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The hidden benefit of children playing with Barbie dolls
Playing with dolls found to be very useful for children struggling to connect with peers
Kerry Washington says ‘real mental health crisis’ forced her to seek treatment for eating disorder
‘Scandal’ star said she was using food and exercise to ‘escape life’
It’s allergy season across the US again. Believe it or not, there is a right way to blow your nose
Blowing the wrong way could result in burst eardrums and infections
Government increases BBC World Service funding by £33m over three years
The funding increase is about 8% up on the previous financial year, the government will announce on Thursday.
Why every generation secretly knows the one before them had more style
The young may think they’re the most fashionable, but chances are they’re wearing trends from 20 years ago. That’s wh...
A total hoot! Beautiful birds – in pictures
From fluffy owlets to rosy-hued flamingos, Claire Rosen’s portraits of live birds took her on a journey that touched ...
UAE closes airspace again as drone and missile threats spark major travel disruption
The U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran has plunged global aviation into chaos
What is paraxanthine? The ‘caffeine alternative’ appearing in coffee and energy drinks
Brands claim paraxanthine can provide a steadier form of alertness, promising ’focused, clean energy’ and no jitters ...
Bailiffs board Ryanair plane after passenger compensation dispute
The action was taken by Austrian officials after the airline ignored a court order to pay a passenger £742
10 easy Easter home decor ideas for hosting springtime social events
Step into spring with these cute homeware and tablescaping ideas for Easter
Who was St Patrick? From a kidnapped Briton to Ireland’s national hero
When we raise a glass to St Patrick on March 17, it’s worth remembering where it all began
Travel disruptions continue as storms slam Midwest and move east
Thousands of cancellations hit major hubs, including New York, Chicaco and Atlanta