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Does it make sense to get an air conditioner in the UK amid rising temperatures?

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As the country gets set for summer and the mercury rises, many of us are dreaming of the icy tang of AC. But is it a waste of money or a smart investment to futureproof your home? Helen Coffey asks the experts

The Independent UK

Peru's Amazon communities accuse the state of failing to stop mercury pollution from illegal mining

Indigenous and rural communities from Peru’s northern Amazon have filed a formal complaint against the government for failing to curb illegal gold mining in the Nanay River basin

The Independent UK

What is thimerosal? The rarely-used vaccine preservative targeted by RFK Jr

Thimerosal has long been considered safe by health agencies worldwide, with its use already limited to a few multi-dose flu shots

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Thimerosal discouraged in US flu vaccines, breaking with WHO guidance

A federal vaccine panel, recently reshaped by US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has voted to discourage the use of flu vaccines containing thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative. The decision marks a dramatic shift in vaccine policy, as thimerosal has long been considered safe by health agencies worldwide, with its…

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Mercury Waive Megan McConnell, Sister of Indiana Pacers' T.J. McConnell

Basketball runs in the family.

Sports Illustrated

Panel recommends removing thimerosal from flu vaccines - Roll Call

A key vaccine policy advisory group is recommending the public not receive vaccines that have thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative.

Roll Call

Chemists find a new way to extract gold from your old iPhone

E-waste, including old laptops and phones, often contains precious materials such as gold

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There’s gold trapped in your iPhone – and chemists have found a safe new way to extract it

In 2022, humans produced an estimated 62 million tonnes of electronic waste – enough to fill more than 1.5 million garbage trucks. This was up 82% from 2010 and is expected to rise to 82 million tonnes in 2030.

The Conversation

A preservative removed from childhood vaccines 20 years ago is still causing controversy today − a drug safety expert explains

An expert committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines is meeting for the first time since Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abruptly replaced the committee’s 17 members with eight hand-picked ones on June 11, 2025.

The Conversation

Avant-garde singer ESKA delivers jaw-dropping Music Box session

The final Music Box episode of the latest season stars Mercury Prize-shortlisted singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist ESKA, who delivered spine-tingling renditions of two songs from her latest album, 2025’s The Ordinary Life of a Magic Woman.

The Independent UK

The mystery of Mercury’s missing meteorites – and how we may have finally found some

Most meteorites that have reached Earth come from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. But we have 1,000 or so meteorites that come from the Moon and Mars. This is probably a result of asteroids hitting their surfaces and ejecting material towards our planet.

The Conversation

New moon of June 2025 sees Mercury climb to its highest point in the sky

June's new moon leaves the sky dark for skywatchers to see Mercury next to our lunar companion on June 27.

Space

How to see Mercury, the moon and the Gemini twins pass close together in the night sky this week

On June 26, you'll have an opportunity to behold the sight of a slender waxing crescent moon positioned just to the right of Mercury.

Space

WNBA Power Rankings: Mercury Are Not in Retrograde

After surviving early-season setbacks, Phoenix is now proving its more than just a gritty competitor with some statement wins.

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Evening Standard

Heatwave alert! How to survive Glastonbury in the sun

The mercury could hit 28 degrees in Somerset for the annual music festival

Marie Claire

Cancer Season May Give You a Mental Whiplash—But These Grounding Fragrance Can Help Balance the Brain

Pretty soon, Mercury will be in retrograde—buckle up.

Evening Standard

Thousands gather at Stonehenge for summer solstice as heatwave grips London and the UK

In the capital, the mercury had already climbed to 18C by 5am

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Jonquel Jones Exits Liberty Game With Ankle Injury After Awkward Landing

Jones exited early in the second quarter.

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Gamakay TK75HE V2 review

A surprisingly excellent Hall effect option.

International Business Times UK

Satou Sabally Stats Spotlight Quiet Phoenix Revolution as WNBA's Most Underrated Rebuild Powers

Satou Sabally is leading a quietly brilliant rebuild for the Phoenix Mercury, blending elite individual stats with team-wide trust and cohesion. While major stars have left, Sabally's leadership and versatility have powered Phoenix into contention, supported by an underrated cast of role players and a tactical system that maximises collective…

The Independent UK

The Earth could be soon flung out of orbit or into the sun - all thanks to a passing star

Either way, the sun is likely slated to consume Earth in billions of years

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“You Can Target Fat”: 59 Debunked Health And Wellness Myths Everyone Need To Know

Who do you trust when everyone claims to have the answer?

Motor1

The ZR1X Is the Fastest Corvette Ever. Chevy Tells Us How It Happened

Corvette engineers first uttered the phrase "King of the Hill" internally in the mid-1980s. Their majesty was a 1990 ZR1—that’s a 32-valve, 375-horsepower V-8 designed by the GM-owned Lotus Division and built in Oklahoma by Mercury Marine. It first drew Ferrari comparisons to a sports car that had pissed away…

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Power Rankings: Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray Have the Dream Cruising

Atlanta is off to an 8–3 start with record performances from Howard and career highs from Gray.

The Guardian - US

Early WNBA season storylines: a brilliant rookie and the unstoppable Clark-Reese rivalry

The season is just over a month old but compelling themes are starting to emerge, from upstart teams to some unexpected struggles

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