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More than 50% of adults worldwide predicted to be obese or overweight by 2050
Levels look set to accelerate rapidly, particularly in lower-income countries.BBC News - 9h -
More than half of adults worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050 – report
Analysis forecasts a third of young people will also be overweight or obese, in ‘unparalleled’ threat to health. More than half of adults and a third of children and young people worldwide will be ...The Guardian - 10h -
The Russian over-50s fighting and dying in Ukraine
Grandfathers are among contract soldiers being killed on the front line, data showsFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
The Spin | Protecting the classics: how to keep 50-over cricket relevant
One-day internationals have produced some of the game’s greatest matches but context is key for a sustainable future. What do you think is the greatest cricket match of all time? Perhaps you’d like ...The Guardian - 6d -
What to know about the mystery disease in Congo that has killed over 50 people
A mystery illness has caused over 50 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo. One of the outbreaks was preliminarily linked to children who had eaten a bat carcass.CBS News - 5d -
What we know about the illnesses that have sickened over 400 people and killed more than 50 in Congo
Unidentified illnesses in northwestern Congo have killed more than 50 people over the past five weeks, nearly half of them within hours after they felt sickABC News - 5d -
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bolsters MVP case with fourth 50-point game of season in win over Rockets
SGA dropped 51 points as the Thunder picked up their 50th win of the seasonCBS Sports - 5h -
Why this newly public biotech could become a force in obesity treatments
Metsera’s GLP-1 peptide has a long half-life, meaning it could be administered once a month. The company is ready to scale up.MarketWatch - 6d -
Why are more younger adults getting cancer?
Cases of breast, colorectal and other cancers are surging in the under 50sBBC News - 6d -
Measles booster may be an option for some vaccinated adults
People who were vaccinated as a child are considered less likely to become infected.The Hill - 3d -
Extreme heat may be accelerating aging in older adults: Study
Increased exposure to extreme heat may be speeding up the aging process in older adults, a new study has found. The bodies of Americans who reside in neighborhoods with more frequent hot days are ...The Hill - 3d -
Young adults increasingly struggling offline turn to ASMR videos, report finds
Visceral videos of people playing with slime or braiding hair soothe those who feel overwhelmed by in-person contact. Younger adults are increasingly overwhelmed by in-person interaction and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Earth’s strongest ocean current could slow down by 20% by 2050 in a high emissions future
Melting Antarctic ice is releasing cold, fresh water into the ocean, which is projected to cause the slowdown. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast In a high ...The Guardian - 1d -
The Trump 50 per cent doctrine
With ruthless purges of the US government, the president is tipping the scales towards autocracyFinancial Times - 6d -
Tell your adult children about your wealth — just don’t tell them everything
Some parents might be concerned that their children will want more and do less.MarketWatch - Feb. 22 -
Extra 220 children may have been wrongly detained as adult people smugglers in Australia, government admits
In 2023 the federal court ordered $27.5m compensation for an initial estimated 220 Indonesian minors wrongly detained – but that number has now doubled. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...The Guardian - 6d -
Max Promo Code: 50% Off | February 2025
Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with Max discount codes and subscription deals.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Matthew Stafford could join the $50 million club
Under his current contract, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will make $27 million in 2025.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
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FireAid distributes first $50 million to L.A. wildfire relief groups
These grants coming from the massive benefit concert in January will prioritize immediate recovery services for displaced residents, workers, small-business owners and first responders.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18 -
TfL boss calls for new cash to replace 50-year-old trains
Andy Lord tells FT he has written to the UK chancellor for long-term funding to stop network from falling into disrepairFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Tesla sales slid by nearly 50% across Europe at the start of 2025
A drop in new registrations for Tesla came even as sales of battery-electric vehicles rose an overall 34% in the region, with Volkswagen and SAIC Motor increasing their market share.MarketWatch - 6d -
Unknown illness kills more than 50 in north-west DRC
The outbreak, first discovered in three children who ate a bat, has caused 431 cases and 53 deaths. An unknown illness first discovered in three children who ate a bat has killed more than 50 ...The Guardian - 6d -
Two clusters of unknown illness cases kill 50 in Democratic Republic of Congo
More than 50 people have died in recent weeks in two clusters of illness cases with the unknown cause being investigated in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization ...NBC News - 5d -
Countdown underway for players to crack top 50 in the world and earn Masters invites
The Florida swing on the PGA Tour unofficially marks the start of the road to the Masters, and it’s that time of the year when every point matters.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Pokémon boss believes series can last another 50 to 100 years
CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara speaks to the BBC about the future of the world's most valuable media franchise.BBC News - 5d -
Golden Globes ends policy of paying 50 voting members $75,000 salaries
The Golden Globes has terminated its policy of paying $75,000 annual salaries to former members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
SGA powers OKC to 50th win with latest 50-piece
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went over 50 points again and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Houston Rockets 137-128 on Monday night for their 50th win of the season.ESPN - 4h -
How a 30-Something Content Creator Grew a Backyard Gardening Business to More Than $50 Million
A community-driven content creator leveraged YouTube to grow his backyard business into a full-scale enterprise with big-box store ambitions.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
GeForce RTX 50-Series Graphics Cards - Where To Buy New Nvidia GPUs
Nvidia's lineup of GeForce RTX 50-Series Graphics Cards expanded this week with the arrival of the 5070 Ti, which joins the higher-end 5080 and 5090 models that launched late last month. Just ...GameSpot - Feb. 20 -
Some Games Run Better On Older GPUs Than On Nvidia's New 50-Series Cards
Nvidia's new 50-series graphics cards just aren't as good at running certain older games as previous hardware generations were, some PC gamers have discovered. With its latest generation of GPUs, ...GameSpot - Feb. 21 -
History of Yankees' no-beard policy: George Steinbrenner's facial hair rules changed after nearly 50 years
Steinbrenner's son, Hal, announced a major change on Friday morningCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Phaidra Knight, rugby great, set for pro MMA debut at 50: ‘All roads lead to where I am’
After 35 US caps, three World Cups and hall of fame recognition, the former flanker is still a fighter – but now it’s in the octagon, for money. Phaidra Knight is already a pioneer, the only ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Matthew Berry's Updated Way, Way, Way Too Early Top 50 for 2025
Saquon Barkley, Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs are all in top five of Matthew Berry's Updated Way, Way, Way Too Early Top 50 for 2025.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
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Mystery illness kills more than 50 people in Congo after kids eat bat
The outbreak began in January, with 419 cases recorded so far, and comes after another mystery illness killed 143 in DecemberCBS News - 6d -
Perplexity AI launching $50 million venture fund to back early-stage startups
Perplexity AI is getting ready to launch a $50 million fund focused on pre-seed and seed artificial intelligence startups in the U.S., CNBC has learned.CNBC - 6d -
A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick
Health experts say an unknown illness first discovered in three children who ate a bat has rapidly killed more than 50 people in northwestern Congo over the past five weeksABC News - 6d -
The New Razer Blade 18 Has A Unique Dual-Mode Display And RTX 50-Series GPU
Razer has unveiled the Blade 18 (2025) , its most powerful gaming laptop to date. Like the recently announced Blade 16, the new 18-inch Razer laptop utilizes the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-Series ...GameSpot - 5d -
2025 NFL combine: Small-college prospects to watch, including two OL worthy of being top-50 picks
You may not know these prospects, but NFL scouts sure doCBS Sports - 5d
