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Why does squishing NeeDoh, slime or putty feel so satisfying?
Source: Radio New Zealand (world) NeeDoh is the latest stressball-esque, pliable, squeezable product.
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Saying ‘no’ to Elvis and other moments that shaped Dolly Parton’s life
Source: Radio New Zealand (world) Biographer Martha Ackman chronicles the iconic singer’s journey to stardom, including what’s kept her resilient and reinventing herself.
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The Bezos of it all: The Met Gala’s billionaire moment
Source: Radio New Zealand (world) The annual Met Gala, which takes place this year on Tuesday is always a lightning rod for controversy.
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Fight Club at 30: toxic masculinity handbook or clever takedown of capitalism?
Source: Radio New Zealand (world) In a world where gender wars are stronger than ever, it’s easy to gloss over the complexity of Fight Club.
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Global Sumud Flotilla calls on NZ government to intervene after Israeli interception
Source: Radio New Zealand (world) The Flotilla said 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters. Six New Zealanders were among those detained.
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AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy
Source: Radio New Zealand (world) Actors created with artificial intelligence will not be eligible for an Oscar, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says as it launches a...
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Why postal codes shouldn’t determine RSV protection in Canada
Source: MIL-OSI-Submissions-English Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Sophie Webb, Postdoctoral Fellow, Bridge Research Consortium, Simon Fraser University Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a familiar seasonal illness, but the...
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Queen guitarist Brian May barred from planting daffodils in his village on safety grounds
Source: Radio New Zealand (world) The legendary rocker’s plans to brighten up a church green in his quiet English village have bitten the dust.
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Our study looked at teens’ social media behaviour in 43 countries – those from disadvantaged backgrounds face greater harms
Source: MIL-OSI-Submissions-English Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Roger Fernandez-Urbano, Ramón y Cajal Research Fellow (Tenure-Track) Department of Sociology, Universitat de Barcelona EF Stock/Shutterstock As social media becomes...
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How individual consciousness works – and makes us unique
Source: MIL-OSI-Submissions-English Source: The Conversation – UK – By Peter Coppola, Visiting Researcher, Cambridge Neuroscience, University of Cambridge Benjavisa Ruangvaree Art As we go through life, our brains run different...