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Minke whale sightings surge but basking sharks decline, finds Hebrides study
When sighting rates for basking sharks are high they are low for minke whales, says monitoring programme. The highest ever recorded numbers of minke whales and the lowest number of basking sharks ...9 hours ago -
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The town pushing to delay smartphones for children
William Ransom Primary School is inviting all the towns schools to join their smartphone pledge.9 hours ago -
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A grey matter? Nature, nurture and the study of forming political leanings
Researchers find minuscule difference in the amygdala – a region of the brain linked to threat perception. Where does our personal politics come from? Does it trace back to our childhood, the views ...8 hours ago -
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In the Footsteps of Dostoyevsky in Three German Spa Towns
The Russian novelist, a compulsive gambler, lost everything in the opulent spa and gambling towns of Baden-Baden, Bad Homburg and Wiesbaden. An admirer of his books follows his footsteps.5 hours ago -
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Men deny house fire murders of mother and children
Mohammed Shabir and Calum Sunderland deny murdering Bryonie Gawith and her three children in Bradford.3 hours ago -
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Blinken on tackling global conflicts at U.N. General Assembly
As the U.N. General Assembly holds its 79th session in New York City, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to address international crises ranging from the Middle East conflict to the war in ...1 hour ago -
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They meet again: Three keys to Liberty-Aces WNBA semifinals clash
A year ago, Las Vegas beat New York to win its second straight title. Their WNBA Finals rematch opens Sunday in the semifinals.7 minutes ago - WNBA -
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It’s ‘Strega Nona September’ on TikTok
A pasta-making witch from a beloved 1975 fable is being hailed online as the blueprint for a very specific strain of autumnal coziness.Yesterday - Tiktok
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