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Walnuts may prevent diabetes
Researchers found a lower prevalence of type 2 diabetes among people who eat a handful of walnuts everyday
US Mayor to abolish local government to prevent neo-Nazi coup
Craig Cobb, 66, infamously tried to create an Aryan enclave in Leith after moving there in 2012
Powerful domestic violence campaign launched to coincide with World Cup
A new campaign has been launched to coincide with the World Cup highlighting the link between football and domestic violence. As football fever sweeps the globe many would rather not face the uncomfortable truth that darkens the world’s favourite sport. Domestic Violence and the World Cup are closely linked, with reported incidents increasing by 26 per cent if England plays, 38 per cent if England loses and 11 per cent the next day, win or lose. To bring these stats...
Neo-Nazi group with member that plotted to kill MP just a “motley crew” of nationalists drinking in their local Wetherspoons, a court heard
Jack Renshaw plotted to kill his local MP Rosie Cooper and Detective Constable Victoria Henderson with a gladiator machete before hoping to be shot dead by the police during a hostage stand off, a court heard.
Summer sun can be “demoralising” for office workers
Millions of workers admit they feel 'trapped' in their office when the sun is shining outdoors, a study has found. As the UK basks in temperatures of almost 30C, three in five office-based employees admit they feel glum at the thought of being stuck indoors during the heatwave. And a third went as far as to say they feel trapped inside, while one in four believe they are wasting their life in front of their computer rather than making the...
Neolithic trackway found while digging cables for £2.5bn wind farm
Archaeologists also unearthed the remains of an aurochs, a prehistoric cow.
China has banned popular computer game – because players can make characters gay
The Sims FreePlay, which was released six years ago, has now been banned in China and six Middle Eastern countries because authorities are worried about players enacting same-sex fantasies in the mobile game.
Queen’s taxpayer-funded costs rise 13% in past year
The Queen's taxpayer-funded costs rose by 13 per cent in the past year, new accounts show. Public funds used by the Queen for official expenditure and duties went up from £41.9 million to £47.4 million. More than £4 million was spent on the initial phase of improvements at the palace, including the removal of old wiring, while £21.4 million went on payroll costs. The Sovereign Grant accounts also show an increase in travel costs, from £4.5 million to £4.7 million. The...
Poor people really are more charitable than the rich, according to new research
They are more likely to share their money, even though they have much less to give,