7 h. ago Major incident declared as firefighters battle large blaze in North York Moors Park

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue said the fire had spread to cover five square kilometres and 20 pumps were at the scene

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30 h. ago United Airlines flight canceled after female passenger had 'biohazard' diarrhea that destroyed bathroom

A woman shared the shocking story of how she single-handedly canceled a flight by wreaking havoc on the plane's bathroom for an hour and a half straight.

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57 h. ago Flashing mouthgards for concussion to be introduced at Women’s Rugby World Cup

LEDs will flash red for potentially concussive impacts‘It will create awareness,’ World Rugby saysRugby union is to introduce flashing LED mouthguards that light up when a player suffers a significant head impact during a match. The mouthguard will flash red if the impact is severe enough to potentially cause a concussion. The referee will then stop play and the player will go off for a head injury assessment.Dr Lindsay Starling, a science and medical manager at World Rugby, said the new system would debut at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, which begins next week, before being rolled out across the men’s and women’s elite game. “Match officials and players will be able to see that this player has sustained a big head impact because their mouth guard is flashing red,” she said. “And it will create awareness about head injuries and concussions in the stands and for fans at home, being able to see it on TV.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Met Office verdict on whether Storm Dexter will hit UK as 'wet and windy' weather returns

Another storm is moving towards the UK - just days after Storm Floris wreaked havoc across the country

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8 d. ago Harvard stomach doctor names the eight everyday items and foods you should ditch NOW before it's too late

A gut health expert has warned that everyday items in Aussie kitchens, bathrooms and even laundry rooms could be quietly wreaking havoc on your health.

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9 d. ago Dozens of thugs who rioted after Southport stabbings still being hunted by police

Cops today vowed to find those who wreaked havoc across the UK after evil Axel Rudakubana launched his terrifying attack that killed three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class last year

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9 d. ago With Trump wreaking havoc, a question for the US Democrats: when will you ever learn? | Timothy Garton Ash

I see little sign here that the liberal establishment truly acknowledges the failures that led to the Biden election debacle. There must be a reckoningNothing is more insufferable than someone saying “I told you so”; so please forgive me for being insufferable. On 29 September 2023, after a couple of months spent in the US, I published a column that was well summarised in its Guardian headline: “Unless Joe Biden stands aside, the world must prepare for President Trump 2.0”. We can never definitely say “what would have happened if ?”, but there’s a very good chance that had Biden cleared the way for a Democratic primary in autumn 2023 the strongest candidate could have defeated Trump. The entire world would have been spared the disaster now unfolding.“No use crying over spilt milk,” you may say. Yes, but it’s always worth learning lessons for the future. I’m back in the US now, and a recent poll for the Wall Street Journal found that 63% of voters hold an unfavourable view of the Dem...

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2 w. ago Does traveling wreak havoc on your gut? Here’s how to avoid an upset stomach

Experts weigh in on how to best protect your gut – and yourself – when you hit the roadSummer is in full swing, and for many, that means it’s time to hit the road. Whether you’re on a quick weekend jaunt or a multi-week tour of Europe, there are some things to consider: did you pack sunscreen? A phone charger? And how are you going to take care of your stomach?“Patients have troubles with stomach issues when they travel because they are exposed to unfamiliar food and water sources, differences in local hygiene and sanitation and changes in routine,” says Dr Franjo Vladic, a gastroenterologist at the Cleveland Clinic. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Revealed: BMA's war chest will fund doctors' strikes with unions able to spend MILLIONS to wreak NHS havoc

The British Medical Association boasts it is prepared for a 'long-term' fight with Health Secretary Wes Streeting if talks to prevent crippling strikes (pictured) fail to reach a breakthrough.

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3 w. ago UK weather: Thunderstorm warnings in place as flooding risk continues

The Met Office has issued warnings for heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms for parts of the UK which may cause flooding overnight into Sunday.

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3 w. ago Thunderstorm warnings spread to ALL of UK as Met Office says floods are a threat until Monday

Intense thunderstorms and torrential rain could cause flooding and even pose a danger to life, while buildings are at risk of damage due to floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

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3 w. ago Met Office issues new yellow weather warning of thunderstorm with chance of flooding

A yellow warning is already in place today

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3 w. ago Trinidad and Tobago declares second state of emergency, citing gang threat

Police commissioner says there has been intelligence of formation of organised crime syndicate intent on havocTrinidad and Tobago has declared its second state of emergency this year amid “grave concerns” about a coordinated threat from organised crime gangs inside and outside the country’s prisons.Announcing the decision on Friday, the commissioner of police, Allister Guevarro, said his force had received intelligence the day before that the gangs had “formed themselves into an organised crime syndicate” and were intent on wreaking havoc and planning assassinations, robberies and kidnappings. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Severe thunderstorm alert for London as Met Office warns of 'significant flood' risk

Severe thunderstorm alert for London as Met Office warns of 'significant flood' risk  London Evening Standard

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3 w. ago London weather: Thunderstorm alert raised to severe as capital warned of 'significant flooding' threat

Amber warning for thunderstorms issued for between 4am and 11am on Saturday

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3 w. ago London weather: Thunderstorm alert for capital as Met Office warns of flash floods into weekend

Yellow thunderstorms alert lasts from 9pm on Friday until 6pm on Saturday

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3 w. ago London weather: Thunderstorm alert for capital as Met Office issues 'deadly' flood warning

Yellow thunderstorms alert lasts from 9pm on Friday until 6pm on Saturday

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4 w. ago Two die trying to escape biblical New Jersey floods that turned roads into rivers in a matter of seconds

Two women were killed in Plainfield, New Jersey while being trapped in their car as the severe flash floods swept them into a brook.

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4 w. ago New York battles severe flash floods as thunderstorm wreaks havoc on subway and airports

The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for New York City and the wider region, with entire streets and the subway system under water

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