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Summer is in the air, cigarette smoke is not, in Sweden's outdoor bars and restaurants.As the World Health Organization marks World No Tobacco Day on Wednesday, Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself smoke free defined as having fewer than 5% daily smokers in the population.

Ruby Warrington has never wanted children.Not while she was growing up in England and not later in her life, a commitment that was tested by an unplanned and rare pregnancy she was using an IUD at the time when she was 23, shortly after she graduated from the London School of Fashion.She had an abortion.

We tend to think of physical posters as ephemeral objects that get pasted up and discarded a few weeks or months after their usefulness.They are not typically the type of thing that would last beyond the dorm roomand certainly they couldn't last a couple hundred years, right?[Image: Katsushika Hokusai] But if you were asked to visualize a piece of art dubbed the wave, you would likely instantly picture Hokusai's The Great Wave off Kanagawa, a ukiyo-e woodblock print created during Japan's creative arts boom of the Edo period (16031867).

An ode to the joy of fan fiction.askmenow/Getty Images Fan fiction may not command the same respect as other literary pursuits, but it's a rich mode of expression, says one author who mounts a passionate case for the style.Who is she?Esther Yi is an author whose latest book, Y/N, examines obsession for the modern age.

A lack of time and motivation are putting people off getting fit, a poll suggests.The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) said these were some of the main barriers preventing people from making healthy changes to their diet and being more physically active.Other barriers include people not knowing where to start, a lack of confidence and feeling too tired.

The Washington Capitals dealt Dmitry Orlov to the Boston Bruins at the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline after the Caps had played their way out of playoff contention and could not come to terms with Orlov on a contract extension.Orlov spoke about that move and how he feels about it now that multiple months have passed in a Russian-language interview with Sport-Express published on Thursday.

A new study finds that stimulating the brain during sleep can improve memory.DrAfter123/Getty Images A little brain stimulation at night appears to help people remember what they learned the previous day.A study of 18 people with severe epilepsy found that they scored higher on a memory test if they got deep brain stimulation while they slept, a team reports in the journal Nature Neuroscience.

A bipartisan delegation of Western senators and federal officials will tour key points along the Colorado River next week to see the nation's depleted reservoirs and the basin's vast water infrastructure.The trip, which is being organized by Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democrat, comes amid tense state negotiations and looming federal action to address the fast-moving water crisis on the Colorado River.

We receive free products and receive commissions through our links.See disclosures page.Everyone knows vegetables and fruits are good for you, but not everyone consumes the daily recommended amounts of them.Some people are too busy to cook, and others simply don't like the taste of certain fruits and vegetables.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said he is happy to have Harry Maguire in his squad but the defender will have to make a decision about his future after losing his spot in the side.The England international has fallen down the pecking order behind Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof, with even left-back Luke Shaw having played in central defence, leaving Maguire with eight starts in the league this season.

Although humans are primarily considered to be highly visual creatures, we have also become more acutely aware of the important role that sound plays in our lives.Ambient sounds make us aware of our surroundings, especially of potential dangers, while music can sometimes more easily affect our emotions and mental state than images.

Mexican studio Zozaya Arquitectos has designed a concrete seaside house defined by a calming water feature on the Pacific coast of Mexico.Named Casa Mateo, Zozaya Arquitectos (ZAR) completed the 488-square metre residence in Zihuatanejo in 2022.The home is located on one of the highest peaks of the Punta Garrabo development, giving it views of the adjacent ocean and surrounding jungle landscape.

Happy Friday, San Francisco Giants fans.I hope you've all cued up Robin Hood and readied your Sheriff of Nottingham jokes, because the Giants made a trade on Wednesday, acquiring catcher Jacob Nottingham.If you've paid attention to the Giants at all over the last year, then you know exactly what team the Giants acquired Nottingham from: the Seattle Mariners, their near-daily dance partner.

By Chris Holman
Much has been already been written about the Supreme Court's recent decision in Amgen v. Sanofi, including Dennis's prompt response.Speaking for myself, I read Amgen as an endorsement of the Federal Circuit's current interpretation and application of the enablement requirement, and maintenance of the status quo.

The REDI Index uses a variety of measures to assess a company's friendliness toward religion and belief.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Intel Corporation is the most faith-friendly workplace in the country according to this year's ranking of large companies by the Religious Freedom and Business Foundation.

Five years ago, Amanjeet Kaur, a former consultant for ONQUE Media in New Delhi, was swiftly climbing the ladder of corporate success.She loved her marketing job, producing content and designing websites for different companies in India.Drowned in work, she barely had time to think about the future.

Long branches with notched bark littered the lawn of the Lincoln Park Zoo on Tuesday morning, a yawning sky visible where a thick canopy once stood.For almost three hours, crews from Fernandez Tree Service hacked away at one of Chicago's oldest trees, a centuries-old, sprawling bur oak that had reached the end of its life span.

The Prince and Princess of Wales travelled on the Elizabeth line for the first time as they took public transport to a pub to hear how London workers are preparing for the coronation.Prince William and Kate Middleton boarded the tube at Acton Main Line in west London and chatted to Transport for London (TfL) workers about their plans for the busy bank holiday weekend when tens of thousands of people are expected in the capital.

The King's coronation will be a complex multi-pronged operation for police, who are working to stem potential terror threats, disruptive protests and criminal opportunists in dense crowds.Thousands of officers are being drawn from across the UK for the occasion, which comes months after a huge operation to protect the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Tes School awards have announced that 4 South East London schools have earned a spot on the shortlist.(Image: PA/Canva) Four schools across South East London have been shortlisted as part of a prestigious award group.The Tes School Awards recognise the best teachers and schools from UK state and independents, including early years, primary and secondary.

Brands are primarily focused on their owned e-commerce sites.As for other sales channels, new survey results show that marketplaces are now winning slightly more brand investment than retail partner-owned digital platforms.For brands and retailers responding to Glossy and Modern Retail's Q1 2023 survey, marketplaces came in second place, in terms of the sales channel accounting for most investment from brands.

Masataka Yoshida came to the Red Sox with the right mindset.Yoshida has a big, fun personality, something Boston fans received a glimpse of when the Japanese outfielder delivered a parting message as the Red Sox left spring training in Fort Myers, Fla.But don't mistake his temperament for being carefree, as Yoshida wants nothing more than to help Boston contend for a World Series in 2023 and beyond.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives in Beijing for a meeting with Xi Jinping and talks that will also focus on ending the war in Ukraine.Madrid, Spain When Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing this week, they will ostensibly be celebrating half a century of diplomatic relations by discussing economic and trade ties.

The late Queen's closest adviser has been recognised by the King alongside other royal aides, and many who played important roles during her funeral.Angela Kelly, the daughter of a docker from Liverpool, and other devoted royal household staff were named as recipients of honours under the Royal Victorian Order (RVO) in recognition of their service to the Queen, as part of a special set of Demise awards.

The eight pallbearers who carried the Queen's coffin have been awarded the silver Royal Victorian Medal in recognition of the important role they played at her funeral.Lance Sergeant Alex Turner, Lance Corporal Tony Flynn, Lance Sergeant Elias Orlowski, Guardsman Fletcher Cox, Guardsman James Patterson, Lance Sergeant Ryan Griffiths, Guardsman Luke Simpson, and Guardsman David Sanderson were selected to be pallbearers from the King's Company (then Queen's), 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards.

3x Super Bowl champion and 3x Second-team All-Pro Patriots safety Devin McCourty gave a shout-out to Jaylen Brown for the Boston Celtics star's charity work in the community since being drafted in 2016."I think JB's a guy that has been a leader on the Celtics, he's very open-minded on how he's gonna go about and tell different things; not shy about using his voice," McCourty said during New England's retirement ceremony for the 35-year-old.

March 17, 2023
Dear Frenchly Readers,
Yesterday, Président Emmanuel Macron used a special measure in the French constitution, called article 49.3, that circumvents a vote and amounts to what we, in the U.S., might call an "executive order," to push a controversial piece of legislation through to law.

In East Coast pizzerias, it is not uncommon to find diners pulling apart flaky bureks alongside their slices.The unique culinary pairing was brought over in the '70s, '80s, and '90s by immigrants and later by ethnic Albanian refugees from Kosovo and Montenegro who took over restaurants owned by Italians and Italian Americans upon settling in America.

Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop, the first openly gay player under NHL contract, said the league has taken "a step back for inclusion."Prokop spoke out on social media late Monday night in light of recent events that have occurred on Pride Nights around the league.Most recently, San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer declined to wear a Pride Night sweater during pregame warmups, citing his religious beliefs, and as a result did not participate with his teammates who wore them during the team's pregame skate Saturday.