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Whatever happened to middle age? The mysterious case of the disappearing life stage

Midlife used to mean settling down, going grey and buying a lawnmower. But with relaxation no longer an option, has the concept lost all meaning?

Amid all the recent commentary about John Cleese resurrecting Fawlty Towers, one fact struck me as even more preposterous than the setting’s proposed relocation to a Caribbean boutique hotel: when the original series aired, Cleese was only 35 years old.

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Europe Has Weathered an Energy Crisis,for Now
Europe Has Weathered an Energy Crisis,for Now
Europe is likely to end the winter with far more gas in storage than a year ago, and won’t need to buy as much to refill the facilities as it did this year. “Next winter is looking less concerning than this winter,” Mr. Stoppard said.


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The secret cinema hidden in an Edinburgh basement flat
The secret cinema hidden in an Edinburgh basement flat
For decades people have been walking past a hidden gem at number 23 Fettes Row in Edinburgh.






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Exxon attempting to start new CDU at Beaumont, Texas refinery -sources
Exxon attempting to start new CDU at Beaumont, Texas refinery -sources
Exxon Mobil Corp is attempting to start the new crude distillation unit (CDU) at its 369,024 barrel-per-day (bpd) Beaumont, Texas, refinery, people familiar with plant operations said on Thursday.


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Scotland's next leader faces battle to unite country and party
Scotland's next leader faces battle to unite country and party
Three candidates are set to fight it out to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland's next leader, with the winner facing the daunting task of uniting a country divided over its future and a party fracturing over how to pursue another independence vote.




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Gulf Capital to set up $750m fund for Southeast Asian companies
Gulf Capital to set up $750m fund for Southeast Asian companies
Fund will invest in business looking to expand into Middle East


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Kazakh central bank sees 2023 current account surplus down at $2.2 billion
Kazakh central bank sees 2023 current account surplus down at $2.2 billion
ALMATY : Kazakhstan forecasts its current account surplus in 2023 to reach $2.2 billion, down from $6.1 billion in 2022, central bank governor Galymzhan Pirmatov said on Friday."The current account of the balance of payments, with the projected decline in commodity prices and steady growth in imports, wil




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Elon Musk's challenge: Stay ahead of the competition
Elon Musk's challenge: Stay ahead of the competition
Tesla was the No. 1 EV maker worldwide in 2022, but China's BYD and others are closing the gap fast, according to a Reuters analysis of global and regional EV sales data.


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Long Covid Linked To Heart Problems: Here Are The Symptoms And Whos At Risk
Long Covid Linked To Heart Problems: Here Are The Symptoms  And Whos At Risk
Around 15% of people who get Covid experience long Covid symptoms, which can endure for weeks, months or even years.




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Why has the Earth's spinning inner core slowed down compared to the surface?
Why has the Earth's spinning inner core slowed down compared to the surface?
The Earth's inner core appears to have recently slowed its rotation. The heart of the planet now rotates at a slightly more sluggish rate than the layers above.


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Tributes flow from all over the world for one year anniversary of war in Ukraine video
Tributes flow from all over the world for one year anniversary of war in Ukraine  video
Vigils held in New York while Eiffel Tower in Paris is lit up in colours of Ukrainian flag




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Ammunition for Ukraine: Can the EU fast-track bullets? DW 02/21/2023
Ammunition for Ukraine: Can the EU fast-track bullets?  DW  02/21/2023
Estonia wants Brussels to find and fund more ammunition for Kyiv. The European Commission believes its recent experience with COVID-19 vaccines will work for much-needed missiles for Ukraine.


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China risks militants' wrath in Afghanistan, Pakistan and beyond
China risks militants' wrath in Afghanistan, Pakistan and beyond
Beijing reduces Islamabad presence as myriad groups find Asian giant a useful target




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Forward Thinking on how to get remote working right with Nicholas Bloom
Forward Thinking on how to get remote working right with Nicholas Bloom
Theres a lot of scare stories in the media saying hybrid doesnt work, says a leading economist. My one piece of advice is just be intentional, be organized. Basically, get folks in on two, three days a week and be really tough about having them come in. And then let them work from home on the other days.


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'A slippery slope': A looming nationwide abortion pill ban could undermine the entire drug approval system
'A slippery slope': A looming nationwide abortion pill ban could undermine the entire drug approval system
You want the court to decide what drugs are safe and effective? Well, good luck to all of us," said Marc Scheineson, a health care lawyer at Alston & Bird and a former FDA associate commissioner.




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Meet UAEs tofu king, the 67-year-old Chinese expatriate behind the 'soy cheese' you eat
Meet UAEs tofu king, the 67-year-old Chinese expatriate behind the 'soy cheese' you eat
People thought I was crazy: Expat left his job to start UAEs first Chinese supermarket


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Yorkshire admit to losing documents relating to racism allegations
Yorkshire admit to losing documents relating to racism allegations
Yorkshire have confirmed documents and data relating to allegations of racism against the county cricket club were deleted or lost during the tenure of a previous regime.




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Next big thing in snowboarding is Chinese 11-year-old who loves jokes and big air
Next big thing in snowboarding is Chinese 11-year-old who loves jokes and big air
Patti Zhou was born in Beijing and is now based in Colorado, where she is expected to make her Dew Tour debut this weekend.


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Steve Bannon sued for nearly $500,000 in alleged unpaid legal bills
Steve Bannon sued for nearly $500,000 in alleged unpaid legal bills
A law firm claims Bannon has an outstanding bill ofmore than $480,000 for legal services it provided from around November 2020 through November 2022.


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3 Tips for Shooting Your Own Marketing Photography
3 Tips for Shooting Your Own Marketing Photography
You know that cameras are a powerful marketing device. Images are crucial to a startups survival in any industry. They draw people to your content, help your business stand out, and they also make it appear relatable and interesting. Many businesses get good mileage out of using stock photos and paid photo services, but there []


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Ukraine Is Serious About Taking Back Crimea
Ukraine Is Serious About Taking Back Crimea
A Ukrainian attack on the Russian-occupied peninsula might only be a matter of time.


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2 million Cosori air fryers recalled over reports of burns, property damage
2 million Cosori air fryers recalled over reports of burns, property damage
The appliances were sold at retailers including Amazon.com, Best Buy, Home Depot and Target from 2018 through 2022.


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Guantnamo Bay sends two inmates to Pakistan after 20 years
Guantnamo Bay sends two inmates to Pakistan after 20 years
Pair were held for al-Qaida involvement but never charged their release leaves 32 people detained in prison camp


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Exclusive-Hyundai to divest Alabama subsidiary following child labor revelations
Exclusive-Hyundai to divest Alabama subsidiary following child labor revelations
NEW YORK : South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co on Friday told shareholders that it would divest its controlling stake in a major Alabama auto parts plant where Reuters last year documented children as young as 12 were working. In a Feb. 24 letter to shareholders from Hyundai Chief Executive Jaehoon Ch


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US transfers two brothers detained in Guantanamo Bay to Pakistan | CNN Politics
US transfers two brothers detained in Guantanamo Bay to Pakistan | CNN Politics
Originally opened in 2002, the facility was meant to be a place where suspects in the war on terror could be interrogated. But prisoners have been indefinitely detained, many without charges or trial and subjected to reported abuse. As the US war on terror dragged on, the detention facility became an international symbol of US rights abuses in the post-9/11 era.


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The free money tech investment is over and the old economy is set to become the big winner, according to Bank of America
The free money tech investment is over and the old economy is set to become the big winner, according to Bank of America
More from Fortune: 5 side hustles where you may earn over $20,000 per year—all while working from homeMillennials’ average net worth: How the nation’s largest working generation stacks up against the restLooking for extra cash? Consider a checking account bonusThis is how much money you need to earn annually to comfortably buy a $600,000 home


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South Africa's Envisionit Deep AI gets $1.65M to expand access to medical imaging
South Africa's Envisionit Deep AI gets $1.65M to expand access to medical imaging
The data can also be reviewed by radiologists through a validation tool that gives them some reassurance that the product is working accordingly; and to get their input and feedback, which has enabled the startup to improve the accuracy of its models.


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Suspect in Colorado Springs Shooting Can Be Tried for Hate Crimes, Judge Says
Suspect in Colorado Springs Shooting Can Be Tried for Hate Crimes, Judge Says
“It used to be that we had to prove that somebody acted specifically for those reasons,” Mr. Allen said. “But the wording was changed that we only have to prove that somebody acted either wholly or in part by their bias towards a particular group.”


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Its Complicated: How Biden and Zelensky Forged a Wartime Partnership
Its Complicated: How Biden and Zelensky Forged a Wartime Partnership
Speaking by telephone from Kyiv, Mr. Herbst said Mr. Biden’s visit went a long way toward cementing the partnership with Mr. Zelensky — to a point. “I know the Ukrainians loved the visit,” he said. “Him being on the streets of Kyiv struck a real chord and demonstrated the support they wanted to see. But the elite are still asking, where’s the beef?”


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U.S. Unseals Terrorism Charges Against Men Identified as MS-13 Leaders
U.S. Unseals Terrorism Charges Against Men Identified as MS-13 Leaders
Several of the defendants named in the indictment were said to have participated in secret negotiations with the Salvadoran government, at meetings held in prisons and elsewhere. The MS-13 leaders and the government officials wore masks to conceal their identities, and the gang members wore long sleeves to conceal their tattoos. The arrests come amid an extensive crackdown on MS-13 in El Salvador under President Nayib Bukele, who was elected in 2019 and has declared a state of emergency and suspended key civil liberties to stop the gang.


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Republicans Will Hold Their First Presidential Debate in Milwaukee
Republicans Will Hold Their First Presidential Debate in Milwaukee
Such a pledge came about during the 2016 campaign, after then-candidate Donald J. Trump, who had previously considered a third-party candidacy in 2000, declined during an early debate to join the other contenders in saying that they would back the nominee. Mr. Trump, already the front-runner in polls in the crowded field, claimed to be concerned about being treated “fairly” by the party.


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Special Counsel Seeks to Force Pence to Testify Before Jan. 6 Grand Jury
Special Counsel Seeks to Force Pence to Testify Before Jan. 6 Grand Jury
The crime-fraud exception allows prosecutors to work around attorney-client privilege if they can convince a judge that there is reason to believe that legal advice or legal services have been used in furthering a crime.


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Alex Murdaugh Admits Lying and Stealing, but Denies Murders
Alex Murdaugh Admits Lying and Stealing, but Denies Murders
Mr. Murdaugh’s testimony was also the first time he spoke extensively about his relationships with his wife and son. His wife, he said, was “such a lady.” While she “didn’t grow up in the swamp and in the country,” he said, she came to enjoy the area and raising their two boys.


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London-Based Brand Launches Fully Circular Bag Collection
London-Based Brand Launches Fully Circular Bag Collection
Despite the “craziness” of this project, Jacob says, one of their manufacturers has actually become an ambassador of this circular initiative, and rallied together more people in the industry to take on this challenge. “We’re finding that our manufacturers are willing to go on this journey with us, and have been supportive, even if we have driven them a bit mad. So it’s definitely worth pursuing,” adds Jacob.


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This Old-World Hotel In Buenos Aires Redefines Luxury In Retiro
This Old-World Hotel In Buenos Aires Redefines Luxury In Retiro
We recommend visiting the property’s onsite St. Regis Restaurant, which offers exquisite dishes such as rib eye steak with barley risotto and black garlic. Another recommendation located in Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center, is the Buono Italian Kitchen featuring a specialty Italian cuisine. Our property is also near emblematic sites such as the Recoleta Cemetery, where famous icons such as Evita Peron and Carlos Gardel are buried, and the iconic 9 de Julio Avenue. Visitors will especially enjoy the Teatro Colón and will be amazed by its opulent decor and magnificent shows.


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This French Artist-Designer Harnesses Nature In Her Whimsical Works
This French Artist-Designer Harnesses Nature In Her Whimsical Works
We always have this desire to create something new. The important thing is to remain anchored in what we are and what we do. The challenge is to reinvent ourselves with each project, while keeping a strong guideline that characterizes our esthetic.


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Magdalena On Her Opia EP, Shadows Event Label And Focusing On Health And Well-Being
Magdalena On Her Opia EP, Shadows Event Label And Focusing On Health And Well-Being
Magdalena: "Always listen to your gut and don't try and do what is already being done. Be kind to yourself and don't push yourself too hard physically and mentally. You only have one body, so treat it with respect."


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This Roving Restaurant In Palm Springs Redefines The Pop-Up
This Roving Restaurant In Palm Springs Redefines The Pop-Up
In the meantime, this is a pop-up that pushes the boundaries of that kind of one-off operation. For the foreseeable future, you can count on finding them at those two Palm Springs hot spots on the regular. And if you’re in the area, you definitely should make the effort to find them. For menu updates, follow Hoja Blanca on Instagram.


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The Safest Cars For 2023 Toyota, Honda And Mazda Top Rankings
The Safest Cars For 2023  Toyota, Honda And Mazda Top Rankings
Traffic fatalities reached nearly 43,000 in 2021, and preliminary 2022 data reveal the figures remain "incomprehensibly high," Chase said in a statement. "We urge the Biden Administration to prioritize the issuance of proven solutions to address the public health disaster occurring on our roadways every day."


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Iowa Lawmakers Unveil Marijuana Legalization Bill
Iowa Lawmakers Unveil Marijuana Legalization Bill
“I think there needs to be a deterrent in the law, but I understand the logic of having discussions about what the appropriate penalties should be and that sort of thing,” Republican Rep. Steven Holt, the chair of the House Judiciary Committee, said last year. “But in terms of making marijuana legal, that is something I would never support.”


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11 of the best films to watch in March
11 of the best films to watch in March
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Cocaine Bear review: A B-movie about a drug-crazed bear
Cocaine Bear review: A B-movie about a drug-crazed bear
And if you liked this story, sign up for the weekly bbc.com features newsletter, called The Essential List. A handpicked selection of stories from BBC Future, Culture, Worklife and Travel, delivered to your inbox every Friday.


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UK phone repair apprenticeship needed, says firm
UK phone repair apprenticeship needed, says firm
\"There are plenty of people that can repair cars. There\'s plenty of people that might want to tinker with their cars on the weekend. But there\'s also people who just want their car fixed,\" said Mr Waterhouse.


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Netflix cuts prices for subscribers in more than 30 countries
Netflix cuts prices for subscribers in more than 30 countries
Netflix introduced limits on password sharing in more countries earlier this month. These require customers to pay an extra fee if they want friends and family who don\'t live with them to share their subscription.


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Signal would 'walk' from UK if Online Safety Bill undermined encryption
Signal would 'walk' from UK if Online Safety Bill undermined encryption
She pointed to a paper by Professor Ross Anderson, which argued for better funding of services working in child protection and warned that \"the idea that complex social problems are amenable to cheap technical solutions is the siren song of the software salesman\".


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US billionaire financier Thomas Lee found dead at 78
US billionaire financier Thomas Lee found dead at 78
Mr Lee was also celebrated for his philanthropy, and had served as a trustee for prominent New York City art organisations like the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the Museum of Modern Art.


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US puts forward Ajay Banga to lead World Bank
US puts forward Ajay Banga to lead World Bank
If confirmed, Mr Banga would replace David Malpass, who was nominated by former US President Donald Trump and said this month he would step down from the post by June, nearly a year before his five-year term was set to end.


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Ozy Medias Founder, Carlos Watson, Arrested on Fraud Charges
Ozy Medias Founder, Carlos Watson, Arrested on Fraud Charges
Judge Cheryl L. Pollak asked, “How can we be guaranteed that the fraud isn’t just going to continue?” She said that Mr. Watson could leave the court freely, but could not have contact with employees or investors until his lawyers and the prosecutors met again to agree on a list of approved names.


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Thomas Lee, Private Equity Pioneer, Is Dead at 78
Thomas Lee, Private Equity Pioneer, Is Dead at 78
He also continued to invest under a new shingle, giving credence to the nickname he assigned himself: Mr. Lee went by Tomcat, he said at a 2014 event, because he had “nine different lives.”


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Treasury yields little changed as investors assess Fed minutes, data
Treasury yields little changed as investors assess Fed minutes, data
January\'s personal income and consumer spending figures are due before the bell, with a Dow Jones consensus forecast anticipating a 1.2% rise in personal income and 1.4% increase in consumer spending.


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Takeaways from CNN's town hall a year after Russia invaded Ukraine | CNN Politics
Takeaways from CNN's town hall a year after Russia invaded Ukraine | CNN Politics
"But we have to make sure resources are going to be well spent," she added. "When you have those huge investments, which go well beyond what is being provided right now, that's when of course you want to make sure that you have the safeguards in place so that all outside investors and donors can know and say to their citizens that this is money that's going to be well spent."


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Putin's war in Ukraine has exposed Russia's weaknesses -- and brought the West together | CNN
Putin's war in Ukraine has exposed Russia's weaknesses -- and brought the West together | CNN
But a wider victory has already been achieved in a year - in that unity of purpose and substance of support have prevailed, where Moscow sought to seek selfishness and division. That moment of clarity can't be erased, no matter how long it endures.


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McCarthy rewards the pro-Trump radicals who put him in power | CNN Politics
McCarthy rewards the pro-Trump radicals who put him in power | CNN Politics
The California Republican may end up with a fateful choice between backing the lawmakers who elected him speaker and crashing the economy, since, if he tried to grant Biden such authority by using some Democratic votes, it's possible he'd be toppled.


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Alex Murdaugh testifies: Here are the key moments from his first day on the stand | CNN
Alex Murdaugh testifies: Here are the key moments from his first day on the stand | CNN
Murdaugh was shot in the head on a roadway on September 4, 2021, but survived. That same month, he turned himself in after admitting he asked a former client to kill him during a fake car breakdown so Murdaugh's oldest son, Buster, could get an insurance payout, police said.


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'It's a major blow': Dominion has uncovered 'smoking gun' evidence in case against Fox News, legal experts say | CNN Business
'It's a major blow': Dominion has uncovered 'smoking gun' evidence in case against Fox News, legal experts say | CNN Business
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Judge tosses out disciplinary action against Sidney Powell for work on Trump election reversal bid | CNN Politics
Judge tosses out disciplinary action against Sidney Powell for work on Trump election reversal bid | CNN Politics
As CNN previously reported, those who have sought disciplinary responses for Trump's legal allies say the post-election conduct crossed ethical lines into the realm of professional misconduct - and that the tactics were well outside the normal bounds of legal challenges to election procedures.


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A first report on the Ohio toxic train wreck was released. Here's what it found and what investigators are still looking into | CNN
A first report on the Ohio toxic train wreck was released. Here's what it found  and what investigators are still looking into | CNN
Norfolk Southern also plans to review the results of the National Transportation Safety Board's investigation as well as use data to "figure out what we could've done better," said Shaw, adding the company has already implemented new internal safety measures.


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Harvey Weinstein sentenced in Los Angeles to 16 years in prison for sexual assault charges | CNN
Harvey Weinstein sentenced in Los Angeles to 16 years in prison for sexual assault charges | CNN
"It is incredible to be convicted for a crime I wasn't even present for," he said in the statement, adding that he was never with her. "I never raped or assaulted anyone."


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