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WTA Finals star ‘taken ill’ hours before opening match in huge blow
Jasmine Paolini has been “taken ill” less than 24 hours before her opening match at the WTA Finals. The Italian star has qualified for the season-ending championships in both singles and doubles this year. Alongside her partner, Sara Errani, Paolini is set to open play in Riyadh on Saturday. ButContinue Reading
FTSE 100 down as interest rate call set to be closer than previously thought
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MTV mainstay Ridiculousness axed after 14 years amid reports of star’s $32 million salary
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Ridiculousness, the long-running MTV clip show, is coming to an end. Deadline reports that the show has been canceledContinue Reading
The psychological toll of hurricanes – major storms leave more than wreckage behind
When a hurricane strikes, the first images we see are of roofs ripped off, trees uprooted and streets turned into rivers. But the psychological toll is just as real, and it often lasts far longer than the physical damage. In countries such as Jamaica, each storm hits communities that areContinue Reading
Why men need more exercise than women to see the same heart benefits
Oestrogen levels may partly help explain these differences. PeopleImages/ Shutterstock Exercise is like medicine for the heart, and just like with medication, you need the right “dose” for it to be effective. But a recent study suggests that the dose might not be the same for everyone. Researchers found thatContinue Reading
M&S to shed light on shopper response to cyber attack disruption
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Bank of England faces knife-edge decision on rate cut as inflation eases but growth risks mount
The Bank of England is preparing for a finely poised vote on interest rates next Thursday, as policymakers weigh the benefits of lower inflation against the threat of weaker economic growth following upcoming tax rises. Markets, which only weeks ago expected no change in rates until mid-2025, have now sharplyContinue Reading
Leon co-founder set to reclaim the chain from Asda for a fraction of its 2021 sale price
Leon’s co-founder John Vincent is in discussions to buy back the fast-food brand from Asda, in a move that could see him reclaim control of the chain for less than a third of its 2021 sale price. The entrepreneur, who founded Leon alongside Henry Dimbleby and Allegra McEvedy in 2004,Continue Reading
Category 6 is the new hurricane normal, say scientists
Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email Thought Category 5 was as bad as a hurricane could get? Think again. As Hurricane Melissa barrels off into the Atlantic after devastating Jamaica andContinue Reading
Jannik Sinner sparks concern at Paris Masters as Carlos Alcaraz blasted
Alex de Minaur did not realise he had qualified for the ATP Finals until he was informed during an interview with Tennis Channel. The Aussie booked his place at the year-end tournament following his victory over Karen Khachanov at the Paris Masters. Reflecting on the surprise news, he said: “IContinue Reading