4 h. ago Meet the members of the Dull Men’s Club: ‘Some of them would bore the ears off you’

An international club where dull people meet online to share the tedium of everyday lives is immensely popular. But for one man it’s a place of poignant connectionGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe 18th-century English writer Samuel Johnson once wrote, ‘He is not only dull himself; he is the cause of dullness in others’. It’s a sentiment eagerly embraced by The Dull Men’s Club. Several million members in a number of connected Facebook groups strive to cause dullness in others on a daily basis. In this club, they wear their dullness with pride. The duller the better. This is where the nerds of the world unite.“Posts that contain bitmoji-avatar-things are far too exciting, and will probably get deleted,” warn the rules of the Dull Men’s Club (Australian branch). Continue reading...

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6 h. ago The new cabin suites of Sea Containers London honour the golden ages of transatlantic travel

The new cabin suites of Sea Containers London honour the golden ages of transatlantic travel  ICON Magazine

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25 h. ago Passau car horror as man 'deliberately drives into crowd containing wife and daughter'

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

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27 h. ago Amazing new footage from Ukraine's daring Operation Spiderweb shows drone's whole flight across flaming Russian airbase before it smashes into one of Putin's nuclear bombers

Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb, saw more than 100 FPV kamikaze drones smuggled into Russia in wooden containers disguised as modular homes.

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32 h. ago Many Black women consider synthetic braids safe. A study found toxins in all the brands it tested

Chemicals found in the braiding hair have been linked to increased cancer risk and organ damageIn recent years, personal care products marketed at Black women have received increased scrutiny for their toxicity, specifically chemical hair straighteners. These perms, also known as “relaxers”, have been condemned for causing severe health problems, including fertility issues, scalp irritations and increased risk of cancer.In light of this, many Black women have turned to natural hairstyles, including braids, as a way to avoid toxic chemicals. But recent research has revealed that popular brands of synthetic braiding hair, human-made extensions that are used in these protective styles, contain dangerous carcinogens, heavy metals and other toxins. Tested brands included in a recent study from Consumer Reports (CR) were Magic Fingers, The Sassy Collection, Shake-N-Go, Darling, Debut, Hbegant and Sensationnel, all mass producers of synthetic braiding hair. According to the CR study, all t...

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35 h. ago Doctor nearly dies in kitchen bloodbath after severing artery on tin of rice pudding

EXCLUSIVE: Jean Carroll was opening a tin of Ambrosia Rice Pudding with a can opener when she sliced the base of her thumb against the sharp ridge of the dessert container

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36 h. ago UK supermarkets exploit tax loophole to produce cider at ‘pocket

Campaigners say ‘super-strength subsidy’ puts pressure on the NHS, as some ciders cost same as apple juiceSupermarkets such as Tesco, Aldi and Lidl are exploiting a tax loophole to produce and sell cheap cider that harms health and causes social problems, alcohol campaigners have claimed.Over recent years, ciders – sometimes containing as much as 7.5% alcohol – have become cheaper or barely risen in price, despite the cost of beer, wine and spirits soaring, according to research by Alcohol Change UK. Continue reading...

Economics

38 h. ago ‘The US was our El Dorado’: Africans on Trump’s travel bans and taxes

Already affected by US aid cuts, many Africans now face limits on travel to US and looming remittance taxWhen Essi Farida Geraldo, a Lomé-based architect, heard about partial restrictions on travel to the US from Togo as part of the travel bans announced by Donald Trump on Thursday, she lamented losing access to what many young Togolese consider to be a land of better opportunities.“The United States was the Togolese’s El Dorado,” Geraldo said. “Many people go to work in the US to save money and support their families or projects in Africa This will force the country to really develop stronger partnerships that exclude the US.” Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans

The Supreme Court is clearing the way for the Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans

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48 h. ago Spared jail, architect who stole £160k from sister with dementia to fund holidays and dental work

David Bell stole the cash from dementia sufferer Janet Mann after he and his wife had been given power of attorney over her affairs.

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48 h. ago High court tells UK lawyers to stop misuse of AI after fake case

Ruling follows two cases blighted by actual or suspected use of artificial intelligence in legal workThe high court has told senior lawyers to take urgent action to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence after dozens of fake case-law citations were put before the courts that were either completely fictitious or contained made-up passages.Lawyers are increasingly using AI systems to help them build legal arguments, but two cases this year were blighted by made-up case-law citations that were either definitely or suspected to have been generated by AI. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Tool to identify poisonous books developed by University of St Andrews

Arsenic was historically mixed with copper to create a vivid green for book covers, which can irritate modern day readersA new tool to quickly identify books that are poisonous to humans has been developed by the University of St Andrews.Historically, publishers used arsenic mixed with copper to achieve a vivid emerald green colour for book covers. While the risk to the public is “low”, handling arsenic-containing books regularly can lead to health issues including irritation of the eyes, nose and throat along with more serious side-effects. The toxic pigment in the book bindings can flake off, meaning small pieces can easily be inhaled. Continue reading...

Culture

52 h. ago Meghan Markle to attend glitzy LA gala on same day as Trooping the Colour where she will be honoured by Hollywood friends for 'expanding opportunity for underserved communities'

The Duchess of Sussex will take centre stage at the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County's upcoming Night of Wonder event planned by a close friend and co-architect of Megxit.

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52 h. ago Live bull spotted running loose around streets of Birmingham

City is frequently associated with bulls, particularly the bronze statue guarding Bullring shopping centrePedestrians in Birmingham were left questioning whether the statue guarding the Bullring shopping centre had come to life, when a live bull was spotted running loose on the city’s streets.Video footage shared online on Friday morning showed a large bull charging around streets in east Birmingham, with police officers running alongside in a bid to contain it. The large black bull with white horns could be seen galloping past cars on a road near a roundabout, and running along pedestrianised streets. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Bianca Censori risks arrest with most 'vulgar' look yet as she bares all in street

Australian model and architect Bianca Censori has proved that she's persisting in stripping off naked and showing off her body despite risking arrest for her indecent public exposure

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57 h. ago DHL distribution hub horror as multiple injured after 'suspicious package'

Several people have been left injured in a DHL parcel processing centre after a suspicious package was found thought to contain a strange powder, leaving burns behind

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57 h. ago People in tears after message in a bottle washes on beach sharing 'utterly heartbreaking' message

A bottle containing the ashes of 51-year-old Wendy Chadwick, and a note by her daughter Cara saying her mother was travelling the world has gone viral online, according to the BBC.

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60 h. ago Pablo Escobar’s top cocaine pilot details working for drug lord in new podcast

Tirso ‘TJ’ Dominguez says Escobar paid him $20m monthly to fly planeloads of cokeA man who eventually became Pablo Escobar’s go-to cocaine pilot has revealed that he first turned down an employment offer from the notorious Colombian drug lord because he was content with the $4m a month he was earning while flying for a competitor.But, in a new podcast containing what is believed to be his first interview since authorities arrested him at his Florida mansion in 1988, Tirso “TJ” Dominguez recounted how he changed his mind about working for Escobar when the so-called Patron – or boss – offered him a salary that was five times higher: $20m monthly. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago ‘I had 30 Lamborghinis’: Pablo Escobar’s top cocaine pilot gives first interview

Tirso ‘TJ’ Dominguez says Escobar paid him $20m monthly to fly planeloads of cokeA man who eventually became Pablo Escobar’s go-to cocaine pilot has revealed that he first turned down an employment offer from the notorious Colombian drug lord because he was content with the $4m a month he was earning while flying for a competitor.But, in a new podcast containing what is believed to be his first interview since authorities arrested him at his Florida mansion in 1988, Tirso “TJ” Dominguez recounted how he changed his mind about working for Escobar when the so-called Patron – or boss – offered him a salary that was five times higher: $20m monthly. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago Time capsule commuter house untouched since the 70s for sale for £675k

The property was built around 50 years ago for an architect and their family and has never been sold

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