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Ozzy Osbourne: I’d be dead if not for Sharon
O zzy Osbourne has said he would “be dead” if not for his wife Sharon, after their marriage led him to cut down on drinking and drug use. The Black Sabbath frontman, 73, who recently appeared in his home city Birmingham to close the 2022 Commonwealth Games, said he isContinue Reading
Online reviews are broken – here’s how to fix them
Online reviews are not always what they might seem. Thapana_Studio via Shutterstock It’s a crime story fit for the digital era. It was recently reported that a number of restaurants in New York had been targeted by internet scammers threatening to leave unfavourable “one-star” reviews unless they received gift certificates.Continue Reading
Boris Johnson: four ways this controversial prime minister tested the British parliament to its limits
Flickr/Number 10, CC BY-NC-SA Boris Johnson’s tenure as British prime minister is nearly over, ending a fractious period for parliament and the wider political system. His two and a half years in Downing Street have exposed some of the vulnerabilities of British constitutional norms, demonstrating how the combination of aContinue Reading
UTIs are still diagnosed using a 140-year-old method – here’s why
This common testing technique was first invented in 1887. Babul Hosen/ Shutterstock If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI) before, you know what a pain it can be. Not just because of the physical pains it causes, but because it can also be such a pain to goContinue Reading
How the Premier League’s wealth funded a revolution in training technology
The English Premier League (EPL) celebrates its 30th season this year, and much has changed since the league’s inception in 1992. For many long-time fans, the period may well be defined by the influx of money into the sport, with player wages ballooning, transfer records toppling, and broadcasting deals reachingContinue Reading
Judicial diversity in the UK is in decline – here’s why that is a problem
In August 2022, Sir David Richards and Lord Lloyd-Jones were respectively appointed and reappointed as justices to the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. With the recent retirements of Lady Jill Black, Lady Mary Arden and Lady Brenda Hale, the highest court in the land has once again returned toContinue Reading
Evra used to call Arsenal ‘our babies’ but claims tables have now turned
PATRICE EVRA has stated how Arsenal are “scaring” him ahead of their trip to Manchester United on Sunday. The Red Devils legend has revealed how he used to call the Gunners “our babies”, but now he fears Mikel Arteta’s rampant side. 1 Former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra has heapedContinue Reading
Sir Elton John: Success of Britney Spears collaboration is all about her
S ir Elton John has spoken about reworking his song Tiny Dancer with Britney Spears, saying he wanted to “release a happy record”. The duo last month released their much-anticipated song Hold Me Closer, which mixes Sir Elton’s 1971 hit Tiny Dancer with his 1992 song The One, while partsContinue Reading
Five quotes that define Boris Johnson’s time as prime minister
Lingtren.com / Shutterstock Boris Johnson’s time as prime minister comes to an end next week, giving us all a chance to consider what his legacy will be. More than his predecessors, Johnson owed his premiership to his reputed ability to persuade audiences other Conservatives couldn’t, through his charisma, unpredictability andContinue Reading
Why DeepMind Is Sending AI Humanoids to Soccer Camp
The Alphabet-backed AI firm is using virtual games to help its digital creations move more like humans.Continue Reading