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A neurologist has revealed that a straightforward drawing exercise could indicate whether someone is living with dementia. Dementia, which typically affects those over 65, is characterised by a ...

It may seem counterintuitive at first, but using a dull blade is actually more dangerous than using a knife with a sharpened blade. The reason for this is that a dull blade is more likely to slip off ...

The Simple One Gen 2 arrives with bold promises and specs that position it as a disruptor in India's electric scooter market. Priced aggressively around Rs 1.40-1.78 lakh (ex-showroom), this ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 'scrunch' test can help you figure out if your wrapping paper can be recycled. (Getty Images) (JIM WATSON via Getty Images) ...

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Some 20% of Google's software AI engineer hires this year were so-called boomerang employees, an increase from prior years, CNBC has learned. Google is engaged in a war for AI talent with companies ...

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