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Protests are near constant. Do they work? : Code Switch : NPR

A side-by-side of protests from the civil rights movement, versus protests of the 21st century. Jackie Lay hide caption toggle caption Jackie Lay A side-by-side of protests from the civil rights movement, versus protests of the 21st century. Jackie Lay To the casual observer, it might seem like the U.S. has been spent years and […]

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Pop star Ella Henderson reveals endometriosis diagnosis

Getty Images The pop star has joined with Endometriosis UK to share her story and help raise awareness Pop star Ella Henderson has revealed she has endometriosis and has partnered with a charity to raise awareness of the condition. In a video message on her Instagram account, the multi-platinum selling artist said the last few […]

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What is this UFO-shaped cloud doing over eastern China?

Those within sight of California’s Mount Shasta last weekend were treated to quite a show as thin layers of clouds pancaked on top of each other to make, in essence, a floating cap. (Video courtesy: Robert Renick via Storyful) A UFO-shaped cloud created quite the dramatic scene over eastern China on Tuesday, with photographers and […]

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63 homes in Ashton Vale evacuated in major incident

Sarah Turnnidge BBC News, Bristol Alastair McKee & Dan Johnson BBC News, Bristol Reporting fromAshton Vale BBC A large cordon is in place around a residential area of the city More than 60 homes have been evacuated by emergency services over concerns there may be explosive items at a house. Police confirmed an arrest has […]

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Wasps are back this summer in the UK – a lot of them

Helen Briggs BBC environment correspondent•@hbriggs Getty Images Conditions this year are more favourable for wasps than last year John Horsley was gardening when he felt a wasp crawl down his T-shirt. “That stung me a few times in the back,” he says. “It wasn’t a pleasant experience.” Part of the British Pest Control Association, John […]

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