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UK Government Bans Daytime TV Advertising of Junk Food

The UK government has banned daytime TV advertisements for sugary foods, including granola and muffins, as part of its efforts…

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President Boluarte’s Nose Surgery Sparks Calls for Impeachment

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte's nose job on Tuesday led to severe political backlash, with some lawmakers calling for her removal…

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Man Discovers Dice Stuck in Nose for Over 20 Years

A 23-year-old man from northern China, Xiaoma, recently learned that a dice had been stuck in his nasal cavity for…

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“Brain Rot”: Oxford’s Word of the Year Explores Our Digital Consumption

Do you find yourself endlessly scrolling through social media, immersed in content that seems trivial? If so, you may be…

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Actress Kamilla Belyatskaya Swept to Sea in Thailand Days Before Wedding

Russian actress Kamilla Belyatskaya, 24, swept to the sea and lost her life in Thailand just days before she was…

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U.S. Shoppers Spend $10.8 Billion on Black Friday, Boosting E-Commerce Giants

According to Adobe Analytics, shoppers in the United States spent an impressive $10.8 billion on Black Friday. The day following…

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Climate Change Threatens Potato Yields in China

In a research facility northwest of Beijing, molecular biologist Li Jieping and his team harvested a small cluster of potatoes,…

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Vito the Pug Wins Best in Show at 2024 National Dog Show

Vito, a pug from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, has historically clinched the prestigious Best in Show title at the 2024…

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John Tinniswood, World’s Oldest Man, Passes Away at 112

John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, passed away at 112. According to Guinness World Records, citing a family statement, he…

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