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My weirdest Christmas: on Boxing Day I vomited in the sink – and began to suspect I had a mysterious condition
At first I thought my spinning head and nausea were symptoms of a hangover. But could they be connected to a documentary I had made on Havana syndrome?Waking foggy-headed and with the room spinning on 26 December is surely not an uncommon...
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Our king, priest and feudal lord – how AI is taking us back to the dark ages | Joseph de Weck
Since the Enlightenment, we’ve been making our own decisions. But now AI may be about to change thatThis summer, I found myself battling through traffic in the sweltering streets of Marseille. At a crossing, my friend in the passenger seat told me...
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December 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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‘Keeps your mind alert’: older Swedes reap the benefits of learning for pleasure
Retirees with ‘fantastic hunger for education’ taking part in university organised events in record numbersRecord numbers of Swedish retirees are enrolling in a university run “by pensioners for pensioners” amid increased loneliness and a growing...
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December 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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5 Key Moments in the Rise of India’s Hindu-First Powerhouse
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, known as the R.S.S., has survived bans and vilification to emerge as the force reshaping India’s secular republic into a Hindu nation.
www.nytimes.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Myanmar’s Health Crisis Spills Over Borders
Fighting has caused the spread of illnesses like malaria and cholera. In a worst-case scenario, the situation could threaten regional health security, experts say.
www.nytimes.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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From Pariah to Power: The Hindu Right’s 100-Year Quest to Reshape India
The far right juggernaut known as the R.S.S. and its most prominent member, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are remaking secular India as a Hindu-first society, pushing aside minorities.
www.nytimes.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Remembering Those Who Died This Year
We look back at the lives of some of the artists, innovators and thinkers we lost in 2025.
www.nytimes.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Radu Lupu: The Unreleased Recordings album review – treasures from the vaults are a wonderful surprise
(Decca, six CDs)This six-disc collection to mark the late pianist’s 80th birthday is full of treats and includes rare ventures into Chopin and Copland, along with Lupu’s legendary rendition of Bartók at Leeds in 1969First, a personal declaration....
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December 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Helen Goh’s recipe for an espresso martini pavlova bar | The sweet spot
A selection of meringues, boozy cherries, coffee mascarpone and whisky caramel to mix and match until Big Ben strikes and beyondYour favourite cocktail is now a DIY pavlova party! Pile crisp coffee meringues high with espresso cream, boozy...
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December 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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‘Bob Odenkirk called to check on me after he saw it’: Rhea Seehorn on the intensity of making hit show Pluribus
The star has hit the big time as a total grump in her new Apple TV drama – no mean feat, given how delightful she is. She talks Lego therapy, freaking out her Better Call Saul co-star and her frustration with the Guardian crosswordRhea Seehorn has...
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December 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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How Anaconda's pee joke came to be: 'This is not a job for adult humans'
Director Tom Gormican and the cast of the 2025 horror-comedy Anaconda break down a laugh-out-loud moment
www.polygon.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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How to run almost any Windows app on Linux
Like a Linux Subsystem for Windows.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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‘A game changer’: these glass food containers transformed how I store leftovers
Don’t let loads of holiday leftovers languish in the fridge. These microwaveable glass containers from Anyday will help you waste less food – and cut back on dirty dishesSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer,...
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December 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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Southern California sees third death from atmospheric river storm drenching region
Some parts of LA saw more than 11in of rain, with flooding, road closures and debris flows reported across the regionA strong rain and wind storm, carried by an atmospheric river from the Pacific, has been blamed for a third death in southern...
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December 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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Don't Dump This Leftover Liquid And Use It Upgrade Cocktails Instead
Transform this leftover liquid into the drink mixer you didn't know you needed, and upgrade your cocktail with velvety texture and a touch of the salty sea.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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Just got a new iPad? Do these 10 things first
Turn your new iPad into a perfect companion.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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A massive D&D loot table rewrote my entire campaign
Rolling a d979 led one player to claim a weapon that became hugely important in ways I never could have dreamed of. Now it means everything.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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Milwaukee M12, M18, and MX Fuel tools: Explained
Confused about Milwaukee's M12, M18, and MX Fuel power tool lines? We break down the differences and help you choose the right system for your needs.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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Google finally stops your valet from reading your WhatsApp in the car
Android Automotive’s new Sensitive App Protection lets drivers lock individual apps with a PIN, enhancing privacy in shared cars without compromising essential functions. The post Google finally stops your valet from reading your WhatsApp in the...
www.digitaltrends.com
December 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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The Strange Case of the Russian Snickers in U.K. Convenience Shops
The Russian-labeled candy bars are a reminder of how difficult it is to completely disconnect a major economy from the global flow of goods.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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The 9 top biotech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the biotech and pharma Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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The Bakery-Approved Trick To Keep Baked Goods Fresh Longer
If you're a fan of baked goods but find them going bad way too quickly, test out this former bakery owner's trick to keep them fresh longer.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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After one year, D&D 2024 still doesn’t know what it wants to be
In its effort to make the game easier and more accessible, D&D 2024 lost the magic that made the fifth edition such a wild success.
www.polygon.com
December 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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This holiday, have "the talk" with your family about those fake Facebook videos
No, I did not meet the trampoline raccoons.
www.howtogeek.com
December 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Santa Tracker live – come join us following him online!
It’s Christmas Eve, and as the holidays start to really bed in, it’s a time to come together and find joy in the simple things – and one of those is the constant question of ‘When is Santa coming?’ Well, while this is one of the times when it’s...
www.digitaltrends.com
December 25, 2025 at 1:08 AM