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If there's one thing that can devastate a community, it's an open murder case. If someone has been killed in your neighbourhood, and there are no arrests afterwards, you never quite feel safe there again. It's a sad fact that, despite the best intentions of modern police precincts, there are…
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It's a sad fact that millennials are often scorned by older age groups, and it seems like the age gap is widening further and further. Stereotypes and prejudices have made it difficult for elders and modern youth to sympathise with each other. Boomers view millennials as entitled children: special snowflakes…
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Traditionally, Game of Thrones weddings are events to be feared. Whether it's a pregnant woman being massacred, or a tyrant teenage king gruesomely meeting his end, you can pretty much count on the fact that a union in Westeros is going to end in tragedy for one person or another.…
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The royal wedding of former Suits actress Meghan Markle and the dashing Prince Harry was the social event of the year, and it feels like we're still gushing over all the picturesque glamour of the fairytale ceremony. But there was one cloud that hung over the gorgeous summer day, seeming to…
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Meghan Markle seems to be fitting into her new role as a royal with unnerving ease. The 36-year-old, who married Prince Harry in May this year, has grasped the opportunity to become the Duchess of Sussex with grace, gusto and a beaming smile on her face. Since she entered the…
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Even before her "racist" comments on Twitter in May 2018, Roseanne Barr was still a controversial figure as far as many were concerned. An outspoken Trump supporter who often ruffled the feathers of Democrats, with her contentious opinions, love of conspiracy theories and all round brazen sense of humour. Her…
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In a world so often plagued by news of doom and gloom, it's nice to be reminded that - sometimes - human beings can do some amazingly selfless things. Last week, while on a flight from Boston to Los Angeles, one teenager proved that there is still good in the…
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On the surface of things, being able to call the police is an absolute must in any modern society worth its salt. If you feel as if you're in danger, someone close to you has gone missing or you find that some of your prized possessions were taken, a simple…
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Antwon Rose was only 17 years old when he was shot dead by a police officer in East Pittsburgh earlier this week. Last Tuesday, the world was horrified to learn of Rose's tragic demise, as the honours student at Woodland Hills High School was shot three times fleeing from a police…
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While they may be one of the most intriguing families in the world, it sometimes feels like we know little about the royal family. We may see them on the TV and on the internet, but we don't know much about them as people - apart from Meghan and Harry,…
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For the most part, I love my life. I've got a nice job, a nice house, loving friends and family. However, while nothing's ever perfect, I sometimes like to take a step back, and really appreciate how blessed I am to be in the current situation I am in. But that's only…
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At 92 years old, Queen Elizabeth II truly is an icon. She's the longest-reigning British monarch, and she can still pull off a fluorescent hat and jacket combination like it's no-one's business. The Queen has been snapped at many exciting royal outings of late, including – of course – the recent royal…
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Just as our parents are engineered to protect and nurture us, there's something in their genetic coding which also tells them that they need to embarrass us from time to time. Whether that's by calling us embarrassing nicknames in front of friends, going into full-on paparazzi mode at school concerts or…
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I think we're probably all guilty of having told a little white lie once or twice when first meeting someone, especially when it's someone we're attracted to. Maybe it's about how impressive your job sounds, how well your garage band is doing, or that you used to go to school with some…
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The best part about online dating is that there's infinite options just a click away. And the worst part about online dating is you might rejected for one detail. Somebody might swipe left because you're not tall enough, or you're not skinny enough, or you happen to work for the…
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It's an unfortunate fact that nurses don't always get the respect that they deserve, and that the crucial importance of their job is often overlooked. It's often doctors who get all the credit, and this is even truer in hospices, where nurses are engaged in palliative care and are simply…
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In many people's eyes, Chrissy Teigen can do no wrong. I mean, honestly, what's not to like? She's intelligent, funny, beautiful and, along with her husband John Legend, she's responsible for spawning some of the cutest little human beings I have ever had the good fortune to see. Nonetheless, you can't please everyone,…
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These days, it's quite common to hear people moaning about the millennial generation. Young folks are apparently too lazy, too spoilt, or too busy spending all their money on avocado on toast, instead of investing in the stock market. But is it really that clear-cut? Sure, millennials may have access…
