25 m. ago ‘Small changes’ during adulthood lower risk of early death by up to 40 per cent

Researchers have found that switching to a more active lifestyle at any point in adulthood extends life

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54 m. ago US state department announces plan to lay off nearly 15% of its domestic staff

Several hundred bureaus will be merged or eliminated after supreme court sided with Trump administrationThe US state department has announced that it plans to move forward with mass layoffs as part of the most significant restructuring of the country’s diplomatic corps in decades. Officials say the cuts will align their mission with Donald Trump’s vision of America first.The layoffs, which are commonly called reductions in force (or RIFs), along with voluntary redundancies, will affect nearly 15% of the state department’s domestic staff. A senior state department official said that was close to 1,800 people. The restructuring will also see several hundred bureaus merged or eliminated entirely. The department advises the president and leads the US in foreign policy issues. Continue reading...

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70 m. ago Arsenal make statement and agree world record transfer deal with Liverpool for Olivia Smith

Arsenal are set to become the first club in women’s football history to spend £1m on a female star with Olivia Smith due to complete a move from Liverpool to North London

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92 m. ago Restaurant worker finds gun and accidentally fires it, injuring himself and two customers: ‘Silliest thing I’ve seen in quite some time’

A 56-year-old employee at Al's Fresh Fish & Chicken in Detroit accidentally discharged a gun he had found, striking himself and two customers.

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1 hour ago Spurs move for England star as medical set after triggering £60m release clause

The highly-rated Nottingham Forest midfielder, 25, will undergo a medical at Spurs as they look to bolster the squad ahead of their return to the Champions League

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1 hour ago Exact time Met Office weather maps show heatwave will peak in Wales

We are in for a scorcher this weekend. This is where it will be hottest and when

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1 hour ago Manchester United chance of Bryan Mbeumo transfer 'dwindle' as new bid emerges

The Red Devils have been linked with a move for Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo throughout the summer transfer window - but their chances of signing him have taken a fresh blow

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2 h. ago Coronation Street fans 'seal' huge arrival to rock Lisa Swain after family confirmation

More details were revealed about her family life as she attended her first therapy session in the ITV soap

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2 h. ago Incredibly brave girl, 17, made ultimate sacrifice to save family from raging floodwaters

A brave teenage girl tragically lost her life after saving her family from a van submerged in the raging Texas floodwaters.

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2 h. ago Devastated mum 'can't breathe' after son stabbed to death outside casino

Blue Steven's mum said: "He lit up my heart every time I laid eyes on him. My only son. I lived for him."

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2 h. ago Coronation Street fans say 'surely' as Gary Windass attacker finally revealed

His future in Weatherfield has recently been left hanging in the balance as he was left fighting for his life after a mystery attack

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2 h. ago Vanderpump Rules alum Scheana Shay reveals husband Brock Davies cheated on her while she was pregnant

Shay and Davies tied the knot in 2022, months after they welcomed their daughter

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2 h. ago Woman defended for bringing her own vegan food to family BBQ

The woman says her family has been ‘giving her the cold shoulder’ after the BBQ

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2 h. ago Miles Teller praises wife Keleigh as couple rebuild after losing everything in LA fires

Teller and his wife were among many celebrities who lost their homes in the Pacific Palisades

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2 h. ago Grok’s Nazi turn is the latest in a long line of AI chatbots gone wrong

ANALYSIS: Grok is the latest in a long line of AI chatbots to have turned Nazi after being exposed to the depth of online human thought, Richard Hall writes.

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3 h. ago Novak Djokovic sparks injury concern after cancelling practice session on eve of Wimbledon semi

The seven-time Wimbledon winner is due to take on Jannik Sinner for a place in the final tomorrow

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3 h. ago Woman 'killed by ex in hotel' after she didn't want him to be lonely on birthday

James Cartwright, who prosecutors say was leading a double life, had been dancing with his new girlfriend the night before he allegedly killed his ex Samantha Mickleburgh

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3 h. ago ‘Fingers crossed’ Ben Stokes can ‘do something magic’ despite scare – Ollie Pope

Stokes pulled up with what appeared to be a groin problem late on day one of the third Rothesay Test.

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3 h. ago McDonald’s fans sound off after Snack Wrap return excludes two beloved flavors

Wrap can be ordered with Ranch or Spicy sauce

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3 h. ago Tobin Heath announces retirement from soccer after lengthy injury absence

Announcement disappoints her legions of fans who hoped she might one day retake the fieldUS international and two-time World Cup winner Tobin Heath announced her retirement on Thursday, after years away from the sport due to injury, disappointing her legions of fans who hoped she might one day retake the field.Famed for her cool demeanour and extraordinary intelligence on the pitch, Heath picked up two Olympic golds and won the NWSL championship twice with the Portland Thorns. Continue reading...

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