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Unlucky ancient sea cow attacked by crocodile and then shark reveal secrets of prehistoric food chain
The bones of an unlucky ancient sea cow has revealed more about the food chain during the Miocene epoch, around 23 million to 11.6 million years ago. Skeleton analysis indicates the creature was first attacked by the prehistoric crocodile and then scavenged by a tiger shark, researchers said. The seaContinue Reading
Lying in at the weekend may lower heart disease risk by 20%
People who “catch up” on sleep at the weekend could be lowering their risk of heart disease by up to 20%, research suggests. Data from more than 90,000 people in the UK suggests compensating for lack of sleep during the week with extra snooze time at the weekend can mitigateContinue Reading
US Open LIVE: Star receives ‘death threats’ as Nick Kyrgios causes surprise
Day four of the US Open is already upon us and the two defending champions have continued their progress in New York. Overnight, Novak Djokovic was leading Laslo Djere 6-4 6-4 2-0 when an abdominal issue forced his compatriot to retire. Coco Gauff also sailed through, beating Germany’s Tatjana MariaContinue Reading
Scrap 5p fuel duty cut as drivers miss out on savings, says RAC
The RAC has called for the scrapping of the 5p fuel duty cut, claiming motorists are not benefiting as intended. Introduced in 2022 to ease the cost of living crisis, the cut costs the Treasury £2 billion annually but has failed to translate into savings at the pumps for drivers.Continue Reading
Sloth fever has arrived in the US. Here’s what you need to know
More than 20 new cases of sloth fever were reported in the United States this week. Some 21 travelers returning from Cuba were found to have the disease, officially known as Oropouche virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Only one case was reported in New York,Continue Reading
Long-term badger cull plan dropped amid legal challenge but thousands still to be killed this year
The government has scrapped plans that would have allowed large numbers of badgers to be culled for at least a decade and is set to launch a fresh review of the policy. But conservationists are not celebrating yet because thousands of animals are still set to be killed this autumnContinue Reading
Q&A with Senior Helpers Glen and Michelle Scharfeld
Glen and Michelle Scharfeld are the dedicated co-owners of Senior Helpers, a multi-territory in-home care service operating across the Nature Coast and Sun Coast areas. Glen, a veteran law enforcement officer with over 20 years of service, leverages his extensive community engagement experience to enhance care for seniors and veterans.Continue Reading
Jade Goody’s son tearfully reveals he has ‘no memories’ of mother |
Freddie Brazier tearfully admitted that he has “no memories” of his late mother Jade Goody during Wednesday’s (28 August) episode of Celebrity Race Across The World. The Big Brother contestant died in 2009 aged 27 following a cervical cancer diagnosis. The now-19-year-old was four when Goody passed away; his brotherContinue Reading
Carabao Cup draw LIVE as Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea learn opponents
The EFL have explained how tonight’s draw will work… “The round three draw consists of 32 clubs – 25 winners from round two with the seven Premier League Clubs in UEFA competitions also entering in this round. “The UEFA Conference League, a competition Chelsea could be participating in, is dueContinue Reading
Coldplay, Burna Boy, and Little Simz busk on Dublin’s Grafton Street |
Coldplay, Burna Boy, Little Simz, Tini, and Elyanna drew huge crowds to Grafton Street in Dublin with a surprise performance on Wednesday, 28 August. Hundreds of fans gathered on the Irish capital’s famed street to watch the group perform “We Pray,” which was heard live for the first time duringContinue Reading