Society
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School tries (and fails) to ban Christmas
Is the true meaning of Christmas lost? The holiday is a “stressful” and “lonely” time says one teacher at a school in Yorkshire. However, her students do not agree…
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Grandparents know best, say experts
Do grandparents give the best advice? There is a good reason why we say people get “older and wiser”. Scientists think older people make good decisions because they have lots of experience.
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‘The American festival we all should celebrate’
Should Britain have Thanksgiving? At this time of year, American families come together to eat turkey and say what they are thankful for. Some British people are celebrating Thanksgiving Day...
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The incredible story of triplets split at birth
Does nature or nurture decide who we are? Three triplets were separated at birth and raised by very different families. Years later, the identical strangers met for the first time.
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Half of public says Charles should not be king
Who should be the next King of England? Prince Charles is now 70 years old. He is next in line for the throne. Over half of Britons say they want his son to be king instead.
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Schools in Finland say no to classrooms
Should schools get rid of classrooms? This is what some schools in Finland have done. Children there are taught in one big space instead. Not everyone thinks it is a good idea.
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Obsession with ‘likes’ bad for you, says Meghan
Is she right? During an event with mental health workers in New Zealand, the Duchess said that “filtered” social media is making young people feel bad about themselves.
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Cumberbatch describes fighting off muggers
Is it brave to confront criminals? Last November, the actor stepped in when he saw a delivery driver being mugged in the street. Cumberbatch now says his actions were “a bit foolhardy”.
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Why Kirstie Allsopp smashed her kids’ iPads
Did Kirstie Allsopp make the right choice? The TV presenter broke her sons’ iPads after they broke her rules about playing Fortnite. She says it was the best thing she has ever...
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Meet the world’s wackiest record breakers
Are world records a waste of time? The 2019 Guinness Book of World Records has been released. It celebrates many unusual achievements, from speedy doughnut eating...
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£40,000: how much a family needs to be happy
How much money do you need in life? For a family of four, the answer is apparently £40,000. That covers food, travel and swimming lessons, but not the latest phone or a holiday abroad…
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Why the number of children in gangs is rising
How can we stop the spread of gangs? New research has found that over 30,000 youngsters in England and Wales belong to a gang. Once they are in, there is often no way out.
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Parents get more control over kids’ phone use
Should your phone time be limited? A new iPhone app lets adults decide how and when their children can use their phones. Some experts are warning that too much smartphone usage can be bad.
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Scotland’s new strategy for tackling bullying
Can Scotland end bullying? Its schools will soon be forced to report bullying in more detail than before. At a time when some forms of bullying are on the rise, this could make a difference…
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The heroism of the ‘Spider-Man’ who saved a boy
Should you risk your life for someone else’s? A Malian immigrant living in Paris did just that when he dramatically rescued a young child hanging from a balcony. He is being called a hero.