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Homicide detectives investigate mysterious death of Melbourne woman after son makes tragic discovery
Victorian homicide detectives are investigating the mysterious death of a woman in Melbourne after her son found her unresponsive at a property on Brooks Crescent. Police have not disclosed a cause of death, and the case has been handed to homicide detectives as a precaution while forensic examinations continue, though no arrests have been made.…
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House Republicans look to silver linings for midterm playbook as they embark on recess
The article’s content is unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its specific claims and details cannot be summarised reliably. From the title alone, it appears to concern House Republicans seeking positive lessons for their midterm strategy before a congressional recess. No further context, quotations, figures or supporting details were provided in the…
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Skipping sleep may pack on pounds faster than you think, new study finds
A new study has found that regularly cutting sleep short by just 90 minutes a night can lead to measurable weight gain within weeks, underlining how even modest, sustained sleep loss may affect body weight. The research adds to growing evidence linking insufficient sleep to metabolic and lifestyle-related health problems, suggesting that sleep duration deserves…
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Apple, Google news algorithms suppressed negative stories on Michigan Senate hopeful El-Sayed, study says
A study by the conservative-leaning Media Research Center claims that Apple News and Google News algorithms failed to surface negative coverage of Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democratic candidate for the Michigan Senate, in their top morning news stories. The finding feeds into broader claims from conservative commentators that major tech platforms’ news curation systems favour…
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Every new UK home should have air conditioning, say Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats are calling for air conditioning to be made mandatory in all new UK homes, arguing the country’s housing stock is “woefully unprepared” for the extreme heat brought by climate change. The party also wants cooling systems required in essential public buildings such as schools and hospitals, alongside passive measures like planting more…
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3 Early Crossover Songs From the 1950s That Helped Define the Pop Hit
American Songwriter highlights three songs from the 1950s that helped establish the “crossover hit” as a defining feature of the emerging pop genre, when tracks could top multiple genre charts simultaneously. This mattered because it showed how rock ‘n’ roll, country and rhythm and blues were beginning to merge into a broader mainstream pop audience,…
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‘Shark Week’ host Forrest Galante explains why crushing beers in the ocean is a bad idea
The article, published during Fox News/Outkick’s “Shark Week” coverage, previews advice from wildlife expert and “Shark Week” host Forrest Galante about ocean safety, though the provided text cuts off before detailing his explanation of why drinking beer in the sea is risky. It sits within a broader run of seasonal shark-safety content, including a separate…
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Ed Miliband indicates development and climate will be at heart of UK foreign policy
Britain’s foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, is set to personally take up the UK’s seat on the World Bank board, a role usually delegated to a junior minister, in a move signalling that climate action and international development will remain central to UK foreign policy. The decision matters because it comes as the Trump administration pressures…
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Self-dressing clothes could help older adults
Researchers at South Korea’s KAIST and Stanford University have developed self-dressing clothing fitted with soft, air-powered robotic components, aimed at helping older adults get dressed independently. The innovation addresses a common but under-discussed problem: everyday tasks like putting on a shirt or trousers can become genuinely difficult for people with stiff shoulders, limited mobility or…
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GLP-1 drugs could reduce long-term sick leave: Study
A Danish study has found that people treated with GLP-1 medicines, including drugs used for diabetes and weight management, took less long-term sick leave. The finding suggests that the medicines’ health benefits may also improve workers’ ability to remain in employment, with possible implications for employers and public finances. Using linked administrative data, researchers estimated…