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Why bus shelters are about more than just keeping out the rain

The structures make waiting times feel shorter – and can encourage the use of public transport A bus shelter is a basic structure intended to give at least minimal protection from wind, sun and rain, though some can be far more elaborate. Shelters usually have a roof and back or side panels made of steel, polycarbonate or glass to stop rain and snow falling from above. Continue reading...

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A-listers and AI stylists: how high-street brands are staging a fashion comeback

Gap, M&S, Topshop and more are taking a leaf from luxury label playbooks to satisfy savvier generation of shoppers High street brands that boomed in the noughties before the squeeze of both sustainably minded consumers and the rise of ultra-cheap online labels are staging a comeback. This time, rather than focusing solely on trend-led affordable designs, the names familiar to any shopper are courting luxury fashion, A-list collaborations and enhanced services in an attempt to engage consumers. Continue reading...

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Bayern continue unbeaten start in Kompany's absence

Bayern Munich beat Freiburg to return to the top of the Bundesliga, as the German champions paid tribute to absent manager Vincent Kompany who is recovering in hospital after he collapsed while watching Bayern's second team train.

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How citizen science is tracking changes in shorelines around the world

An app and a camera phone are all that’s needed at more than 200 spots to help researchers monitor coastal areas The shoreline changes with the weather. Tracking these changes over time is a labour-intensive task, and an army of citizen scientists with camera phones is a great asset. The CoastSnap project started in Australia in 2017 and has spread to beaches worldwide. You may have spotted the setup while out walking along the coast: a cradle to rest your phone on while taking a picture and a sign explaining where to send the snap. Continue reading...

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How autumnal high pressure brings on the dark doldrums

With no wind to disperse the low cloud, mist and fog and less sunlight to burn it off, anticyclonic gloom can set in In summer, a high-pressure system over the UK usually means fine weather. But in the colder months it can result in anticyclonic gloom, characterised by grey skies, mist, fog and drizzle. A settled high-pressure system brings stable conditions and impedes the usual vertical movement of air. This is a recipe for sunshine when humidity is low, but can act like a lid, trapping atmospheric moisture near the surface. Continue reading...

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Sali Hughes on beauty: cream blush sticks for every skin type

With new shades and formulations, the latest cream blush sticks are eminently wearable There’s something so irresistible about cream blush sticks. The fact that one can scribble on and smoosh in the instant appearance of good health makes sticks a practical handbag essential that ticks off both lips and cheeks. Whereas previous incarnations were broadly samey and could mostly be differentiated by colour alone, the new crop includes a formulation for any skin type – even oily. Continue reading...

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Protests continue sixth day in a row in Albania's capital

Albania's capital saw protests Sunday for a sixth day in a row as Prime Minister Edi Rama ruled out resigning, the main demand of the protesters. Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday, with thousands of protesters calling for Rama to step down as they rally against poor university conditions, high tuition fees and corruption.

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Jason Sudeikis Hopes to Continue ‘Ted Lasso’ for Season 5, Says Coverage of Split From Olivia Wilde Missed a ‘Million Little Things’: ‘It’s Always More Complicated’

Jason Sudeikis opened up on a recent episode of “Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso,” discussing his hopes for “Ted Lasso” Season 5, how the show “saved” him from “self-harm” and what the public got wrong about his closely followed 2020 split from ex Olivia Wilde. Sudeikis and Fragoso talked “Ted Lasso” up top, as the […]