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Common cleaning products release trillions of microplastics each month, study warns
Melamine foam sponges used to clean households worldwide release trillions of microplastics each month, a new study has warned. These sponges, known for their ability to remove even stubborn stains effortlessly, rely on their distinctive abrasive properties. However, a new study published in the Environmental Science & Technology journal, estimatesContinue Reading
Ask Reform candidate Howard Cox anything in exclusive question and answer session with The Independent
The Independent is giving readers the chance to chat directly with candidates from some of the major political parties in a special general election series of Ask Me Anything events. In this question and answer session, our community can chat exclusively with Reform UK’s Howard Cox, who is hoping toContinue Reading
Bionic leg helps people with amputation walk naturally – study
A bionic leg has made it possible for people with below-the-leg amputations to walk more naturally, at a normal speed and walk up and down steps. The state-of-the-art prosthetic limbs can help people with amputations achieve a natural walking gait, and rely on robotic sensors and controllers that move theContinue Reading
Some bank customers still awaiting payments after glitches hit UK lenders
Some people have still not received payments into their bank accounts, including their wages, after multiple high street banks were hit by technical issues on Friday. People may need payments that have not arrived in their accounts to be resent, despite the glitches being fixed, one bank said. Barclays, HSBC,Continue Reading
Hellboy fans share same view on ‘random’ fourth film Crooked Man
The first trailer for a new Hellboy film has been released – and fans of the franchise are all making the same point. On Monday (1 July), a first look at Hellboy: The Crooked Man surfaced online, showing off a recast Hellboy after versions played by Ron Perlman andStranger ThingsContinue Reading
Jude Bellingham ‘facing Euro 2024 ban’ as BBC pundit risks backlash over joke
Gareth Southgate said Ivan Toney was left ‘disgusted’ when he was introduced from the England bench in the dying seconds of normal time against Slovakia. Toney went on to grab the assist for Harry Kane’s winning goal with a flicked header into the path of his fellow striker. “There’s noContinue Reading
Study looks at why later puberty is connected to living longer
Genes may indirectly influence how old girls are when they have their first period by speeding up weight gain in childhood – a known risk factor for early puberty, researchers have found. Other genes can directly affect the age of puberty, according to the study. Being able to predict whoContinue Reading
Millions of households struggle to pay energy bills despite price drop – charity
Some 6.1 million households are still struggling to pay their energy bills, despite dropping prices, according to figures. Latest energy debt figures from Ofgem show levels now stand at a record £3.1 billion. National Debtline said its findings suggested 6.1 million people were struggling to pay their energy bills. WhileContinue Reading
Cheaper to put asylum seekers up in Ritz than Rwanda plan, Labour says | News
It would be cheaper to put asylum seekers up in the Ritz hotel in Paris than the government’s Rwanda scheme, Labour’s Jonathan Ashworth has claimed. Speaking to Sky News on Monday, 1 July, the shadow paymaster general criticised the cost of Conservatives’ plans to send asylum seekers to the AfricanContinue Reading
Strictly Come Dancing: BBC to ‘sign up’ huge daytime TV star for 2024 series
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 Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly on the cusp of signing up a huge BBC star for 2024. The BBC competition, which has foundContinue Reading