[ Maternal influenza and tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccinations are associated with a lower risk for influenza- and pertussis-related hospitalization or emergency department (ED) visits in infants younger than 6 months, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in JAMA Network Open. Source link
Read More »Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from Masters for medical reasons
O’Sullivan has cited medical reasons or the need to prioritise his mental health for his withdrawals from serveral tournaments in recent years, including the British Open, Wuhan Open and World Grand Prix. ‘The Rocket’, who now lives in Dubai with his family, last competed at the UK Championship in December …
Read More »January transfer window 2026: When does it open and close in England, Scotland, Europe and Saudi Arabia?
The winter transfer window will open on Thursday, 1 January 2026 for Premier League, English Football League and Scottish clubs. It will be open for a month before closing at 19:00 GMT on Monday, 2 February. The deadline is scheduled for February as January 31 falls on a weekend. Clubs …
Read More »Microsoft is making it much easier to add hyperlinks in Word docs
Microsoft is making it a lot faster and easier to add links to text inside Word documents. Instead of having to open a menu item to insert a link or use the CTRL + K keyboard shortcut, you can now simply paste a link on top of the text you …
Read More »Freestanding birth centers are closing as maternity care gaps grow
[ Dr. Heather Skanes opened Alabama’s first freestanding birth center in 2022 in her hometown of Birmingham. Skanes, an OB-GYN, wanted to improve access to maternal health care in a state that’s long had one of the nation’s highest rates of maternal and infant mortality. Source link
Read More »Will Roberts & Nikau Williams: Super League newcomers York Knights sign pair
Super League newcomers York Knights have signed half-back Will Roberts and utility back Nikau Williams. Roberts, 20, was released by St Helens at the end of last season after having had loan spells with Swinton, Rochdale and Widnes. New Zealander Williams, 26, spent the 2024 campaign with the Knights and …
Read More »Search launched as prisoner absconds from Warrington jail
A prisoner serving a sentence for attempted murder has absconded from a jail in Cheshire. Kieran Cameron was reported missing from HMP Thorn Cross, a Category D open prison in Warrington, at 20:20 GMT on Tuesday, police said. The 43-year-old is currently serving a 23-year-prison sentence for an attempted killing …
Read More »Murderer who absconded from prison caught
A convicted murderer and another inmate who absconded from an open prison on New Year’s Day have been arrested. Matthew Armstrong, who was jailed for life for murder in 2009, and Daniel Washbourne, who has previous convictions for violence, both failed to return to HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire on …
Read More »Scotland's papers: Big freeze 'to get worse' and footballer's dementia fight
A review of the front pages as Scotland braces for more freezing weather and daughter of football legend opens up on dementia battle. BBC News
Read More »Female pedestrian dies after being hit by van
Google Police were called to Sheuchan Street in Stranraer near the junction with Park Lane An 85-year-old woman has died after being hit by a van in Stranraer in Dumfries and Galloway. Emergency services were called to Sheuchan Street near the junction with Park Lane at about 10:20 on Saturday. …
Read More »Man in his 80s dies after one-vehicle collision
A man in his 80s has died after being involved in a one-vehicle collision in County Antrim on Saturday afternoon. It happened at about 14:35 GMT on the Carnbore Road near Bushmills. Police said they attended the scene and the man, who had been driving a red Ford Kuga, was …
Read More »Man dies after crash involving van and parked car in Fife
Getty Images The crash happened on an unclassified road near St Andrews in Fife A 47-year-old man has died following a crash involving a van and a parked car in Fife on New Year’s Day. Police were called to an unclassified road near Stonywynd in Boarhills, near St Andrews, at …
Read More »Police trace missing Dundee prisoner after four days
A prisoner who failed to return to jail from an approved home visit has been traced after four days. James Fitzpatrick, 36, did not report back to HMP Castle Huntly – an open jail in Dundee – on Tuesday. Police issued an appeal to trace him, and said he had …
Read More »Tyrone edge Armagh in Dr McKenna Cup opener
Tyrone are off and running in 2026 with a victory thanks to a two-point victory over Armagh in the Dr McKenna Cup. BBC News
Read More »Rangers working 24/7 to sign players & may look at left-back position – Danny Rohl
Rangers are working round the clock to recruit players now that the January window is open, says head coach Danny Rohl. With Rohl having been appointed in October, this winter period is the German’s first opportunity to make changes to his squad. “We work at the moment 24/7 for players,” …
Read More »Four men rescued from boat teetering on dam edge
Footage shows captured the moment four men were pulled to safety, after spending hours dangling off the edge of a 40m (130ft) dam in South Africa. Rescuers from the National Sea Rescue Institute (NRSI) arrived at the Grootdraai Dam in Mpumalanga on Monday after reports that a boat had suffered …
Read More »Australian Open 2026: Venus Williams, 45, receives wildcard for tournament
Venus Williams is set to become the oldest female player to compete in the Australian Open main draw at the age of 45. The seven-time Grand Slam champion has received the final women’s wildcard for the tournament, which begins on 18 January. Williams last appeared at Melbourne Park in 2021 …
Read More »Rangers consider move for Motherwell’s Elliot Watt – Scottish gossip
Rangers are considering a move for Motherwell midfielder Elliot Watt, 25. (Sun), external Ex-Rangers captain and manager Barry Ferguson urges the Ibrox side to seize the chance to win at Celtic Park on Saturday but insists the visitors cannot take anything for granted amid the hosts’ recent form. (Record), external …
Read More »Transfer news: Full list of all done deals in January 2026
The winter transfer window opened on 1 January for Premier League, English Football League, Scottish and Women’s Super League clubs. It will be open for a month before closing at 19:00 GMT on Monday, 2 February. For the latest rumours check out today’s gossip column, and head here for the …
Read More »MI Cape Town v Pretoria Capitals – Cricket
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