8 d. ago Jack Draper forced to dig deep against dogged Gómez after on

British No 1 recovers to win in four setsCameron Norrie also through as Korda retiresAfter 53 days without experiencing the tension, physicality and adrenaline of competing at the highest level of his sport, Jack Draper returned to competition at the US Open with a bruising first-round win that illustrated the challenge of ­entering a grand slam tournament with ­suboptimal preparation.Draper, the fifth seed, dragged himself into the second round with a tough 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (7), 6-2 win against the qualifier Federico Agustin Gómez. However, he also struggled physically as the match extended in the warm conditions and he appeared to throw up during the match. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Scotland weather: Temperatures soar to 25C in Edinburgh, Glasgow to start final week of summer

Scotland will mark the final week of summer with soaring temperatures, with the gauge to hit 25C in parts of the country on Monday.

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1 week ago Should babies wear socks all the time? The new battleground in the generational war

Millennial parents are torn between experts encouraging babies to have barefoot time and grandparents who insist the tots have toasty tootsiesEmma, I hear parent-internet is abuzz about baby feet. Has Hemingway’s six-word story gone viral?Not this time, though some may find it just as heartbreaking. There’s a generational divide over whether or not babies need socks, and it’s confusing grandparents around the world. Young parents are opting for barefoot babes – on TikTok, in playgrounds, at the supermarket, in the comfort of their own warm and cosy home. Everywhere. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for charred corn salad with halloumi, broccoli and black beans | Quick and easy

A filling rainbow salad with a wonderful textural contrastThis is my version of a chopped salad, and I love the textural contrast of the crisp broccoli against the soft black beans and squeaky halloumi. The lime-and-spring-onion dressing makes everything sing, while the slightly bitter note of the charred corn keeps things interesting. A filling rainbow salad for warm days. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Tropical storm turns into Hurricane Erin as it approaches Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

Hurricane is predicted pick up steam toward Florida before veering away from the US mainlandA tropical storm sped up to become Hurricane Erin mid-morning on Friday, as it approached Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, bringing heavy rains that could cause flooding and landslides on its way to becoming a major Atlantic hurricane.The huge storm was swirling across the Caribbean and is ultimately expected to head towards Florida, picking up speed over warm ocean water, before ultimately veering away from the US mainland. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scotland weather: Temperatures to soar to 29C in some parts as week of warm weather continues

Kelso, in the Scottish Borders, is expected to reach 29C on Wednesday.

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4 w. ago Invasion of giant ‘alien’ sea creatures as multiple 'danger pancakes' wash up on UK beach

As the warm summer continues on, swarms of freaky looking giant "alien" jellyfish are washing up on UK beaches, as people question where are they really come from

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