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Hundreds of cancer-causing chemicals are found in food packaging, new study shows
Researchers have identified nearly 200 chemicals used to make food packaging that could possibly increase the risk of breast cancer. Found in plastics and paper, some of the potential mammary carcinogens include polysterene and polyamide, which are used in styrofoam to-go containers from restaurants and black plastic spatulas. “If there’sContinue Reading
Scientists grow ‘lost tree’ mentioned in Bible using mysterious 1,000-year-old seed
The resin of a tree grown from an ancient seed found in a desert cave near Jerusalem could be the source of a medicinal balm mentioned in the Bible, a new study has found. The strange seed, about 2cm long, was discovered in a Judean Desert cave some 15 yearsContinue Reading
James Wade makes excuse after loudly farting next to Players Championship rival
James Wade came up with a hilarious excuse after seemingly letting out a huge fart during his victory over Callan Rydz at the Players Championship. Wade cruised to a 6-5 victory over his fellow Englishman but it was his behaviour away from the oche that had people talking. The 41-year-oldContinue Reading
Guardiola shares Arteta text exchange as Arsenal claim made after Rodri injury
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists he doesn’t believe Arsenal players targeted Rodri in Sunday’s feisty Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium. Rodri will reportedly miss several months with an anterior cruciate ligament injury after he was forced off in the first half of the dramatic 2-2 draw. TheContinue Reading
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils plan to shut women’s prisons amid overcrowding crisis
Justice secretary Shabana Mahmood has set out plans to slash the number of women going to jail and ultimately close women’s prisons amid an overcrowding crisis. She unveiled a new body, the women’s justice board, which will have the “ultimate ambition of having fewer women’s prisons” – potentially allowing themContinue Reading
Enzo Maresca given fresh headache as Chelsea put Barrow to the sword
Chelsea cruised into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a thumping home win over League Two leaders Barrow. Christopher Nkunku was the star of the show as the Blues showed their superiority without ever really getting out of second gear. It did not take long for Chelsea toContinue Reading
Ex-NYC COVID adviser is fired after video reveals he attended parties during pandemic
A former New York City official who helped coordinate the city’s response to the pandemic was fired from his private-sector job after a recording showed him talking about attending a sex party and other private gatherings when the city was urging people to practice social distancing. Dr. Jay Varma wasContinue Reading
Starmer steadies Labour with plea to ‘take pride in victory’ and pledges to ‘face the storm’
Sir Keir Starmer steadied his party on Tuesday after a turbulent week for Labour and his leadership, reminding activists they have a mandate to reshape Britain in a simple rallying message: “We won.” The prime minister pledged to “face the storm” from unpopular decisions and borrowed the Tory austerity languageContinue Reading
Toto Wolff sides with Christian Horner after ‘heartbreaking’ Norris meeting
F1 hero Martin Brundle has advised Max Verstappen to think about the ‘responsibility’ that comes with being such an influential figure before swearing ‘gratuitously’. Brundle accepts that bad language in the heat of the moment is unavoidable but Verstappen landed himself in hot water for swearing during a press conferenceContinue 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