79 m. ago Being designated driver on a night out could cost you big, major car insurer warns

Drunk passengers are putting designated drivers at huge risk, Direct Line has found. A third of designated drivers had an issue with drunk passengers in the last year.

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80 m. ago Goldbeak review – kids cartoon sends baby eagle to live in a chicken coop

Low-budget visuals drain the charm from this animated tale strangely reminiscent of Jonathan Livingston SeagullBirds of a feather flock together, unless you’re an eagle being raised in a community of chickens, per this animated family adventure. Orphaned in a plane crash (yes, eagles use planes), young Goldbeak is from a prominent political family and, naturally enough, he comes to realise he doesn’t exactly fit in with the hens and roosters with whom he is living. Notably, chickens are not known for their prowess at flying, and so he finds his literal wings metaphorically clipped, though he is desperate to soar above his contemporaries.Thematically, this is vaguely reminiscent of 1970s publishing hit Jonathan Livingston Seagull, a short allegorical fable about a frustrated gull who refuses to accept the limitations of his community and yearns to go beyond the limits of what seems possible. Here, though, Goldbeak’s exceptionalism is firmly rooted in biology, so maybe he’s more like ...

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91 m. ago This simple daily activity may help you live longer and aid your heart

Regularly taking the stairs is linked to a 24% reduced risk of dying from any cause

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2 h. ago Asian shares trade mixed amid investor worries after Wall Street tumble

Asian shares are trading mixed amid global skepticism about U.S. investments and President Donald Trump’s trade war

Economics

8 h. ago Keir Starmer sent strong warning on what his child poverty legacy will be

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been warned he must make cutting levels of child poverty a personal priority or risk leaving a dire Labour legacy on the issue

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10 h. ago Pete Hegseth’s latest blunders have him fighting a war on two fronts

Analysis: Hegseth’s numerous negative headlines either will put his job at risk or elevate him in the eyes of the president

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12 h. ago Fewer Americans are moving to Florida and Texas, new report claims

Higher cost of living, economic uncertainty and increasing risk of natural disasters appear to be causes of concern

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15 h. ago Simone Biles’ coach says gymnast suffered from ‘twisties’ before 2016 Olympics

Condition disrupted American’s performance in 2021Former coach reveals new details in bookSimone Biles suffered from the “twisties” in the run-up to the 2016 Olympics, five years before the condition severely disrupted her performance at the Tokyo Games.Aimee Boorman, Biles’s longtime coach, outlines the story in her new book, The Balance: My Years Coaching Simone Biles. The twisties cause gymnasts to lose their orientation while in the air, a dangerous situation in a sport where falls can cause serious injury. The condition, along with mental health concerns, caused Biles to withdraw from all but one final at the Tokyo Olympics, where her only medal was a bronze on the beam. Continue reading...

Sport

15 h. ago Joss Stone reveals why she doesn't sleep with her husband Cody DaLuz anymore after 18 months of marriage

Joss Stone has revealed she no longer sleeps with her husband as they struggle to balance their bedtime preferences with raising three children.

Politics

16 h. ago Simple tweak can cut dementia risk by 15 per cent and prevent mental decline, experts discover

Nearly 34,000 individuals aged 40 and over were studied to see if treating high blood pressure with pills and lifestyle changes had an impact on cognitive impairment over four years.

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16 h. ago Help to reduce high blood pressure lowers dementia risk, study finds

Lifestyle changes and medications found to reduce risk of cognitive disease by about 15%People given intensive help to reduce their high blood pressure such as medication and coaching have a lower risk of dementia, researchers have found.According to the World Health Organization, 57 million people around the world had dementia in 2021. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Landmark study reveals controlling high blood pressure slashes risk of dementia

Experts hail findings as a 'wake-up call' to seize on the vital treatment in the more than 14 million Brits with hypertension who are at greater dementia risk

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16 h. ago One popular drink could increase your risk of E. coli and salmonella

Raw milk is often promoted as a "healthier" milk option, but it can actually increase the risk of severe diseases such as E.coli and salmonella, as well as brucella

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16 h. ago Trump has signed just five bills into law as he nears 100 days in office. He’s issued 124 executive orders

The sheer volume of orders has raised concern over the expansion of the executive branch, with some critics of the president arguing that the actions risk prompting a ‘constitutional crisis’

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17 h. ago Pete Hegseth insists he's on 'same page' as Trump as his job hangs in jeopardy after Signal chat scandal intensifies

Pete Hegseth insisted on Monday he's on the 'same page' as President Donald Trump as his jobs hangs in the balance after a second signal scandal.

Politics

17 h. ago Key vitamin supplement slashes the risk of colon cancer, study finds

The nutrient, available a supplement for mere pennies a pill, was linked to both reducing the odds of developing the cancer and improving the outcomes among patients that did.

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17 h. ago Days Gone Remastered release date – when you can play the supercharged Zombie adventure on PS5

Next in the ongoing trend of single-generation jumps for PlayStation games is Days Gone, and its new-gen upgrade is set to arrive incredibly soon.

Politics

18 h. ago US airports face an increasing collision risk as drone use spikes

The first reports of near misses involving drones were logged in 2014

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20 h. ago How to spend a weekend in Holkham, North Norfolk — the Princess of Wales's favourite stretch of coast

Golden sands, friendly pubs, space for adventure — oh, and the royals love it. Fiona Roberts-Moore on why this beautiful beach is perfect for a family getaway

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21 h. ago ‘Heartbroken’ Katie Price says son Harvey is at risk of heart attack

Harvey, 22, lives with the rare genetic disorder Prader-Willi syndrome, which causes an excessive appetite and overeating

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