in spotlight after double drugs shame on eve of World Athletics Championships

Cas bans US sprinter Erriyon Knighton for four yearsEthiopia’s Diribe Welteji ineligible pending case appealDoping in track and field has been thrust back into the spotlight on the eve of the World Athletics Championships after the US sprint star Erriyon Knighton was banned for four years and the Ethiopian Diribe Welteji was declared ineligible to run in Tokyo due to an ongoing case. Both athletes had previously won world championship medals.The 21-year-old Knighton, who won a world championship bronze over 200m in 2022 and silver in 2023, had blamed his failed drugs test last year on contaminated oxtail imported from abroad. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Doping in spotlight on eve of World Athletics Championships with two runners banned

Cas bans US sprinter Erriyon Knighton for four yearsEthiopia’s Diribe Welteji ineligible pending case appealDoping in track and field has been thrust back into the spotlight on the eve of the World Athletics Championships after the US sprint star Erriyon Knighton was banned for four years and the Ethiopian Diribe Welteji was declared ineligible to run in Tokyo because of a case still being adjudicated. Both athletes had previously won world championship medals.The 21-year-old Knighton, who won a world championship bronze over 200m in 2022 and silver in 2023, had blamed his failed drugs test last year on contaminated oxtail imported from abroad. However on Friday the court of arbitration for sport rejected Knighton’s defence. A press release said: “There is no proof that would support the conclusion that oxtail imported into the USA would be likely to contain trenbolone residues at the level required to have caused the athlete’s adverse analytical finding.” Continue reading...

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5 h. ago The illegal act quietly becoming one of the most dangerous road hazards

In 2020, an estimated 12.6 million people aged 16 and over drove after using illicit drugs

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5 h. ago UK government issues update on DVSA steps to reduce driving test backlog

Officials are urging learners not to book a test until they are confident they will pass

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6 h. ago Lauren always refused to pay £10 for 'extra scans' offered by her optician. But when she finally did, they spotted the sinister cause of her mystery headaches...

Chances are when you've gone for a High Street eye test and the optician offers you an extra scan for an additional £10 to £50 (depending on the outlet), your instinct may be to save your money.

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