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NASA testing next-gen space telescope that could help astronomers detect city-killing asteroids
Astronomers have found fewer than half of the estimated existing city-killer asteroids
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Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged suicide note released by federal judge
The New York Times petitioned to unseal the document, after Epstein’s cellmate publicly described the contents of the message
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Heart patients urged to ditch ultra-processed foods, eat slowly and cook at home
Heart specialists linked UPFs to increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure
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Stargazing in May: Once in a blue moon...
As far as we know, the phrase was not prompted by anyone actually observing the moon, Nigel Henbest writes
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Gareth Southgate: ‘Some families are struggling. They can’t afford to buy kit to take part in PE’
The former England men’s football manager is supporting The Multibank charity campaign, which helps families across the UK access essential items – including sports equipment
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Deliveroo launches restaurant booking service in London after US takeover
Deliveroo is expanding beyond takeaways after being acquired by US-based DoorDash last year
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Kinship children ‘could be pushed into care’ unless they get better mental health support, charity warns
In a survey of kinship carers, some 60.1% said their children are not getting mental health support to deal with their trauma
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Lower speed limits could help stop Iran war damaging UK economy, think tank says
Inflation could soar and conflict in the Middle East could cost the Treasury £8bn a year, new modelling indicates
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Deliveroo expanding into restaurant bookings after US takeover
Deliveroo Reservations will initially launch in London before being expanded to other locations across the UK later this year. -
RFK Jr withdraws proposal banning teens from tanning beds as skin experts warn of cancer risks
Using tanning beds can triple a person’s risk of melanoma, according to experts