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The forgotten medieval habit of 'two sleeps'

It was around 23:00 on 13 April 1699, in a small village in the north of England. Nine-year-old Jane Rowth blinked her eyes open and squinted out into the moody evening shadows. She and her mother had just awoken from a short sleep.

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One simple way to build someones confidence: Ask for their advice

When we want people to change, we typically tell them what to do. But what if we flipped the script and asked them for their wisdom instead? Behavioral scientist Katy Milkman PhD explains the power

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Why Microsoft Wants Activision

Activision has a lot of popular games that fit into Microsofts plans to build a vast library of titles that can be played on all sorts of devices. The metaverse can wait.

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Procter & Gamble's Profit Jumps as Consumers Brush Off Higher Prices

The consumer goods giant said it will increase prices on fabric care products in February and personal care products in April.

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How Europe rolled out 5G without hurting aviation

Major international airlines are canceling flights to the United States over aviation industry fears that 5G technology could interfere with crucial onboard instruments.

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When Is the Best Time to Exercise?

Working out at different times of the day might have unique benefits for health, an ambitious new study in mice suggests.

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11-Month-Old Girl Is Hit by a Stray Bullet in the Bronx, Police Say

The baby was in a car with her mother in the Bronx when she was shot, the latest in a spate of shootings that has shocked many New Yorkers.

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Meet the 'Covid expats' who moved overseas during the pandemic

Expats advise those thinking about a move overseas to plan well, communicate openly and budget for an unexpected return home.

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Amazon is opening a real-world clothing store with high-tech fitting rooms

Amazon has made an effort to increase its apparel share in recent years, launching a range of private-label brands and luxury stores to court online shoppers.

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Your time is valuable: Here is how to negotiate for more at work

When Maryam Sabbagh was negotiating to join a new PR agency last fall, she was not just thinking about the money.

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The rare spots of good news on climate change

It looks increasingly clear that we'll at least sidestep the worst-case scenarios.

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Most 'Havana Syndrome' Cases Unlikely Caused by Foreign Power, C.I.A. Says

A report concluded that most cases have environmental or medical causes, but the government remains focused on investigating two dozen incidents that remain unexplained.

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Eleven-year-old girl says her fathers bear hug saved her from a plane crash

Laney Perdue survived crash last November with 11 broken bones and injuries to lips and mouth

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Kid of the Year Finalist Lino Marrero, 15, Invented a Shoe That Can Charge a Cell Phone

Marrero, 15, invented a shoe insert that harnesses energy from walking and running and converts it into usable energy.

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Howard Stern calls for unvaccinated people to be denied Covid treatment

Howard Stern calls for unvaccinated people to be denied Covid treatment: Hospitals will be closed to you

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America's Top Givers 2022: The 25 Most Philanthropic Billionaires

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Video shows Chinese fans yelling racist slurs at American basketball player

American basketball player Sonny Weems has been subjected to the racial abuse from fans while playing in China, as shown in a video circulating on social media. CNN's David Culver reports.

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Gen Z workers change jobs more often than any other generation because they're prioritizing happiness, high expectations, and raises

The lifelong career is officially dead.

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Singapore's first SPAC debuts four months after rule change, closes 1% higher

The company, Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation, is sponsored by Vertex Venture, a wholly owned subsidiary of state investor Temasek.

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Making Your About Me Section More Interesting

Its important to fill in your About Me section on your website or social networks. Many business owners dont create a compelling professional bio though. It comes off as incredibly boring, with no real information. The About Me section is the more personal part of your business. While it should reflect your business somewhat, it []

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This is the ultimate snack food and it's better for you than you think

When you're snacking for National Popcorn Day or any other day, popcorn can't be beat. More filling than other snacks, it also can be made from scratch in minutes, and you can flavor it any which way you want. Here's how to make it fun.

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Nasa has found a black hole giving birth to stars

Nasa finds black hole giving birth to stars

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It's not just Johnson: the whole culture that cheered him on needs booting out | Aditya Chakrabortty

I was mourning my mother as Downing St partied. But even I cant blame this morally bankrupt prime minister alone, says the Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

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Netflix: 40 of the absolute best movies to watch

From a war drama starring Jeremy Irons to South Korean time travel thriller The Call, these are the movies to commit an evening to.

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Luckin Coffee plans U.S. relisting two years after $300m scandal

Chinese chain's return to market could come as early as this year

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The world's smallest leopard is clinging to life in the mountains of Oman

Fewer than 200 Arabian leopards live in the wild. Conservationists are working to protect the largest population, in Oman's Jabal Samhan Nature Reserve, to ensure the species has a future in the region.

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Attack on Abu Dhabi risks upsetting a cautious detente in the Gulf

The drone hit shows how Yemen is starting to resemble Syria as a conflict able to radiate mayhem beyond its borders

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Study casts doubt on reliability of rapid antigen tests in kids; COVID transmission through breastmilk unlikely

The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review.

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'Exhausted' Toronto Kid Missing School to Shovel Snow is Everyone's 2022 Mood

Carter Trozollo went viral after a video of him shovelling snow and sighing surfaced on Twitter.

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British woman runs length of New Zealand setting world record

A British woman has run the length of New Zealand in just over 20 days smashing the world record by two weeks.Emma Timmis, 37, covered some 1,300 miles (2,100 km) during her journey from Cape Reinga, at the top of the country, to Bluff.Ms Timmis completed the run in just 20 days and 17 hours - smashing the previous record of 35 days and 27 minutes. The Derby-born illustrator reached the finish line and was greeted by boyfriend Tristan Phipps.Emma covered around 62 miles (100 km) a day while battling scorching temperatures.Sign up to our free newsletters by clicking here

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French robotic exoskeleton maker Wandercraft eyes US expansion courtesy of a $45M Series C

Wandercraft was founded in 2012, with the vision of improving mobility of wheelchair users. The companys solution comes by way of exoskeletons, which can offer wearers the ability to walk with robotic assistance. In 2019, the Parisian firm launched Atalante, a self-balancing exoskeleton with 12 de

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Insurtech startup Luko acquires Coya and gains insurance license

French startup Luko is acquiring German startup Coya in order to grow its European presence and get an insurance license from German regulator. While Luko isnt disclosing terms of the deal, the company says its a 100% share deal, which means that Coya investors are now Luko investors. Those inves

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Singapore-based StaffAny gets $3.4M led by GGV to simplify shift management

StaffAny, a management platform for SMEs with shift workers, has raised a $3.4 million Series A led by GGV Capital. The round included participation from East Ventures, FreakOut Shinsei Fund, Far East Ventures, Farquhar Venture Capital and angel investors including Allen Shim, former CFO of Slack.

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Harry and Meghan misused in fake investment endorsement

Financial watchdog warns of rising worries about investment scams using fake celebrity support.

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Brewdog flouted US laws over beer imports

The Scottish beer giant shipped hundreds of kegs of beer to America which had not been legally approved.

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Prices of homes on South West coast rising fastest

UK house prices rose 10% last year, official figures show, with demand highest in the South West of England.

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Inflation: Seven reasons why the cost of living is going up around the world

Global inflation - the rate at which prices rise - is at its highest since 2008. Here are seven reasons why.

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Facebook Messenger: The battle over end-to-end encryption

The battle-lines have been drawn - but what is end-to-end encryption and why is it controversial?

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Ghislaine Maxwell's legal team files request for retrial over juror's revelation | Ghislaine Maxwell | The Guardian

Lawyers submit documents under seal seeking a new trial after a juror said he was a victim of sexual abuse

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Heavily armed police launch bid to reclaim control of Rio de Janeiro favela | Rio de Janeiro | The Guardian

State governor says surprise operation against drug gangs and mafia groups is start of transformational occupation

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'Terrorising us': bluebottles wash up on Australian beaches in 'gobsmacking numbers' | Australia news | The Guardian

Theres still much to learn about these strange alien creatures, but climate change likely to create ideal breeding conditions, expert says

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As Omicron rages around the world, Ardern deploys an old tactic

Jacinda Ardern says Omicron is knocking at our door as the prime minister faces criticism over gaps in preparations for a Covid wave

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No 'fire and fury' yet, but a game of nuclear brinkmanship with North Korea looms | North Korea | The Guardian

Analysis: Kim Jong-uns pressure on Joe Biden has so far elicited only fresh sanctions. Pyongyang has now signalled it may resume nuclear and ICBM tests

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'For the first time, I felt free': Pakistan's women-led livestock market | Global development | The Guardian

In rural provinces, women have always reared animals but are excluded from selling them. A new market is changing attitudes

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Fresh powder: the best French ski resorts you've never heard of | France holidays | The Guardian

If Chamonix is beyond your budget, dont despair there are plenty of small resorts offering great skiing across France. We round up some of the best

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'It feels a bit ridiculous': Bury South on Christian Wakeford's defection to Labour | UK news | The Guardian

In Prestwich town centre, voters from across the political spectrum would like to see their MP tested at the polls

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US film-maker faces trial in Italy after testifying in tainted blood scandal case | Italy | The Guardian

Kelly Duda faces charge of offending the honour or prestige of prosecutor in case alarming free speech advocates

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Increased Covid risk a 'trade-off' in reopening schools, Australian chief medical officer says | Health | The Guardian

PM also announces commonwealth to split school Covid surveillance testing costs with states 50-50 following national cabinet meeting

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Nepal hospital trials 'life-changing' treatment for leprosy wounds | Global development | The Guardian

Technique using artificial scabs made from a patients own blood could also help those with diabetes, say doctors

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The real-life gentleman pirate behind HBO Max's new series Our Flag Means Death | Ars Technica

"It's swashbuckling! Let's have fun with it!"

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Google brings Android games to Windows in limited (very limited) beta | Ars Technica

Only users in Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong have access to a beta signup.

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Google to free G Suite users: Pay up or lose your account | Ars Technica

Have a free G Suite account from 2006-2012? You have until May to fork over cash.

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FAA clears Boeing 777 and other planes after 5G warning halted some flights | Ars Technica

AT&T, Verizon limit C-band rollout around airports while FAA evaluates altimeters.

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Autonomous battery-powered rail cars could steal shipments from truckers | Ars Technica

Advances in batteries, autonomy could extend the reach of freight railroads.

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Apple says it never intended iOS 14 security updates to last forever [Updated] | Ars Technica

Op-ed: Once again, Apple's lack of transparency causes security headaches.

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Missing mass? Not on our watch--Dr. Paul Sutter explains dark matter | Ars Technica

In the pilot episode of our new series Edge of Knowledge, we explore science!

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Unilever says it will not increase

Consumer goods giant Unilever says it will not sweeten its bid for the healthcare arm of GlaxoSmithKline.

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How 5G Clashed With an Aviation Device Invented in the 1920s

The potential for interference between 5G signals and the radio altimeters long used by pilots has divided the telecom and aviation industries.

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Chicago Public Media Is Set to Acquire The Chicago Sun-Times

In an unlikely media deal, the big-city tabloid would become a subsidiary of the nonprofit organization that brings listeners Wait Wait Dont Tell Me.

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Oil Market Is Expected to Get Tighter, as Prices Rise

The International Energy Agency said demand for oil this year was likely to be higher than expected. Prices are already nearing $90 a barrel.

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Has the Pandemic Undermined Off-Season Deals?

In many places, high-occupancy rates are inflating prices for budget-minded travelers who count on off-peak periods to find the best bargains. Heres what to do and where to look.

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What to Wear in the Metaverse

Dressing for a virtual world is going to be both enormously liberating and potentially very, very messy.

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New Research Shows How Health Risks to Children Mount as Temperatures Rise

The first nationwide study on rising temperatures and younger Americans found that hotter days were associated with more visits to emergency rooms.

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FTC Chair Lina Khan says agency won't back down versus Big Tech

In a CNBC exclusive, the Federal Trade Commission chair sat down for her first on-camera interview.

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Here's what happens to your credit card debt as interest rates rise

The Fed's upcoming rate hikes may make your credit card debt more expensive. Here's how it works.

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5G launch Wednesday caps years of hype, investment

The 5G networks turned on Wednesday use wavelengths called C-band to cover a large part of the country with wireless service that's faster than current 4G.

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Opinion: This is an unmistakable win for incarcerated people

Michael Cohen, E. Danya Perry and Joshua Perry write that the Federal Bureau of Prisons announced that it will finally implement a key justice reform promise made in 2018's First Step Act, but one which the prior administration had been far too slow to carry out.

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Art Acevedo: Former Miami police chief sues city, claiming he was fired for being whistleblower

Former Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against the city's government and four city officials accusing them of firing him for being a whistleblower and exposing wrongdoing by city officials.

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Judges reveal why Novak Djokovic had to miss Australian Open

Three judges who unanimously rejected Novak Djokovic's bid to stay in Australia to contest the Australian Open have revealed their reasons for the ruling.

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Two broadcasters terminated after calling female high school athletes overweight and laughing about it

Two broadcasters in Maine have been terminated, according to a statement posted on the WHOU Facebook page, after calling female high school basketball players overweight and laughing about it.

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Marijuana affects your brain's ability to function at higher levels, study says

Weed affects your ability to make decisions, control emotions, remember important data, plan, organize and solve problems, a new study found, and that impact may last well past your initial high.

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M&Ms;' beloved characters are getting a new look

M&M's branding is getting a refresh.

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Orange County Florida health official sent an email calling out his unvaccinated colleagues. He's now on administrative leave

Dr. Raul Pino questioned the low vaccination rates among his fellow public health employees in the January 4 email.

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PCR vs. antigen tests: Which you should take after having Covid-19

A PCR test is considered the gold standard for detecting coronavirus infection after exposure to Covid-19 or while you're experiencing symptoms. Coronavirus test experts explain why the rapid antigen test is best for knowing if you're still infectious.

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Opinion: Taxing extreme wealth could lift 2.3 billion people out of poverty

These extreme inequalities are the preexisting condition that made our society more vulnerable to disease and undermined a robust global public health response.

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Democrats Fail to Change Filibuster Rules as Republicans Block Action on Voting Rights