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The Explainer
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Covid might be to blame for an uptick in rare cancers
The explainer The virus may be making us more susceptible to certain cancers
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What is capital gains tax and how to reduce your bill
The Explainer There are fears that a future Labour government could hike the levy
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Do you really need to put down 20% when buying a home?
The Explainer It may be the standard down payment, but that does not mean it's the right amount for you
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Royal Ascot 2024: have racehorses reached peak speed?
The Explainer Some scientists believe thoroughbred horses have hit their speed limit but others say there is still 'horsepower in the genetic tank'
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Talking Points
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Social media could come with a warning label
Talking Points Do Facebook and TikTok need the notifications that come on cigarettes?
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Vladimir Putin and the new generation of 'short kings'
Talking Point Critics suggest Russian and North Korean dictators have 'Napoleon complex' but numerous world leaders share their stature
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When does adulthood begin?
Talking Point From 16-year-old voters to lifetime bans on smoking, young people are living through a transition in views on political, social and emotional maturity
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Under the Radar
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How AI is used in UK train stations
Under the Radar Image recognition software that can track passenger emotions pits privacy concerns against efficiency and safety improvements
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Secret plan for UK to protect Irish skies
Under The Radar Relations between Dublin and London have historically been strained but covert co-operation has endured for decades
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Dog attacks are on the rise
Under the Radar The number of fatal dog attacks has more than doubled in the past decade, according to the CDC
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Speed Reads
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Gene variant shows promise slowing Alzheimer's
Speed Read A rare genetic trait called Christchurch could delay the onset of disease
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Russia and North Korea sign mutual defense pact
Speed Read Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un pledged assistance if either country faced foreign "aggression"
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Louisiana orders schools to post Ten Commandments
Speed Read The new law requires all public school classrooms to display the religious text
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Boston Celtics win record 18th NBA title
Speed Read In the NBA Finals, the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks
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