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Watch Chance the Rapper Revisit Reflective Track ‘Same Drugs’ on ‘Fallon’
Chance the Rapper appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform “Same Drugs,” a reflective track from his 2015 mixtape Coloring Book, and to speak with host Jimmy Fallon about the record’s 10th anniversary. The appearance coincides with the rapper’s newly launched anniversary tour for the mixtape, which won the Grammy for Best…
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Breast screening misses 95 per cent of young women who go on to develop cancer, study suggests
A new study suggests that routine breast screening fails to detect the vast majority of cancers that go on to develop in younger women, with researchers finding that 95 per cent of cases in this group were missed. The finding raises questions about the effectiveness of current screening approaches for younger age groups, who typically…
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Critics slam ‘absurd’ plans for an Aussie state to ease drug-driving penalties for medicinal cannabis
The New South Wales government is defending planned reforms that would ease drug-driving penalties for some medicinal cannabis patients, after critics warned the changes could compromise road safety. Legislation due to be debated in the state parliament this week would allow eligible prescription holders to avoid penalties following a first and second positive roadside drug…
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Lindsay Clancy defense scores ‘extremely helpful’ psychosis concession as expert flags next hurdle
At Lindsay Clancy’s Massachusetts murder trial, her defence used a hospital psychiatrist’s testimony to challenge prosecutors’ portrayal of her as calculating and organised when she killed her three children. A psychiatrist reportedly conceded that psychosis does not necessarily prevent a person from planning and carrying out actions, an admission a legal expert described as “extremely…
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Spencer Pratt slams Ben Affleck’s resurfaced claim that ‘the cure for addiction is suffering’
Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt has criticised Ben Affleck over resurfaced comments in which the actor suggested that “the cure for addiction is suffering.” The remarks originally came from Affleck’s 2021 appearance on “The Howard Stern Show,” where the Oscar-winning actor, who has spoken openly for years about his battles with alcoholism, discussed his own…
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’Sexually motivated’ Greek NHS doctor who smirked as he showed junior colleague explicit video on his phone is suspended for ‘abusing his senior position’
A Greek NHS doctor has been suspended for six months after showing a junior female colleague explicit content on his phone at a nurses’ station, in an incident deemed “sexually motivated” and an abuse of his senior position. The case highlights concerns about professional misconduct and the vulnerability of junior staff to inappropriate behaviour from…
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Aussies warned ‘do not touch’ amid rising bird flu cases and human transmission fears
Authorities in Australia have issued a “do not touch” warning to the public as bird flu cases rise, amid growing concern about the risk of the virus spreading to humans. The warning is aimed at anyone who encounters sick or dead birds, reflecting heightened vigilance from health and agriculture officials as avian influenza continues to…
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Living longer could hinge on one surprising dietary change, study review suggests
A new scientific review suggests that cutting protein intake, rather than reducing overall calories, could offer an easier route to a longer, healthier life for people who are largely sedentary. Calorie restriction has long been linked to improved lifespan and lower rates of age-related disease, but many people struggle to sustain strict low-calorie diets, prompting…
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Your Fitbit data can now connect directly to Apple Health
Google has rolled out an update allowing Fitbit data to sync directly into Apple Health, closing a gap that had frustrated users switching between the two ecosystems. Previously, data could only flow one way, from Apple Health into Google Health, forcing users who wanted the reverse to rely on third-party workarounds such as Power Sync…