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How babies are born knowing the difference between day and night
A study involving more than 31,000 mothers and children found an association between night work during pregnancy and developmental concerns, but could not establish cause and effect. Freeograph/Shutterstock Before a baby sees its first sunrise, it is already receiving signals about day and night. Melatonin, a hormone released mainly atContinue Reading
Mercedes open investigation after George Russell and Kimi Antonelli comments
Toto Wolff has confirmed Mercedes have launched an immediate investigation into what happened at the Brazilian Grand Prix.Continue Reading
Deputy Labour leader defends Ed Miliband appearing on Russell Brand’s YouTube show
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Labour’s deputy leader said Ed Miliband’s interview with Russell Brand took place in a “different era” before the disgraced comedian’s predatory sexual behaviour had beenContinue Reading
Oil prices drop below 90 dollars as Trump says Iran war could end soon
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Oil prices have dropped below 90 dollars a barrel for the first time since August as US President Donald Trump continues to play down theContinue Reading
Minister says way victims were treated in Russell Brand’s case was ‘incredibly depressing’
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Labour’s deputy leader has said she found comments made in Russell Brand’s rape trial “incredibly depressing” after the former comedian was jailed for over tenContinue Reading
Russell Brand and Katy Perry: Sinister footage of comedian with pop star ex-wife resurfaces
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Some eyebrow-raising footage of Russell Brand with ex-wife Katy Perry has resurfaced in the wake of her ex-husband’s guilty verdict in a rape trial. TheContinue Reading
Michael Carrick sacked LIVE as next manager picked with announcement imminent
Express Sport brings you live updates with Michael Carrick facing the sack at Manchester United.Continue Reading
Scientists discover the likely cause of one in eight cancers – and it’s not smoking, diet or alcohol
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Around 12% of the world’s total cancer cases in 2024 were likely caused by an infection, according to new research from the World Health OrganisationContinue Reading
Richard E Grant reacts after being gifted thong by Dame Imelda Staunton in ShelterBox Christmas charity advert
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Richard E Grant has received a red thong from Dame Imelda Staunton in a light-hearted new charity video for ShelterBox. The short film shows GrantContinue Reading
Retailers suffer subdued October as shoppers hold back ahead of Black Friday
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Retailers suffered a subdued October as shoppers delayed spending ahead of Black Friday and Christmas, figures show. Total UK retail sales increased by 1.5% yearContinue Reading