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According to new research from the University of Canberra, millennial men are leading a backlash against women's rights. The cohort of men, born between 1982 and 2000, are backed by their older Generation X brothers in the belief that they are being left out of the conversation about gender equality,…
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Elon Musk has launched another unprovoked attack on a rescue diver who helped to save 12 Thai boys who became stuck in a flooded cave back in July. In an email to Buzzfeed, the Tesla CEO named Vernon Unsworth "a child rapist" and claimed the diver had married a child bride who "was…
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Yesterday, the New York Times posted an Op-Ed by somebody claiming to be "part of the resistance inside the Trump administration", and, almost immediately, the White House went into a meltdown. Trump himself described the writer of the piece as "gutless"; meanwhile, Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the author was…
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In 1992, Sir Mix-A-Lot made the song I Like Big Butts, and the world was never the same. Curvaceous figures are all over pop culture - just look at bootylicious stars like Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj and Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin. But if you weren't blessed with…
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When most people reach retirement age, their pace of life begins to slow down. It's inevitable really, but the vast majority of people exercise less and less as they get older, and they tend to avoid unnecessary excitement and risk. The majority of seniors are content to play it safe…
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Looking after your nails is a bit of a chore, especially if you're a woman. People expect your hands to look pristine at all times, but it takes a lot of hard work, maintenance, and plenty of polish. All that clipping and filling, or chewing if you like that bad…
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A tell-all book penned by renowned Watergate journalist Bob Woodward has made explosive new claims about President Donald Trump. 'Fear: Trump in the White House' tells of a chaotic administration having a "nervous breakdown of executive power". The book, which is reportedly based on hundreds of hours of interviews with important…
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Yesterday, Nike's advertising deal with NFL star Colin Kaepernick caused a worldwide internet frenzy. On Twitter, fans of the quarterback came forward to express their happiness about having someone so inspiring representing the brand; meanwhile, those who oppose his commitment to kneeling during the national anthem in order to protest…
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We've all had those times where we've been seated near irritating passengers on a bus or train, with our only outlet a quick text to a friend to moan about the ordeal. Usually, we don't expect that private message to be read, and then to start up an argument with…
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It takes a lot of bravery to talk about child abuse, even if the issue hasn't personally affected you. The problem is vast and global, and all around us are silent victims, people who were subjected to emotional, sexual and physical harassment throughout their early life. Approximately 2.9 million cases of child…
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The general public is in two minds about child beauty pageants. On the one hand, some find the concept of toddlers strutting their stuff on the stage to be nothing more than adorable, harmless good fun - a special brand of performance that boosts the child's self-confidence. However, other people…
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In the wake of the Parkland Shooting in Florida, and numerous other massacres which have occurred in the United States, Americans continue to debate their relationship with the second amendment and how gun legislation has affected their society. The Stoneman Douglas activists have rallied around this cause and are campaigning…
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Yesterday, news broke that 20-year-old Instagram model, Sinead McNamara, had died while aboard a superyacht in Greece. The young woman, who was from Australia, was reportedly discovered "twisted in rope" at the rear of the boat last Friday at 1.45 am, with no immediate explanation as to how she had got…
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When the time comes to start a new year at school, there is usually some sort of presentation or assembly, for both the students and parents to be introduced to the new school year. They are usually fairly unexciting, and not particularly memorable. However, the audience at the Xinshahui kindergarten…
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Aretha Franklin's family have blasted the pastor who gave the eulogy at her funeral, claiming his speech was "offensive and distasteful". Reverend Jasper Williams Jr. has been accused of improperly eulogising the Queen of Soul in an address in which he criticised the Black Lives Matter movement and stated black women cannot…
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Two weeks ago, it emerged that Ben Affleck had checked into rehab after his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, staged an intervention for his drinking problems. The 46-year-old actor was known to have battled alcohol addiction in the past, but new worries arose when he was spotted receiving an alcohol delivery outside…
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Last weekend, Vietnam war hero and longtime U.S. Senator John McCain was laid to rest. Known for his feisty, maverick spirit, he made many friends - and enemies - on both sides of the political aisle. But at the end of the day, decent human beings respected him, even if…
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It's rare to see funerals in the news so often, but there have been two major ones recently. John McCain, former Arizona state Senator and Republican nominee for President of the United States in the 2008 election, passed away on August 25. A mere week or so earlier, 'queen of soul'…
