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Living Coral declared 2019 colour of the year
What does it tell us about ourselves? Each December, design company Pantone picks a colour of the year. It says 2019’s pink-orange hue will “provide comfort and buoyancy” in changing times.
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UK at war over Brussels. (Sprouts, that is)
Is this utterly trivial or deeply important? Our most hated vegetable will take a starring role in millions of Christmas dinners. No wonder the nation is obsessed with such a vital topic.
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The simple invention that could save the world
Is focus the key to success? Yesterday was World Toilet Day — and it was no laughing matter. Bill Gates has spent seven years and £155 million reinventing loos. They may save thousands of lives.
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Thank u, next: being single is the new normal
Is that better than being in a couple? Ariana Grande’s new ode to singledom is number one in the UK. Meanwhile, people around the world spent record amounts on Sunday — aka “Singles Day”.
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The Jewish doctor who treated synagogue killer
Will his example inspire others? Dr Jeffrey Cohen has been praised for his “powerful humanity” after he helped save the life of a mass killer who hated Jews. Some see a lesson for us all.
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Eugenie: ‘You can show people your scars’
Has Princess Eugenie redefined beauty? The royal bride has been praised for showing off her scar with a plunging bridal gown. She hopes her body positive message will inspire others too.
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Terror, panic and an agonising dilemma
Should you intervene in terror attacks? Ignacio Echeverría died doing just that — he was honoured by the Queen yesterday. Meanwhile, a policeman is under fire for making the opposite decision.
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Mental health crisis surging in UK schools
What is to blame? Today is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is “young people in a changing world”. In the UK, there has been a surge in the number of schoolchildren seeking help.
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The new movement for a three-day weekend
Should we have a four-day week? After trialing shorter working weeks for two months, a New Zealand company found its workers were happier, less stressed and just as effective.
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‘Let me live, love, and say it well...’
Is poetry more vital than ever? A survey has declared Sylvia Plath the most popular poet of all time among teenagers — ahead of William Shakespeare. Meanwhile, poetry readership is surging.
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‘Beauty or brains… I was blessed with both!’
Is self-esteem overrated? The Apprentice returns next week, and the candidates have been unveiled. As usual, they ooze extreme self-confidence: a...
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The #MeToo showdown tearing America apart
Should there be a time limit on accusations? Today, the US Senate will question President Trump’s nomination to join the Supreme Court — and the woman who has accused him of assaulting her.
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I, Hunter: how a name can change your life
How much do they matter? The most popular baby names of 2017 have been revealed. Studies show that what you are named can influence everything from your exam results to your face.
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‘Jan, you are the sunshine in my life…’
Are public proposals a good idea? At last week’s Emmy Awards, director Glenn Weiss got down on one knee in front of 10 million viewers. Popping the question has been a big deal for centuries…
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US scientists crack secrets of personality
Should we pay attention to personality tests? American scientists have used big data to split humanity into four distinct personality types. Science like this has a controversial history.