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Drink water before that morning coffee Dr Nilu Ahmed, a behavioural psychologist at the University of Bristol, acknowledges how tempting it is to grab a coffee as soon as you wake up. But here’s a suggestion: glug a pint of water first, instead. “It helps flush out your system and keep your organs and joints healthy,” she says. “Drinking water has lots of known benefits including good skin and better mental performance.” Go for a brisk walk – even if it’s around the block In the m...

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Last modified on Fri 7 May 2021 07.01 EDT Good morning. Capitol missteps Police chiefs and mayors from across the US criticised the “failed leadership by Capitol police and a failure to plan” over the siege on 6 January at a meeting later that month, according to emails seen by the Guardian. Further emails also showed that in the aftermath of the attack, authorities in Washington state increased their focus on far-right groups including QAnon adherents and the Three Percenters. “...

First Thing: Capitol police lambasted for ‘failed leadership’ in January attack Molly Blackall Good morning. Capitol missteps © Photograph: Stephanie Keith/Reuters Police attempt to clear the Capitol building with teargas as supporters of Donald Trump riot and break into the premises in Washington on 6 January. Police chiefs and mayors from across the US criticised the “failed leadership by Capitol police and a failure to plan” over the siege on 6 January at a meeting...

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What Farmers Can Teach Us About Finances Dear Readers: In the fast-paced financial world we live in, with its focus on trading trends, online platforms, and market movements, it’s easy to get lost in the weeds and lose sight of the grounding principles of managing money that are essential to long-term success. So with spring in the air and buds on the vine, I thought it would be fun to focus on some of the financial lessons we can learn from the people who are more in touch with the land. If ...