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CNN
Scientists are potty-training cows in a bid to help save the planet
Explainer: Australia's nuclear-powered submarine deal is fueling anger in the country. Here's why 
Frida Kahlo self-portrait fetches a record $34.9 million
Long Covid is a bigger problem than we thought
Young people rally at climate protests around the world
Pope Francis issues prayers for Nigeria following spate of killings and kidnappings 
The unused "miracle"
Europe is facing 700,000 more Covid deaths -- but masks could prevent many of them, WHO says
Politicians are failing to deliver climate justice. Lawyers and scientists could do it in court

A 555.55-carat black diamond believed to come from space is going on sale
Covid pandemic 'nowhere near over,' WHO says 
As Europe begins to 'live with the coronavirus,' could the US follow?
UK plants are flowering a whole month earlier than they used to, study shows
In Europe, leaders are starting to turn the page on the pandemic. It's a different story in the US
Some of the world's biggest companies are failing on their own climate pledges, researchers say
Canada's Covid-19 trucker protests go global
The US is lagging on booster shots compared to other western countries
Greenland's ice is melting from the bottom up -- and far faster than previously thought, study shows
As Britain scraps free mass testing, Hong Kong will swab its entire population
'Covid-19 need no longer control our lives.' Biden outlines plan to emerge from the pandemic
As Ukrainians contend with Russia's unprovoked invasion, Covid-19 is complicating the picture
Europe thought it was done with Covid-19. But the virus isn't done with Europe
Natural gas is expensive, dirty and financing war. Here are 5 ways to use less of it to heat your home 
'No end is in sight.' Living with Covid means a life of lockdown for England's most vulnerable
European countries now battling Covid BA.2 variant lifted restrictions too 'brutally,' WHO warns
US joins club of nations offering second booster

THE FINANCIAL TIMES
FT business books: July edition
Discrimination at work: ‘I was shocked when the interviewer ghosted me’
UK employers grapple with vaccine policies


THE GUARDIAN
My disabilities are invisible. I shouldn’t have to prove them to strangers
Drug companies are putting a price on the lives of those with cystic fibrosis
It took the cystic fibrosis community years to win this lifesaving drug. It can’t be taken away
Thanks to a new drug for cystic fibrosis, I can plan a future I thought I'd never have


THE BIG ISSUE
What is polio and why is it back?
How to join a union
Has vegan culture cancelled the cow?
How mutual aid and community action groups set up through Covid are tackling the cost of living crisis

gal-dem
Meet Onyx, the zine-making collective magnifying the voices of disabled people of colour
‘As disabled people we have been living in a cost of living crisis for years’

METRO
How take care of your body while working from bed
Easy mood-boosting meals to make when you feel low
Vulnerable people share how they have spent the last two years shielding
What is restless legs syndrome and how can we control it?
BeReal: A new unfiltered social media app or another false view of reality?
People with invisible illnesses share how the pandemic has worsened disability discrimination
Graphic novels to read if you loved Heartstopper
Disabled children are being excluded and isolated from local playgrounds
‘I was dismissed as simple’: People reveal the reality of disability discrimination at work
The global climate crisis is also a global health crisis

Expert tips to improve gut health and reduce bloating
Too many disabled children don’t feel safe in playgrounds
Sick of posting on social media? This might be why
How to get rid of that Sunday night dread 
Everything to know about ‘soft swinging’ – and how to bring it up in a relationship

Are you struggling with sleep anxiety? Here’s how to tackle it
This cystic fibrosis medication has been hailed a wonder drug – but some people say it’s making them suicidal
How to deal with work-related anxiety 
‘Ableism is rife’: Disabled students are being let down by universities
Thunder fever: Why thunderstorms can make your hay fever worse – and how to cope
What disabled people want you to know about their sex lives: ‘There is a lot of ignorance about disabled bodies’
Don’t Pay UK: The campaign calling for people to stop paying their energy bills
From vaginal steaming to raw meat diets – how following wellness trends can do more harm than good
Could the ‘slow work’ movement be the answer to hustle culture we’ve been waiting for?
The top 10 most accessible UK walking trails
Why does the hot weather affect our mood and what can we do about it?
‘Warm banks’ to be set up this winter – but what are they?
People with cystic fibrosis are concerned about their health in the face of the cost of living crisis​
How employers should look after their staff during a heatwave​
Could this tool improve customer service for disabled people?​
The fitness industry is not as accessible as it should be – here’s what needs to change​
How to manage your chronic illness at work – and what employers need to know
Everything you need to know about going on holiday with a chronic illness​
Disabled people are giving up basic essentials in the face of the cost of living crisis
How to navigate working from home amid the cost of living crisis

‘I don’t remember what it’s like to be pain free’: The reality of living with chronic pain​

People are experiencing life-threatening asthma attacks as they cut back on medication, food and electricity​
What winter is like for vulnerable people with weakened immune systems

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INDEPENDENT
Many vulnerable people have been shielding since March - we are fed up of being ignored

HUFFPOST
My Life Expectancy Is 44. This Is How I’m Dealing With Losing A Year To Covid

REFINERY29
I’m Invisibly Disabled & The Return Of ‘Normal’ Life Terrifies Me

I-D
People with OCD are finding community and support on TikTok

VICE
The Worst Discrimination I've Faced at Work Because of My Disability

STYLIST
Grief, my mum and me: “How my mother’s clothes are helping me get to know her”

THE BMJ
Pharma companies must open their books on the funding agreements for covid-19 vaccines

TYLA
The Lonely Reality Of Shielding For 10 Months

THE EXPRESS
New app tells shops and tourist hotspots when disabled people are arriving
Brave boy, 4, who lost legs to sepsis gets innovative wheelchair 'Got back his freedom'


THE BREAKDOWN
How To Find The Motivation To Shower When You Have Depression
12 Feel-Good Songs To Listen To When You’ve Had A Bad Day
How Have People With OCD Coped During The Covid-19 Pandemic?
Shielding Has Been Tough, But It Has Helped Me Prioritise My Mental Health
How To Prioritise Your Wellbeing When You Have A Mental And Physical Illness
6 Free Meditation Apps With Soothing Music (That We Love)
Why Sleep Is So Important When You’re Dealing With Anxiety
Looking After Your Mental Health When You Have A Disability
10 Feel-Good Family-Friendly Films To Watch When You’re Feeling Low
The Best Foods That Can Help To Increase Serotonin Levels
Why You Might Feel More Emotional At A Full Moon
12 Beautiful Instagram Home Accounts That Aren’t All Grey
How To Practise Meditation Properly (And Receive The Benefits)
Six Steps To Becoming A Better Listener
How To Overcome Toxic Perfectionism
How To Feel More Connected When You’re Working From Home
How To Deal With Panic-Related Procrastination


LACUNA VOICES
CYSTIC FIBROSIS: MY INVISIBLE DISABILITY

CONSCIOUS BEING
My barriers to work are real, but just like my disability, they are invisible

NEW WRITING NORTH
How to pitch a story to newspapers and magazines

JUST TREATMENT
ZOLGENSMA LOTTERY: A REAL LIFE HUNGER GAMES
HEALTHCARE IN CRISIS - WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT
THE BIG CONVERSATION ON OUR  NHS
WE NEED A REAL NHS NEW DEAL
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ASTRAZENECA VACCINE
WHY I JOINED THE PEOPLE'S VACCINE DAY OF ACTION

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