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ObituaryChris WagnerHis groundbreaking research linked asbestos with cancer and changed the world of work for millionsChris Wagner, who has died aged 77, was an outstanding international authority on asbestos-related cancer. In 1956, while working at the South African Pneumoconiosis Research Unit, he conducted an autopsy on a black African miner thought to have died from tuberculosis. He later wrote: "On opening the thoracic cavity, I was amazed to find a huge gelatinous tumour. [Read More]

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Let's begin with some well-worn advice: Moderation is key. So go ahead and eat that hot dog at the state fair or some bacon on vacation. But take note: People who eat lots of processed meats over their lifetime seem to have a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes (and heart disease). How much higher? A study by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health analyzed food questionnaire responses from more than 400,000 participants. [Read More]

Davis CupUnderdogs Finland stun United States to reach Davis Cup quarter-finalsPaul, McDonald fizzle for USA as underdogs Finland advanceDavis Cup finals debutants score upset of 32-times championsCzech Republic, Australia and Canada all reach quarter-finalsUnderdogs Finland stunned 32-times champions the United States on Saturday to seal their place in the Davis Cup quarter-finals for the first time, while the Czech Republic, Australia and defending champions Canada all advanced. Lleyton Hewitt’s Australia power into Davis Cup finals with Switzerland sweepRead moreOtto Virtanen saved two match points in the decisive tiebreaker to beat Mackenzie McDonald 7-6 (5), 1-6, 7-6 (7) and Emil Ruusuvuori defeated Tommy Paul 7-6 (1), 6-4 – sealing the result on his fourth match point – to give debutants Finland a historic win in Split, Croatia, at the group stage of the Davis Cup finals. [Read More]

Ex-NFL star Warren Sapp is desperate to lower his child support payments ... even though he struck a deal with one of his baby mamas to NEVER change the amount -- of course, that was before he went broke. Sapp filed legal docs in Florida, requesting his child support to Angela Sanders be decreased from $2,500 per month ... because he's fallen on hard financial times since retiring from the NFL, a. [Read More]

Rights and freedomGlobal developmentArtist was humiliated by the authorities and lambasted by the press after terminating a pregnancy, but refuses to be silenced In May, I made the decision to take abortion pills to end a pregnancy. I wasn’t scared. I’ve been involved in LGBTQ+ and pro-choice activism in Poland for years, I know my rights and knew I wasn’t breaking the law. Though Poland’s abortion law is strict, terminating your own pregnancy is not illegal. [Read More]

Drugs. Those illegal mind-altering poisons. Can you believe people actually do these things? Believe it. And it's not just the laypeople who are using. There are plenty of brilliant heavyweights in the science and technology worlds that have said they enjoy their drugs. Famous astrophysicist Carl Sagan secretly loved weed, a fact that only came to light after his death. Steve Jobs made several mentions throughout his lifetime about his LSD experiences being incredibly important to him. [Read More]

In honor of last night’s Super Bowl, Jimmy Fallon staged his most high-octane lip-sync battle yet, featuring the Get Hard stars Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart. It’s a wild 13 minutes with endless highlights: Will Ferrell becomes Will Fierce for Beyoncé’s “Drunk in Love,” the mike stand has to be adjusted a couple of times, and Fallon rips holes in his suit with a surprise guest and scary dance moves. Set it on repeat and settle in, because it’s one of those things you can watch over and over and find something new each time. [Read More]