26 h. ago ‘Extreme nausea’: Are EVs causing car sickness – and what can be done?

Phil Bellamy’s daughters refuse to ride in his electric car without travel sickness tablets. Are there other solutions?It was a year in to driving his daughter to school in his new electric vehicle that Phil Bellamy discovered she dreaded the 10-minute daily ride – it made her feel sick in a way no other car did.As the driver, Bellamy had no problems with the car but his teenage daughters struggled with sickness every time they entered the vehicle. Research has shown this is an issue – people who did not usually have motion sickness in a conventional car found that they did in EVs. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago The Colombian coastal village reinventing itself as seas rise

Intense high tides have destroyed homes and businesses in Juanchaco and affected 3,000 families. But many in the Afro-Colombian community that live there are choosing to ‘stay in a different way’Words and photographs by Mario Toro QuinteroBuenaventura is the most important port on Colombia’s Pacific coast, handling about 40% of the country’s foreign trade and acting as the gateway to the Uramba Bahía Málaga national natural park. Every year, tens of thousands of tourists arrive there, heading to the village of Juanchaco or the beaches of Ladrilleros and La Barra.But the coast around Juanchaco, in the Valle del Cauca department, is experiencing accelerated erosion that has already left damaged streets, collapsed homes and a local economy exposed to the elements.On the beach front in Juanchaco, damage caused by the rising tides has forced some people to evacuate their homes Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Ryder Cup organisers ask Donald Trump to delay Bethpage arrival to avoid security chaos

President’s visit at US Open tennis final caused delaysPGA of America’s priority is delivering ‘seamless’ eventRyder Cup organisers have asked that Donald Trump does not arrive for the opening tee shots at Bethpage this month amid fears of security chaos similar to the scenes that caused a delay to the start of the US Open tennis men’s singles final.Whether the message is heeded at the White House remains to be seen. While Ryder Cup officials have no issue with the US president arriving at the New York golf course as planned on the first day, they believe logistically it would be far easier if Trump attends for lunch and the Friday afternoon session. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago French police arrest dozens as ‘Block Everything’ campaign causes widespread disruption

Members of the ‘Block Everything’ movement said they considered the political system was no longer fit for purpose

Events

5 d. ago 'Doctors told me my dizziness was vertigo but the truth was much more scary'

The tumour has caused her many symptoms such as balance problems, hearing loss and even tinnitus - but the doctors thought it was something else

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5 d. ago 'I was diagnosed with double brain tumour after mistaking symptoms for hangover'

Marathon runner George Wade had a severe headache, memory loss, and also 'felt sick' when looking at car headlights

Science

5 d. ago Incident at Heathrow Airport that saw terminal evacuated was caused by 'mass HYSTERIA', sources say: Passenger panic leaves more than 20 people needing medical treatment amid fears of chemical leak

A 'possible hazardous materials incident' saw Terminal 4 shut for around three hours shortly after 5pm on Monday, forcing crowds of people to gather outside while emergency crews rushed to the scene

Society

6 d. ago Cause for alarm! Now Starmer can't even get Home Office's test of the £25million National emergency alert system off on time

At around 3pm, mobiles connected to 4G and 5G networks throughout Britain vibrated and sounded for about 10 seconds in the second test of the system.

Economics

7 d. ago Can matcha really cause hair loss? Expert weighs in on claims going viral online

As matcha tea seems to be popping up everywhere you look, one person has claimed it's causing hair loss - sparking concern for many. We chat to experts on whether it really can cause hair loss or if it's a myth

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7 d. ago From brain shrinkage to liver scarring: shocking damage booze causes in the body

The health damage caused by any alcohol consumption-even below the daily recommended guidelines-is well-known, ranging from heart disease, kidney failure and even cancer .

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8 d. ago Vet warns of 'crucial' danger to cats and dogs during autumn

Conkers are toxic to dogs and can cause severe health issues, even in small amounts, according to veterinarians.

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1 week ago We have raised £80m for charitable causes — our new campaign will change lives

Today we are launching an urgent campaign with The King’s Trust to tackle youth unemployment in the capital — and you can help

Economics

1 week ago Scientists reveal surprisingly simple trick to stop travel sickness fast

New research has revealed a surprising way to alleviate symptoms of car sickness

Politics

1 week ago This is the type of music you should play to help with car sickness

Soft and joyful music produced the best recovery effects, while sad music was less effective than doing nothing at all

Politics

1 week ago Extreme heat said to cause EVs to lose up to 44% of their claimed electric ranges

The results found that the Tesla managed 244 miles, which is 44% down over its claimed 436-mile range

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1 week ago How to clean your air fryer: Experts reveal how to clean an air fryer: The do's and don'ts plus £7 air fryer cleaning hack that actually works

Regular cleaning is a necessary evil, as a build up of grease and crumbs can cause horrible smells, uneven cooking and in some cases, smoking, which can be a serious fire hazard.

Economics

1 week ago Cause of death revealed for US attorney who was found dead months after she quit as Trump was sworn in

Police previously said ‘detectives have found no evidence suggesting that her death was caused by anything other than natural causes’

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2 w. ago Slot’s revamped Liverpool are vulnerable in a way that they weren’t last season | Jonathan Wilson

Injury-hit Arsenal face an ill-at-ease champions struggling to fit the new cogs in their hitherto well-oiled machineThe mechanisms of a football team are delicate. You win the league then add nearly £300m of talent and it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll win it again, doesn’t necessarily make you better, even if you’re not doing something as obviously likely to cause imbalance as adding Kylian Mbappé to a Real Madrid team already stacked with left-sided attackers.Liverpool go into Sunday’s home game against Arsenal having won two out of two in the Premier League and scored a healthy seven goals. But those aren’t the statistics that tell the whole story. If you include the Community Shield, Liverpool have conceded two goals in each of their three games so far. The defensive problems are obvious and the return of Ryan Gravenberch at Newcastle on Monday did not magically solve them. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Concerns raised over 'unfavourable' pollution levels at Welsh bay

The area is said to be affected by pollution caused by agriculture and domestic sewage there is also evidence of 'chemical and biological failure'

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2 w. ago Sick couple drove around with murdered children's bodies in car boot for 6 years

A Colorado couple murdered their two young children and hid their bodies in suitcases, including one that they stored in their car for six years, before being rumbled by cops

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