Yangtze River shows signs of recovery after fishing ban.
A study published in Science reports that fish biomass in the Yangtze more than doubled and species diversity rose about 13% after a 2021 fishing ban.
Daily Briefing (United Kingdom) — 2026-02-13
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Jelly Roll shows major weight loss while jogging in Los Angeles
Jelly Roll, the 41-year-old country rapper, was spotted jogging in Los Angeles as part of an ongoing health journey; he has said he lost more than half his body weight and is now at 265 pounds.
Charity shop and family support hub opens in Christchurch
Home-Start Wessex has opened a charity shop and family support hub at unit 11, Saxon Square in Christchurch; the space includes a retail area and a reading corner, will host activities like storytime, and will be open six days a week.
Jobs boost as Singaporean tech firm relocates its headquarters to Liverpool.
LogChain is relocating its global headquarters from Singapore to Liverpool and plans to invest up to £4m in the Liverpool City Region over the next three years.
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- Eye care: Wear shades in winter and follow the 20-20-20 ruleHealthThe Guardian
- Pride flag reinstated at Stonewall after removal by Trump administrationPoliticsThe Guardian
- Bangladesh election: BNP claims victory in first poll since Hasina overthrowPoliticsThe Guardian
- Nurses and other NHS staff to receive a 3.3% pay riseHealthBBC
- New Jersey governor bans immigration agents from some state propertyPoliticsThe Guardian
- Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley wins third term in full assembly sweepPoliticsThe Guardian
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