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Hegseth’s escalating purge is rocking the US military
The team around the Secretary of War is in constant turmoil
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The young Maga women whitewashing Trump's presidency
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Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Home Alone 2, dies aged 80
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Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton wrote the world's best love song – and didn't get the credit
Her masterpiece was eclipsed by Whitney Houston's power ballad – but it reveals the making of a superstar
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My connection to Dolly Parton is spiritual. She is with me
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Meta agrees to pay up to $7bn to settle social media case
The ‘window of opportunity’ to start HRT to cut dementia risk
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Dolly Parton – the country star’s life in pictures
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Caption: Toronto, Canada – December 5, 2024: Meta Platforms apps on a smartphone – Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, Meta View, Meta Horizon, Threads, Workplace, Business Suite.Photographer: Kenneth CheungProvider: Getty ImagesSource: iStock UnreleasedCopyright: ? Kenneth Cheung ([email protected])
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Meta agrees to pay up to $7bn to settle social media case
Meta has reached a settlement with US states and territories to resolve a court case related to child safety. The agreement will require the social media giant to pay up to $7bn (£2.5bn).
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What has Meta agreed to?
Meta agreed to establish safeguards for teenage users, including daily usage limits and night-time blocks nationwide in the US.
Famous brands including Facebook and Instagram owner Meta have attempted to offset their carbon emission on the Kenyan project (Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
Caption: FILE PHOTO: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg looks on before the luncheon on the inauguration day of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second Presidential term in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File PhotoPhotographer: Evelyn HocksteinProvider: REUTERSSource: REUTERS
This is the first time Meta has been forced to change how its platforms function. As part of the settlement, the company denies wrongdoing.
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What happened at the trial?
It was alleged the company had violated numerous federal and state privacy laws for children.
The states suing Meta claimed it used its platforms “to ensnare youth and teens”, and ignored the damage they did to the “wellbeing of America’s youth”.
After the settlement was announced, District of Columbia attorney general Brian Schwalb called it a “monumental public health victory”.
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What did Meta say?
Today, we are announcing an agreement with a bipartisan group of 52 attorneys general across US states, territories, and the District of Columbia, building on our long-standing efforts to empower parents and support teens
The BBC will shift spending to making shows for YouTube and reaching younger audiences on social media (photo: Getty Images Europe)
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Calls for TikTok to follow
The company said TikTok and YouTube should also implement the same safety features for their younger users.
“Our new Time Limit commitments, Night Mode features and usage limits during school hours set the right path forward for our whole industry, but this framework will only work if all our peers join us,” Meta’s chief legal officer, CJ Mahoney, said.
We asked Facebook and TikTok if they will stop deadly driving videos. This is their reply
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Scientists find ‘window of opportunity’ to start HRT to cut dementia risk
A large new study of postmenopausal women in the UK has found that a common treatment for menopausal symptoms may significantly lower the risk of dementia.
Caption: Middle-aged woman using hormone gel on her skin, hormone replacement therapyPhotographer: OLEKSANDRA TROIANProvider: Getty ImagesSource: Moment RF
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What you need to know
The study, led by experts from the University of East Anglia and University of Exeter, found taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was associated with a 0 per cent reduced risk of all dementia and 6 per cent reduction in risk of Alzheimer’s disease specifically.
Caption: Hormone replacement therapy pillsPhotographer: Emilija ManevskaProvider: Getty ImagesSource: Moment RF
The team discovered that starting treatment between the ages of 46-56 “conferred the greatest benefit”.
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A closer look at the results of the study
The research analysed more than 8,000 postmenopausal women taking part in the UK Biobank study.
An average -year follow-up found that almost 4,000 of them were diagnosed with dementia.
After examining information on the dementia diagnoses, they found that those who started HRT between the ages of 46-50 had a per cent reduced risk of dementia.
Those who started taking HRT when they were aged 5-56 had a 2 per cent reduced risk.
Women who took HRT after surgical menopause had a 26 per cent lower risk.
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What else did the study find?
The study also found that women who naturally had lower exposure to oestrogen over their lifetime appeared to have a 6 per cent lower chance of dementia after taking HRT.
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Where yellow warnings for rain and thunder are in place
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Downpours and thunderstorms will continue to bring the risk of flooding to parts of the UK on Wednesday and Thursday.A yellow warning for thunderstorms is in place in large areas of the country from am until 0pm on Wednesday, then again from 6am until 0pm on Thursday.
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Where does the warning cover?
The Met Office warning covers much of the Midlands, parts of northern, eastern and southern England as well as the far east of Wales.A yellow warning means severe weather is possible and could cause travel disruption.
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Wednesday’s weather warning
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Thursday’s weather warning
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Rain to fall after prolonged drought
Many areas of the country have recently experienced drought, with the next few days likely to bring the wettest weather in many weeks.
Caption: Field of Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), East Lothian, Scotland, UK.Photographer: Westend6Provider: Getty Images/Westend6Source: Westend6Copyright: Westend6 / Scott Masterton
The punishing heat has made the ground hard, meaning the water cannot soak in and flash flooding is a real concern.
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The subtle eye signals your dog may be sending you
Researchers have found that dogs blink more frequently when they see their owners doing so, which may mean that they are communicating more than just a need to momentarily close their eyes.
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What did the study find?
Writing in the journal Royal Society Open Science, Dr Chiara Canori from the University of Parma described how 5 different breeds were shown two videos with three people in them, one of them being their owner. In one video the humans blinked every three seconds and in the other they did not blink.The researchers found that the dogs blinked more when the humans did, and this increased when shown their owner.
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What do the blinks mean?
Previous research has found that dogs turn on puppy eyes when humans look at them and can distinguish happy human faces from other expressions.
Caption: A low angle close up of a calm relaxed dacshund relaxing on the sofa at home. He is relaxing and snuggled in with his own fluffy cozy blanket. The dog is looking up towards his owner.Photographer: SolStockProvider: Getty ImagesSource: E+
Caption: Rear view of a caucasian young woman with blue dyed short hair hugging her mixed breed dog at homePhotographer: Ana Rocio Garcia FrancoProvider: Getty ImagesSource: Moment RF
However, there may not be a huge amount of meaning behind dogs’ blinks. Canori said: “As of today… we cannot say that a dog deliberately blinks in order to convey a particular message. It may provide subtle feedback about attention or engagement.”
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Blinking can be influenced by social context
Our study does not show that every time a dog blinks it is deliberately ‘saying’ something (…) What our work suggests is that this apparently simple and automatic behaviour can nevertheless be influenced by the social context
Dr Chiara Canori, University of parma
Caption: A young black woman in a stylish bedroom lies on her stomach on her comfortable bed. Her lurcher dog cuddles up next to her as she uses her mobile phone. She smiles at the animal as the canine gazes up at her with adoration.Photographer: Catherine Falls CommercialProvider: Getty ImagesSource: Moment RF
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Dolly Parton – a life in pictures
Caption: UNITED KINGDOM: American singer, songwriter and actress Dolly Parton, performs with a guitar, 976. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns)Photographer: David RedfernProvider: RedfernsSource: Redferns
Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80. Tributes from around the world have honoured the country music superstar, who passed away following a “brief battle with cancer”.The singer was best known for her genre-defining hits including “9 To 5”, “I Will Always Love You” and “Jolene”.
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Born into a musical family in 946
Dolly Rebecca Parton was born in 946, the fourth of 2 children, into a poor farming family who lived in a one-bedroom cabin in Tennessee.
Caption: TENNESSEE – CIRCA 955: Country singer Dolly Parton poses for a portrait in circa 955 in Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)Photographer: Michael Ochs ArchivesSource: Michael Ochs Archives
Caption: NASHVILLE – 965: Country singer Dolly Parton poses for a portrait in 965 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)Photographer: Michael Ochs ArchivesSource: Michael Ochs Archives
Her father, Robert Lee Parton, was a tobacco farmer. Parton spoke about her mother, Avie Lee, singing folk songs all the time, and her aunt played the guitar.
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Country star’s unique style
During her teens, Parton began modelling herself on a local character known as the “town tramp”. The lady wore bright red nail polish, low-cut tops and high heels – young Dolly thought she was beautiful.
Caption: American singer-songwriter, actress, and businesswoman Dolly Parton (946 – 2026), poses for a studio portrait in Lake Tahoe, California, December , 989. (Photo by Ron Davis/Getty Images)Photographer: Ron DavisProvider: Getty ImagesSource: Archive Photos
Caption: Country Singer Dolly Parton attends A Night at The Races charity fundraiser at Hollywood Park Race Track to benefit childrens Cancer, November 4, 984 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images)Photographer: Bob Riha JrProvider: Getty ImagesSource: Archive PhotosCopyright: Bob Riha Jr.
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A musical powerhouse
Despite being unable to read sheet music, Parton was proficient on several instruments including the banjo, harp, piano and saxophone. She had her first No hit with the song “Joshua” in 97.
Caption: FILE – Dolly Parton performs on NBC’s “Today” show in New York on May , 204. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)Photographer: Charles SykesProvider: AP Photo/Charles SykesSource: Invision
It was the theme song that Parton wrote for the 980 movie 9 to 5 that fully propelled her to stardom.
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A nearly 60-year marriage
Parton maintained a deeply committed, nearly 60-year marriage to Carl Dean until his death in 2025. “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared,” Parton said when he died. Dean remained out of the public eye, choosing to focus on his asphalt-paving business in Nashville. The couple had no children.
Parton performs on the Pyramid Stage on the final day of Glastonbury Festival 204 (Photo: AFP)
Caption: Country singer Dolly Parton, circa 970. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)Photographer: Michael Ochs ArchivesSource: Michael Ochs Archives
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Parton’s life in pictures
Caption: HANNAH MONTANA – “I Will Always Loathe You” – Miley is being awarded Female Artist of the Year and has invited the two most influential women in her life to be there when she accepts it. The only problem is that these women -?? Mamaw and Aunt Dolly – have been feuding for years and can’t stand each other. It’s up to Miley to show them how ridiculous they look always bickering with each other, on “Hannah Montana,” FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. (Photo by Joel Warren/Disney Channel via Getty Images) MILEY CYRUS, DOLLY PARTON – BEHIND THE SCENESPhotographer: Joel WarrenProvider: Disney Channel via Getty ImagesSource: Disney General Entertainment ConCopyright: ?2007 DISNEY CHANNEL. All rights reserved. NO ARCHIVING. NO RESALE.
Caption: FILE PHOTO: TH Annual ACM Honors ??? Show ??? Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., 2/08/207 – Dolly Parton accepts the Gary Haber Lifting Lives Award. REUTERS/Harrison McClary TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/File PhotoPhotographer: Harrison McClaryProvider: REUTERSSource: REUTERS
Caption: FILE – Singer and Actress Dolly Parton shown at a party following the premiere of her movie ‘Nine to Five’ in Los Angeles, Dec. 2, 980. (AP Photo/Harms, File)Photographer: HarmsProvider: AP Photo/HarmsSource: AP
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Caption: Close-up of a healthcare worker hands giving injection on the arm of female in the clinic. Doctor giving flu shot to a woman in the medical clinic.Photographer: Luis AlvarezProvider: Getty ImagesSource: Digital Vision
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How shingles jab ‘could slash heart risks’
The shingles vaccine currently used by the NHS may slash the risk of heart failure, heart disease and stroke, according to a new study.
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What you need to know
Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash and the jab that protects against it – Shingrix – is available on the NHS for people aged 65-70, people aged 70-79 (as part of a catch-up program) and for those over 8 with a severely weakened immune system.Experts say that if all over-60s had the jab, it could prevent tens of thousands of deaths.
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The study
The NHS switched to Shingrix from the former vaccine, Zostavax, three years ago. Researchers from the University of Oxford compared the risk of stroke, ischemic heart disease or heart failure between the two vaccines over seven years.
Caption: Conceptual image of a gloved hand holding a syringe. Space for copy.Photographer: IMAGINESTOCKProvider: Getty ImagesSource: Moment RF
They analysed data from more than 70,000 people and found that up to seven years after the jab, people who had Shingrix lived 9 per cent longer without developing a cardiovascular disease.
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Children’s eyesight is getting worse. This is what parents can do about it
Clare Wilson
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The rise in short-sightedness is not directly caused by too much screen time, but a related change in children’s behaviour. Fortunately it can be reversed.
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Why nicotine vapes are still best chance to quit smoking
Smokers are more likely to quit their habit by using vapes compared to conventional methods such as nicotine gum and patches, according to a new study.
Caption: Vape shop selling vaping products on 8th April 2026 in London, United Kingdom. Vaping is often seen as a safe or safer alternative to smoking. It is also relatively new to the market, only hitting the mainstream over the past decade or so. Prefilled pod kits have now got around the ban on the disposable non-rechargeable devices that typically come ready-filled with e-liquid. Recently there has been much debate in terms of public health in particular concerning the availability of vape products to children especially disposable vapes. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)Photographer: Mike KempProvider: In Pictures via Getty ImagesSource: In PicturesCopyright: Mike Kemp
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Quit rates are higher
The Cochrane Review examined 80 studies involving almost 0,000 people and found that quit rates were higher with vape use, with it leading to 6 per cent increased odds that a quit attempt would be successful after six months.
Caption: nicotine patch, chewin gum and ecigarette used for smoking cessation isolated on white backgroundPhotographer: pixinooProvider: Getty ImagesSource: iStockphotoCopyright: Morad HEGUI
That means that eight to 0 out of 00 people using vaping to quite smoking might succeed compared to six of 00 people using nicotine-replacement therapy.
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Providing vapes can help
Caption: Man smokes an electronic cigarette in town .Photographer: kiszon pascalProvider: Getty ImagesSource: Moment RF
Researchers looked at behavioural support – offered through advice and counselling – and found that people who were also given nicotine vapes were more likely to quit.
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The expert view
We have very strong evidence that regulated nicotine e-cigarettes are substantially less harmful than smoking. Based on the consistency of the findings here, it’s clear that they are a proven and viable option for people wishing to quit cigarettes
Dr Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, senior author of the review from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Caption: A man sits outside and holds a slim menthol cigarette between his fingers. Close-up with focus on the cigarette.Photographer: Catherine Falls CommercialProvider: Getty ImagesSource: Moment RF
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How to be more grateful for daily life in five easy steps
According to NHS GP Dr Radha Modgil
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Gratitude
The world feels like a difficult place at the moment, and it can feel very hard sometimes to find things to be thankful for when we are overwhelmed, we have less capacity to notice and reflect on the good things. Yet, ironically, proactively cultivating gratitude is one of the things that can actually help us feel less stressed.
NHS GP dR RADHA
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The science
Research has shown that feeling or expressing thanks can actually alter our brain.
The balance of neurotransmitters change more serotonin and dopamine (feel good chemicals) are produced.
This can be long lasting if we make gratitude a regular habit.
We also get a decrease in our cortisol (stress hormone) levels which helps lower anxiety.
Being grateful can strengthen the nerve pathways which triggers positive emotion.
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How can we build gratitude?
Caption: Two adult brothers enjoy a warm embrace in a sunny park. They stand beside a decorative fence surrounded by lush greenery, showcasing a strong bond and happiness in the moment.Photographer: Beatriz HerreraProvider: Getty ImagesSource: iStockphotoCopyright: [email protected]
Change your words
Instead of seeing something as a problem, try to see the opportunities within it.
Journal
Our brains are very receptive and what we read or write can alter our emotional system.
Caucasian mid adult patient writing a diary while recovering in the hospital ward – stock photo. (Photo: Getty)
‘One question is how to achieve such a longevity hack when most of us have relationships that unsettle us,’ says Dr Amir Levine (Photo: Oliver Rossi/Getty)
Express it
This will not only make you feel good, but you will also get a positive response from others.
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How can we build gratitude?
Notice more
Throughout your day, try to notice all the things that are going well has someone opened a door for you, or smiled?
Exercise with people you love (Photographer: Morsa Images/Getty/Digital Vision/Abel Mitj? Varela)
Caption: Group of Happy Asian senior women friends shopping and having lunch at restaurant on summer holiday vacation. Healthy elderly woman enjoy outdoor lifestyle meeting and eating food together.Photographer: CandyRetrieverProvider: Getty ImagesSource: iStockphoto
The basics
By being thankful for the small things every day, we are far more likely to be and stay healthy so that we can enjoy them.
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What to do
Gratitude can lead to feelings of optimism, lower our blood pressure, and improve sleep quality.
Write down what potential good aspects there are to the things you don’t feel like doing, or even what could be worse about it.
Spend a few minutes writing down three things that you are looking forward to that day, or the good things that have happened to you that day.
Say thank you to yourself for the things you have achieved, or managed to get through and changed that day.
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