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The Long, Exceptional Life of Frank Graham

Scrambling with my team to close Audubon’s March-April 2008 issue, we hit a wall. In the dusk of publishing’s golden age, advertising was so strong that we had depleted our entire inventory of...

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‘An unsung alternative to the Cotswolds‘: exploring Leicestershire’s Welland valley

This hidden gem has country inns, canalside walks, a stunning viaduct, the historic town of Market Harborough – and not a tour bus in sightIt was a chilly Sunday in November 2000 when the gods chose to smile on Ken Wallace. The retired teacher was sweeping his metal detector across a hillside in Lei…

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Guardian readers’ Christmas appeal donations surpass £500,000

Hope appeal is raising funds for five UK charities that build trust, hope and change at grassroots levelDonate to the charity appeal hereGenerous Guardian readers have so far raised more than £500,000 for the Hope appeal supporting inspirational grassroots charities that bring together divided commu…

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‘For the first time, she could tell people who she was’: Ireland’s gender recognition decade

Ireland’s 2015 Gender Recognition Act was born in an era of optimism and consensus, but as gender-critical activism grows so does debate whether it can holdSoon after Ireland passed its Gender Recognition Act in 2015, Kevin Humphreys, a Labour politician, visited a residential home for senior citize…

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'A miracle': Officer shot in head during Bondi attack home from hospital

The Christmas homecoming of Jack Hibbert, who was shot in the head and shoulder, is a "miracle", his family say.

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Dynastic Jewels combines stunning stones with compelling stories

The choicest European and Asian regal jewels from the Al Thani Collection are on show in Paris

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Young care leavers in England to get free prescriptions, dental and eye services

Those under-25 to receive help while a pilot will trial paid internships in NHS and a guaranteed interview scheme Young people leaving care in England will receive free prescriptions, and dental and eye services up to their 25th birthday, the government has said.A pilot to trial paid internships for…

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The 'pawprint economy' is booming—and it offers huge opportunities for tourism

Luxury pet pampering packages at hotels, menus with dog-friendly roast dinners and £6,000 animal-friendly charter flights. Pet travel isn't just a trend, it's something of a transformation. This is the "pawprint economy"—and it's booming.

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Tonight's winning Powerball numbers for estimated $1.6 billion jackpot

Powerball said the estimated $1.6 billion grand prize is the fourth largest in its history and the fifth largest among U.S. lottery jackpots.

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What do Christmas cracker jokes do to our brains?

Experts say cracker jokes are more about the sharing of a moment than the quality of the gag.

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The Long, Exceptional Life of Frank Graham

Scrambling with my team to close Audubon’s March-April 2008 issue, we hit a wall. In the dusk of publishing’s golden age, advertising was so strong that we had depleted our entire inventory of...

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Carolers bring Christmas past to life for families

This time of year, dozens of familiar songs end up on our playlists or they're often heard over the radio. But if you're lucky, you can hear them performed live -- by carolers. Jericka Duncan has the story.

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Former mineworkers celebrate ‘historic’ £100-a-week UK pensions boost

Scheme members will also receive lump sums averaging £5,500 after government hands over £2.3bn reserveSome former mineworkers who are receiving a £100-a-week boost to their pensions after a hard-fought battle say they will now no longer need to worry about money.The Guardian had reported that people…

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5 podcast episodes to help you build with confidence in 2026

Looking ahead to the New Year? These GitHub Podcast episodes help you cut through the noise and build with more confidence across AI, open source, and developer tools.
The post 5 podcast episodes to help you build with confidence in 2026 appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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Pink platypus spotted in Gippsland is cute – but don’t get too excited

Biologist says monotreme a Victorian fisher has nicknamed Pinky is ‘unusual but not exceptional’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCody Stylianou thought he saw a huge trout. But, skimming just below the surface, it was mo…

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IEEE Summit Yields Better Equipped STEM Educators

The annual IEEE STEM Summit, held this year on 23 and 24 October, brought together preuniversity educators, IEEE volunteers, and STEM enthusiasts to discuss ways to spark children’s interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.The free virtual summit attracted nearly 1,000 attendees…

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The Long, Exceptional Life of Frank Graham

‘An unsung alternative to the Cotswolds‘: exploring Leicestershire’s Welland valley

Guardian readers’ Christmas appeal donations surpass £500,000

‘For the first time, she could tell people who she was’: Ireland’s gender recognition decade

'A miracle': Officer shot in head during Bondi attack home from hospital

Dynastic Jewels combines stunning stones with compelling stories

Young care leavers in England to get free prescriptions, dental and eye services

The Duodecimal Bulletin, Vol. 55, No. 1, Year 1209 [pdf]

The 'pawprint economy' is booming—and it offers huge opportunities for tourism

Tonight's winning Powerball numbers for estimated $1.6 billion jackpot

What do Christmas cracker jokes do to our brains?

The Long, Exceptional Life of Frank Graham

Carolers bring Christmas past to life for families

Former mineworkers celebrate ‘historic’ £100-a-week UK pensions boost

5 podcast episodes to help you build with confidence in 2026

Pink platypus spotted in Gippsland is cute – but don’t get too excited

IEEE Summit Yields Better Equipped STEM Educators

Festive London from the air at night – in pictures

List: Which stores are open for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2025?

Scientists Reveal a Simple Trick to Communicate With Your Cat