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Emergency workers say 25 people have been injured after a large ship in a dry dock in Scotland tipped over. Police and emergency services were called to the Imperial Dock in Edinburgh on Wednesday following reports that a ship had become dislodged from its holding. The Scottish Ambulance Service said 15 people were taken to the hospital, while 10 others were treated at the scene. The 76-meter (250-feet) ship, named the Petrel, is a research vessel previously bought and outfitted by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Photos from the scene showed the ship leaning to the side at a 45-degree angle.

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has started testifying to a crucial hearing on whether he misled Parliament about lockdown parties. Johnson denies deliberately lying. But if found to have done so he could face suspension or even lose his seat in Parliament. He told the committee on Wednesday that the rule-breaking events were wrong and “I bitterly regret it.” But he added that “hand on heart ... I did not lie to the House.” Johnson is being questioned by the House of Commons standards committee over his statements about rule-breaking parties in government buildings during the coronavirus pandemic.

    You may have heard about the five love languages: physical touch, words of affirmation, acts of service, quality time and gifts. Well, this may actually translate to other relationships, like a parent to a child.  Veuer's Elizabeth Keatinge has more.  

    In Neuzelle, Germany, a beer brewery has developed a beer in powder form, the first of its kind, in order to reduce the heavy carbon footprint of beer exports. So that next time you order a beer from the Klosterbrauerei Neuzelle, you might have to specify how many spoonfuls of serving you wa…

    The 2023 housing market may not be great for either buyers or sellers. But for current homeowners hoping to play both roles, it could be the right time. When entering the housing market, current homeowners have to consider twice the (often conflicting) circumstances — they are the seller, trying to get the best price for their...

    As “green” cleaning becomes increasingly popular, more and more eco-friendly products are lining the shelves at retailers. Not only are they better for the environment, but cleaning products sans harsh chemicals and fragrances are also safer to use around children and pets, as well as anyone in your household with sensitive skin (or a sensitive sniffer).

    Scientists have pulled DNA from Ludwig van Beethoven's hair to look for clues about his many health problems and hearing loss. They weren't able to figure out why the famous composer lost his hearing and had severe stomach problems. But they reported Wednesday that they did find clues about the liver disease that is widely believed to have killed the German composer. Beethoven's genome showed that he had a high risk for liver disease and was infected with the liver-damaging hepatitis B. The researchers concluded that those factors, along with his drinking, likely contributed to his death nearly 200 years ago.

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    For the first time in three decades, the U.S. has a new favorite dog breed, according to the American Kennel Club. Adorable in some eyes, deplorable in others, the sturdy, push-faced, perky-eared, world-weary-looking and distinctively droll French bulldog became the nation's most prevalent p…

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