51 m. ago Simple hack using kitchen item will stop bananas from going brown too quickly

Bananas are a healthy and filling snack that are perfect for taking on the go for a sweet pick-me-up, but they can turn bad annoyingly fast. But there's an easy way to avoid this

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55 m. ago ‘Too many people lost work’: doubts in South Africa’s coal belt over ‘just energy transition’

The country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairsCooling towers and smokestacks still loom over the single-storey houses of Komati, but the winter sky is clear: smoke hasn’t billowed from the vast concrete chimneys of the South African town’s power station since it stopped burning coal in 2022, 61 years after its inauguration.While the state power company Eskom didn’t fire any permanent employees, the end of coal generation and earlier job losses in nearby mines have fuelled doubts in the small town and wider coal belt that there are any benefits to South Africa’s “just energy transition” to renewable power. Continue reading...

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57 m. ago Uriah Rennie remembered as ‘epitome of a role model’ after death at 65

Rennie became the Premier League’s first black referee in 1997.

Events

59 m. ago Half teaspoon of these seeds could stop greying and cut high blood pressure

The black seeds can be added to almost any dish as a tasty garnish to offer people several health benefits

Events

1 hour ago 'Cutest' beachside restaurant with stunning views on tiny Scottish island for sale

A family owned restaurant on a Scottish island has come on the market.

Society

2 h. ago ‘The death of creativity’? AI job fears stalk advertising industry

WPP and others roll out AI-generated campaigns as Facebook owner Meta plans to let firms create their own adsWPP chief Mark Read to step down as agency battles AIFrom using motion capture tech to allow the Indian cricketing star Rahul Dravid to give personalised coaching tips for children to an algorithm trained on Shakespeare’s handwriting powering a robotic arm to rewrite Romeo and Juliet, artificial intelligence is rapidly revolutionising the global advertising industry.Those AI-created adverts, for the Cadbury’s drink brand Bournvita and the pen maker Bic, were produced by agency group WPP, which is spending £300m annually on data, tech and machine learning to remain competitive. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Charming Welsh Victorian hotel that has its own tiny microbrewery

The brewery is located in Charming Llanwrtyd Wells, an offbeat town in mid-Wales, renowned for its weird and utterly bonkers events, from snorkelling in a bog to trying to outrun horses.

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2 h. ago Uriah Rennie cause of death: Grieving colleagues reveal Premier League's first black referee's new secret battle with illness after he died aged 65

Rennie passed away at the age of 65 on Saturday, June 7. During his career refereed over 300 matches between 1997 and 2008 and was once branded the 'fittest' official in world football.

Events

2 h. ago Pitbull review – like a children’s party, but with loads of booze

Co-Op Live, ManchesterWith a hedonistic seize-the-day message, the pop-rapper resembles a cult leader or motivational speaker – and his followers are willing to overlook the faults in his live showPitbull is trying to give over 20,000 people a language lesson. “I want to teach you a little bit of Spanish,” he says to the crowd, about 90% of whom are dressed in Mr Worldwide cosplay of bald caps, aviators and squiggly hand-drawn facial hair. The phrase he’s teaching? “Yo no quiero agua, yo quiero bebida”, which in English translates to “I don’t want water, I want a drink”. As people used to say: yolo.This is the vibe of Pitbull’s Party After Dark tour, which returns to the UK for its second run this year. It’s a relentless ride through the era of hedonistic and carefree EDM pop that sprouted up after the 2008 financial crisis, and given renewed economic uncertainty and horrific global events, it’s unsurprising that people are still seeking escapism. Why shouldn’t that be delivered by ...

Society

2 h. ago ‘History will judge us as cowards or heroes’: Ras Baraka, the mayor arrested by Ice, won’t be intimidated

The politician, who’s been labeled ‘too progressive, too Black’ in the race for New Jersey governor, reflects on Trump, immigration and the power of poetryIt took about two minutes for Ras Baraka to be propelled from being a relatively obscure New Jersey politician into a nationwide avatar. The transformation happened on 9 May when he was trying to inspect Delaney Hall, a privately run federal immigration detention center that he accuses of violating safety protocols, when he was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice).Video footage of those fateful minutes show burly Ice agents dressed in militarised fatigues dragging the mayor into the compound. Baraka, who was accompanying three congressmembers, has his hands yanked behind his back and is handcuffed. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Chris Foy tribute to Uriah Rennie speaks volumes as trailblazing referee dies aged 65

Uriah Rennie, the Premier League's first black referee, has died at the age of 65

Events

3 h. ago British couple try Chinese takeaway in America and notice one big difference

Chinese takeaways are popular in the UK, as well as the US, and a British couple sampled one in America. They noticed a big difference that they found confusing

Politics

4 h. ago Sausages will taste so much better when you do this one thing before frying

Frying sausages is one of the most popular methods to cook the British classic, but there is one thing you should always do before adding them to the pan

Politics

4 h. ago 'I bought a lasagne from Harrods and you won't believe the price'

A woman and her mum tried the lasagne, but people couldn't believe how much it cost them, and in the video, they shared that they thought it was a good portion for the price

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5 h. ago Shape of meow! Big cat sighting near Ed Sheeran's £3.7million country estate sparks loose 'panther' fears

A neighbour in Eye, Suffolk was left terrified when he saw the feline just five miles from the pop singer's swish home, but still found time to take a few snaps, showing a black creature lurking by the trees.

Economics

5 h. ago Vape shop customers 'rushed to buy disposables to sell on the black market like drugs'

The UK's nationwide ban means shops can no longer sell the single-use options which left some vape stores having to clear stock as customers rushed to buy it - possibly to sell on

Economics

5 h. ago Uriah Rennie, the Premier League's first black referee, dies aged 65

‘Trailblazing’ official took charge of more than 300 matches between 1997 and 2008

Events

5 h. ago How to make flavoured butter at home – and why everyone’s doing it

From spicy ‘nduja to punchy blue cheese and even chocolate, homemade flavoured butters are the easy kitchen upgrade going viral – here’s how to make your own

Politics

5 h. ago Brits have been chopping peppers wrong and the correct way only takes seconds

A TikToker just humbled all UK households by revealing the best, most convenient and quickest way to cut a bell pepper, and it doesn't take more than five seconds.

Politics

6 h. ago Jack Daniel's fans are just realising 'Jack' didn't create iconic whisky

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey is one of the most popular alcoholic spirits in the world, often enjoyed mixed with soft drinks, but many fans are only just discovering the brand's odd history

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