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A horror smash involving an HGV lorry and six vehicles caused a major motorway standstill near junction 16 of the M60 in Salford, leaving several people injured. The collision led to the closure of the M60 between junction 15 and 16, with one person taken to the hospital with serious injuries and four others being assessed on the scene. Emergency services are investigating the crash, and drivers are advised to avoid the area with major...

In the World Happiness Report 2025, the UK has fallen to its lowest position, ranking 23rd globally, while the US is now at 24th place. Finland remains the happiest country for the eighth consecutive year. The report emphasizes the importance of positive social connections and benevolent actions in achieving greater happiness and wellbeing. Full Article

Two men, Nicholas Plenty and Sean McMullen Petherbridge, were remanded in custody after being charged with unlawful possession of cocaine in Dublin city centre. Gardaí from the Dublin Crime Response Team arrested them on March 19th on York Street. The men will face objections to bail and are set to appear at Cloverhill District Court on March 27th. Full Article

Labour is reportedly planning to unveil significant cuts to public spending, sparking comparisons to Conservative austerity measures from 15 years ago. Despite some departmental budgets increasing, overall spending will be reduced, leading to concerns about the impact on public services and the economy. Critics argue that austerity measures are not the solution and call for alternative approaches such as taxing the wealthy instead of cutting essential services. Full Article

In a significant policy shift, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch deemed achieving net zero by 2050 "impossible" due to potential economic repercussions. The Tories have polarized the issue, with Reform UK criticizing Badenoch's change of stance as a desperate move. Despite public support for net zero, concerns over costs may lead to backlash against politicians, highlighting the need for alternative energy solutions like nuclear power. Full Article

In his book "How To Prevent Dementia," Dr. Richard Restak discusses a study linking how individuals describe their jobs to their risk of developing dementia. Recent research suggests that verbal fluency may be the strongest cognitive predictor of longevity, with those who have better verbal fluency expected to live longer. A study on different types of intelligence found that verbal fluency was the only trait that seemed to impact participants' predicted lifespan, potentially due to...