[ Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A large international study led by researchers at the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, shows that major depressive disorder (MDD) not only increases risk for a wide range of diseases and social problems, but is also partly driven by factors such as …
Read More »Golf simulator licence delayed over ‘clubs as weapons’ fear
A decision over licensing a new golf simulator venue in Ayrshire has been delayed over concern that golf clubs could end up being used as weapons. Golf X opened at the former Arthur Street Kitchen in Ayr earlier this year and features two simulator bays alongside a bar and kitchen. …
Read More »Alexander Isak transfer latest: Newcastle’s Eddie Howe on saga
“I haven’t seen him this week but when I see him we speak as normal, there are no issues there,” said Howe. “It’s a difficult situation from both sides and it’s far from ideal for both parties. “When we bump in to each we speak but as I say I’ve …
Read More »‘Neglect’ arrest as baby found injured in Boultham Park in Lincoln
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after a baby was found injured in water at a Lincoln park, police said. Lincolnshire Police was called to Boultham Park at about 21:20 BST on Thursday when they discovered the 15-month-old boy. The child had minor injuries, the …
Read More »Universidad de Chile accuse Independiente after fan violence
Universidad de Chile have accused opponents Independiente and the Argentine police of failing to protect their supporters from a “brutal and inhuman beating” that hospitalised 19 of their supporters. The Copa Sudamericana last-16 match was abandoned on Wednesday following violent clashes in the stands in Buenos Aires. Violence broke out …
Read More »Littering leads to arrest of cryptocurrency scam fugitive
An alleged cryptocurrency scammer’s five years on the run ended after he was arrested for littering near a train station in Seoul, police said Friday. Police said they only intended to arrest the man for throwing a cigarette butt, but they got suspicious when he begged them to let him …
Read More »Shelbourne 3-1 Linfield: Fitzpatrick red card in defeat by Shelbourne ‘harsh’ – Fitzpatrick
The Irish Premiership side’s boss was disappointed in the manner that they conceded soon after the break, before they got back into the game. “At half-time we discussed staying tight, closing distances and then we concede a really poor goal 35 seconds after half-time,” he said. “When we got the …
Read More »Shakespeare will that sparked family row found in archives
A 17th Century will that sparked a family row over William Shakespeare’s grand Stratford-upon-Avon home has been found. The document, drawn up by Thomas Nash on 25 August 1642, was discovered by Dr Dan Gosling, a historian at The National Archives, who was looking through unlisted boxes containing hundreds of …
Read More »India’s Supreme Court says Delhi stray dogs will not be sent to shelters
India’s Supreme Court has modified its previous order asking authorities in Delhi and its suburbs to move all stray dogs into shelters amid widespread protests by animal welfare groups. The three-judge bench said that strays should be released after being vaccinated and sterilised but added that dogs with rabies or …
Read More »South Yorkshire mayor wants ‘swift progress’ on Liberty Steel future
Tim Dale BBC News, Yorkshire Getty Images Liberty Steel employs about 1,500 workers at sites in Rotherham and Sheffield “Swift progress” is needed to resolve the uncertainty surrounding the UK’s third-largest steelworks after it collapsed into government control, a regional mayor said. Insolvency courts granted a compulsory winding up order …
Read More »CrossCountry rail services cut over bank holiday due to strike
Rail passengers face “significant disruption” as CrossCountry runs a reduced timetable over the bank holiday, with no services on Saturday. National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) members will walk out on Saturday and Monday, but Sunday trains could also be cancelled, the rail firm said. Passengers have …
Read More »Morecambe takeover: What Panjab Warriors and Ashvir Johal history means for Sikhs
Somebody who has already played a role in increasing Sikh visibility is Jarnail Singh, the first turban-wearing referee in English league football, who received a lifetime achievement award at the Asian Football Awards in 2012. “For the South Asian community, and especially the Sikh community, I think it’s absolutely superb …
Read More »Westbury man caught driving 100mph ‘no match’ for police dog
Watch: Police detain man after dangerous pursuit A man who was caught driving at more than 100mph, including on blind bends and into oncoming traffic, has been jailed for a year after being detained by a police dog. Daniel Kibblewhite, of Castle View in Westbury, Wiltshire, also tried to flee …
Read More »Microsoft’s new NFL deal could let you blame Copilot AI for terrible playcalls
While Tom Brady is no longer actively putting those slates in danger of destruction, they do have something to offer to coaches and players. Microsoft touts a GitHub Copilot-based feature that filters plays to make strategy calls based on the situation, and a Microsoft 365 Copilot-based dashboard that sorts spreadsheets …
Read More »Highland Council proposes new staff drug testing policy
Highland Council employees could be tested at work for drug and substance abuse for the first time – if they show signs of being under the influence. The “with cause” testing has been proposed as part of the local authority’s newly-developed workplace drug and alcohol support policy. Council officers said …
Read More »Colorado: Six found dead at dairy farm after ‘toxic gas incident’ | US News
Six people have been found dead at a dairy farm in Colorado after a suspected toxic gas incident, authorities have said. Jolene Weiner, chief deputy coroner for Weld County, said all the victims were male and Hispanic. Officers are “investigating these deaths as the possible consequence of gas exposure in …
Read More »Women’s T20 World Cup: Gaby Lewis hits 66 as Ireland beat Netherlands
Gaby Lewis hit 66 not out as Ireland beat the Netherlands in their second Women’s T20 World Cup European Qualifier game in Rotterdam. Following Wednesday’s victory against Germany, Ireland’s second win leaves them in a healthy position as they bid for a top-two finish in the four-team round robin, which …
Read More »Sussex families feel ‘ignored’ over Brighton maternity review
Michael Buchanan Social Affairs Correspondent BBC The review will look into cases at the Royal Sussex County Hospital Families calling for an inquiry into maternity care in East Sussex say they feel “ignored, exhausted and dismissed” after meeting the chair of a national review. The group met with Baroness Amos …
Read More »PGA Tour Championship: Russell Henley leads – Scottie Scheffler, Tommy Fleetwood and Robert McIntyre chasing
Two-time major winners Collin Morikawa and Justin Thomas are also three shots adrift of Henley, along with Patrick Cantlay. World number two Rory McIlroy was three under at the turn but lost momentum on the back nine. The Northern Irishman made bogeys on the 14th and 17th to cancel out …
Read More »You Can’t Trust Your Car’s Driving Assistance System Yet, AAA Report Finds
Active driving assistance systems seem like a convenient way to get from point A to point B. But you can’t fully trust them yet, according to the American Automobile Association’s latest study released Thursday. AAA’s automotive engineers put five cars with Active Driving Assistance systems to the test. The systems, …
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