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The Twitter Whistleblower Plays Right Into Elon Musk’s Hands
Damning accusations from Twitter’s former chief of security could have widespread consequences for Musk’s takeover.Continue Reading
How the kimono became a symbol of oppression in some parts of Asia
Now a symbol of Japanese culture, the Kimono has Chinese roots. supawat bursuk/Shutterstock A woman in Suzhou, China, was reportedly detained recently for “provoking trouble”. Her alleged crime was being spotted outside wearing a kimono. The woman was dressed like a character from a manga (a Japanese comic). Arresting herContinue Reading
Man Utd target Kevin Trapp opens up about ‘nice’ transfer rumours
MANCHESTER UNITED target Kevin Trapp has opened up on the rumours linking him with Old Trafford. The Red Devils’ interest in Trapp emerged yesterday as Erik ten Hag seeks to recruit competition for David de Gea. 2 Kevin Trapp, left, appeared at the SportBild Awards alongside manager Oliver GlasnerCredit: GettyContinue Reading
Long COVID: why it’s so hard to tell how many people get it
SB Arts Media/Shutterstock In the weeks and months after a COVID infection, some people develop a variety of symptoms, commonly referred to as long COVID. Fatigue is the most common, affecting a little over half of people with ongoing symptoms. Other common symptoms include shortness of breath, loss of smell,Continue Reading
MTA VMAs 2022: How and when to watch, plus list of performers and nominees
Music fans will get to enjoy performances from stars like Nicki Minaj, BLACKPINK, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, in between finding out if their favourite artists have won big. Plus, actor Johnny Depp has been rumoured to be attending the VMAs, dressed as the Moonman mascot, as reported byContinue Reading
A dog in France has monkeypox, worrying scientists that we won’t be able to eradicate the virus if it spreads to more animals
Monkeypox virus, illustration. Thom Leach | Science Photo Library | Getty Images In 2003, 47 people across six Midwestern states caught monkeypox from pet prairie dogs that were infected after they were housed with rodents imported from Ghana, Africa. Today’s outbreak, which has already infected more than 14,100 people inContinue Reading
Serena Williams: why many female athletes feel pressure to retire after becoming mothers
Williams has won 23 grand slams in her career. photoyh/ Shutterstock Serena Williams has announced she’s retiring from tennis. During her career, the 40-year-old has often been hailed as the best female tennis player, winning 23 grand slam titles. In 2017, Williams won the Australian Open while eight weeks pregnant,Continue Reading
Noise pollution is hurting animals – and we don’t even know how much
If you don't like noise, imagine how pets and other animals feel about it. Aleksey Boyko/Shutterstock From construction projects to busy roads, aeroplanes and railways, human noise is everywhere. It is an invisible cause of stress, posing serious risks to human health and wellbeing. However, noise also harms animals livingContinue Reading
Cristiano Ronaldo ‘left mum in tears’ during ‘phone call after ace smashed her autistic son’s phone on the ground
A MUM says she wept after allegedly clashing with “arrogant” Cristiano Ronaldo in a phone call when the ace smashed her teen son’s phone on the ground. Sarah Kelly, 37, spoke out after the Manchester United striker accepted a caution for an incident at Goodison Park last season. 4 Mum Sarah Kelly saysContinue Reading
Steps, Madonna and Aitch battle for albums chart top spot
A three-way battle for this week’s number one album is under way as Aitch, Madonna and Steps battle for the top spot on the UK official album chart. British pop group Steps, who found fame in the late 90s, are currently out in front with their Platinum Collection – whichContinue Reading