58 m. ago MAFS UK bosses begged me to stay on show – and even offered me a new groom, claims Julia

MARRIED At First Sight UK’s Julia-Ruth has claimed bosses begged her to stay on the show - and even offered her a new groom.  Julia-Ruth, 29, was by far the most controversial MAFS UK bride of the recent series, with her and groom Divarni quitting the experiment after an explosive time.  But now she’s claimed...

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73 m. ago Crick: A Mind in Motion by Matthew Cobb review – the charismatic philanderer who changed science

Genius and arrogance play leading roles in a new biography of the man who helped uncover the structure of DNAMost people could tell you that Francis Crick, together with James Watson, discovered the double helix structure of DNA, and shaped our understanding of how genes work. Fewer know that Crick also played a key role in modern neuroscience and inspired our continuing efforts to understand the biological basis of consciousness.Crick once said the two questions that interested him most were “the borderline between the living and the non-living, and the workings of the brain”, questions that were usually discussed in religious or mystical terms but that he believed could be answered by science. In his new biography of the Nobel prize-winning scientist, Matthew Cobb, emeritus professor of zoology at the University of Manchester, does an admirable job of capturing the rare thinker who not only set himself such ambitious goals but made remarkable progress...

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3 h. ago Manuka Doctor Black Friday sale: up to 65% off real Manuka honey

Manuka Doctor has launched a massive Black Friday sale with up to 65% off, plus an extra 25% using code BF25. It’s your chance to grab genuine New Zealand Manuka honey at record-low prices.

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4 h. ago Louis Spencer: Why you don't know very much about Princess Diana's nephew

The heir to Diana’s childhood home has been unwillingly thrust into the limelight after a stalker was court-ordered to stay away from him

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4 h. ago Rollout of ‘simple’ genetic test to help prevent deafness in babies in Scotland

Health Secretary Neil Gray said the rollout will have a ‘life-changing’ impact on newborn babies in Scotland.

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4 h. ago Music during surgery can reduce need for drugs and help patients recover faster, scientists find

Patients who listen to music during surgery need less propofol for staying unconscious and fewer additional doses of fentanyl to control spikes in blood pressure or heart rate

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5 h. ago Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland died after police believed he was driving stolen car

Defensive end died this month at age of 24Player’s car reached speeds of more than 145 mphBody and dash cam footage from law enforcement officials have charted the events leading up to the death of Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland earlier this month.The 24-year-old was found dead in the early morning hours of 6 November hours after being pursued by officers who had attempted a traffic stop in suburban Dallas. Police say Kneeland took his own life.In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...

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6 h. ago 'Dementia gene' now linked to another devastating neurological disease, study shows

A key gene known for its role in Alzheimer's disease has been found to play a second, damaging role in a different brain condition.

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9 h. ago What happened when SUSANNAH JOWITT, 56, asked ChatGPT: Make me look 10 years younger...

When someone asks me my age I have to think for a moment. Then it hits me. I'm 56. But I can't be. Fifty-six is old. Stop the bus! How did I get here?

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9 h. ago Skye Gyngell was singular. She had the palate of a chef and the palette of an artist

Her commitment to food directly connected to its source shaped the tastes and thinking of a generation of cooks. We all wanted to sit next to her at dinnerSpring is a season of transition, when bare earth transforms into something alive with promise. It was also the name chef Skye Gyngell, who has died at age 62, chose for her London restaurant. She said it was her favourite season, but the truth is she embraced all four and lived them wholly.Gyngell was singular: she had the palate of a chef and the palette of an artist. Those twin gifts met in food that was painterly in its composition, delicate in its details and tuned to nature’s shifting notes.Sign up for our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Davina McCall makes her first public appearance after sharing breast cancer diagnosis

Davina McCall, a judge on The Masked Singer and presenter of My Mum, Your Dad, had brain surgery to remove a benign tumour in November last year and since then, found a lump in her breast

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10 h. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Queen's love rival and pal Lady Amabel dies aged 90

She was a love rival in the Swinging Sixties who became a firm friend of Queen Camilla. Lady Amabel Lindsay, daughter of the 9th Earl of Hardwicke, has died at the age of 90.

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10 h. ago Grizzly bear that savaged school kids still on loose amid 'stay indoors' warning

One teacher took the full brunt of the bear attack, which left 11 from the school group injured - the beast is still on the loose despite a massive hunt

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11 h. ago Staying in shape could help your brain age slower, doctors say

Researchers say their AI-powered findings may help to fight Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia

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12 h. ago Viola Ford Fletcher dead at age 111: One of the last living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre passes away

The attack went largely unremembered for decades. In Oklahoma, wider discussions began when the state formed a commission in 1997 to investigate the violence

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13 h. ago People brave freezing weather for fifth Diamonds in the Community sponsored sleepout

Twenty-six participants, including 15 of school age, huddled down among sleeping bags and cardboard boxes for the annual event to raise awareness of homelessness and funds for the Airdrie charity’s work.

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14 h. ago How a packet of crisps can help you keep your house warmer this winter

Wanting to stay warm this winter without breaking the bank? A consumer expert has shared a handy tip that could help you keep your house warm at no extra cost.

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14 h. ago Eddie Howe hopes Newcastle can banish travel sickness on mission to Marseille

Magpies’ away record is a worry before Champions League meeting with Roberto De Zerbi, Mason Greenwood and coNewcastle fans are travelling to Marseille with a soundtrack of uncertainty echoing in their ears. Quite apart from the official warnings about rampant pickpocketing, street crime and potential football‑related violence, their phones seem full of concerned messages from families and friends.Those oft-repeated exhortations to variously “take care”, “watch yourself” and “stay safe” in a city listed regularly among Europe’s most dangerous could, in a different context, easily apply to Eddie Howe’s team. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Jamie Carragher slams Mo Salah for 'staying silent' during Liverpool's struggles

Jamie Carragher believes Mohamed Salah needs to "speak for the team" for Liverpool, amid the club's ongoing struggles in the Premier League

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14 h. ago Huge EastEnders star ‘with one of TV’s most recognisable faces’ signs up for Strictly Christmas special

EASTENDERS Doctor Anthony Trueman star Nicholas Bailey is on call for the Strictly Christmas Special. The actor, 54, is the first male dancer confirmed for the festive line-up alongside names including All Saints’ Melanie Blatt and Scarlett Moffat. Nicholas has been in and out of Albert Square for years, first joining in September 2000 before...

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