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Rare ‘raccoon roundworm’ brain-infecting parasite found in two LA residents
Two people in Los Angeles have been infected with a rare parasitic infection known as “racoon roundworm”, according to health officials. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced on Tuesday that two human cases of Baylisascaris procyonis – a parasite that can infect the brain, spinal cord, andContinue Reading
Snooker scores LIVE – Selby, Trump and Allen updates at English Open
Ronnie O’Sullivan has suggested he doesn’t know how long he’s got left in professional snooker, hinting his retirement could be just around the corner. Speaking after his English Open round one exit earlier this week, O’Sullivan commented: “I’m absolutely useless, that’s why. “Forget about the Worlds. I’m not even botheredContinue Reading
David Schwimmer reveals ‘brutal decision’ that stopped him becoming a movie star
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails David Schwimmer has spoken about the job offer that could have changed his entire career.Continue Reading
Scientists find evidence of past solar storms that would have catastrophic impact on Earth today
Scientists discovered four extreme “solar superstorm” events that struck the Earth in the past, which, if they were to occur today, could damage satellites, electricity grids, and communications networks. Solar storms arise as a flux of charged particles flung from the Sun, which when they impact Earth can cause magneticContinue Reading
Keir Starmer ‘given use of corporate Arsenal box’ worth thousands as donations row escalates
Sir Keir Starmer has been given the use of a corporate box by Arsenal football club worth thousands of pounds, it has been reported, amid the ongoing row over the prime minister’s donations. The PM – a season ticket holder and an avid supporter of the team – used theContinue Reading
UK to hold conference of developers in Silicon Valley to discuss AI safety
The UK is to host a conference with leading artificial intelligence (AI) developers in Silicon Valley in November to discuss how to tackle the potential risks surrounding the technology. The Government said the talks will focus on how AI firms plan to tackle concerns around the rise of AI, includingContinue Reading
Archaeologists finally solve mystery behind oldest tombstone in US belonging to English knight
The oldest known tombstone in the US belonged to an English knight and likely came from Belgium, according to a new study that sheds more light on trade routes linked to colonial America. Archeologists have known the tombstone belonged to a knight and was set up in 1627 in Jamestown,Continue Reading
Government targets large firms in crackdown on late payments to small businesses
The UK government is set to introduce new measures aimed at tackling late payments by large firms to small businesses, an issue that contributes to the collapse of 50,000 SMEs every year. On average, delayed payments cost small businesses £22,000 annually, according to research from the Department for Business &Continue Reading
Ocado hikes full-year guidance after summer rise in customers
Ocado has upped its revenue guidance for the year into double-digit percentage growth after a sharp rise in customers over the summer months. The online retailer said revenue rose 15.5% year on year to £658 million for the quarter ending September 1, while average orders per week rose 14.7% toContinue Reading
F1 LIVE – Hamilton dug out by ex-rival as Wolff brutally piles on Red Bull woes
Lewis Hamilton‘s old rival Felipe Massa has been scornful about his hopes of performing well at Ferrari. Massa, who battled the British driver for the 2008 world title, has said: “He’s an exceptional driver. He has practically all the records in F1. But lately, he doesn’t demonstrate all the sameContinue Reading