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There is dearth of knowledge about consumer attitudes toward food labelling. Among persisting gaps in the body of knowledge, there are very few locality-specific studies examining the interplay between demographics and label effectiveness (Rayner et al., 2023). Existing literature in the field focusses more on consumer intention, ignoring their actual purchasing behaviour (Jabson & McLoughlin,…
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1821 — Mexico’s Independence Movement Reaches Its Decisive Moment On 27 September 1821, the struggle for Mexican independence reached its decisive stage when the Army of the Three Guarantees, or Ejército Trigarante, entered Mexico City. The event is regarded by the Mexican government as the consummation of Mexico’s independence after more than a decade of…
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48 BC — Pompey the Great Is Assassinated in Egypt On 28 September 48 BC, Roman general and statesman Pompey the Great was assassinated after arriving in Egypt while fleeing the forces of Julius Caesar. Pompey had been one of the most powerful figures in the Roman Republic. He had achieved major military victories in…
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Births: Stars Who Shaped Culture and Science Serena Williams (1981) — One of the greatest athletes in history, the tennis legend was born on this day and went on to win 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era. T.S. Eliot (1888) — The Nobel Prize-winning poet and critic, whose works like…
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How long sex lasts can vary considerably from one person to another, but new figures from Lovehoney suggest that a man’s average time before orgasm can also change noticeably with age. The figures, based on 2025 research, show that sexual-session length generally rises from the late teens and early 20s into the 25-to-34 age group…
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The application of secondary data in food labelling research has gained substantial traction. This trend is due to due to the increasing availability of large-scale datasets from retailers, consumer analytics companies, and public health organizations. As opportunities from the data-rich food retail industry increase, the ability to examine real-world impact of health-focused food labelling systems…
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We’re often told slow and steady wins the race, but in the bedroom this little-known sex act could really get you to the finish line. You may not have heard of ‘outstroking’, but it’s fairly likely you’ve practiced it without realising. In short, it involves slowly removing a penis or sex toy from the vagina…
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Growing concern over ketamine use among children and young teenagers in the UK has prompted warnings to parents about physical, behavioural and psychological changes that could indicate substance use. Recent evidence suggests ketamine use among younger people has become an increasing concern. A 2026 UK government review found evidence of a substantial increase in ketamine…
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Piers Morgan has continued with plans for legal action against Earl Spencer despite receiving an apology over a factual error in Spencer’s new memoir about his sister, Diana, Princess of Wales. The dispute centres on a passage in Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, which suggested that Morgan was responsible for the publication of intrusive photographs…
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Concerns about teenagers relying on emergency contraception instead of condoms have prompted renewed discussion about what parents should know about the morning-after pill, how it works and what it does not protect against. Emergency contraception is designed to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or when regular contraception has failed. It is not intended to replace…
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A sexual practice referred to as “outstroking” has attracted attention after a Metro report highlighted survey findings about how some women experience pleasure during intimacy. The term describes a form of sexual activity involving external stimulation rather than conventional penetration. Like other forms of sexual activity, individual preferences vary considerably, and what feels pleasurable for…
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A phrase that some women use during intimate moments as a form of encouragement may have an unintended effect on some men, according to sex and relationship experts. The three-word phrase is “Don’t stop, harder”, which experts say can sometimes increase performance anxiety rather than boost confidence. Sex educator Gigi Engle and psychotherapist Alec Williams…
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A five-year-old girl was killed after gunfire was directed at the vehicle carrying her, her mother and four siblings in northwest Harris County, Texas. The child, identified as Zah’Layah Walter, was fatally wounded during the shooting late Saturday night. Two of her siblings also suffered non-life-threatening injuries from shattered glass, according to authorities. Mother Was…
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Recognizing the quiet signs of God’s grace upon your life. We all know people who seem to walk through life with an invisible advantage. Doors open for them. Obstacles dissolve before them. What should have broken them somehow became a breakthrough. We often call it luck, timing, or talent — but Scripture gives it another…
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A Florida mother accused of having a sexual relationship with her adult son allegedly used sex toys during the encounters, while cameras in the family home reportedly recorded some of their interactions, according to an arrest report obtained by TMZ. Christina Clemens and her 22-year-old son, Shane Clemens, were arrested in August after deputies were…
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On August 29, 2026, Icelanders put a temporary end to a debate that has dragged on for more than a decade. In a referendum, 52.8 percent voted against restarting EU accession talks, while 47.2 percent voted in favor. Turnout was a striking 82.5 percent. The result means that, at least for the lifetime of the…
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