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Discovery of submerged bridge built by ancient humans rewrites Mediterranean history
A submerged bridge made by ancient humans has been discovered in a Spanish cave, revealing human colonisation of the western Mediterranean happened much earlier than previously thought. Archaeologists unearthed the 25-foot submerged bridge at a cave on the Spanish island of Mallorca, providing the earliest uncontested evidence of human activityContinue Reading
Scientists reveal best time to take high blood pressure tablets
Researchers said they have found “conclusive evidence” that taking medicine for blood pressure (BP) in the evening is no better than taking it in the morning to protect against heart attack, stroke, heart failure or death – meaning it’s best to take them at a time that suits you. TheContinue Reading
Ozempic and Wegovy can supercharge weight loss and even defy ageing – but can they save the NHS?
It has been eight years since weight-loss drug Ozempic hit the market, while Wegovy surfaced in 2021. Since then many reports have been written about the wider health benefits of the so called wonder drugs. Ozempic and Wegovy, which contain a medication called semaglutide, are manufactured by Novo Nordisk. BothContinue Reading
Netflix movies and TV shows leaving soon, including Jane the Virgin and several originals
Netflix removes a large section of titles each month – and usually without explicitly warning subscribers. While in the US, the streaming service announces which films and TV shows will be taken down ahead of time, this does not happen in the UK. This means that, as well as theContinue Reading
Elevate Business Efficiency and Sustainability with Lift Modernization
Lift modernization is a process where an existing elevator system is modified to improve its performance, safety, and efficiency characteristics. This can range from retrofitting system control, motors, doors, and safety systems to replacing the whole lift car along with the hoistway equipment in some cases. It is usually carriedContinue Reading
CEO of Small Financial Services Business Discusses Flexible Working
The conversation surrounding a four-day workweek has gained significant momentum, with key figures like Angela Rayner, the UK Labour Party’s deputy leader, advocating for this model. She is understood to be consulting with trade unions and businesses ahead of new legislation expected in the autumn. Since April, workers have alreadyContinue Reading
Scientists discover ‘surprising’ secret of world’s strongest man
When we think of a world-class strongman and deadlift champion like Eddie Hall, we imagine their superhuman strength comes from their bulky muscles. But scientists have discovered the secret to Hall‘s Herculean power may stem from a set of three long, thin muscles in the leg. Together known as “guyContinue Reading
Tories warned they must focus on own renewal not Labour as leadership contest heats up
The Tories are set to enter a crucial phase of their leadership contest with a warning that they will need to do a lot more than just criticise Labour “even if it is fun”. At one of two leadership bids officially launched today [Monday], Kemi Badenoch will claim that theContinue Reading
Crispin Blunt’s drug policy unit loses thousands of taxpayer money
Crispin Blunt’s drug policy group that sought to reclassify magic mushrooms and cannabis owes thousands of pounds to the taxpayer after closing down. The former justice minister, who lost the Conservative whip on his arrest for suspected rape last year, launched the Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group (CDPRG). But itContinue Reading
US Open star feared she’d die as Rublev in ’embarrassing’ meltdown
Dan Evans refused to retire at the US Open despite illness and a hip injury and insisted: “I don’t give a f*** if the scores says 6-0 6-0.” The British No 5 played the longest match in US Open history in the first round. And that gruelling affair caught upContinue Reading