26 h. ago Nathan’s hot dog eating contest live: Joey Chestnut destroys competition, nearing record with 70.5 wieners

The eating contest has been a July 4th tradition for over 50 years

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27 h. ago Nathan’s hot dog eating contest live: Joey Chestnut back to break record as Miki Sudo wins 11th belt

The eating contest has been a July 4th tradition for over 50 years

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29 h. ago Nathan’s hot dog eating contest live: Joey Chestnut back to break record as Miki Sudo goes for 11th belt

The eating contest has been a July 4th tradition for over 50 years

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31 h. ago Nathan’s hot dog eating contest live updates: Joey Chestnut returns after ban over sponsorship

The eating contest has been a July 4th tradition for over 50 years

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52 h. ago As I bid a final farewell to my stinky, slovenly dog, I wondered: did I ever truly know him? | Anna Spargo

He hated baths, he was allergic to cats and he once ate a live mouse. Now that he’s gone, I don’t know how to miss himWhen the woman from the pet crematorium asked what to put on the plaque, I had a single thought. Rupert, I told her, who ate a live mouse. The mouse had been inside the house. We had a full army chasing it – me, the kids, a herd of cats – but it had escaped our clutches for a full 30 minutes until, to my horror and delight, I turned just in time to see a scaly tail slip between my dog’s jaws.I’ve always wondered how long a mouse could live in a dog’s digestive tract. Too long, probably. Rupert lay down for a long time after that. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago How Long Dogs Live 2025: Researchers found this is how long 19 popular breeds of dog live

The vet records of more than 30,000 dogs contributed to the findings.

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59 h. ago ‘Delay is catastrophic’: how instant antibiotics could save thousands of African children in comas

Analysis finds key to survival for children found to be unconscious and unresponsive is a quick dose of drugs and fast access to specialist careFor the hundreds of children who arrive every day at hospitals in parts of Africa unconscious and unresponsive, their survival chances have remained unchanged for nearly 50 years. But new research is raising hopes that swift treatment with antibiotics could improve those chances.Despite huge strides in healthcare and vaccination rates for children in sub Saharan Africa, the odds remain stacked against those who become so ill they fall into a coma. Depending on the cause, between 17% and 45% are expected to die. Many more will be left with disabilities. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Microsoft says AI system better than doctors at diagnosing complex health conditions

Firm says results of research create ‘path to medical superintelligence’ but plays down job implicationsMicrosoft has revealed details of an artificial intelligence system that performs better than human doctors at complex health diagnoses, creating a “path to medical superintelligence”.The company’s AI unit, which is led by the British tech pioneer Mustafa Suleyman, has developed a system that imitates a panel of expert physicians tackling “diagnostically complex and intellectually demanding” cases. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Harvard researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos indicted on more charges

Russian-born Kseniia Petrova, conducting cancer research for Harvard’s medical school, indicted on three new countsA Harvard University researcher detained by Ice for months after being accused of smuggling frog embryos into the US was indicted on Wednesday on additional criminal charges.Kseniia Petrova, a Russian-born scientist conducting cancer research for Harvard Medical School, was indicted on Wednesday by a federal grand jury in Boston on one count of concealment of a material fact, one count of false statement and one count of smuggling goods into the United States. She had originally been charged with smuggling in May. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Carlos Alcaraz v Jiri Lehecka: Queen’s Club men’s singles final goes to deciding set – live

Game-by-game coverage from the HSBC ChampionshipsBig interview: Nick Kyrgios | And you can email DanielLehecka to serve, ready play.Our coverage has, finally, started, and our players are out. Lehecka will have to start well, but if he can he’s a live dog. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Carlos Alcaraz v Jiri Lehecka: Queen’s Club men’s singles tennis final – live

Game-by-game coverage from the HSBC ChampionshipsBig interview: Nick Kyrgios | And you can email DanielLehecka to serve, ready play.Our coverage has, finally, started, and our players are out. Lehecka will have to start well, but if he can he’s a live dog. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Social success not about who you know – it’s about knowing who knows whom

Knowledge trumps popularity in the long haul of trying to be influential, Stanford University researchers say When it comes to social climbing, it’s not who you know, or how many people you know, it’s about knowing who knows whom, research suggests.Experts studying social connections made by first-year university students say those who ended up with the most influence were not necessarily the most popular, but those who had a good idea, early on, about who belonged to which clique or community. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Skyscanner and Google Flights soar ahead: New research reveals the best UK flight booking websites for summer 2025

With millions of UK travellers gearing up for summer holidays, flight comparison and booking platforms are under pressure to deliver a seamless digital experience, with ease of use and speed key to converting holiday dreams into confirmed bookings.

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3 w. ago Harvard researcher released from US custody after arrest for smuggling frog embryos

Russian-born scientist Kseniia Petrova was charged with smuggling after detention at Boston airport in FebruaryA judge released a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos into the US on Thursday, freeing her on bail after a brief hearing.Kseniia Petrova, 30, who was brought into court wearing an orange jumpsuit, had been in federal custody since February. She was seen walking out of the courthouse laughing and hugging supporters. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Revealed: More than 24,000 factory farms have opened across Europe

Intensive livestock farms such as those found across the US are spreading across the continent, according to new dataAmerican-style intensive livestock farms are spreading across Europe, with new data revealing more than 24,000 megafarms across the continent.In the UK alone, there are now 1,824 industrial-scale pig and poultry farms, according to the data obtained by AGtivist that relates to 2023. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago European journalists targeted with Paragon Solutions spyware, say researchers

Citizen Lab says it found ‘digital fingerprints’ of military-grade spyware that Italy has admitted using against activistsThe hacking mystery roiling the Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni’s rightwing government is deepening after researchers said they had found new evidence that two more journalists were targeted using the same military-grade spyware that Italy has admitted to using against activists.A parliamentary committee overseeing intelligence confirmed earlier this month that Italy had used mercenary spyware made by Israel-based Paragon Solutions against two Italian activists. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Adam Rickitt and GMB host wife Katy's new life in Sicily as the couple fulfil 'life long dream' of buying holiday home on Mediterranean island

The couple, both 47, own and run a craft beer and artisan gin bar called Dexter and Jones in their town of Knutsford - where they live with their two dogs.

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4 w. ago Warning to owners of these popular dog breeds as vet shares common health issues

Insight from Green Pantry, based on their customer demographics, revealed some of the most popular small dog breeds for 2025, with Jack Russel terriers, chihuahua, cocker spaniels, dachshunds, Shih Tzu, cavapoos and cockerpoos all coming out highly

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4 w. ago Vet urges owners of popular dog breed to make one check regularly

A veterinarian is providing health tips for owners of this beloved small dog breed

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4 w. ago Key takeaways from world’s largest cancer conference in Chicago

Experts announce findings on immunotherapy, a breast cancer breakthrough and the value of exerciseDoctors, scientists and researchers shared new findings on ways to tackle cancer at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting, the world’s largest cancer conference.The event in Chicago, attended by about 44,000 health professionals, featured more than 200 sessions on this year’s theme, Driving Knowledge to Action: Building a Better Future. Here is a roundup of the key studies. Continue reading...

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