TOK: Faith
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The young ad man who conquered the Dragons
What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Ed Hollands launched his truck advertising company after university, realising a childhood dream. Sales soared this year after victory...
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11 dead in America’s worst anti-Semitic attack
Can we ever defeat anti-Semitism? On Saturday morning, a gunman walked into a synagogue in the US city of Pittsburgh and opened fire. The tragedy is a reminder of anti-Semitism’s deadly legacy.
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‘No one has ever read anything like this before’
Are book prizes bad for writing? Milkman, a challenging work about sexual harassment in Northern Ireland, has won the Man Booker Prize. Some writers say the award is...
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Four easy(ish) ways to help save the world
How much difference can one person make? It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the mammoth task of rescuing our planet, but there are some simple changes we can all practise.
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We believe in miracles say 72% of young people
Are miracles possible? According to a new survey, three in five British people think miracles can happen. If so, it could explain the remarkable survival story of baby Lily Groesbeck.
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How to be happy? Live like the ancient Greeks
Should we all live like Stoics? Thinkers like Marcus Aurelius believed that the key to happiness lies in disciplining yourself to handle the best and worst of life with a balanced mind.
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Moooove over Mozart as slow radio takes over
Are we sick of bite-sized culture? This autumn, Radio 3 will broadcast long hours of clocks ticking, leaves crunching and cows mooing. Some say we should spend more time in idle reflection.
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Treason says Trump as aide declares resistance
Patriotism or treason? A mystery White House official has written a shock article claiming they are part of a “resistance” working to frustrate the president’s “reckless decisions”.
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Boris sparks row over burkas in Britain
Should the burka be banned? Boris Johnson has refused to apologise over incendiary remarks he made about burkas. Meanwhile, Denmark has become the latest nation to outlaw the face covering.
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At last! Scientists find 12-mile lake on Mars
Is there life on Mars? After decades of study, a body of liquid water has finally been detected on the Red Planet. The discovery raises exciting possibilities for our search for alien life.
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The daring cave rescue captivating the world
How should we react to the news? Eight boys have been freed from the Tham Luang caves in Thailand thanks to a brave rescue mission. However, they still face a long road to recovery.
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Dua Lipa, Beyoncé and the art of music videos
Should music videos count towards the charts? Teeming with social commentary and dynamic self-expression, music videos are having a heyday. For others, they are a big-budget distraction.
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The modern twists on an ancient sun festival
Should we all celebrate the summer solstice? Pagans descended on Stonehenge this morning to celebrate the longest day of the year. Some think we all could benefit from a little sun worship.
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The royal wedding preacher who stole the show
Can love change the world? Poverty, war and injustice could all be made history if we embrace the power of love. So declared Bishop Michael Curry in a show-stealing royal wedding sermon.
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Meghan’s ‘dad crisis’ stirs marriage debate
Is marriage itself past its sell-by date? Just as the big day looms, Meghan Markle is facing a family drama: her father may not walk her down the aisle. Some say the tradition is sexist anyway.