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Fame can be a curse, says X Factor winner
Is fame really a curse? Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out reveals how cyberbullying ruined the singer’s life after she won The X Factor in 2011. In fact, her mother wishes...
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Diet of chips and crisps ruins eyesight
Have we forgotten how to eat? We know that many of our Stone Age ancestors enjoyed a great diet. In rich countries today, we live in luxury — but malnourishment is getting worse.
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Teen heroes amaze, delight and spark hope
Do teenagers deserve more respect? From Coco to Greta, the news is suddenly full of amazing young people. Yet, grown ups often think teenagers are lazy and selfish.
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Women’s football triumphs as USA head to final
Will the success of the Women’s World Cup bring equality for women everywhere? The US women’s team hopes to win its fourth tournament on Sunday. Back home, they are fighting for equality in all...
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15-year-old stuns Venus Williams at Wimbledon
Does youth beat experience? Newcomer Cori Gauff is into the third round of the tournament. On Monday, she beat Venus Williams who has five Wimbledon titles and is 24 years older than her.
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Tennis greats to fight it out at Wimbledon
Is tennis the best sport? Wimbledon, the biggest tournament of the tennis calendar, is starting this week in London. The best players in the sport’s history are competing to win it.
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Women’s World Cup kicks off in France
Is women’s football even better than men’s? The FIFA Women’s World Cup is about to start in France. The United States, Germany and England are the three favourite nations to win.
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We must all stop flying now, urge activists
Should we all give up flying to save the planet? By 2050, air travel will be responsible for 16% of global carbon emissions. The growing No-Fly movement is pledging to do something about it.
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What a marathon! The story of a race
Would you like to run a marathon? This Sunday, thousands of people will run the London Marathon. Many will be running for charity, but some will be trying to break records…
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Online junk food ads could be banned before 9pm
Should junk food adverts be banned? This week, the UK government published plans to stop companies promoting unhealthy food before 9pm. It is part of a mission to prevent childhood obesity.
- Health
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Ten years old and heading for the Olympics!
Would you want to compete in the Olympics? Sky Brown is a skateboarding pro. She will be 12 next summer. She hopes to be the youngest Olympian ever…
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New fears of flying after plane crash kills 157
Should we be afraid of flying? It is one of the safest ways to get around — and yet two recent plane crashes have shaken people’s trust in air travel. What went wrong?
- Society
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World marks International Day of Happiness
What makes people happy? Wednesday is the International Day of Happiness! Many people disagree about exactly what makes us feel happy. What do you think?
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Teen climate hero says Asperger’s is a ‘gift’
Is climate change a black-and-white issue? Greta Thunberg inspired teens across Europe to take action on climate change. She says her Asperger’s syndrome helps her to understand the crisis.
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Seven-year-old could be ‘the next Usain Bolt’
What does it take to be the best? Rudolph Ingram has been called the “fastest kid in the world.” He is seven years old. He is hoping that one day he will beat Usain Bolt’s world record.
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