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Kidneys, ribs and even testicles: the extra body parts you might not know you have
Around 1% of the world's population are born with extra fingers or toes. Thiti Sukapan/ Shutterstock Thanks to millions of years of evolution, the human body has become well versed in its developmental processes. Most of the time, it gives us the correct number of organs and structures that weContinue Reading
Why muscle tears happen – and what you can do to prevent them
Hamstring tears typically happen because of overstretching. Andrey_Popov/ Shutterstock Muscles are biological powerhouses, capable of truly incredible feats. You only need to look at the world’s strongest man, capable of dead lifting over 500kg, to see what they can accomplish. While our muscles are capable of performing monumental tasks, askingContinue Reading
Five ‘serious errors’ in Conservative manifesto, according to Labour | News
The Conservative manifesto contains five “serious errors,” according to Labour. Rachel Reeves said her party has analysed its opposition’s costings and found five areas she is concerned about. The shadow chancellor accused the Tories of including “vague ambitions” in their pledges. At a rebuttal press conference on Tuesday, 11 June,Continue Reading
Doja Cat review, Ovo Hydro Glasgow: Rapper’s first UK arena tour showcases her charisma – and her growing pains
It sometimes seems like Doja Cat lives her entire life within the 9:16 box of an Instagram Story. The 28-year-old American rapper and singer is a true internet-era celebrity, a performer who owes her hits (as well as the occasional controversy) to the whizzy virality of social media. As sheContinue Reading
‘It is now or never’ polling experts warn Sunak as first postal votes set to be cast within days
Polling experts have warned Rishi Sunak he is running out of time to woo voters with the first ballots set to be cast in the election within days. Postal votes will start landing on doorsteps early next week, the Electoral Commission has told The Independent. With one in five nowContinue Reading
BBC News presenter declares ‘I’m Ron Burgundy’ after on-air blunder |
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri declared “I’m Ron Burgundy” after an on-air blunder on Tuesday morning (11 June). Ms Moshiri was introducing a segment on “new hope” for the dwindling hazel dormice population when she noticed an issue with her autocue. Reading from the screen, she said: “It is hopedContinue Reading
Gladiator 2: Everything we know about Paul Mescal in new movie
It’s almost time to enter the arena once more, and watch Normal People actor Paul Mescal take on the leading role in the highly-anticipated Gladiator 2. The original 2000 film Gladiator followed Crowe’s Roman general, who ended up in slavery after the murder of Richard Harris’s Emperor Marcus Aurelius. TheContinue Reading
England anger ex-Man Utd boss as Gareth Southgate handed fitness dilemma
With Euro 2024 drawing enticingly closer, the latest news is ramping up ahead of hosts Germany’s opener against Scotland on Friday evening before the non-stop action kicks into gear. England are stepping up their preparations ahead of their first match of the Euros against Serbia on Sunday evening, and GarethContinue Reading
Rishi Sunak blamed D-Day ‘overrun’ after turning up late to ITV interview he skipped commemorations for
Rishi Sunak complained the D-Day commemorations ‘ran over’ when he turned up late to the TV interview he skipped them for. The prime minister was condemned for failing to attend some of the events to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy last week, so he couldContinue Reading
Avocado farmer’s discovery in Australian outback is new species of pterosaur
A 43-year-old Australian avocado farmer found the fossilized remains of a pterosaur in the Australian outback that scientists now say is a new species of the prehistoric flying reptile which lived alongside the dinosaurs. Kevin Peterson, who reportedly also works as a curator at the Kronosaurus Korner Museum in Richmond,Continue Reading