67 m. ago ‘People always say, “I love you, Gramps”’: why these seniors love video games

Adults in their 60s, 70s and 80s represent nearly 28% of roughly 205 million US gamers and are becoming more visible in the mainstreamMichelle Statham’s preferred game is Call of Duty. It’s fast and frenetic, involving military and espionage campaigns inspired by real history. She typically spends six hours a day livestreaming to Twitch, chatting to her more than 110,000 followers from her home in Washington state. She boasts about how she’ll beat opponents, and says “bless your heart” while hurtling over rooftops to avoid clusterstrikes of enemy fire. When she’s hit, she “respawns” – or comes back to life at a checkpoint – and jumps right back into the fray.The military shooter game has a predominantly young male user base, but Statham’s Twitch handle is TacticalGramma – a nod to the 60-year-old’s two grandkids. Her lifelong gaming hobby has become an income stream (she prefers to keep her earnings private, but says she has raised “thousands” for charity), as well as a way to have ...

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70 m. ago Man arrested in connection with 'serious sexual assault' on child in Scots town

The incident involving a 12-year-old girl occurred on Sunday, July 13 in Johnstone.

Events

76 m. ago Netflix adds ‘monumental’ historical drama with incredible cast that’s shooting up the charts

One of the most talked-about historical dramas of the decade is now available to stream on Netflix - and fans can’t get enough

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81 m. ago Inside the Jeffrey Epstein death report and the TEN troubling questions the DOJ refuses to explain

The conspiracy theories surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's jailhouse death have been reignited after the Department of Justice and FBI's recent memo reaffirming the pedophile's death was a suicide.

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82 m. ago Scottish tourist tragically dies, aged 26, on holiday in Ibiza after fall from height

His mum has shared the devastating news on social media

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92 m. ago They're the size of MOSQUITOES, move at 300mph and are invisible to ALL our defense systems: The terrifying spies invading our skies

The world's greatest military powers such as the US and China have been pumping out a new generation of super drones that are transforming the war industry.

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92 m. ago Sydney man charged over attack on Stone of Scone in Scottish museum

The 35-year-old charged with ‘malicious mischief’ after alleged attempt to break the glass case containing the famous artefactA man from Sydney has appeared in a court in Scotland charged with “malicious mischief” following reports a glass case containing the Stone of Scone was broken in Perth.It follows an incident at Perth Museum on Saturday afternoon when visitors reported a man in a kilt attempting to smash through the case containing the ancient artefact, which has long been associated with the monarchy. Continue reading...

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100 m. ago Senior officer hails justice for baby Victoria as ‘selfish’ parents convicted

Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford spoke to reporters outside the Old Bailey.

Society

1 hour ago Lauren Sanchez totes black Hermes bag in NYC... amid fashion world buzz over Jane Birkin's original $10M Birkin

Lauren Sanchez rocked a black Birkin as she joined her husband Jeff Bezos in New York City over the weekend - after reportedly losing $10.1M bid for the original.

Politics

1 hour ago Police Scotland charge seven people over alleged hate crime at St Mirren vs Aberdeen game

The alleged incident happened during a football match in May.

Events

1 hour ago Huge pop star’s mum makes surprise cameo appearance in Friends in resurfaced clip

The musician and actress - and now mum to one of the biggest popstars of her generation - appeared in an old episode of Friends, performing alongside Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani

Politics

2 h. ago Indian regulator orders airlines to check Boeing fuel switches after plane crash report

Air India cautions investigation into Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash is in early stages as speculation about cause growsIndia’s aviation regulator has ordered the country’s airlines to examine fuel switches on Boeing aircraft, after a preliminary report on the Air India flight 171 crash in June showed the fuel supply had been cut seconds after takeoff.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said it had issued the order after several domestic and international airlines began making their own inspections of the locking mechanisms attached to the switches. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Seven charged over 'hate crime' after Aberdeen fans 'mock disabled St Mirren fan'

Five men aged 23, 23, 22, 22 and 19 and two male youths, both aged 16, have been charged with threatening and abusive behaviour at the St Mirren vs Aberdeen FC football match.

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2 h. ago Former senior coroner’s officer says Lucy Letby has suffered miscarriage of justice

Stephanie Davies says crucial details about one of the babies could have made difference to police investigationA senior coroner’s officer who first reviewed the deaths of babies at the Countess of Chester hospital for Cheshire police in 2017 now believes Lucy Letby has suffered a miscarriage of justice. Stephanie Davies, who was given three hours to carry out her review, was told it was key to detectives deciding to commence an investigation into the former neonatal nurse.In her first interview, with the Guardian and Channel 4 News, Davies said she had become increasingly alarmed since December, when she learned that the hospital doctors had not reported a key medical procedure on one of the babies to the coroner at the time. She has since found the explanations of new medical experts, who have publicly contested the prosecution arguments, compelling. Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago Extreme weather is the 'UK's new normal' as country roasts in heatwaves warns Met Office

Commentators have piled in with concern about climate change, after a Met Office report indicated the roasting weather the UK is experiencing may become 'the new normal'

Events

2 h. ago Air India crash mystery in full from medical record probe to chilling fuel theory

A preliminary report into the tragic Air India 171 crash that killed 260 people has sparked fury from grieving families and pilots alike, as it raises more questions than it does answers

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2 h. ago ‘Murky’ Air India crash report deepens uncertainty for owner Tata

Preliminary findings spark debate over actions of pilots ahead of loss of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that killed 260 people

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2 h. ago Armed police descend on city street after reports of 'men with knives'

Three men and a woman have been arrested

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2 h. ago Gregg Wallace's colleagues could face probe as report into disgraced MasterChef star upholds two complaints about 'swearing and racist language' of 'other individuals' on set

Patrick Holland, CEO of MasterChef production company Banijay, said he was 'extremely sorry' to those who had been impacted by Wallace's behaviour.

Sport

2 h. ago Inside historic Scottish former manse in Fife 'ideal for commuters' for sale

The property features a stunning garden.

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