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World - / Aug 18, 2026 - Henrietta Lacks died at 31, but her cells lived on and transformed modern medicine - Henrietta Lacks' cervical cancer cells became immortal, revolutionizing biomedical research and medical advancements. These HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine and studying various diseases. Her family remained unaware of this scientific breakthrough for decades after her death. The story highlights critical ethical debates concerning patient consent and financial benefits. This legacy continues to shape discussions on scientific progress and human dignity.

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World - / Aug 18, 2026 - 3.3-billion-year-old galaxy may solve Webb's "little red dots" mystery - Since NASA's James Webb Space Telescope first revealed mysterious "little red dots" (LRDs) in 2022, astronomers have been racing to understand what these strange objects really are. Compact, extremely distant and glowing red, they appear throughout

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London weather forecast: Cloudy skies and light showers expected August 18

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Birmingham weather forecast: Rain expected Tuesday, clearing by week's end

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Liverpool weather forecast: Cloudy with a chance of rain today, August 18

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Leeds weather forecast: Cloudy skies, mild temperatures, and a chance of rain on August 18

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Manchester weather forecast: Light rain and cool temperatures expected August 18th

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Princess Eugenie reveals baby daughter's name with touching tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Named after three people we love and admire'

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London weather forecast: Sunny intervals and 22°C average temperature today, August 17

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Manchester weather: Cloudy skies and light showers expected August 17, 2026

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Russia warns UK over Ukraine drone supplies, says Britain will face 'consequences'

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Women were excluded from Liechtenstein's throne for more than 400 years; a new royal rule now gives the firstborn child, regardless of gender, the right to inherit, and know who'll now own the throne

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In 1867, Canterbury released 40 house sparrows to eat crop pests; within 15 years New Zealand was poisoning the birds and paying bounties after they began stripping grain crops

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