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Why petting your cat leads to static electricity
Ever feel a little electric shock when you pet a cat? Scientists say that they’ve finally figured out why it happens, and no, it’s not a jolt of love. Motions like petting generate static electricity. For the first time, researchers at Northwestern University say they understand how the phenomenon occurrs.Continue Reading
Groundbreaking new study aims to find cure for Parkinson’s disease
A groundbreaking study will investigate Parkinson’s disease in unprecedented detail, with the aim of discovering a cure for the condition. The Landmark programme will look at what causes Parkinson’s, and what triggers the spread through the brain and then causes the sequences of symptoms. Parkinson’s is the fastest-growing neurological conditionContinue Reading
Big Jook ‘placed $100,000 bounty’ on murdered rapper Young Dolph, prosecutors allege
Prosecutors in Young Dolph’s murder trial have alleged that Anthony “Big Jook” Mims placed a $100,000 bounty on the rapper, which led to his death by shooting on November 17, 2021. Mims, the brother of Dolph’s rival Memphis rapper Yo Gotti, was himself fatally shot on January 13, 2024. TwoContinue Reading
Keir Starmer promises to revive UK as he dismisses ‘silly’ freebies stories
Sir Keir Starmer will tell an “exhausted Britain” that the tough decisions he is taking for the short term are the first steps towards national renewal and higher living standards. The prime minister will give one of the most important speeches of his political career on Tuesday as he addressesContinue Reading
Carlos Alcaraz may get his Rafael Nadal wish as Spanish icon confirms comeback
Carlos Alcaraz could get his wish of reuniting with Rafael Nadal after it was confirmed that he will be playing at the Davis Cup Finals. It will mark Nadal’s first tournament appearance since the Olympics, with the 38-year-old having skipped the US Open and Laver Cup. Nadal was originally setContinue Reading
Mark Allen issues apology after calling for British Open table to be ‘burned’
Mark Allen has issued a public apology following his brutal criticism of the playing conditions at the British Open. The 38-year-old did not hold back in his assessment of the table he played on during his 4-3 win over Gary Wilson in the first round. Allen was left frustrated byContinue Reading
England cricket captain apologises for historical ‘blackface’ photo
England cricket captain Heather Knight has faced disciplinary action and a suspended £1,000 fine after an old photo surfaced showing her in ‘blackface’. The image, which emerged on social media, was taken at a sports-themed fancy dress party in Kent back in 2012 when Knight was 21. The Cricket DisciplineContinue Reading
Labour party conference live: Rachel Reeves stands by winter fuel allowance cut in speech as nurses reject 5.5% pay rise
Protester grabbed by neck and thrown out of Labour party conference in Reeves’ speech Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Nurses across the country have rejected RachelContinue Reading
Business concerns about workers’ rights Bill will be addressed, says Reeves
Employer concerns about the Government’s workers’ rights package have been “addressed and understood”, Rachel Reeves said as she sought to reassure businesses about the legislation. The Chancellor insisted the Government does not want to make it harder for companies to hire temporary workers or students with its Employment Rights BillContinue Reading
Usher claims X account was ‘hacked’ and tweets deleted after Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrest
R&B singer Usher has spoken out as hundreds of his X/Twitter posts disappeared after Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested. On Sunday (22 September), tweets on the “Yeah!” singer’s account disappeared before he regained control of the account and told fans he had been “hacked”. “Account got hacked and damn y’allContinue Reading