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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

How Schooling Shapes Our Brain's Future

Dementia is a scary word. It's a condition that affects how we think, remember, and even who we are. But here's something interesting: how much schooling we have can make a big difference in how likely we are to get it. Schooling isn't just about getting a job or making money. It's also about keepi

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Feb 08 2025CELEBRITIES

Big Brother Blues: Andrew's Epstein Emails Stir Family Stir

Start with Prince Andrew. He's run into big trouble for his secretive relationship with infamous predator Jeffrey Epstein. Many people around the royal family think Andrew could not do something to keep out of trouble. The Palace was disappointed at him trying to fool everyone about his conversa

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Jan 04 2025SPORTS

Darts Star Luke Littler Faces Criticism Before Big Final

Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler is preparing for the biggest match of his career. He's set to face Michael van Gerwen in the final of the 2025 PDC World Championship at the Alexandra Palace. But before the big night, a TV host made some surprising comments about the 17-year-old. Adil Ray, a pre

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

The Long Road to Dream Interpretation: Freud's Book in English

Sigmund Freud's groundbreaking work, "Die Traumdeutung, " faced a bumpy journey when it was translated into English as "The Interpretation of Dreams. " The translation, handled by A. A. Brill, didn't happen overnight. Instead, it was a decade-long process filled with obstacles. One major hurdle was

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

The Unlikely Pioneers: Early Dog Doctors in Britain

Imagine this: in the 1700s, when medical care for humans was still quite basic, there were people in Britain dedicated to treating dogs! These were the dog doctors, and they didn't have any official healthcare training. The most famous of them was John Norborn, who wasn't ashamed to call himself a '

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Oct 30 2024FINANCE

Labour's Plan: Sin Taxes and Budget Moves

Britain's new Labour government is set to increase taxes on 'sin' items like alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling in its upcoming budget. This move is expected to bring in billions of pounds. These industries are often targeted because they're unpopular and won't have many defenders. However, experts w

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

UK Steps Up Aid: $3B Loan to Ukraine Using Frozen Russian Assets

Britain has taken a significant step to bolster Ukraine's defense efforts by announcing a $3 billion loan. This money will be used to purchase weapons and provide aid, helping Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion. The loan comes from profits generated by Russian assets that were frozen due to British

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Is Google's Ad Tech Empire Crumbling? Unpacking UK's Accusations of Anti-Competitive Behavior

Hold on to your seats, folks! The UK's competition watchdog has some serious accusations against the tech titan Google. Google, the company that's become a verb in our daily lives, is now under fire for alleged monopolistic shenanigans in its digital ad business. But what does this mean for the futu

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