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1. Study finds that standing up to bullies usually doesn’t work – what to do instead

2. ‘He’s not a serious person’ Mark Kelly slams Hegseth over Franklin AI drug boat memes

   Mark Kelly slammed Pete Hegseth for not being a “serious person” after the defense secretary appeared to make light of deadly boat strikes via memes.

3. This expert-backed way to strengthen your teeth may surprise you

   Your late-night cheat meal just got a lot healthier

4. Ronnie O’Sullivan suffers first-round defeat to Zhou Yuelong in UK Championship

   Zhou claimed his first win over the record eight-time champion in eight attempts.

5. Katie Taylor reacts to shock report of ‘very interesting’ Ronda Rousey fight

   Taylor, arguably the greatest women’s boxer of all time, has been linked to a fight with UFC icon Rousey

6. Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan & Ginnifer Goodwin reveal why Zootropolis 2 is ultimate underdog story

   Zootropolis 2 is in cinemas, and we sit down with stars Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan and Ginnifer Goodwin to discuss the long-awaited return to Disney’s bustling animal metropolis.

7. I’m a fitness writer and this Apple Watch post-Black Friday deal is still worth it

   If you want a new Apple Watch for less than £170, now’s your chance – with the post-Cyber Monday sales rolling on

8. UK Championship snooker results, scores and schedule in full

   Ronnie O’Sullivan crashed out in the first round but Judd Trump and Mark Selby are among the players hoping to lift the trophy at the Barbican Centre in York

9. Charlie Puth shares defiant message in response to people criticizing Super Bowl national anthem booking

   Grammy-nominated ‘We Don’t Talk Anymore’ singer will perform the National Anthem at the Super Bowl LX

10. Trump expected to face questions on Hegseth ‘war crimes’ claims at Cabinet meeting as admin tries to switch focus to admiral: Live

    The Defense Secretary is at the center of a growing controversy over September 2 strikes against an alleged drug ship in the Caribbean