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We've long been told that chocolate isn't good for us. But the darker the bar, the more surprisingly good it could be for health.

January 19, 2026 at 6:13 AM

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The surprising benefits of standing on one leg

Spending a few minutes each day balancing on a single limb can make you stronger, boost your memory and keep your brain healthier.

Five Europeans denied US visas for combating hate speech online, accused of censoring ‘American viewpoints’

January 16, 2026 at 6:08 AM

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The US State Department said Tuesday that it would deny visas to five Europeans, including former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, accusing them of seeking to censor "American viewpoints" online. All…

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January 6, 2026 at 9:39 PM

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A 'toaster with a lens': The story behind the first handheld digital camera

In 1975, a young engineer in the company that made Kodak film took the first picture on a handheld digital camera. Photography would never be the same again.

December 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM

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Eleven countries added to methanol poisoning warning list

The Foreign Office list now includes India, Morocco and Nepal following a "global increase" in reported cases.

November 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM

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Your toothbrush is bristling with bacteria

Bacteria from our toilets, the cold sore virus and thrush-causing yeast can thrive on our toothbrushes. But there are ways to keep your toothbrush a little cleaner.

October 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM

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Wild about nature: Four health benefits of the outdoors

Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels.

October 10, 2025 at 5:32 AM

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The everyday activity that can reveal your brain's age

The speed at which you walk can reveal profound insights into your brain's rate of ageing – with slower walkers having smaller brains and fundamental differences in crucial structures.

August 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM

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'It opened up something in me': Why people are turning to bibliotherapy

"Bibliotherapy" has been soaring in popularity as a means of improving people's wellbeing. But getting it right depends on the book, and the person.

June 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM

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'You're supposed to hate snakes - I don't': The rescuers saving Arizona's rattlesnakes

Reports of human-snake encounters are on the rise – and some people react to a snake on their property by killing it. But is there a better way, for both people and the reptiles?

May 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM

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Trabalhadores em Portugal são mais qualificados do que patrões

May 1, 2025 at 6:15 AM

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Meta warns of 'worse' experience for European users

Meta said the negative impact could kick in as soon as the third quarter of this year.

May 1, 2025 at 4:56 AM

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The Canadians and Danes boycotting American products

As anger grows over Trump's tariffs, apps and social media groups are helping people avoid US goods.

Tesla set to report drop in Q1 deliveries on weak demand, Musk backlash

April 9, 2025 at 4:42 AM

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Tesla set to report drop in Q1 deliveries on weak demand, Musk backlash - www.reuters.com/business/aut...

Wall Street is bracing for Tesla to report a drop in first-quarter vehicle deliveries on Wednesday, but analysts and investors cannot agree on how bad the decline would be.

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April 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM

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'A hostile state': Why some travellers are avoiding the US

As the list of nations issuing travel warnings to the US grows, some visitors are opting to boycott it entirely. Here's why many foreigners are changing their travel plans.

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April 1, 2025 at 5:16 AM

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Could a star-bathing retreat help calm your frazzled mind?

From the Yorkshire Moors in England to the South African wilderness, star bathing is emerging as a transformative wellness trend – offering awe, calm and a cosmic reset.

Malicious Game Infects Steam Users With Info-Stealing Malware

March 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM

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Montenegro fez parecer favorável a empresa que lhe forneceu betão

March 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM

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Malware designed to steal sensitive information from infected systems.

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Gamers unknowingly downloaded malware from Steam. Learn how attackers bypass defenses and what steps you can take to protect your data and devices today.

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March 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM

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Science reveals that a variety of factors might make you more palatable to mosquitoes

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Why Are Some People Tastier to Mosquitoes Than Others? | Pfizer

Science reveals that a variety of factors might make you more palatable to mosquitoes, from your skin microbiota and carbon dioxide emitted in your breath to the color of clothing you're wearing (with...

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March 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM

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CGD envia clientes para risco de incumprimento após erro informático

March 21, 2025 at 12:34 PM

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Just that, we share the same values

March 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM

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Spending time on space sounds great but...
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What nine months in space does to the human body

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth - but what has nine months in space done to them?