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Why people believe in the soulmate myth

The allure of ‘The One’ stretches across time and cultures. Why do some people continue to believe in finding the perfect person?
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The rise of sober dating and sex

Alcohol has long been a player in getting people together, but an increasing number of daters are trying romance without ‘liquid courage’.
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The 'boomerang kids' returning home

With costs of living increasing, a ‘boomerang’ period of moving back in with parents could be the norm, not the exception, for people in their 20s and 30s.
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Is it rude not to reply to a text ASAP?

Life for the locals is far from straightforward
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74% of ransomware revenue goes to Russian hackers

Crypto-currency researchers say more than $400m of cyber-crime funds go to Russian gangs.
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World
Eccentric sewage rebels head for the big screen

When a group of middle-aged swimming friends from Scarborough became worried about sewage in the sea in the 1980s, they started staging eccentric stunts to highlight their cause, and even took on the government. Now, their story is being turned into a film.
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How nurseries are keeping track of their toddlers

Misty Ardouin set up her nursery, Nestlings, in Cardiff City centre in 2019. At the end of each day, they would have a "good sit down" in the playroom with parents to catch-up on everything the children had been doing.
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Science
Record high deforestation of Amazon in January

The number of trees cut down in the Brazilian Amazon in January far exceeded deforestation for the same month last year, according to government satellite data.
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Lessons in pleasure boost good safe sex

Teaching people about achieving sexual pleasure can help sell safe-sex messages, say researchers from the World Health Organization.
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White House left behind as states drop Covid rules

The White House is facing pressure to revise its position on mask wearing as pandemic restrictions are eased in a number of US states.
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Science
James Webb telescope begins to focus its 'big eye'

It's a confusing but amazing image.
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How Taiwan used simple tech to help contain Covid-19

In Taiwan, finding someone who will talk about their Covid experience is harder than you might think.
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