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In 2017, actress and singer Selena Gomez revealed that she had undergone a kidney transplant. A couple of years earlier, the star had been diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease which causes the immune system to attack healthy tissue, but her need for the transplant came at fairly short notice.…
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Did you know it's been nearly a decade since Michael Jackson passed away? It feels like some years back to me, but seeing that fact was a huge surprise. But in the years since his death in 2009, his children have grown into adulthood and have begun to step out…
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In this crazy world we're living in, vlogging has become one of the most profitable and commercial business around. It seems like everyone under the age of 25 has a vlog and, while the majority of them prove to be unsuccessful and are rendered pointless, some of them do take…
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Nicknamed the “City of Joy”, Kolkata, in eastern India, is a city most commonly associated with Mother Teresa, temples and cultural riches. Yet it also has a darker side. It is a major hub for sex trafficking. Located close to the borders with Nepal and Bangladesh, Kolkata is home to…
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Yesterday, on March 14th, the world was saddened to hear about the loss of Stephen Hawking, one of the most revolutionary scientists to have ever lived. The British physicist was 76-years-old when he passed away at his home in Cambridge, and news of his passing quickly prompted an outpouring of…
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While we all dream of ascending to more influential roles within our careers, it's evident that each step of the ladder comes with its own unique set of drawbacks. If you're a manager, sure, you have a greater pay-check and added responsibility, but it can also be a rather thankless…
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Since she announced her engagement to Prince Harry last year, Meghan Markle has had to face incessant scrutiny due to her background, appearance and former career as an actress. For some people, Markle is a breath of fresh air in an often archaic family, but for others, she doesn't fit…
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We have all been in the position at some point in our lives where we've majorly messed up at work. A lot of the time, this is during your first few weeks and ends up being something that is easily sorted out, but sometimes you can royally screw up and…
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Though we may joke about not having flying cars or hoverboards in the year 2018, the technology we have been able to develop is sort of insane when you think about it. Just a matter decades ago, there was no such thing as texting or the internet, no GPS systems or…
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While most of us will spend our Friday nights on the sofa watching a movie, or even heading out to the cinema to catch the latest release, there's plenty we don't know about the behind-the-scenes process of filmmaking. And while the big milestones are often well-publicized by the studios, there…
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It's fair to say that Bitcoin mania has gripped the world and nobody, not even the most respectable expert, knows whether the cryptocurrency is going to thrive, stagnate, or crash harder than a meteorite. Bitcoin has changed the way people do business in some pretty unexpected ways. As it turns…
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While Shia LaBeouf may divide opinion due to his personality; there's no denying his outstanding ability as an actor. The 31-year-old, who rose to fame through the TV series Even Stevens at the age of 13, has had his fair share of misdemeanors down the years but, if a recent…
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An enduring symbol of the triumph of mind over matter, revolutionary physicist, Stephen Hawking has died aged 76. The image of Hawking - in his motorised wheelchair, with his head cocked to the side and an enigmatic smile - captured the public imagination for his blatant zest for life and…
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For those of us who have to regularly take public transport, we know how much of a struggle it can be. Most of the time, you usually end up standing with your face in someone's armpit, or - if you're lucky enough to find a seat - it's always beside…
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Millennials: we divide opinion, don't we? Never before has there been a generation that receives such an amount of scorn for simply existing. Whatever we do, the newspapers jump on. Yes, we like to brunch; yes, we like technology and yes, maybe we do spend a bit more on avocados…
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Many were saddened to hear the shocking story of Kokito, the French bulldog that died on a United Airlines flight this week. Catalina Robledo, her baby, and her 11-year-old daughter Sophia were traveling from Houston to New York along with their 10-month-old puppy on board when the incident occurred. According to…
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In this day and age, it can be easy to feel like you don't quite fit in with the world's beauty standards. Body image (particularly for women) has become one of the most discussed subjects in society over the past few years, with Instagram being the social media platform that…
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When you're young, you want to be old, and when you're old, you want to be young. It's the catch-22 of life. When you become an adult, you have the freedom to do whatever you want, but you lack the time and the energy. The burdens of obligations weigh upon…
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The new season of American Idol is airing, and features three new judges: Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Katy Perry. Sadly, Katy did not bring her trusty companion Left Shark along with her, but she's already stealing the show. In the season premiere, she showed off one of her secret talents:…
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The Kardashian family's bid to repopulate planet Earth has proved largely successful. 20-year-old Kylie Jenner gave birth to her first child, Stormi Webster, last month and back in January Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed Chicago West via surrogate. Khloé Kardashian also confirmed that she was expecting towards the latter half…
