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Can LED bulbs give you diabetes? UCL neuroscientist warns modern lighting may damage mitochondria and affect metabolism

The rise of LED lighting in residential and commercial spaces has sparked discussions among health experts. Some researchers suggest that these lights might influence metabolic processes and heighten diabetes risk. One study indicates that using broader-spectrum lighting could provide enhanced health benefits over standard LEDs. Despite these discussions, there is currently insufficient evidence to assert a direct link between LED usage and diabetes in humans.

'Ukraine-Russia deal is close': Trump meets Zelenskyy on UNGA sidelines, says, 'Putin ready to meet'

Council dumps huge 'concrete Lego blocks' outside pensioner's home days after she won three-year legal battle to tear down fence

Helene Ball accused the council of pettiness after it put the 2ft blocks along a narrow wall near her home following her legal victory.

A satellite map revealed a mysterious giant circle that was hiding in Canada for 390 million years. One amateur astronomer finally noticed it

Researchers have identified the Uhackatik impact crater in Quebec, which is about 25 kilometers wide. The crater was discovered by amateur astronomer Joël Lapointe using satellite imagery while looking for camping spots. Geological confirmation came through the discovery of shatter cones, indicating a historical extraterrestrial collision. This discovery sheds light on Earth's geological history and the difficulty of finding ancient impact structures.

Trump explodes at CNN's Kaitlan Collins as he arrives at the UN with Melania

Donald Trump exploded at a female CNN reporter as he arrived alongside Melania a the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday.

China adds two fentanyl precursor chemicals to export control list

China has announced new export permit requirements for two chemicals linked to illegal drug production. The chemicals are related to fentanyl precursors, which are closely monitored due to their proliferation. This expands the total number of controlled substances to 18, indicating China's increased regulatory focus. The US has urged China to strengthen regulations on chemicals used in synthetic drugs.

Coronation Street fans make Lucy Parkinson prediction after 'murder confession' twist

The truth about Lucy Parkinson's mum's death appeared to come to light in Corrie

John Swinney's endless 'hissy-fit' over bid to break up Britain (amid surge in the number of homeless and crisis in children's health)

John Swinney has been accused of having a 'never-ending hissy fit' over Scotland's decision to vote against independence after forcing another debate on his demands for a referendum rerun.

Meet Oratilwe “DJ Arch Jnr” Hlongwane, the South African boy who started DJing at 8 months and won South Africa's Got Talent at 3

Oratilwe “DJ Arch Jnr” Hlongwane is a South African young DJ whose interest in music began when he was just eight months old. After his father bought him an iPad Mini, Oratilwe started using DJ apps and continued developing his skills. At three, he won South Africa’s Got Talent in 2015. By age five, he officially became the world’s Youngest club DJ after performing an hour-long set at a bar in Cosmo City, Johannesburg, before an audience of 100 people. Using professional DJ decks, he secured a Guinness World Records title, taking it from Japan’s Itsuki Morita, who held it previously.

UK PM Burnham wants 'Made in Europe' plan to involve Britain

Prime Minister Andy Burnham emphasized Britain's role as a 'trusted partner' in the EU's 'Made in Europe' initiative, advocating against exclusion that could harm the UK's vital automotive sector. He highlighted the interdependent UK-EU automotive trade worth €80 billion and urged both sides to collaborate to avoid unnecessary trade barriers.

Astronomers just spotted an “Impossible” planet: Elias 2-24 b is the youngest known planet, and its Jupiter-sized growth could challenge planet formation models

Elias 2-24 b is young enough that astronomers are seeing it before its planetary neighborhood has finished taking shape. Yet the planet is already roughly Jupiter-sized. It orbits about 55 times the Earth-Sun distance, far out in a disk where assembling such a massive world should be difficult and slow. That mismatch is what makes the discovery so intriguing: astronomers are not looking at an old planet and guessing how it formed. They may be watching a giant world grow in real time.

Trump praises Takaichi for doing ‘tremendous job’ ahead of Xi’s visit to US

US President Donald Trump praised his strong relationship with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New York on Tuesday, days before he is due to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The talks, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, came at a time when relations between Beijing and Tokyo show no signs of thawing. Both leaders hailed their good working relationship, with Takaichi saying the two countries looked forward to deepening ties. Trump lavished praise on the...