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Ancient DNA suggests women were heart of social networks in Celtic society in Britain
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Women held keys to land and wealth in Celtic Britain
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Tietoevry: A Nordic Vision for Global AI Innovation - reshaping businesses and societies
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Johnson's future as speaker in question despite efforts to sway undecided Republicans
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