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More than a QUARTER of the world’s oceans need protecting urgently

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More than a QUARTER of the world’s oceans need protecting urgently ‘to give marine species space to live free from human impacts’, scientists claim At least 26 per cent of oceans should be given special conservation protection  To provide safe spaces for sea species they suggest an area of 3.3 million miles  Researchers mapped the … Read more

McDonald’s is selling Quarter Pounder candles – with each smelling like a different ingredient

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Burger lovers can now make their homes smell like a McDonald’s — even when they haven’t actually brought home food from the chain. McDonald’s just launched the Quarter Pounder Fan Club, an offshoot of its official merchandise line, with several items that celebrate its beloved cheeseburger. The fan club merch includes several items including a 2020 … Read more

Prostate deaths hit record high of 12,000 after soaring by more than a quarter in less than 20 years

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Prostate deaths hit record high of 12,000 after soaring by more than a quarter in less than 20 years – while the breast cancer toll dropped by 1,600 in the same period Ageing population is main reason older men are more likely to develop disease  Delays in diagnosing prostate cancer mean it’s spotted when it’s … Read more