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Conor McGregor links up with ‘Pimp My Ride’ icon Xzibit in unexpected merger
Conor McGregor has announced that Xzibit has joined his music label. The Irishman initially broke into the public eye through UFC, before branching into boxing and developing his wealth further. The 36-year-old now owns a portfolio of pubs and alcohol brands, and he recently announced that he was turning hisContinue Reading
Madonna’s stepmother Joan Ciccone dies after ‘aggressive cancer’ at age 81
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Naomi Campbell orders new investigation into fashion charity after trustee ban
Model Naomi Campbell said she has instructed new advisers to investigate what happened at her charity Fashion for Relief after she was disqualified from being a trustee for five years, adding aspects of the watchdog’s report were “deeply flawed”. The 54-year-old said the Charity Commission’s report, which found serious mismanagementContinue Reading
Tory Party conference: John Rentoul answers your questions – from the next leader to winning back voters
As the Conservatives grapple with an uncertain political landscape ahead of the next general election, key questions loom over the future of the party’s direction and leadership. This year’s Conservative Party conference in Birmingham promises to be a radically different affair from 2023’s gathering when Rishi Sunak’s government clung onContinue Reading
Maggie Smith tributes: Downton Abbey and Sister Act co-stars pay respect to Harry Potter legend
Maggie Smith: Oscar-winning Harry Potter and Downton Abbey star dies aged 89 Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Dame Maggie Smith’s Downton AbbeyContinue Reading
What Project 2025 actually says about birth control is alarming
After Roe v Wade was overturned in 2022, the necessity of free and accessible contraception has been a near-constant talking point. But the cost of contraception in the US is higher than you might think. Indeed, contraception accounted for 30-44 per cent of out-of-pocket healthcare costs for women before itContinue Reading
Starmer responds after Musk tells people to avoid UK following summit snub
Sir Keir Starmer has responded to Elon Musk after the tech tycoon said people should not go to the UK. The Tesla and SpaceX boss lashed out at the UK after it was reported he had not been invited to a major investment summit because of his social media postsContinue Reading
TikTok ‘sunburning’ hack won’t heal your acne – but it may put you at risk of skin cancer
There's no evidence sunlight can cure acne. Irina Boriskina/ Shutterstock Social media is full of questionable advice. But one of the latest skincare hacks some users are sharing online is seriously worrying. Some content creators on TikTok are claiming that getting a sunburn or spending time in a tanning bedContinue Reading
FTSE 100 makes weekly gain after Chinese economic boost
The FTSE 100 rose on Friday, buoyed for a second consecutive day after news that China is launching a raft of measures to boost its economy, which in turn pushed global stocks higher. London’s premier index rose 35.85 points, or 0.43%, to end the day at 8320.76. Friday’s moderate riseContinue Reading
New schizophrenia drug ‘could change the lives of millions of people’
British scientists have hailed the US approval of a new drug for schizophrenia, saying it “has the potential to change the lives of millions of people”. The “major advance” in treatment offers a completely new drug approach to treating the condition, which can cause terrifying hallucinations, delusional thoughts and socialContinue Reading