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Stopping weight-loss drugs makes people pile back on kilos 4 times faster than they would after ending diet: study – Dawn
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Nominate Local Sporting Heroes for the NMD Sports Awards
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with the Sports Association Newry, Down and South Armagh (SANDSA) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for this year’s NMD Sports Awards.
These…
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PTI rejects terror facilitation charge, calls for unified national policy
Party says terrorism is national issue, not political, urges dialogue and policy continuity
Press conference in Islamabad by PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, senior leader Salman Akram Raja and former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser,…
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This Simple Metric Could Predict Future Stock Market Returns
A groundbreaking study, published in the September 2025 issue of the International Review of Economics & Finance, reveals that a surprisingly simple metric—the difference between current S&P 500 earnings yield and long-term real Treasury…
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‘It felt like a secret’: Remembering Chicago’s Berlin nightclub
Berlin nightclub in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood closed permanently in November 2023, after four decades in business. The closure happened amid stalled negotiations between the bar’s owners and its…
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A year of action: More than 43,000 counterfeit products removed from Manchester’s streets in 2025
In 2025 Manchester City Council’s Trading Standards Team seized and destroyed nearly £4.5m of counterfeit goods.
Ranging from fake handbags, trainers, jewellery, electronic items, sportswear, to children’s toys and sunglasses there are few areas that the counterfeit goods industry does not reach.
However, through exemplary partnership work alongside Greater Manchester Police, and brand representatives this criminal industry has taken a substantial hit over the past 12 months.
Of the more than 43,500 counterfeit items which were seized it is estimated that the value lost to the industry was between £34m – £43m.*
In addition to counterfeit goods a substantial push was made throughout the year to crack down on the sale and distribution of illicit tobacco. Sold in packaging not compliant with UK law and often shipped in from oversees, it presents a substantial impediment to supporting Mancunians to quit smoking and move away from tobacco products.
As Manchester has some of the worst health outcomes in the country when it comes to smoking-related illnesses it is hugely important that steps are taken to curtail the sale of illicit tobacco.
In total, 316,625 cigarettes – equivalent to nearly 16,000 individual packs were seized. In addition, 258kg of hand rolling tobacco was seized, as well as more than 18,000 illegal vapes which do not comply with UK laws or regulations.
Councillor Lee-Ann Igbon, Executive Member for Vibrant Neighbourhoods, said: “I am incredibly proud of the results that our officers achieved throughout 2025. The counterfeit industry was substantially embedded in our communities, but through their diligence and the support of our valued partners we have driven away some of the worst offenders and are beginning the process of regenerating the areas of Manchester that were long blighted by this sort of crime.
“Through Operations Elswick and Machinize run in collaboration with GMP we have made a significant impact against criminal enterprises and we hope this sends a message that we will not tolerate this harmful trade.”
Detective Chief Inspector Melanie Johnson, lead coordinator over Operation Machinize for GMP, said: “Last year we collaborated with Manchester City Council’s Trading Standards to tackle businesses on our high streets that were being used as a front for criminality and putting our communities at risk.
“As a result of our operations, we managed to seize over £1 million worth of illegal items.
“The joint partnership operation has enabled GMP to gather further information and intelligence enhancing our understanding of criminality within these types of businesses.
“We take any information we receive very seriously and will continue to investigate all aspects of this criminality to protect our communities from the harms of illegal products.”
*Note on Lost Value
This is the estimated loss of money when comparing the price of a sold counterfeit item, vs the authentic product. Ie., if a pair of counterfeit Nike shoes were sold for £20, when the RRP was £90, the lost value would be £70.
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‘It can be unnecessary – and even too much’: Are violent video games like Grand Theft Auto 6 becoming too realistic?
“Gameplay is a holistic experience involving graphics, player agency, animation, sound, ludic and spatial design – it’s the meshing together of these in compelling and well-integrated ways that I think invites interest for a player. Not just…
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DMA Review contributions
Today, the European Commission published a summary and the individual contributions received in response to the consultation on the ongoing review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The Commission welcomes the high level of participation, with over 450 contributions submitted by a broad range of interested parties, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), gatekeepers, civil society organisations, academics, and individual citizens. The contributions generally show respondents’ broad support for the DMA’s objectives and indicate that the regulation has already brought benefits. Some contributions ask to strengthen interoperability, data access and data portability, as well as support for SMEs. Some also ask to expand the DMA’s scope, particularly in relation to AI and cloud services. Gatekeepers on the other hand expressed criticisms such as regarding impact on user experience, as well as concerns about proportionality.
The assessment of these contributions will feed into the Commission’s review report to be presented by 3 May 2026 to the European Parliament, the Council, and the European Economic and Social Committee. The regular review of the DMA every three years is a legal requirement, mandated by the regulation itself, to ensure that the DMA meets its objectives and maintains its effectiveness in the evolving landscape of digital markets.
The public consultation, which was launched on 3 July 2025 as part of the ongoing review, was accompanied by a call for evidence and a dedicated questionnaire on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which were published on 26 August 2025. The contributions to the call for evidence are already public.
See the announcement also on Commission’s press corner.
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A deep learning and large language hybrid workflow for omics interpretation
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Things to do in Dublin this weekend (Jan 9-11)
With the sparkling lights of Christmas already feeling like a distant memory, and the temperature dropping by the day, January is a month that needs to be packed full of entertainment, activities, and distractions….
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