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Fitness expert reveals one simple exercise for a stronger core — and it’s not a situp
A fitness expert has highlighted boat pose, a yoga exercise, as an effective way to strengthen the core without relying on traditional situps. The pose, known as Navasana, shapes the body into a “V” and engages multiple muscles involved in core stability, offering benefits beyond those of standard abdominal exercises. A strong core matters because…
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Florida man accused of killing nurse mom who helped him despite repeated arrests for threatening her: sheriff
A 21-year-old Florida man, Gibson Nash, has been charged with murdering his mother, a nurse who had recently bailed him out of jail and relocated to help him get mental health treatment. Authorities say Nash had a history of threatening his mother and had been arrested multiple times previously in connection with abuse directed at…
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Florida men wielding hatchet and machete clash in Publix parking lot, police say
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after police said they clashed in a Publix supermarket car park, with one wielding a hatchet and the other a machete. The confrontation, reported by local police, is the latest in a string of violent and unusual incidents making headlines in Florida. Full details of what…
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We know sleep, exercise and diet are vital for health. But why?
A Guardian science article explores why sleep, exercise and diet are all so central to health, arguing that emerging neuroscience points to a common underlying mechanism: mitochondria, the tiny structures within our cells that generate energy. Rather than being separate prescriptions that work in different ways, the piece suggests these three habits are essentially all…
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Gulf tensions, Ukraine wildfire arrests and Tube attacker probe dominate today’s briefing
Iran offers to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid fresh attack claims, Israel seizes West Bank land near Sebastia for a park, and France arrests hundreds over its worst wildfires since WWII; also: a Tube attacker missed link, AI-designed antibiotic viruses, Banksy’s costly legacy and Newcastle’s pre-season win.
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Cambridge ‘plagiarism’ professor claimed he received ‘hundreds of thousands’ of supportive messages for university appointment – many more than number sent to King and Princess of Wales after cancer diagnoses
A Cambridge academic accused of plagiarism reportedly claimed he received “hundreds of thousands” of supportive messages after his university appointment, a figure he suggested exceeded the volume of goodwill messages sent to the King and the Princess of Wales following their respective cancer diagnoses. The comparison, cited by the Daily Mail, has drawn attention given…
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Lucy Letby’s ‘boyfriend’ dies: Married doctor who child killer called her ‘best friend’ and ‘love’ passes away after turning against her at trial
The married doctor whom convicted child killer Lucy Letby referred to as her “best friend” and “love” has died, having previously turned against her during her trial for murdering and attempting to murder babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The doctor’s evidence and subsequent testimony were regarded as significant in undermining Letby’s defence, making…
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Michigan military exercise preparing thousands of troops for changing battlefield
More than 9,000 US and allied service members are taking part in the Northern Strike military exercise in Grayling, Michigan, designed to prepare troops for an evolving modern battlefield. The training reflects efforts by the US military to adapt tactics and equipment to changing combat conditions, with tanks and other armour firing across the training…
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8 Best Workout Headphones & Earbuds: Beats, Bose, Apple (2026)
WIRED’s 2026 buying guide rounds up the best workout headphones and earbuds after testing on activities including weightlifting, indoor swimming, trail running, hiking and cycling. Selections span wired and wireless models, in-ear and over-ear designs, and bone-conduction options, chosen for a balance of sound quality, comfort and durability. – Best wireless earbuds for working out:…
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British teenager, 18, is rushed to hospital in China after crash during 6,000-mile charity bike ride with friends
An 18-year-old from North Wales has been hospitalised in China following a serious crash during a 6,000-mile charity bicycle ride to Thailand. Dyfan Hughes, from Llangollen, was cycling with friends Louis Dennis and James Thomas, both 19, to raise money for the British Heart Foundation when the accident occurred, prompting his companions to share the…