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NHS symptoms of 'silent killer' which takes years to diagnose

Thyroid cancer, a condition that could affect up to one in 20 people in the UK, often takes years to diagnose due to its symptoms being similar to many other conditions. A recent study conducted by the University of Aberdeen, in collaboration with several prominent thyroid charities, discovered that it takes an average of 4.5 years for a thyroid condition to be diagnosed.

NASA hears from spacecraft 15 billion miles from Earth on radio not used since 1981

NASA has announced it reconnected with the Voyager 1 spacecraft after a brief and tense period of radio silence. The spacecraft recently turned off one of its two radio transmitters - and experts are now trying to discover what happened.

Yankees lament fifth-inning meltdown in World Series finale - ESPN

NEW YORK — All year, right through the American League Championship Series, the New York Yankees overcame a tendency to play sloppy baseball by vanquishing opponents with overwhelming talent. The metrics calculated — and the eyes figured — that they were the worst baserunning team in the majors during the regular season. They regularly committed head-scratching defensive miscues. They were not nearly as fundamentally sound as one would expect from a 94-win AL champion.

Pumpkin carver's Halloween side-hustle brings in £20,000 a year

Jamie Jones, a 41 year old professional pumpkin carver from Chester, has revealed that his Halloween side hustle brings in up to £20,000 annually for just two weeks' work. Jamie, who lives with his wife Gemma and their two daughters, discovered his passion for pumpkin carving at the age of 30 and honed his skills by practising on 30 to 40 pumpkins each year "until his fingers bled".