34 h. ago Warning over ‘reputational risk’ damage from Church abuse scandals

The warning came as Church Commissioners announced they would be investing more than £1.6 billion towards the work of the Church from 2026 to 2028.

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3 d. ago Many Black women consider synthetic braids safe. A study found toxins in all the brands it tested

Chemicals found in the braiding hair have been linked to increased cancer risk and organ damageIn recent years, personal care products marketed at Black women have received increased scrutiny for their toxicity, specifically chemical hair straighteners. These perms, also known as “relaxers”, have been condemned for causing severe health problems, including fertility issues, scalp irritations and increased risk of cancer.In light of this, many Black women have turned to natural hairstyles, including braids, as a way to avoid toxic chemicals. But recent research has revealed that popular brands of synthetic braiding hair, human-made extensions that are used in these protective styles, contain dangerous carcinogens, heavy metals and other toxins. Tested brands included in a recent study from Consumer Reports (CR) were Magic Fingers, The Sassy Collection, Shake-N-Go, Darling, Debut, Hbegant and Sensationnel, all mass producers of synthetic braiding hair. According to the CR study, all t...

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5 d. ago Weight loss drugs linked to higher risk of eye damage in diabetic patients

Study finds medicines such as Ozempic associated with greater risk of developing age-related macular degenerationWeight loss drugs could at least double the risk of diabetic patients developing age-related macular degeneration, a large-scale study has found.Originally developed for diabetes patients, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medicines have transformed how obesity is treated and there is growing evidence of wider health benefits. They help reduce blood sugar levels, slow digestion and reduce appetite. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Pope meets with child protection advisory board amid survivor calls for zero tolerance on abuse

Pope Leo XIV has met with members of the Vatican’s child protection advisory commission for the first time amid questions about his past handling of abuse and demands from survivors that he enact a true zero tolerance for abuse policy across the Catholic Church

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1 week ago German court dismisses Peruvian farmer’s climate lawsuit against RWE

Appeals court rejects Saúl Luciano Lliuya’s argument his home was at risk of being damaged by glacial flood A German appeals court has dismissed the case of a Peruvian farmer suing the energy giant RWE for climate damages.The upper regional court in Hamm rejected the argument by the farmer and mountain guide Saúl Luciano Lliuya that his home was at direct risk of being washed away by a glacial flood. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump's FDA drops Covid vaccine bombshell as Pfizer and Moderna admit heart damage risk

The FDA is forcing Pfizer and Moderna to expand warning labels about the risks of two forms of heart damage, myocarditis and pericarditis, that have been tied to Covid vaccines.

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3 w. ago Families living near golf driving range scared to leave their homes over bombardment of 'balls coming out of the sky'

Locals near Romney Marsh, Kent, claim it is no longer possible to live a quiet life due to the 'damage' and 'risk of injury'.

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3 w. ago Just 3 spoonfuls of 'healthy' carb could raise risk of brain damage and CANCER

Eating just three spoonfuls of this health food every day could raise your risk of a multitude of conditions.

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3 w. ago Just 3 spoonfuls of gym diet staple could raise risk of brain damage and CANCER

Eating just three spoonfuls of this health food every day could raise your risk of a multitude of conditions.

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3 w. ago I hit a deer and it did £15,000 of damage: Drivers warned of spring risk

In late spring deer move around with new fawns seeking fresh locations to forage for food - leading to an increased number near roads.

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4 w. ago Martin Lewis’ warning to Brit holidaymakers over common luggage item

Sunscreen applied to the skin are designed to protect people from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV rays are harmful because they can damage skin cells, leading to sunburn, premature aging, and an increased risk of skin cancer

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