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Generation sensible: UK teens give up alcohol
Is this a tipping point for society’s favourite drug? Humanity has been consuming alcohol for at least 10,000 years, but now almost a third of young people do not drink at all.
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Shock report savages ‘cruel war’ on fat people
Should we be more fat positive? Yesterday, a widely shared article claimed that “everything you know about obesity is wrong.” It described a “futile war on fat people” that ruins lives.
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Sesame Street insists its puppets are not gay
But should they be? After a former writer revealed that he thinks Bert and Ernie are more than just friends, studio chiefs clarified that the iconic duo “do not have a sexual orientation”.
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5,000 years on, high heels are given the boot
Should we mourn the demise of high heels? In a landmark show at London Fashion Week, Victoria Beckham spun heads with a high heel-free catwalk. Trends suggest they could be on the way out.
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Ancient hashtag hailed world’s oldest drawing
Were ancient humans really just like us? Archaeologists have discovered a 73,000-year-old drawing in South Africa — evidence that early humans were more sophisticated than once thought.
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How Apple became the first $1 trillion company
Can it stay on top? Yesterday, Apple unveiled a range of new iPhones. The original handset was launched in 2007, sparking a phenomenon that made Apple the global tech superpower it is today.
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Tuneless, dull and dated: anthems under fire
Should we scrap national anthems? A nine-year-old girl has sparked anger by calling out racist lyrics in Advance Australia Fair. It is far from the only national song...
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Bodyguard: thrills viewers and divides critics
Does Bodyguard teach us anything about the world? The hit BBC show has become Britain’s most watched TV drama in over a decade — several different...
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London Fashion Week drops fur for first time
Should wearing fur be banned? Today, models and designers from around the world will arrive in the capital city for London Fashion Week. For the first time ever, the event will be fur-free.
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The virtual models taking Instagram by storm
Are CGI supermodels creepy or cool? A luxury French fashion label has unveiled a new “army” of digital supermodels — continuing a rising trend of virtual celebrities sweeping social media.
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The Czech protests that still hurt 50 years on
Can heroic defeats teach us more than victories? It is 50 years since the Soviet Union crushed Czechoslovakia’s dreams of liberation. What lessons can we learn from this tragic tale?
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Aretha: In her voice, we could feel our history
How should we remember Aretha Franklin — as a musician or a civil rights hero? The “Queen of Soul” died last week. She was one of the most celebrated and influential singers in history.
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Marie Curie hailed most world-changing woman
Is science the greatest historical force? Pioneering chemist Marie Curie has topped a poll of the world’s most influential women. She is joined by many other trailblazing female scientists.
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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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Sun, sea and sexism: TV hit splits the nation
Is Love Island harmful to teenagers? In just over a week we will say goodbye to the villa for another summer. The end cannot come soon enough for those who think the show sets a bad example.