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Is it really possible to have Alzheimer’s yet no symptoms?
Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock Some people seem to be more resilient to developing Alzheimer’s diseases, despite having the biological hallmarks of the devastating disease. For obvious reasons, scientists are very interested in studying this special group of people. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is thought to start because of aContinue Reading
Nickelodeon star Kel Mitchell says Dan Schneider yelled at him in a closet
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 Kenan and Kel star Kel Mitchell has accused former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider of yelling “wild stuff” at him in a closet onContinue Reading
England fans face ‘drug and alcohol tests’ at Euro 2024 as UEFA get strict
England fans could be subjected to random drug and alcohol tests if they appear intoxicated while following the Three Lions at Euro 2024, according to reports. Around 500,000 fans are expected to travel to Germany over the course of the tournament, with as many as 40,000 set to watch EnglandContinue Reading
Archaeologists stumped by huge 4,000-year-old Greek round building that could stop an airport
A huge, round, 4,000-year-old building has left archaeologists puzzled and threats to disrupt a major airport project on a Greek tourist island. The structure is described as a “unique and extremely interesting find” from Crete’s Minoan civilization, famous for its sumptuous palaces, flamboyant art and enigmatic writing system. Resembling aContinue Reading
London markets in red as housebuilders and North Sea energy firms fall
London’s main financial markets dropped further on Thursday amid weak trading for housebuilders and oil and gas firms. Housing developers were among the main fallers after sentiment in the sector was knocked by Crest Nicholson’s profit warning. Meanwhile, oil and gas firms with operations in the North Sea saw theirContinue Reading
Labour manifesto: Key takeaways from Keir Starmer’s election policy launch from tax to pensions
From wealth creation to a new state-owned energy company, Labour has unveiled their policy pledges for government. Here we look at some of the main points: ‘President’ Starmer The manifesto put Keir Starmer front and central in a continuation of the presidential style campaign he has been running since May.Continue Reading
Men tend to eat meat more often than women, study suggests
Men tend to eat meat more often than women, and this is seen most in countries such as the UK where there are higher levels of gender equality, a study suggests. Higher levels of gender equality and development might mean women have more freedom to ditch meat, while it mayContinue Reading
Business groups seek more tax reassurances as Labour targets economic growth
Labour has put economic growth at the heart of its manifesto, but experts and small firms have raised fears over the absence of pledges on some key taxes. The manifesto confirmed Labour would cap corporation tax at 25% until the next parliament as it looks to cement its pro-business stance.Continue Reading
How the timeline for banning new petrol and diesel cars has shifted
Drivers and vehicle manufacturers have been told several different timelines for when the sale of conventionally fuelled cars will be banned in the UK. An initial date of 2040 was announced in July 2017 by then-environment secretary Michael Gove. He said the move was aligned with a target set outContinue Reading
Nadal explains Wimbledon snub as schedule becomes clear before ‘last Olympics’
Nadal’s participation in the Olympics was confirmed by the Spanish Tennis Federation on Wednesday. The 38-year-old is using his protected ranking of No. 9 to enter the tennis contest. Carlos Alcaraz, Pablo Carreno Busta and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will also represent Spain in the singles. Nadal will also compete inContinue Reading