Three Midlife Habits Could Delay Dementia by 13 Years
NYU Langone study finds normal blood pressure, no diabetes, and not smoking from age 45 to 65 can keep dementia at bay for over a decade.
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Wishaw MSP Welcomes £821k Summer of Sport Funding
Motherwell and Wishaw MSP Clare Adamson has welcomed £821,000 for North Lanarkshire from the Scottish Government’s Summer of Sport programme, part of nearly £12 million awarded to local authorities across Scotland.
El-Sayed offers Democrats a template to beat Trumpism
Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate campaign shows Democrats how to reclaim nationalism and populism, and turn GOP money advantages against them.
Climate change demands new planting choices
England's changing climate means native-only planting is outdated; we must adapt with drought-tolerant species, says a letter writer.
Pakistan imposes severe restrictions on international media
Pakistan imposes severe new restrictions on international media, barring reporting outside Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore, sparking backlash from journalist groups.
Michigan nominates first trans woman for legislature
Joanna Whaley, a former megachurch pastor who endured conversion practices, wins Democratic primary, becoming the first transgender nominee for Michigan's state legislature.
Coltness Kids Petition for New Playpark After Summer Search
Children and parents in Coltness have launched a petition urging North Lanarkshire Council to install a new play area, citing the lack of local playgrounds.
Greek Olympic stadium shelters dogs rescued from wildfires
An Olympic stadium in Greece shelters over 110 dogs rescued from wildfires. Vets assess injuries, and hopes rise for reunions with owners.
Red lines crossed: Fifa must face reckoning over Infantino
Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces growing opposition after Jordan's FA chief accuses him of blackmail over World Cup sell-off plan, as crisis deepens.
Locust swarm darkens sky in Russia's Dagestan
Millions of locusts darkened the sky in Dagestan, Russia, on Sunday, prompting pest control measures as residents feared for nearby towns.
Olympic Stadium Shelters Dogs Rescued from Greece Wildfires
A stadium built for Olympic athletes in Attica, Greece, now shelters over 100 dogs rescued from wildfires, with volunteers turning the running track into a temporary home.
Port of Tyne urges global change to nurdle shipping rules
Port of Tyne CEO calls for global shipping industry to change how nurdles are transported and classified after billions of plastic pellets spilled into the River Tyne.
Port of Tyne saves 58 tonnes of nurdles from river
Around 58 tonnes of nurdles were prevented from spilling into the River Tyne after a ship collision, the Port of Tyne says, following a complex operation.
Heineken pays UK farmers premium for regenerative barley
Heineken launches regenerative barley programme, paying farmers a premium to adopt sustainable practices, aiming for nearly half of its malted barley to be regenerative by 2027.
Liverpool city centre 'needs a good wash' over litter
Scousers call for a 'good wash' as litter and grime fill streets. Council invests £7.5m in cleaning services.
KFC wrap recipe for £1.40 rivals £8 burger
A woman shares a KFC wrap recipe costing just £1.40 each, claiming it tastes better than the £8 takeaway burger.
TalkTV migrant segment sparks fury as Lee Anderson warns
Reform UK chairman Lee Anderson broadcast live from French migrant camps, warning that undocumented migrants will soon be in UK streets, sparking viewer fury.
UK Drought: Kent and Wimbledon Resemble Bone-Dry Texas
Drought grips UK: July driest on record in southern England, 34th day of 30C heat ties 1995 record, hosepipe bans affect 23m households.
Packham, Greens Accuse Burnham of Dereliction Over Heat
Chris Packham and Green Party leader Zack Polanski accuse Andy Burnham's Labour Government of 'astonishing dereliction of duty' over its response to Britain's scorching summer temperatures.
Kashmir Cloudburst Kills 28, Families Search for Missing
A cloudburst-triggered landslide in Murrah village, Kashmir, killed at least 28 people, with families still searching for the missing amid erratic weather linked to climate change.
Beetle larvae use waste as shield in Ceredigion
A tortoise beetle larva with a prehensile anus and faecal shield was spotted during a Wildwatch morning in Ceredigion, thanks to local volunteer recorders.
Ban toxic pet flea treatments, UK parliamentary report urges
A parliamentary report calls for a ban on over-the-counter flea treatments for pets, citing pollution of waterways and harm to wildlife from chemicals like imidacloprid and fipronil.
Snow Leopard Secrets: A Conservationist's Intimate Portrait
Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi's debut book offers a gritty, intimate look at the elusive snow leopard, challenging myths and revealing the realities of conservation in the Himalayas.
Telegraph Climate Shift? Analysis of Recent Pieces
Recent Telegraph articles on climate change have sparked debate, with some suggesting a shift in the rightwing paper's stance, prompting responses from Kemi Badenoch and experts.
Perrottet's brother admits paying for party memberships
Jean-Claude Perrottet, brother of ex-NSW premier, tells Icac he paid for memberships and recruited to 'dodgy' branches, as Liberal leader defers Tudehope's fate.
Butterflies on the Move Worldwide, Study Finds
About 1 in 10 butterfly species have shifted their ranges due to climate change, with 80% expanding. A global study reveals alarming ecosystem changes.
Celery and Celeriac Top Australia's August Produce List
Celery and celeriac are at their peak in August, with blood oranges and strawberries also in good supply, according to Australian produce experts.
El-Sayed's Michigan win shows change possible for Democrats
Abdul El-Sayed's progressive primary win in Michigan signals a shift for Democrats, with a tough general election ahead that could reshape 2028 politics.
Can Human Stupidity Kill Even Hardy Insects?
An expert suggests that other invertebrate species will likely survive human-caused toxic horrors, while humanity may face extinction first.
Vanilla scent could save UK high street, study finds
A study of 2,000 shoppers reveals that the right atmosphere, including vanilla scent and good lighting, could persuade Brits to spend an extra £1,100 a year, potentially saving the high street.
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