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Euphoria star Angus Clouds cause of death revealed

Angus Cloud, who died at age 25 in July, reportedly consumed a lethal combination of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, benzodiazepine, and other drugs in whats being ruled as an accidental overdose.

For older adults, walking more tracks with better heart health

Older adults who walk three to four miles a day 6,000 to 9,000 steps were found to be 40 to 50 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke than those who walk a mile (2,000 steps) a day, according to research published in the journal Circulation.

How the pandemic has changed the world economy

By Lora Jones, Daniele Palumbo & David Brown BBC News The coronavirus pandemic has reached almost every country in the world. Its spread has left national economies and businesses counting the costs, as governments struggle with new lockdown measures to tackle the spread of the virus.

How Tommie Smith and John Carlos's protest at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics shook the world

By Myles BurkeFeatures correspondent US athlete Tommie Smith attained international fame when he gave the Black Power salute at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, 55 years ago. But as the exclusive BBC Archive clips in this new series reveal, that protest came at a heavy cost.

Joey Chestnut wins record 16th Nathans Hot Dog Eating Contest

Long live the king! Joey Chestnut, the worlds top competitive eater, munched his way to a record-setting 16th victory at the annual Nathans Hot Dog Eating Contest. The 39-year-old gobbled down 62 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes as the crowd serenaded him with chants of Joey! Joey! in front of the iconic Nathans