British Ironman star and triathlete Lucy Charles-Barclay speaks to BBC Sport about dealing with coeliac disease, an autoimmune condition whereby consuming gluten causes the body’s immune system to attack internal organs, including the small intestine. READ MORE: ‘I was poisoning myself before endurance events’ BBC News
Read More »Nothing’s community-designed Phone 3A adds some color and matching dice
The Nothing Phone 3A Community Edition revamps Nothing’s usual monochrome look with a 90s-inspired design infused by pops of color. It’s updating the basic 3A’s transparent backplate with a teal tint, plus yellow and magenta buttons. They’re also throwing in an accessory too, for the first time, adding a limited …
Read More »‘Unig’ bod yn sâl pan does ‘neb yn gallu uniaethu’ – cyflwynydd Radio Cymru
Cafodd Lauren Moore ei diagnosis ym mis Mai 2012 ar ôl dechrau profi symptomau yn Nhachwedd 2011. “Ges i’r diagnosis pan o’n i yn 15 a ma’ fe’n gyflwr sy’n meddwl bod y corff yn gwneud gormod o antibodies,” meddai. “Ma’r antibodies sydd yn eich corff chi yn amlwg pan …
Read More »Cheltenham’s December Gold Cup named in honour of Hunt Family Fund
The big race at Cheltenham on Saturday will be run in support of a charitable initiative created by BBC racing commentator John Hunt and his daughter Amy. The Hunt Family Fund was set up after John’s wife, Carol, and their daughters Hannah and Louise were murdered at their home in …
Read More »Amazon’s new color Kindle Scribe launches on December 10th
Amazon has finally given a release date for its new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and Kindle Scribe: They’ll be available to purchase starting on December 10th, Amazon spokesperson Rachel Erickson tells The Verge. They’ll cost the same as what Amazon announced back in September: $629.99 for the Colorsoft and $499.99 for …
Read More »India’s government backs down after Apple refuses order to preinstall app
India’s government retreated less than a week after sending a private order to smartphone manufacturers instructing them to preload a state-backed app on all phones in the region. The reversal comes after industry sources told Reuters that Apple planned to refuse to comply with the order. Sanchar Saathi is a …
Read More »Antifungal resistance is making thrush hard to treat. Here's why
[ Thrush is one of the most common infections in the world. It’s caused by the fungi Candida—specifically, the yeast Candida albicans. Although yeast infections are normally treated easily with antifungal drugs, a growing number of Candida species are developing resistance to these drugs—including the species that causes thrush. Source …
Read More »'Maestro' protein CASKIN2 orchestrates memory by fine-tuning neuron signals
[ For the first time, researchers identified the function of the CASKIN2 protein, which plays a key role in precise signal transmission between neurons and memory formation in the brain. This study is expected to provide important scientific clues for understanding the causes of various brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s …
Read More »Man refuses to leave cell to face charge of assaulting police
A man charged in connection with an incident in which a police officer sustained a serious hand injury has been remanded in custody in his absence after refusing to leave his cell. Adam McMonagle, 31, of Duncreggan Road in Londonderry, was charged with assaulting police and non-fatal strangulation of a …
Read More »Why metabolism matters in Fanconi anemia: How a rare genetic disorder disrupts energy pathways
[ Experts at Cincinnati Children’s have uncovered striking metabolic differences in people with Fanconi anemia (FA), a rare genetic disorder that causes bone marrow failure and dramatically increases cancer risk. Source link
Read More »Councillors recommended to approve 248 new homes in Skye
Highland councillors are being asked to approve the construction of a major housing development in Skye. Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association has proposed 248 new homes in the island’s most populated area, Portree. The mixed use development is planned for Sraid An Eorna, with a requirement that at least 25% …
Read More »Oliver, three, is ‘wonderful’ after world-first gene therapy
Three-year-old Oliver Chu has amazed doctors and his parents after he became the world’s first patient of a pioneering gene therapy to treat Hunter syndrome. Hunter syndrome – or MPSII – is a rare, inherited condition that causes progressive damage to the body and brain. The effects are sometimes described …
Read More »Google Call Recording launches on more Pixel phones
Google first announced the expansion of the Call Recording feature in September. It should be available after you update the Phone by Google app and ensure you have the November Pixel Drop installed, according to Android Authority, which also has access to the feature on a Pixel 10 Pro and …
Read More »Dim Lighting? No Problem! Edge Light Serves as a Virtual Ring Light for Macs
Every content creator out there knows the value of a good ring light, which provides smooth, even illumination for a more flattering look. Apple is aiming to improve your appearance in low-lit Mac video calls with Edge Light, a video effect that adds light to your face using the edges …
Read More »Pedestrian in hospital after being hit by double-decker bus in Edinburgh
Breaking News and Crime in Edinburgh, The Lothians and Fife The bus windscreen was smashed in the incident A man is being treated in hospital after he was hit by a double-decker bus in Edinburgh. Emergency services were called to the scene near Haymarket station at about 19:45 on Tuesday …
Read More »Sandisk’s new 1TB USB-C SSD is so small you never need to take it out
Sandisk has released what it says is the world’s smallest 1TB USB-C flash drive, one tiny enough to plug into a laptop and never take out. The Extreme Fit is just a little bigger than the wireless dongle for my Logitech mouse. It’s L-shaped, slotting into a USB-C port but …
Read More »Lyn Parry: Amateur golfer aged 74 makes three holes-in-one within a month
An English amateur golfer in her mid-seventies has made three holes-in-one in a month. Lyn Parry achieved the feat during October with two at her home club Downes Crediton in Devon, before completing the hat-trick at Tiverton Golf Club. Parry had previously made two holes-in-one since taking up the sport …
Read More »Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s DLC drops this December
Today, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company announced that the Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Dimension DLC will debut on December 10th for the Switch and Switch 2. A trailer for the new expansion introduces trainer / baker Ansha and her partner pokémon Hoopa, who uses its wormhole-opening powers to transport you …
Read More »Lego’s first Star Trek set is a $400 Enterprise NCC-1701-D.
Lego’s Star Wars partnership helped the company endure financial uncertainty in the late ‘90s, but for the first time it’s announcing a collaboration with that other iconic space franchise. Lego’s first Star Trek set is a 3,600 piece replica of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D from Star Trek: The Next Generation …
Read More »What New Yorkers want Mamdani to do as mayor
During his campaign, Zohran Mamdani ran on making New York City affordable, with plans to make public buses free, lowering the cost of childcare and freezing rents. The 34-year-old democratic socialist will be sworn in as the city’s major on 1 January 2026. The BBC asked New Yorkers what issues …
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