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These new FDA-approved glasses promise to slow nearsightedness in kids. Here’s how they work
For many children, the experience of getting their first pair of glasses is an inevitable milestone, the first in a lifetime of visits to…
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UK weather: Met Office amber warning in force for heavy rain and flooding
November has been very wet overall, especially across England and Wales. Data released from the Met Office Hadley Centre shows that it has…
Culture
‘Zootopia 2’ sets record global box office opening at $556 million
“Zootopia 2” had a roaring and record-setting opening at the box office. The animated animal city sequel from the Walt Disney Company…
Lifestyle
Thinking of spending on Travel Tuesday deals? Follow these expert tips from consumer advocates
Chain stores have Black Friday. Online marketplaces have Cyber Monday. For local businesses, it’s Small Business Saturday. In the last 20…
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WHO warning over shortage of obesity jabs
Michelle RobertsDigital health editor Fewer than one in 10 people who could benefit from obesity jabs like Wegovy are able to get them,…
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The classic headphones upgrade you should know about
The Koss Porta Pro headphones are one of the most iconic and popular designs in the history of audio equipment. The headphones were first…
Culture
Andy Murray says he 'didn't get results' he wanted for Novak Djokovic during partnership
Andy Murray says he "probably didn't get the results I would have liked" for Novak Djokovic during his time coaching his former rival.…
Business
Corporations say they prioritize people. So why do so few chief people officers become CEOs?
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter…
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Huntingdon train attacks suspect refuses to appear at court
A man accused of stabbing 10 people on a train failed to appear in court after refusing to join a video link from prison. Passengers were…
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Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point
Chris MasonPolitical editor You may have seen the blizzard of headlines over the weekend, in which the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, was…
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This ‘made in’ label could give Europe’s brand a boost
As the U.S. and China battle over technology, tariffs, and global influence, one question still looms for Europeans: what is Europe’s…
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‘Parasocial’ named Cambridge’s 2025 word of the year
“Parasocial” is the Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year. That feeling that you and Harry Styles would instantly become friends if you…
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Death toll in Indonesia floods passes 500
Flora Druryand BBC Indonesian The death toll in the floods which struck Indonesia last week has now climbed to more than 500, with rescue…
Business
The key to high-performing teams isn’t more talent or perfect leaders
Below, Jon Levy shares five key insights from his new book, Team Intelligence: How Brilliant Leaders Unlock Collective Genius. Levy is a…
Business
Virgin Media fined £24m for leaving customers 'at risk of harm'
Archie MitchellBusiness reporter Virgin Media has been fined £23.8m for leaving thousands of customers without access to lifesaving…
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BBC Scotland HQ evacuated after fire breaks out
Flames could be seen through windows on the top floor as staff were evacuated from the building BBC Scotland headquarters in Glasgow has…
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You can learn to be a better listener. Here’s how
Few Zoom calls have made me quite as self-conscious as my chat with Robert Biswas-Diener. An executive coach and psychologist, he recently…
Business
How playing video games made me a better VC
Just like any new form of entertainment initially popular among kids and teenagers, video games got their share of suspicion, disdain, and…
Culture
Alan Shearer: 'Arsenal deserve to be clear - but who's best placed to challenge?'
What hasn't changed this weekend is that Arsenal are still the team to beat. You could argue they could have done more against Chelsea's…
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Tulip Siddiq MP given jail sentence in Bangladesh after trial in her absence
Labour MP and former minister Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to two years in prison in Bangladesh after being put on trial in her absence…
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5 simple ways AI can cut email time to near zero
Let’s be honest: email kinda sucks. It’s not just the writing: it’s also the reading, the sorting, the figuring out what the third reply…
Culture
Maki Otsuki: Japan 'One Piece' singer stopped mid-show after China row
The abrupt cancellations of several Japanese music events in Shanghai - one of them midway through a song - have sparked criticism among…
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US lawmakers demand answers over Hegseth Venezuela boat strike reports
US lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration for answers about military strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats, following…
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Special Forces heads suppressed SAS war crime evidence, inquiry hears
Joel Gunter, Hannah O'Grady & Rory Tinman Two former heads of all UK Special Forces suppressed evidence of possible SAS war crimes, a…