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Having previously written a book about the health benefits of walking, it struck me that where I walked might also affect me, subtly influencing my thoughts and mood.

Never in the field of human space travel has so much guff been spoken about a teeny-weeny rocket ride by so few to so many.

The fiasco at British Steel prompted MPs, peers and experts to insist last night that it is time for ministers to get tough to stop another crisis.

Looking closely at what goes into everyday foods can be eye-opening. And as our photos here show, even bread can have a surprising number of artificial ingredients. But does it matter?

It's the Disney stereotype everyone's familiar with - that of the evil stepmother. But celebs such as Kate Ferdinand, Stacey Solomon and Frankie Bridge are helping beat the 'outdated' mold.

A new investigation reveals that children as young as five can easily access inappropriate content and interact unsupervised with adults on Roblox, despite the platform's child-friendly image and recent safety updates. The Guardian reports: Describing itself as "the ultimate virtual universe," Roblox features millions of games and interactive environments, known collectively as "experiences." Some of the content is developed by Roblox, but much of it is user-generated. In 2024, the platform had more than 85 million daily active users, an estimated 40% of whom are under 13. While the company said it "deeply sympathized" with parents whose children came to harm on the platform, it said "tens of millions of people have a positive, enriching and safe experience on Roblox every day." However, in an investigation shared with the Guardian, the digital-behavior experts Revealing Reality discovered "something deeply disturbing ... a troubling disconnect between Roblox's child-friendly appearance and the reality of what children experience on the platform." [...] Despite new tools launched last week aimed at giving parents more control over their children's accounts, the researchers concluded: "Safety controls that exist are limited in their effectiveness and there are still significant risks for children on the platform."

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Delayed cancer treatment has become 'the deadly norm' and no improvements will be made without radical change, the leading doctors say.

The Stoke-on-Trent woman, unnamed for legal reasons, defended the absence by arguing that her daughter's health condition necessitated the trip.

Air force pilot Robert John Crawford, 47, was arrested and charged on October 10, 2024 with murder and interfering with a corpse.

Confidence among firms fell to its lowest level in two years in the first three months of the year, according to the study from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Jed the Fish, an iconic radio DJ from Los Angeles has died at age 69. Jed commandeered the afternoon drive segment for Alt-Rock station KROQ from 1978 to 2012.

The TV personality, 67, from Hackney said she was 'from New York' while the EastEnders actress, 52, is 'from LA' which makes them incompatible.

Robert Atkinson, 67, had been enjoying a final meal with his wife Carol, 64, during their holiday to the popular Mediterranean resort when his legs suddenly gave way beneath him.

She is a famous actress who starred in several blockbuster films throughout the 1970s and 80s. In the 1990s she was renowned for her work earnings three Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

Intel will sell a 51% stake in its Altera programmable chip unit to private equity firm Silver Lake for $4.46 billion, aiming to cut costs, raise cash, and streamline the company's focus as it shifts toward becoming a contract chip manufacturer. CNBC reports: The deal, announced on Monday, values Altera at $8.75 billion, a sharp decline from the $17 billion Intel paid in 2015. [...] Since last year, Intel has taken steps to spin Altera out as a separate unit and said it planned to sell a portion of its stake. "Today's announcement reflects our commitment to sharpening our focus, lowering our expense structure and strengthening our balance sheet," [CEO Lip-Bu Tan], who took the helm after former top boss Pat Gelsinger's ouster, said. Altera makes programmable chips that can be used for various purposes from telecom equipment to military. Reuters had first reported in November that Silver Lake was among potential suitors competing for a minority stake in Altera. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025, after which Intel expects to deconsolidate Altera's financial results from Intel's financial statements, the company said.

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Dr. Rubin, a pediatrician who often shares information about allergies and how to combat them, posted a recent TikTok clip detailing why he won't be boarding a cruise anytime soon.

Dylan Wescott, 18, was warming up for a track meet on March 15 when he tripped over his own feet and collided with a wall.

Michael Hutchence's pregnant daughter Tiger Lily 'secretly tied the knot with her boyfriend of two years Ben Archer on Saturday'.

President Donald Trump on Monday shut down CNN's Kaitlan Collins at the White House as he met with President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador.

Blue Origin 's New Shepard rocket had a successful trip into space Monday, but Jeff Bezos ran into turbulence while greeting the returning astronauts.