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Read More »Kidderminster man jailed after infecting woman with HIV
Clare LissamanWest Midlands West Mercia Police Luke Davis did not disclose his HIV status and stopped taking medication, the court heard A man who “recklessly” put a woman at risk when he infected her with HIV has been jailed for four and half years. Luke Davis, 31, of George Street, …
Read More »‘My daughter helped shape new autistic Barbie doll’
Mattel Penelope’s reaction to the new doll formed part of the research process The launch of the first autistic Barbie doll has been welcomed by campaigners as a step towards more “authentic, joyful” representation for neurodivergent children. The doll features design choices intended to reflect experiences to which autistic people …
Read More »UFC want to make Paddy Pimblett lightweight champion, says Arman Tsarukyan
Arman Tsarukyan says he was overlooked for an interim lightweight title shot because the UFC “wants to make” Paddy Pimblett champion. Liverpool’s Pimblett will face American Justin Gaethje for the interim belt on 24 January, with number one contender Tsarukyan snubbed. The match-up was a surprise, considering Gaethje is ranked …
Read More »CPR on TV is often inaccurate—but watching characters jump to the rescue can still save real lives
[ Television characters who experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital are more likely to receive CPR than people in real life. But the CPR on these shows often depicts outdated practices and inaccuracies about who is most likely to experience cardiac arrest and where, according to newly published research from …
Read More »Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone apologises to Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has apologised to Vinicius Junior for his behaviour towards the Real Madrid winger during their Spanish Super Cup semi-final. Simeone made comments to the 25-year-old Brazilian winger from the touchline, with the Argentine reportedly suggesting Real Madrid president Florentino Perez would be offloading him. Vinicius, …
Read More »Daughter’s tribute to Uber driver Masrob Ali killed in Bolton crash
Humayra Ali Masrob Ali, 54, was a taxi driver for 10 years before he was killed in a collision on Wigan Road, Bolton on Sunday The daughter of an Uber driver who was killed in a head-on collision between a car and a taxi has said she is “in shock” …
Read More »Blake Shelton addresses Gwen Stefani divorce rumors, fake photos
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have nothing but love for each other, despite internet hearsay. During an appearance on the “Country Countdown USA” radio program, host Lon Helton told Shelton that the “Happy Anywhere” singer was difficult to Google and find the …
Read More »Douglas library runs coffee mornings to tackle isolation
Weekly coffee mornings at a library in the Isle of Man capital aim to “get people in who feel a bit isolated,” a librarian has said. Douglas City Library, on Duke Street, is running Winter Warmer sessions to encourage people to be social. They are held each Friday between 09:00 …
Read More »Brooks Koepka: PGA Tour faces huge dilemma over return of five-time major winner
The tour will no doubt recall how Hudson Swafford was dealt with. The 38-year-old American was among LIV’s first recruits in 2022 but was struck down by injury and upon leaving the breakaway circuit reapplied to the PGA Tour in late 2024. Swafford, a three times tour winner who is …
Read More »Drunk driver jailed for killing man he hit at 91mph in Paisley
Family handout Jim Paterson had been on a night out when he was hit by Fox’s car as he crossed a road A drink driver who killed a pedestrian while travelling at 91mph in a 30mph zone has been jailed for more than six years. Callum Fox, 29, struck Jim …
Read More »The five most exciting head-to-head battles in the Oscars race
Winner of the best actor award at Cannes, he was widely considered a sure thing for an Oscar nomination until the Actor awards (previously the SAG awards) nominations were announced last week and Moura, along with every other performer in a film not in the English language, was left out. Since actors …
Read More »Referee and student among hundreds killed in Iran protests
A referee and a student are among hundreds of people reportedly killed during massive anti-government protests in Iran. Coach Amir Mohammad Koohkan, 26, was hit by live ammunition on 3 January during protests in the town of Neyriz, his friend told BBC Persian. “Everyone knew him for his kindness”, they …
Read More »Trump faces extraordinary moment in spat with Fed chair Powell
Faisal IslamEconomics editor Reuters It is extraordinary enough to see the world’s top central banker make an unscheduled video statement on social media. My first thought upon seeing the post from the Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell was: “Is this an AI deepfake?” That sense did not go away as …
Read More »London ‘one of the safest’ cities in the world, Sir Sadiq Khan says, as he swipes at Donald Trump | Politics News
Sir Sadiq Khan has said London is “one of the safest” cities in the world after the number of homicides in the capital fell to their lowest level in over a decade. Appearing on Mornings With Ridge And Frost on Sky News, the mayor of London also took the opportunity …
Read More »Special ‘sleeping bags’ allow jaundiced babies to be treated at home
PA Media The special sleeping bags emit therapeutic light Newborn babies with jaundice can now be treated at home in a special “sleeping bag” that emits therapeutic light. The equipment allows babies who meet the clinical criteria to receive phototherapy without having to stay in hospital. About six in 10 …
Read More »Chris Gunter: Ex-Wales defender named Under-19s boss for Euros
Former defender Chris Gunter has been appointed Wales Under-19s head coach for the rest of the season. The 36-year-old will lead the team at this summer’s European Under-19 Championship, which will be hosted in north Wales. Gunter returns to a role he has previously held, succeeding Craig Knight who has …
Read More »Teen ice hockey player reveals Surrey trip that sparked career
Rob Lamey Rufus Dawson, who grew up just outside Guildford, spends much of the year in Canada working on his ice hockey game Stepping on to the ice “like Bambi” was the moment that changed seven-year-old Rufus Dawson’s life forever. Now aged 15, Dawson has represented his country in ice …
Read More »HPMC gel used in eye surgery restores sight to people with untreatable hypotony, scientists say | Science, Climate & Tech News
A commonly used gel has restored sight to people suffering from a rare and untreatable condition that causes blindness, scientists have said. HPMC – hydroxypropyl methylcellulose – a low-cost gel used in most eye surgeries – restored vision for seven out of eight patients with hypotony, researchers at Moorfields Eye …
Read More »James Vince: Hampshire Hawks batter signs one-year contract extension
Hampshire T20 captain James Vince has signed a one-year contract extension with the club. The 34-year-old former England batter has played his entire career for the county. He is the all-time leading run-scorer in the T20 Blast, as well as leading the all-time batting charts in The Hundred with Southern …
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