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Fourth osprey chick hatches at Poole Harbour nest
The south of England’s only breeding osprey pair now has four chicks after webcams showed the final egg hatching while the mother fed the brood
Ketamine infusion eased severe depression within hours in review
A University of Connecticut review found rapid short-term benefits for some patients, but experts warn the drug requires medical supervision and longer-term evidence remains limited
How viral dance routines became part of pop’s rollout
Choreographers behind routines for PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson say the dances that travel fastest often feel simple, communal and unforced
Israel-Lebanon meeting set as judge leaves Trump mail-ballot order in place
Military officials from Lebanon and Israel are due in Washington as U.S.-Iran talks continue; a D.C. judge said challenges to Trump’s voting order were premature
Boy George receives lifetime achievement honour at LGBT Awards
Jean Paul Gaultier surprised the Culture Club singer with the award at a central London ceremony, where Boy George also won music artist of the year
KC Navarro, Xia Brookside earn TNA title shots on Impact
Navarro pinned Mustafa Ali and Brookside pinned Lei Ying Lee in Champions Challenge matches, while Leon Slater was added to Ultimate X at Slammiversary
Asian groceries move beyond the ‘ethnic aisle
Whole Foods, Target and specialty brands are expanding Asian snacks, sauces and frozen foods as consumer demand pushes global flavors into mainstream grocery aisles
Top UK chefs urge 10% VAT rate for pubs and restaurants
Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight the current tax burden is squeezing operators already hit by higher costs and weaker consumer spending
MADD pushes roadside penalties after N.L. impaired cases fall to delays
CBC News identified four impaired-driving cases in Newfoundland and Labrador in the past 18 months that ended because of trial-delay issues under R v. Jordan
Ronda Rousey says family plans limit another wrestling run
After surprise appearances on the independent scene and at AEW Revolution, Rousey said a full- or part-time return to pro wrestling does not fit the life she is planning next