9 h. ago Thousands of teenagers are being subjected to sexual, physical and mental abuse by their partners in hidden epidemic, experts warn

A survey by the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) has found that 'far too many' young relationships are being plagued by behaviour that bears all the hallmarks of domestic abuse.

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15 h. ago The rise of 'heteroflexible': The fastest growing sexuality in the UK according to experts... do YOU meet the criteria?

There's still a few hours of 2025 left, meaning there's still time to add a new word to the national lexicon: Heteroflexible.

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37 h. ago Winter storm brings heavy snow and strong winds across parts of the US

Frigid temperatures in Great Lakes, north-east and midwest as tens of thousands face power outages and icy travelA wild winter storm brought strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and north-east on Tuesday, a day after a bomb cyclone barreled across the midwest and left tens of thousands of customers without power.The storm hit parts of the Plains and Great Lakes on Monday with sharply colder air, strong winds and a mix of snow, ice and rain, leading to treacherous travel. Forecasters said it intensified quickly enough to meet the criteria of a bomb cyclone, a system that strengthens rapidly as pressure drops. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago After more than a decade of tragedy, Christchurch emerges as New Zealand’s most ‘vibrant city’

Christchurch now at the centre of the country’s fastest-growing region as lower house prices, job prospects and thriving cultural scene entice people to the cityFrom 2010, New Zealand’s second-largest city, Christchurch, became inextricably linked with crises. The city, which had been known for its gardens, gothic architecture and monochromatic culture was rocked by a decade of tragedy – devastating and fatal earthquakes, wildfires and a terrorist attack on two mosques that killed more than 50 people.But in recent years, the city of crises has taken a surprising turn – shrugging off its once-conservative reputation and rebuilding from tragedy to become one of New Zealand’s most appealing cities. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Trump hails tariff boom as US economy grows at fastest rate in two years

Gross domestic product increased at an annualised pace of 4.3% - smashing expectations of 3.3% growth - according to latest figures.

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9 d. ago When the AI bubble bursts, humans will finally have their chance to take back control | Rafael Behr

The US economy is pumped up on tech-bro vanity. The inevitable correction must prompt a global conversation about intelligent machines, regulation and riskIf AI did not change your life in 2025, next year it will. That is one of few forecasts that can be made with confidence in unpredictable times. This is not an invitation to believe the hype about what the technology can do today, or may one day achieve. The hype doesn’t need your credence. It is puffed up enough on Silicon Valley finance to distort the global economy and fuel geopolitical rivalries, shaping your world regardless of whether the most fanciful claims about AI capability are ever realised.ChatGPT was launched just over three years ago and became the fastest-growing consumer app in history. Now it has about 800m weekly users. Its parent company, OpenAI, is valued at about $500bn. Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, has negotiated an intricate and, to some eyes, suspiciously opaque network of deals with other players in the sector...

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1 week ago AD FEATURE: Jack’s Burger unveils two new stores in Bangor and Llandudno

The expansion marks another milestone for one of the region’s fastest-growing independent burger brands

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2 w. ago Alzheimer's disease more widespread in people over 85 than previously thought, first

And more than one in ten over the age of 70 would meet the criteria for drugs to slow early stages of the disease.

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2 w. ago Chicken brand announces Scottish expansion with Livingston store opening

Sides, the fastest-growing UK hot-chicken brand, is set to open two new locations across Scotland in the first half of 2026 in Glasgow and Livingston, marking its first entry into the Scottish market.

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3 w. ago Been arrested? It might be because you have undiagnosed ADHD or autism, claim campaigners: 'Half of prisoners in London meet criteria'

Half of prisoners in London are believed to have undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ), according to concerning research published today.

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3 w. ago What is glioblastoma brain cancer, the condition that killed Sophie Kinsella?

Glioblastomas are considered the deadliest and fastest-growing brain tumours

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3 w. ago What is glioblastoma brain cancer, the condition that Sophie Kinsella had?

Glioblastomas are considered the deadliest and fastest-growing brain tumours

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3 w. ago Fastest growth in LGB population among adults in late 20s and early 30s

There has been a particularly sharp increase in the proportion of women aged 25-34 identifying as bisexual.

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4 w. ago Grooming gangs expert calls on SNP Government to launch urgent child sexual exploitation review

Professor Alexis Jay said a review could be a "precursor" to a public inquiry.

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