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50 years ago, Paul McCartney and Wings captured the art of hospitality in ‘Let ‘Em In’
Far Out Magazine has marked the 50th anniversary of Paul McCartney and Wings’ 1976 song “Let ‘Em In,” reflecting on how the track captures a sense of warmth and hospitality. The piece situates the song within McCartney’s post-Beatles output with Wings, a period in which he continued to explore themes of home, welcome and togetherness…
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Drug dealer who ‘worked for US rapper 50 Cent’ part of gang jailed for over 160 years for cocaine trafficking
A member of a drug trafficking gang who reportedly worked for US rapper 50 Cent has been sentenced as part of a group jailed for a combined total of more than 160 years for cocaine trafficking. The case highlights the scale of organised drug distribution networks and the lengthy custodial sentences being handed down to…
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Why health officials do not have a good handle on the current Ebola outbreak
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are struggling to contain an escalating Ebola outbreak because they have lost track of how the virus is actually spreading. More than 80% of new cases cannot be traced back to a known contact, a red flag suggesting the true scale of transmission is far larger than…
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Fury as firefighters face disciplinary action for taking children including one boy recovering from cancer for rides on their engine during an open day
Firefighters are facing disciplinary action after giving children rides on a fire engine during an open day, a move that has triggered a public backlash. Among the children involved was a boy who is recovering from cancer, adding to the sense of outrage expressed by critics who see the punishment as an excessive response to…
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Record number of patients prescribed ADHD drugs on NHS as numbers soar by a third in a year – and more than TRIPLE in a decade
A record number of patients in England are now being prescribed medication for ADHD on the NHS, according to new figures, with prescriptions rising by around a third in the past year alone. Over the last decade, the number of people receiving these drugs has more than tripled, reflecting a marked and accelerating rise in…
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Google trials major Search changes to comply with EU fine
The European Commission has fined Google’s parent company Alphabet €890 million for two breaches of the Digital Markets Act, concerning preferential treatment of Google services in Search and restrictions on Android app payments. The decision matters because Google must alter major parts of its Search and Play Store policies within 60 days or risk further…
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“We could have been bigger had we had an amazing manager. We’re our own worst enemies”: How Roxy Music got it together despite themselves
Roxy Music’s self-titled debut album, released in 1972, made an immediate and powerful impact on the music scene, arriving on the back of the success of the standalone single “Virginia Plain”. In 2018, band members reflected candidly on both the strengths and shortcomings of their arrival, acknowledging that a lack of clear career strategy and…
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‘The Child Is Terrified’: Measles Doctors Speak Out
US measles cases have hit a 35-year high, with combined totals from this year and last exceeding the sum of the previous 25 years, driven largely by domestic outbreaks linked to falling vaccination rates. For the first time in 25 years, the country no longer meets the criterion for having eliminated measles, since Utah’s outbreak…
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FDA panel considers easing peptide restrictions
An FDA advisory committee has voted to recommend easing restrictions on several peptide therapies, following a two-day meeting in which panel members, FDA scientists and industry figures debated the evidence behind substances currently sold online, often labelled “for research use only”. Of seven peptides reviewed, six were recommended for reclassification, which would allow specialised US…
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William Shatner, 95, reveals he and his daughter recently beat cancer
Star Trek actor William Shatner, 95, has revealed that he and his daughter both recently overcame cancer, sharing the news publicly after keeping it private during treatment. The disclosure has drawn attention given Shatner’s age and his enduring public profile, with fans and media noting the resilience of both father and daughter in facing serious…