JEROEN JUMELET/EPA/Shutterstock The exact cause of the fire is not yet known A large fire has broken out following an explosion at a building in the Dutch city of Utrecht. At least four people were injured in the incident, which happened near Visscherssteeg, an alley in the city centre. The …
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The Verge CES ground crew posing for a group photo in the Linq Promenade during CES 2026. We spent last week running to meetings, demos, and the convention floors to see as much as we could at CES 2026. And now that we’ve (sort of) recovered, it’s time to answer …
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[ According to Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D., Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, when it comes to heart health, prevention still delivers the greatest return. Taking steps now—no matter how small—provides far greater benefits than managing heart disease later. Fortunately, there are many practical, sustainable ways to lower your risk, even …
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👉Listen to Politics At Sam And Anne’s on your podcast app👈 A row is brewing between the government, Labour backbenchers and the security services over the Hillsborough law. Sam has the intel on why MPs want it to go even further, leaving Number 10 in a tricky position. After several …
Read More »Microsoft is retiring its Office Lens app on iOS and Android
Microsoft is removing its Lens scanner app from iOS and Android in the coming months. Microsoft Lens, or Office Lens as it’s known to most, will no longer be supported on February 9th and the app won’t be functional after March 9th. The portable scanner features of Lens are available …
Read More »Ghanaian celebrities are dealing with mental illness stigma behind closed doors—why speaking up matters
[ Imagine living in a country where talking openly about depression or anxiety can cost you your job, your reputation, or even your freedom. That is still the reality in Ghana, where mental illness is often explained in spiritual terms, and seeking help can mean being taken to a prayer …
Read More »Coroner’s inquest opens into Withernsea sea deaths
An inquest has opened into the deaths of two people who died after being swept away by the sea in Withernsea. Mark Ratcliffe, 67, entered the water in an attempt to try to save Sarah Keeling, 45, and her daughter Grace Keeling, 15, on 2 January. Ratcliffe, who was pulled …
Read More »Goals, shocks and fan power on a record-breaking FA Cup weekend
If anyone needed convincing that the FA Cup still matters, this season’s record-breaking third round provided all the necessary evidence. Source link
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The Rews are not the only brothers it is hoped will have big futures. Rehan Ahmed was the youngest man to play Test cricket for England when he featured in Pakistan in 2022, while his 17-year-old brother Farhan, an off-spinner rather than leggie like Rehan, became the youngest bowler to …
Read More »Mother seriously injured in Christmas Eve shooting in Peckham
A mother was critically injured when gunshots were fired through her front door on Christmas Eve while her one-year-old son was at home. The woman was taken to hospital with multiple gunshot wounds after two male suspects fired seven shots at her house on Cronin Street in Peckham, south London, …
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Saturday’s Irish Cup fifth round match between Strabane Athletic and Glentoran has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. Lisburn Distillery v Warrenpoint Town has also been called off following a pitch inspection. The Strabane v Glentoran game has been rearranged to Tuesday, 20 January (19:45 GMT) at the Oval …
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 …
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[ Pigskin passers are invading athletic fields once dominated by soccer and lacrosse teams. But these blitzers aren’t suited up like gladiators. Source link
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The number of jobs created in the US grew only modestly in December, as a weak year for the employment market in the world’s largest economy drew to a close. Employers added 50,000 jobs in the final month of 2025, according to Labor Department data, which was fewer than expected. …
Read More »'If you're outside the top six, you can never target an FA Cup run'
In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why the FA Cup has fallen down the pecking order for managers, despite still being a special competition. BBC News
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Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella will only serve a one-match suspension following his red card in Wednesday’s Premier League defeat to local rivals Fulham. The Spaniard, 27, received a straight red card for pulling back Fulham‘s Harry Wilson when he was running through on goal. An offence which leads to the …
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[ One commercial farm in Queen Anne’s County remains under quarantine for bird flu, Maryland officials said on Jan. 7; however, the rest of the state has no such restrictions. Source link
Read More »HIV funding still falls short of targets after pledges: What's at stake
[ The US government paused all foreign assistance in January 2025. This abrupt decision affected the delivery of life-saving HIV medicines and the provision of HIV prevention services to millions of people. A UNAIDS report estimates there could be an additional 6 million new HIV infections and 4 million Aids-related …
Read More »Phoenix Suns 108-105 Oklahoma City Thunder: NBA: Devin Booker scores buzzer-beater
Devin Booker scored with 0.7 seconds remaining as the Phoenix Suns beat defending NBA champions the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-105. The Thunder led 100-94 with four minutes left, but Booker, who finished with 24 points, nine assists and six rebounds, ended their four-game unbeaten run with his only three-pointer. Jordan …
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