48 m. ago Can you spot the hidden letter in this brain teaser? Only high IQs can in under 13 seconds

People with a high IQ can spot the hidden letter in this puzzling brainteaser with just a 13-second time limit - but it's really quite tricky, and has left plenty of people stumped

Politics

2 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: In 55 years of covering politics, I've never accused any UK government of routinely telling untruths. But Starmer & Co have taken lying and gaslighting to a deplorable level

How can you tell when politicians are lying? Their lips are moving. It's a hoary old joke but it can still be guaranteed to raise a rueful chuckle among British voters disillusioned with the political process.

Politics

2 h. ago Households warned over common mistake that will damage hanging basket blooms

The days are warming up, the nights are balmier but don't get complacent, even a cool night could damage an uncovered hanging basket...

Events

4 h. ago Emmerdale star feared axe before bosses revealed 'terrifying' cancer plot

Emmerdale's Sarah Sugden actress Katie Hill confessed she initially feared she was being axed after being called into a meeting by bosses, before learning of her huge new storyline

Events

5 h. ago The week the Democrats’ gerontocracy problem came home to roost

Between Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis and multiple congressional deaths, Democrats can’t ignore their age problem anymore, Eric Garcia writes

Politics

5 h. ago Researchers think this dental floss could track cancer and tell if you’re stressed. Here’s how

The floss pick system could also be adapted to track a wide range of conditions, including diabetes and cancer

Science

6 h. ago Doctor performed chemotherapy on healthy patients so he could buy private jet

Dr Jorge Zamora-Quezada, 68, defrauded Medicare and Medicaid to fund his lavish lifestyle by performing unnecessary procedures and falsely diagnosing his patients with chronic illnesses

Science

6 h. ago Cub found alone in US woods now being raised by wildlife staff in bear costumes

Two-month-old black bear, who was starving in a California forest, is youngest cub the San Diego center has cared forHuman bears, some would say, are taking care of a two-month-old cub that spent days without his mother, starving in a California forest.The small black bear cub was rescued by campers in Los Padres national forest after being found alone and starving. The infant bear is now recovering at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center, and is believed to be the youngest cub the organization has ever cared for. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Three symptoms that strike when you walk, talk and urinate that could mean you have rare brain disorder suffered by Billy Joel

It's the condition that affects an estimated 700,000 Americans, but is often mistaken for dementia, Alzheimer's or Parkinsons.

Science

6 h. ago California utility to pay $82 million settlement in lawsuit stemming from huge 2020 wildfire

A California utility has agreed to pay the federal government $82.5 million stemming from an enormous 2020 wildfire that churned through mountains northeast of Los Angeles and into the Mojave Desert

Economics

7 h. ago Shocking moment community rugby pitch is torn up by driver performing handbrake turns

The yob was recorded driving a blue hatchback across the turf in Bournemouth, Dorset, on Wednesday, causing thousands pounds worth of damage.

Events

8 h. ago Billy Joel cancels Murrayfield gig with fans heartbroken after brain disorder diagnosis

Billy Joel has been diagnosed with a brain disorder which means he can no longer tour.

Science

9 h. ago Feargal Sharkey reveals prostate cancer diagnosis after routine GP visit

The former Undertones frontman and water rights campaigner was diagnosed following a simple health check.

Science

9 h. ago Peaky Blinders auction of original costumes raises £19k for cancer charity

The items sold included a suit worn by actor Cillian Murphy as protagonist Tommy Shelby in the show’s final scenes.

Economics

9 h. ago Friend pays moving tribute to 'ray of sunshine' dad at centre of murder probe as thousands raised

'No one ever prepares to bury their child'

Events

9 h. ago Billy Joel cancels touring after being diagnosed with a brain disorder

Billy Joel has canceled all his upcoming concerts across North America and England after being diagnosed with fluid buildup in his brain that has affected his “hearing, vision and balance.”

Science

9 h. ago Billy Joel cancels tour dates after being diagnosed with brain disorder

The singer exacerbated the condition due to his touring commitments, a statement confirmed.

Science

9 h. ago Tributes pour in after Billy Joel reveals brain disorder diagnosis: Latest updates

The singer-songwriter has cancelled all upcoming shows after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus

Science

10 h. ago The Undertones' Feargal Sharkey diagnosed with prostate cancer after sore throat

The Undertones frontman Feargal Sharkey has spoken out about his prostate cancer diagnosis, urging men over the age of 45 to get tested for the disease

Science

10 h. ago Urgent 'do not eat warning' slapped on popular health snack with allergy risk

THG Nutrition Limited, which manufactures the product, said the recall affected all batches of its 75g single cookies and box of 12 cookies which could pose a risk to allergy sufferers

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