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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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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.
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Penalty curse broken as Three Lions march on
Is it coming home? England have reached the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Colombia in a nerve-shredding penalty shootout. A showdown with Sweden awaits, but can they go all the way?
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Messi and Ronaldo out as knockouts start
Can either Messi or Ronaldo be called the best player of all time? Both Argentina and Portugal crashed out Saturday, meaning both players are unlikely to ever get their hands on a World Cup...
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Germany crash out in greatest shock so far
Is it wrong to take pleasure in other people’s misfortune? As Germans despaired at their early World Cup exit, the world rejoiced. The World Cup has been blown wide open.
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Official! Gaming addiction is mental illness
Is the World Health Organisation right? It has made “gaming disorder” an official mental illness. While fun for some, excessive gaming can tear lives apart — and the solution is unclear.
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New fight to legalise medical marijuana
Following a row over cannabis oil, should the law change? The drug is currently illegal in any form. But MPs are calling for change after medication was taken away from an epileptic child.
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England aim to end 52 years of World Cup pain
How excited should England fans be? The Three Lions kick off their World Cup campaign today. The familiar tournament hype is engulfing the country. Does pressure help players or hinder them?
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Dozens killed in Guatemala volcano disaster
Should we all worry about volcanoes? On Sunday, Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupted, killing at least 60 and injuring hundreds. Other long-dormant supervolcanoes could be even more devastating.
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How data has transformed the World Cup
Are statistics killing the magic of football? The upcoming World Cup will be the most analysed ever, as football has finally started to take data seriously. How much does it matter?
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MH370 crash was murder-suicide, say experts
Should all planes be automated? Analysts believe they have uncovered the truth behind the disappearance of a Malaysian Airlines flight in 2014. Many now feel they cannot trust pilots again.
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Laurel, Yanny and 2,000 years of philosophy
Is there such a thing as reality? The internet erupted in an ear-splitting debate this week — all thanks to a mysterious recording. Science has since cracked the case, but deeper riddles remain.
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Plague of anxiety and self-harm laid bare
Is opening up about mental illness the best treatment? Several celebrities have courageously spoken about their struggles. But a deep divide remains over the merits of “the talking cure”.
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The hit quiz app taking the world by storm
Is trivia good for us? Valued at $100 million, with millions of daily players, HQ Trivia is the new social quizzing app sensation. Some have even called it the future of television.
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Starbucks vows to fight racism in America
Is Starbucks showing America the way to end racism? Three weeks after two black men were arrested in one of its cafes, the company is starting a “multiphase” effort to stop bias in its tracks.
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Fortnite craze is ‘damaging’, says minister
Can video games be a force for good? In response to parental concerns about the Fortnite craze, culture secretary Matt Hancock has warned against the dangers of “too much screen time”.
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Now Kanye West wants to be the new Socrates
Is Kanye West wise or idiotic? The rapper is making headlines with a remarkable series of tweets which express his opinions on a range of subjects. He describes it as his “philosophy book”.