59 h. ago Huge surge in stomach bug linked to tainted SALAD could explain explosion of colon cancer in young people, disturbing new study suggests

Researchers affiliated with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) found more than 9,000 people in England were infected with the bug between 2016 and 2023.

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60 h. ago Record number of people exercising and playing sport, report suggests

But experts warned that ‘barriers to getting active are still too high’.

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4 d. ago Activate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts say

Making concerned people aware their views are far from alone could unlock the change so urgently needed‘Spiral of silence’: climate action is very popular, so why don’t people realise it?The Guardian is joining forces with dozens of newsrooms around the world to launch the 89 Percent Project—and highlight the fact that the vast majority of the world’s population wants climate action. Read moreA huge 89% majority of the world’s people want stronger action to fight the climate crisis but feel they are trapped in a self-fulfilling “spiral of silence” because they mistakenly believe they are in a minority, research suggests.Making people aware that their pro-climate view is, in fact, by far the majority could unlock a social tipping point and push leaders into the climate action so urgently needed, experts say. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Man Utd fail to listen to Cristiano Ronaldo advice as Graeme Souness points finger of blame

EXCLUSIVE: Graeme Souness feels the inevitable sight of Virgil van Dijk lifting the biggest prize in English football in the coming weeks suggests that Manchester United dispensed with the wrong people

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1 week ago Two thirds say gambling advertising is ‘everywhere’, charity finds

GambleAware urged people to ‘open up’ after a survey suggested 67% of the public believe there is still stigma around gambling harms.

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1 week ago Rich people are KINDER than the poor, study of 2.3 million people concludes

From Bob Cratchit to Charlie Bucket and the Weasley family in the Harry Potter films, poor people are often seen as the kindest. But a study suggests there's not much truth to the stereotype.

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2 w. ago Ways to ‘get clarity’ over finances suggested as 22% of people feeling downbeat

Concerns about the economy and not having enough money for savings were among the reasons for people feeling the financial strain, Moneybox said.

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2 w. ago Body language expert has say on Celebrity Big Brother housemates

Chesney Hawkes is predicted to be a favourite, while the expert suggested Michael Fabricant is ‘keen to keep people at a distance’

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3 w. ago HOROSCOPES: What star sign will get financial clarity this week?

By astrologer Jemima Cainer

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3 w. ago Why does everyone have social anxiety now – and do we all need to get a grip?

As new data suggests that almost three-quarters of young people are impacted by fear of social situations, Helen Coffey investigates if it’s the state of the world or our devices to blame – and whether we’ve lost the art of resilience in the modern age

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3 w. ago Using a satnav in old age helps people keep driving independence for longer, study shows

Government-funded study based on 895 drivers with an average age of 71 suggests helping elderly people use GPS apps on their smartphones keeps them able to drive independently into old age

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3 w. ago 'Wonder heart drug' statins could also lower dementia risk in major breakthrough

South Korean study suggests statins could lower the dementia risk in people by helping to control low-density lipoprotein - also known as 'bad' cholesterol

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3 w. ago Donald Trump is eyeing up a third term – and no one is opposing him | Arwa Mahdawi

So many people and organisations are capitulating to the US president, from Silicon Valley to the Democrats, legal firms and elite universities. How realistic is the prospect of Trump 3.0?Hell is empty and all the devils are in Washington DC. And, what with devils being immortal and all, it looks as if they might stay there indefinitely. Now, before I seamlessly segue from fun devil facts into talking about Donald Trump threatening to run for a third term, the current political climate compels me to make a few things clear. I recently had to submit my US green card for renewal (impeccable timing!) so I’d like to explain to any United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers reviewing my file that the first line of this piece was just riffing on Shakespeare. I’m absolutely not comparing Trump, the greatest man to walk this Earth, to Satan. Nor am I suggesting evil people seem to live long lives.On the contrary, I am thrilled that our 78-year-old president has sugg...

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4 w. ago UK weather: Mini heatwave forecast as NINE day blast hits every inch of country

People can look forward to warming temperatures as weather maps suggest next month will begin with several days of heat in a row, with the mercury rising above 20C

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4 w. ago Here is the exact day and time to book your train for the cheapest tickets

There are always people suggesting ways I could save cash on my train travel. Some say book months in advance, others say leave it until the last minute to grab a cheap deal.

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4 w. ago Solar eclipse to appear over UK tomorrow, with clear skies forecast

Current weather forecasts for the date of the eclipse suggest most people in UK will be able to see the Moon pass in front of the Sun

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4 w. ago Solar eclipse: UK forecast for clear skies during first partial eclipse of 2025

Current weather forecasts for the date of the eclipse suggest most people in UK will be able to see the Moon pass in front of the Sun

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last month Solar eclipse: UK forecast for clear skies during first partial eclipse of 2025 on Saturday

Current weather forecasts for the date of the eclipse suggest most people in UK will be able to see the Moon pass in front of the Sun

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last month Prince Harry is left 'reeling' over Sentebale charity's stinging rebuke following Duke of Sussex's shock resignation

Sentebale, which was formed in memory of Harry's late mother to help Aids orphans in southern Africa, issued a statement suggesting 'people in the field' were more important than its trustees.

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