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Based in the UK, this self confessed history geek takes you for a stroll down memory lane and shares stories and interesting nuggets of information that has been discovered along the way. From tales of tragedy and sadness to epic stories of human courage or creativity, there are many people in history who have made their mark, however small. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to share or leave feedback. It all helps! Keep in touch via either Twitter or Facebook by using @BackTrackerUK
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“David & Stu . . . Unhinged!” offers a unique glimpse into the world's most pressing (and most trivial) issues through the eyes of two of Greenwich Village’s jaded residents, who are usually pissed off about something. From allowing people to legally sh** on our sidewalks to "discrimination" against fat people, David Simonetti, a writer and attorney, and Stu Richel, a critically acclaimed actor, screenwriter, and Vietnam War vet, offer an acerbic yet civilized perspective on politics and lif ...
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Your fortnightly UK politics podcast from TLDR News. Join writers Ben Blissett and Georgina Findlay for a discussion about the Labour government, Keir Starmer’s cabinet, and other underreported stories. Published every other Friday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, using the code 'TOOPODCAST' for £2 off any order: https://toolong.news/
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The BBC is the largest broadcasting organisation in the world. Its mission is to enrich people's lives with programmes that inform, educate and entertain. BBC World Service broadcasts to the world on radio, on TV and online, providing news and information in 32 languages.
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The Record Ranking Podcast for people who would rather be listening to music. Each week James and Connor give their spin on a popular album. James has listened to each one dozens of times, but Connor's only heard them once. Come check out our unprofessional insights and learn a little more about the music you love from every genre, artist, and era! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Eye On Sci-Fi

The 7th Matrix

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An exploration of exceptional and intriguing science fiction, fantasy, and genre web series and online short films. Hosted by Rod T. Faulkner, founder of The 7th Matrix dot com, a web site dedicated to promoting the best in indie SF&F web series and online shorts.
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Pivot

New York Magazine

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With great power, comes great scrutiny. Every Tuesday and Friday, journalist Kara Swisher and NYU Professor Scott Galloway offer sharp, unfiltered insights into the biggest stories in tech, business, and politics. They make bold predictions, pick winners and losers, and bicker and banter like no one else. From New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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The Zoology Ramblings Podcast

Robi Watkinson and Emma Hodson

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Welcome to the Zoology Ramblings podcast! Join conservation biologists and wildlife filmmakers Robi Watkinson and Emma Hodson as they ramble away about zoology, the pressing conservation issues of our times, the global climate and biodiversity crises, wildlife taxonomy, and everything in between! Robi and Emma met during their undergraduate studies and the Zoology Ramblings podcast grew from their infectious love for the wild world! The podcast was one of the recipients of the “Spotify Next ...
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In The News This Week (the Have I Got News For You podcast)

In The News This Week (the Have I Got News For You podcast)

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While the TV show is on break, this pod brings you a tasty edit of the news items that would have made it onto the programme – as a quartet of some of the creatives behind the scenes at the show discuss what makes each item Have I Got News For You worthy. Hosted by Jack Harris, Queenie Miller, Emerald Paston and Mike Rayment. A Hat Trick Podcast
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Around the Ladder

Erika Steinberg

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Welcome to Around the Ladder – the podcast where we explore the twists, turns, and unexpected detours of career journeys. Many of us are familiar with the phrase ”climbing the corporate ladder,” but what happens when your path doesn’t follow a straight line? I became fascinated by the idea of going around the ladder – carving out a different kind of career path. My own journey took this route. After 25 years as an employee, I stepped away for a year and emerged as a consultant and business o ...
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Crazy Day

Matt Morrisson

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Crazy Day is a podcast where I explore curiosity. I try some good ideas, some bad ideas, while bringing you along for the ride. Some episodes are scripted monologues, others more free-form. Who knows what the future holds? Anything can happen on a Crazy Day! To learn about the inspiration behind the name, check out Episode 1!
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A podcast channel where past meets present! Join us as we dive into the world of technology, reminiscing about the gadgets, devices, and trends that shaped our childhood in the ’90s and 2000s—like the iconic Nokia 1100—and explore how they evolved into today’s cutting-edge innovations. From dial-up internet to iPhone 16 Pro, we reflect on the tech we grew up with while keeping an eye on what’s coming next. Whether you’re a tech lover, a nostalgic soul, or both, this podcast brings together t ...
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Solstice Media

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An independent daily news show. We feature the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.
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The Startup Podcast

Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad

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A guide to the unique mindset and approach that drives Silicon Valley style disruption. Build product, raise money, and scale your startup like the best. TSP hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein share practical advice based on decades of experience at Google, Uber, and their own startups.
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We all know that our health plays a pivotal role in our overall quality of life. But learning to prevent and manage diseases and conditions can be difficult.Dr. Frita Fisher is a medical doctor who has been triple-board certified.Join Dr. Frita every week as she shares her vast knowledge as a medical doctor, along with interviews with other medical experts in the field, that will help you stay on top of your health and keep you abreast of the latest trends in medicine.You'll learn what you c ...
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One Life One Chance with Toby Morse

One Life One Chance with Toby Morse

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Toby Morse is the host of the One Life One Chance podcast and lead singer of the band H2O for 26 years. The show, as well as his 501C3 non-profit organization, is named after one of their most impactful songs off of their 1999 album F.T.T.W. Inside these episodes you'll hear him have real, authentic and non-scripted conversations with friends and heroes who have had a major impact on his life, where many guests have said it was "very therapeutic". Follow him on Instagram @onelifeonechancepod ...
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Thee Organiks

Hannah Priore

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Thee Organiks Broadcast is a raw collab with two individuals (Dii Osimiri & Hannah Priore) that break down their thoughts in a very unfiltered organik way for the listeners. We discuss topics ranging from relationships, self-development, business, and everything in between.
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Russell Manser used to be a bank robber and prison escapee in the 80s and 90s and did 23 years in prison across 3 different states. Now having turned his life around, he talks openly to interesting people about trauma, survival, transformation and hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The government has U-turned on its manifesto commitment to offer all workers the right to claim unfair dismissal from their first day in a job. Ministers now plan to introduce the right after six months instead, after business groups voiced concerns it would discourage firms from hiring. The government argued it was making the climbdown to stop its…
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President Trump's Ukraine peace deal moves forward as Russia and Ukraine signal readiness for talks. The DOJ shocks everyone by suing Florida to unseal the 2006 Jeffrey Epstein grand jury transcripts. The "Seditious Six" have spent the last four days tap-dancing and back-tracking their calls for the military and IC to mutiny. Plus, Democrats contin…
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Bristol's Code Breaker: Gordon Welchman Season: 6 Episode: 36 Dive into the extraordinary mind behind the unseen machinery of Allied codebreaking. In this episode, we explore how Gordon Welchman’s quiet brilliance reshaped the war effort, the birth of traffic analysis, and why his ideas still echo through modern intelligence work. If you’ve ever wo…
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Environmental law reform has been sitting in the too-hard basket for years — under successive governments, the system stayed broken. Now, just days before the end of the parliamentary year, Labor has passed the first major changes in a generation. The government chose to work with the Greens, agreeing to scrap logging exemptions, close coal and gas…
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The authorities in Hong Kong say fire alarms weren't working properly in the tower blocks where a blaze killed more than 100 people. The buildings were being renovated, and police say they've found materials that are believed not to be fireproof. Also: rescue services tackling heavy floods in South East Asia say they're struggling to cope as roads …
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India’s economy grew 8.2% year-on-year for the period of July-September. The figures are largely being attributed to a boost in consumption, which makes up 60% of India’s GDP. General strikes are taking place across Italy today over the government's proposed 2026 budget law. And why are American retailers hiring a record low number of temporary wor…
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Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Reserve is at the centre of a legal battle over a new Marriott Ritz-Carlton luxury safari lodge. Why are Maasai leaders calling for the camp to be removed? Also in the podcast, we hear from Malian refugees who allege war crimes committed by the now largely disbanded private Russian paramilitary group, Wagner. And a tour gui…
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President Trump has said he'll "permanently pause" immigration from what he called Third World countries, following the shooting of two young National Guard soldiers in Washington on Wednesday, allegedly by an Afghan gunman. In a strongly worded post on social media, he said immigration had eroded living conditions in the United States and that he …
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Pivot is off for the holiday, but we’ve got a special treat — an extra helping of Kara and Scott! Kara recently sat down with Scott to talk about his new book, "Notes on Being a Man," for an episode of On With Kara Swisher. In their conversation, Scott discusses how the Trump campaign won over young men with a regressive version of masculinity, why…
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President Trump says that one of the US National Guard soldiers who was shot on Wednesday in Washington has died. Sarah Beckstrom was twenty. Mr Trump said the other soldier, Andrew Wolfe, was in a serious condition, as was the suspected gunman, Rahmanullah Lakanwal. He's an Afghan national who'd worked with the CIA in Afghanistan. Also: Video has …
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Claire grew up in a multi-faith household that often looked beyond traditional beliefs for solutions. At 17, everything changed when her mother discovered that Claire was speaking to “dead people.” Convinced it was ungodly, her mother turned to both a medium and her charismatic Christian sect for guidance, asking priests to intervene so that Waswa,…
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With Hong Kong's emergency services dealing with their deadliest fire in decades, that's so far claimed the lives of 83 people at Wang Fuk Court, we look at the safety of the world's tallest buildings. Andrew Peach hears how relations between the United States and Venezuela are deteriorating, and what impact it is having on the aviation sector. And…
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The government has U-turned on its manifesto commitment to offer all workers the right to claim unfair dismissal from their first day in a job. Ministers now plan to introduce the right after six months instead, after business groups voiced concerns it would discourage firms from hiring. The government argued it was making the climbdown to stop its…
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The authorities in Hong Kong say more than 80 deaths have now been confirmed after the city's worst fire in decades. Officials think that number will grow, with more than 200 people still missing. It's unclear what caused the fire but the eight residential blocks were undergoing renovations. The contractor is reported to have breached safety requir…
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When we heard news that Barnaby Joyce was quitting The Nationals – we knew we’d cover it with our friend in Canberra, Amy Remeikis – but the more we talked about it, there was someone else we needed to hear from too. Barnaby’s old sparring partner and the former member for New England, Tony Windsor, was loading cattle when we called. And he said th…
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Pope Leo has called for peace on the first day of his visit to Turkey, and urged Ankara to embrace the role of mediator in the world's conflicts. His host, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said he doesn't believe the differences between people, including religion, should be a source of conflict. Also: US officials issue an update on the two National…
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Japanese brewing giant, Asahi, has delayed publishing its latest financial results because of the major cyberattack that began in September. Leanna Byrne hears from an expert in Japan. Also, why has Venezuela banned six international airlines, including Iberia, TAP and Turkish Airlines? And the Swiss tariff deal with the US that's facing a backlash…
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Emergency teams in Hong Kong are still working to extinguish fires at a giant housing complex a day after the blaze broke out. Sixty- five people have now been confirmed dead. Over two hundred are still missing. Also in the programme: Hamas has urged mediators to pressure Israel to grant safe passage for dozens of its fighters holed up in tunnels i…
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A military general has been sworn in as Guinea-Bissau's transitional president following the 15th coup in the country. Why is the country prone to coups? BBC speaks to families of missing students in Niger state as Nigeria declares a state of emergency following a surge in kidnappings. And we look at what could be the reasons behind America’s move …
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More than forty people have died and hundreds are missing after a fire engulfed high-rise apartment blocks in Hong Kong's Tai Po district. Firefighters have been battling to contain the blaze for nearly 24 hours. Also: a "targeted shooting" near the White House critically injures two National Guard troops; Nigeria declares a nationwide security eme…
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Why the traditional kokoshnik headdress is en vogue in Russia, and how it has become a poster image for the Kremlin’s vision of national identity. When President Putin talks not of tanks but of tiaras, it’s a signal that symbolism matters. We unpick the dress code of the Russian “patriot” to explore a deeper idea at the heart of everything from fas…
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The Chancellor announced major tax increases amounting to £26 billion in her second Budget, as well as ending the two-child benefit cap from April next year. We broadcast from the political bellwether town of Northampton, to get local reaction from business and townspeople, as well as the local MP Lucy Rigby, who is also Economic Secretary to the T…
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The Chancellor announced major tax increases amounting to £26 billion in her second Budget, as well as ending the two-child benefit cap from April next year. We broadcast from the political bellwether town of Northampton, to get local reaction from business and townspeople, as well as the local MP Lucy Rigby, who is also Economic Secretary to the T…
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What’s the right approach when major economies are weighed down by growing debt? As the UK Government unveils its latest budget, Will Bain examines how debt is increasingly shaping economic decisions. We also look at the rise of California-based live-stream shopping platform Whatnot, now valued at around $11 billion and fast becoming a serious chal…
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At least 36 people have been killed in a huge fire that has engulfed multiple high-rise buildings in Hong Kong's Tai Po district. Also on the programme, three people, including two soldiers from the US National Guard, have been shot in Washington, a few blocks from the White House; and, how noise in the ocean is affecting marine life. (Photo:Fire b…
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Democrats are still peddling the same tired lies about skyrocketing energy prices and "cruel" mass deportations under President Trump. We dismantle their spin with hard facts. The Seditious Six keeping digging in and acting as if they are pious and above reproach, but the FBI believes otherwise. Plus, on this Thanksgiving Eve, we separate myth from…
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Megyn Kelly kicks off the Anaheim tour stop of "Megyn Kelly Live" with The Fifth Column hosts to talk about Marjorie Taylor Greene's abrupt resignation amid her feud with Trump, what happens when you get on the wrong side of Trump, the Trump-Mamdani bromance meeting at the White House, Mamdani's political skills, the falsity of politics, and more. …
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Companies are betting big on AI – and burning through cash to do it. They’re pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into building data centres and developing new models – such as ChatGPT. And so far, these projects are yet to see a financial return. There is one clear winner: Nvidia – the company that makes the chips that power this tech. But how …
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Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te says China is stepping up military preparations to take the island by force. He's announced a $40 billion supplementary defence budget that underscores Taiwan's determination to protect itself, with a focus on drones and missile systems. President Lai said giving up and making compromises to aggression would only bri…
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The Malian government and Canadian mining firm Barrick have ended their two year tax dispute and have agreed a multi-million dollar settlement. So what does the agreement involve? Why did a volcano in Ethiopia erupt after laying dormant for more than 10,000 years? And we find out why Madagascar's beloved lemurs are at risk. Presenter: Nyasha Michel…
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The UK's net financial debt this year will be £2.6tn, meaning "one in every £10 the government spends is on debt interest". How are UK markets reacting to this? Leanna Byrne examines with our experts. Also, in Australia, two 15-year-olds are taking their government to court over a new law that bans anyone under 16 from using social media. And Iran …
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Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has announced a plan to spend an extra $40 billion dollars on the military over the next eight years to resist Chinese aggression. Also on the programme: at least 13 people have died in a fire in a tower block complex in Hong Kong; and the new "Russian cultural code” from fashion to music, aiming to define what it me…
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The FBI launches an investigation into six Democratic lawmakers over a video urging military members to ignore illegal orders. A Tennessee Democrat’s congressional campaign falters as resurfaced comments show her mocking Nashville and pushing far-left positions. A male competitor is disqualified from the Official Strongman Games after secretly ente…
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An airline industry body in Venezuela tells Will Bain flights in and out the country have already been cut by half, with major disruption looming as a dispute over the safety of Venezuelan airspace intensifies. Also, are American consumers starting to feel the pinch? We examine a series of data points suggesting confidence may be on the wane. And h…
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The former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has been ordered to begin his 27 year prison sentence for plotting a coup after the last election. The Supreme Court said he'd exhausted all appeals and will serve his time behind bars at the federal police headquarters in Brasilia. Also: Italy makes femicide – the murder of a woman, motivated by gend…
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Inflation may not be in double digits anymore, but it is still almost double the Bank of England's target. That means prices are rising twice as fast as they should be. So we might have come through the cost of living crisis - but many people are still feeling its impact. Today we're asking: how are you beating the squeeze? And, in this week of tri…
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Millions of people are set to get a pay rise from April due to an increase in the minimum wage, the government has announced ahead of Wednesday's Budget. The hourly rate for over-21s will rise by 50p to £12.71, with workers aged 18-20 seeing an 85p rise to £10.85, and under-18s and apprentices getting 45p more to £8 an hour. However, businesses hav…
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Millions of people are set to get a pay rise from April due to an increase in the minimum wage, the government has announced ahead of Wednesday's Budget. The hourly rate for over-21s will rise by 50p to £12.71, with workers aged 18-20 seeing an 85p rise to £10.85, and under-18s and apprentices getting 45p more to £8 an hour. However, businesses hav…
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Ukraine's President Zelensky says he's ready to meet President Trump to discuss the most sensitive points of US- drafted peace agreement with Russia. But he said his country's European allies should also join the meeting. Mr Zelensky was addressing a gathering of the Coalition of the Willing - a group of nations which supports Kyiv. We will hear fr…
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A Clinton-appointed federal judge just made history by dismissing the criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James on a never-before-used "improper appointment" technicality, a ruling that reeks of deep-state protection. AG Pam Bondi is already appealing and vowing to get these cases back on track. Plus, Senator Mark Kelly may be recalled t…
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Megyn Kelly is joined by Dave Aronberg, MK True Crime contributor, and Mike Davis, founder of the Article III Project, to discuss the dismissed federal criminal indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, the judge's reasoning, what’s going to happen next, the new evidence on New York Attorney General Letitia James' taking investment propert…
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The CDC quietly updates vaccine information on its website while Black mothers deliver babies minutes after being dismissed by hospital medical staff. Join us as we dissect these alarming, trending medical headlines affecting real families. We'll also explore Jesse Jackson's battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, separating myths from medical …
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The year is 1934, and the setting is Scotland. Startling photos have emerged, appearing to capture the Loch Ness monster. Fast-forward 90 years to 2024, to an election campaign in Australia, and a video is released of a prime minister promising to ban gambling ads. Both are fake – designed specifically to deceive. And while humans have always had a…
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