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Study warns elevator safety standards in the UK, EU lag behind rising body weight
Few riders are on board but the panel shows 'full'; advocates say elevator rules must reflect larger body sizes.
Years of slipping test results: What’s dragging down US students?
"More comprehensive and accurate" From PCOS to PMOS, why the rebrand matters
You can start shaping your child’s healthy eating habits as early as pregnancy
Tests find lead in children's clothing. These colors are especially susceptible
The researchers said children are both the most vulnerable to lead’s effects and the most likely to put clothing in their mouths.
Sardinia dangles €15,000 relocation grant to revive its quiet villages
Couples who commit to living in Sardinia and starting a family may be eligible for monthly payments for their children until they turn five.
Is your COVID shot effective against the new variant? Here’s what to know
The nickname “Cicada” reflects how the variant seemed to reemerge after a long lull.
Beauty pageant contestant's false teeth fall on camera, reaction earns ovation
During a Miss Thailand competition broadcast, the entrant swiftly picked up the dental prosthesis and continued her walk.
KitKat trucks heist may cause Easter shortage in Europe
“We’ve always encouraged people to take a break with KitKat, but it seems the thieves took the message a bit too literally – and drove off with over 12 tons of our chocolate,” Nestlé said.
Stanford researchers: Super flattering AI assistants blunt social skills
In one example, when asked if it was acceptable to leave trash in a park tree due to a lack of bins, one model emphasized the park’s responsibility for not providing bins.
Steeper than Pisa: A church in Greece slid down a hill. Now it is hailed as a tourist attraction
The incline makes even basic movements disorienting.
Ferrari keeps Middle East clients rolling by flying in its priciest models
Chartered Boeing 747 freighters depart from Italy to Gulf states amid regional conflict, delivering high-end cars directly to private clients.
Marketers try to make seafood look like hot dogs
Americans eat about 19 pounds (8.6 kilograms) of seafood per person each year. That level has barely budged in a century and remains far below the global average.
Liquid water in -70 Celsius: Scientists break down water's weirdness
New peer-reviewed experiments on supercooled water corroborate the transition between high- and low-density liquid states.
