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Former Dutch queen Beatrix breaks wrist in skiing accident

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands has suffered a skiing accident, breaking her wrist. The 82-year-old former queen was skiing in Austria on Saturday when she fell, a Dutch Royal House spokesperson said Sunday. She was taken to a hospital in Innsbruck for an X-ray, which showed a broken wrist. Beatrix, who is the mother of […]
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Critics blast 'absurd' rewrites to Roald Dahl's children's books

Critics have blasted the recent rewrites to Roald Dahl's beloved children's books, calling them “absurd” and an insult to the author's legacy. The rewrites, which were announced this week by Penguin Random House UK, will see some of the characters' names, genders, and other details changed in order to make them “more inclusive” and avoid […]
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Tesco hands store staff 7% pay rise

Tesco, the UK's largest supermarket chain, has announced that it will be handing store staff a 7% pay rise. The pay increase, which will be implemented in April, is intended to reward staff for their hard work and dedication during the pandemic. The move comes as Tesco rivals Aldi and Sainsbury's have both recently announced […]
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Helping Stroke Patients Regain Movement in their Hands

People who have suffered a stroke are often left with limited mobility in their hands, but a new treatment option may be able to help them regain some of the movement. Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new type of brain stimulation that could help improve hand movement in stroke patients. The […]
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Ron DeSantis wants to move federal offices OUT of D.C.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday that he is proposing a plan to move some federal offices out of Washington D.C. The plan, which was revealed during his State of the State address, would involve the relocation of certain federal agencies and offices to the Sunshine State. DeSantis noted that the proposal would bring […]
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Charlie Teo denies lying to inquiry over surgeries that left patients with brain injuries

Renowned neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo has denied lying to a medical inquiry over surgeries that left patients with brain injuries. The inquiry, conducted by the Medical Board of Australia, was investigating allegations that Teo had failed to disclose risks associated with certain neurological surgeries. Teo, who is well-known for taking on difficult and challenging cases, […]
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26 dead amid heavy rains in Brazil, cities cancel Carnival

At least 26 people have been killed and tens of thousands displaced after heavy rains pounded Brazil, causing flooding and mudslides in several cities. The downpour has caused destruction in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo, with several cities cancelling their planned Carnival celebrations. Rio de Janeiro authorities declared a […]
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