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‘The hidden engine room’: how amateur historians are powering genealogical research

Wealth of datasets compiled as private passions are now a goldmine for those hunting for their ancestors

The Guardian - UK

Divine messengers: Italian nuns’ social media posts go viral

Revelation of Instagram spurs retired Catholic devotees in Abruzzo to gain millions of views with upbeat videos

The Guardian - UK

Concerns about ageing society ignore huge opportunities, says population expert

Sarah Harper says society must create new ways of living and working amid potential ‘silver economy’

The Guardian - UK

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'The best gift ever': Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds

Doctors say just 1 in 30,000 pregnancies occur in the abdomen instead of the uterus

The Independent UK

What Caused the Pennsylvania Nursing Home's Explosion — Photos Show Collapsed Building As Police Declared Mass Casualty

A nursing home in Bristol triggered a third-alarm fire after an explosion rocked the building, trapping elderly residents.

International Business Times UK

Young care leavers in England to get free prescriptions, dental and eye services

Those under-25 to receive help while a pilot will trial paid internships in NHS and a guaranteed interview scheme

The Guardian - UK

Care leavers to get free prescriptions and dental care until they are 25

Wes Streeting said the change is being made in recognition of the difficulties young people face if they have grown up in care.

Evening Standard

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5 Best YouTube Walking Pad Workouts For Boosting Fitness In Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and Beyond

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Are You Putting Yourself Last? The Cost Could Be Your Retirement Security

If you're part of the sandwich generation, it's critical that you don't let the needs of your aging parents come at the expense of your future.

Kiplinger

Adult gender clinics could have 15-year wait lists without improvement – review

The Levy review visited nine clinics since it was formally launched in July last year to look at their effectiveness, safety and stability.

Evening Standard

Huge fine after elderly woman injured in chair fault

An elderly woman's fall from a faulty reclining chair will cost a public aged care provider a six-figure fine following a WorkSafe investigation.

AAP

Ministers to back regulation of England’s funeral industry after scandals

Demands for oversight grow after inquiry calls sector an ‘unregulated free for all’ and families seek stronger safeguards

The Guardian - UK

Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise

It’s well established that children have an easier time learning second languages

The Independent UK

Australia’s medical specialist fees are ‘out of control’, Mark Butler says. Here’s why, and how to fix it

The federal government has some levers to pull, experts say, but there are also other issues that must be addressed

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Could Traditional Retirement Expectations Be Killing Us? A Retirement Psychologist Makes the Case

A retirement psychologist makes the case: A fulfilling retirement begins with a blueprint for living, rather than simply the accumulation of a large nest egg.

International Business Times

Dr. Steven Ghareeb: Blending Dental Excellence, Family Values, and Community Service Into Lasting Care

Dr. Steven Ghareeb intends to remain attentive to the evolving landscape of dentistry while maintaining the human dimensions of care. Training and technology will continue to matter, he believes, but what endures is the purpose behind them.

AAP

'Holding the tide back': doctor's plea for health deal

The federal and state governments are being urged to come together to reach a funding agreement for overwhelmed public hospitals.

Evening Standard

Stronger mental capacity assessments could be added to assisted dying Bill

Peers were urged to make more progress on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill during the final debate of the year on the legislation.

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Peggie judgment did not take gender ruling into account properly, says academic

Professor Michael Foran said if necessary, the case could be taken to Scotland’s highest court, the Court of Session.

Evening Standard

Peers told not to sabotage assisted dying Bill with ‘unnecessary’ amendments

The House of Lords has been accused of time-wasting, having tabled more than 1,000 amendments to the Bill.

Kiplinger

Quick Question: Are You Planning for a 20-Year Retirement or a 30-Year Retirement?

You probably should be planning for a much longer retirement than you are. To avoid running out of retirement savings, you really need to make a plan.

The Guardian - UK

‘Cruel’ amendments being used to thwart assisted dying bill, says lead MP

Kim Leadbeater warns 1,150 Lords amendments are ‘unnecessary’ and designed to run down the clock

Evening Standard

Met Police officer who told colleague she was 'using the pregnancy card' is sacked

Police Sergeant Sevket Gurgur accused a pregnant colleague of ‘being a diva’

The Guardian - UK

Fife nurse to appeal against ‘hugely problematic’ trans changing room ruling

Sandie Peggie won harassment claim but tribunal dismissed claims of discrimination and victimisation

The Guardian - UK

What is happening to the assisted dying bill in the House of Lords?

Peers have submitted an extraordinary number of amendments, slowing its progress and raising risk of failure

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