6 h. ago Heatwave warning: Common home fan mistake could be deadly, causing heart attacks, scientists warn

It may seem like the one thing that can provide relief in a heatwave, but if it is too hot, a fan can be dangerous, a new study has found.

Events

7 h. ago Is David Lammy on the hook for a £2,500 fine? Blundering Foreign Secretary failed to get a rod licence before fishing with JD Vance (and he also didn't catch anything)

The Foreign Secretary has referred himself to the environment watchdog over the 'administrative oversight' when he cast away with Mr Vance last week.

Economics

8 h. ago ‘Social apnoea’: sleep disorder could worsen at weekends, research suggests

Lifestyle factors such as drinking and smoking could contribute to increased severity of obstructive sleep apnoeaLetting your hair down at the weekend might be a well-known recipe for a hangover, but researchers say it might also increase the severity of a common sleep disorder.Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) involves complete pauses in breathing or partial reductions in airflow that arise because muscles in the back of the throat relax, causing the airways to narrow or close. It is more common in groups such as older people and people who are overweight or obese. Continue reading...

Science

11 h. ago UK beachgoers risk £2,500 fine for causing common problem during heatwave

Experts have issued a stark warning to beachgoers this summer, reminding them that they could be fined up to £2,500 for a common problem that many people overlook

Society

29 h. ago Brits urged to avoid common sunscreen mistake as temperatures soar in fourth UK heatwave

Whether you're travelling to a hot country or experiencing this UK heat, this common sunscreen mistake causes burns - here's how to avoid that mistake and enjoy the sun instead

Politics

3 d. ago UK heatwave warning for 'staying indoors' as large part of population urged to listen

A large number of people aged 18 to 30 are still not getting enough vitamin D despite the sunny weather in the UK, and one common problem is causing major issues

Events

5 d. ago What causes vaginal dryness? Common symptom of menopause and treatment options explained

Vaginal dryness can happen at any age 🚨

Politics

7 d. ago The US supreme court paved the way for Texas’s gerrymandering mess | Steven Greenhouse

In a 2019 case, John Roberts said federal courts shouldn’t intervene in such matters. Trump’s team is taking advantageWith Texas Republicans rushing to fulfil Donald Trump’s wish to gerrymander to the max, many Americans are no doubt wondering why there isn’t some referee to stop this hyperpartisan race to the bottom that is poisoning our democracy. The supreme court should be the referee that puts a halt to this ugly, undemocratic mess, but in a shortsighted, 5-4 ruling in 2019, the court’s conservative majority essentially told state legislatures that anything goes when it comes to gerrymandering. Their message was: no matter how extreme the gerrymandering, we’ll look the other way.Writing the majority opinion in that case, Rucho v Common Cause, chief justice John Roberts declared that gerrymandering was a political matter that federal courts shouldn’t intervene in (unless it involves racial discrimination). Many legal experts said the conservative justices were defaulting on the ...

Events

7 d. ago Strict Spain rule could see tourists forced to pay 500 euro fine

A campaign across parts of popular Spanish areas highlights penalties for breaches of "respect" with the signs across some streets issuing the warnings in English and Spanish

Politics

7 d. ago WH Smith shopper dies when 'common medicines' caused uncontrollable bleeding after fall

An inquest held into the death of Margaret Rose Harris heard how the 90-year-old died from external bleeding caused by traumatic lacerations to her right leg

Events

8 d. ago 'I'm a driving instructor and this is the best way to deal with someone tailgating you'

Tailgating is a common cause of crashes and can lead to serious injuries or fatalities - so what should you do if there is a car following too closely behind you?

Economics

8 d. ago Swerve common blueberry storage mistake that causes mould within days

Blueberries have a tendency to spoil rapidly, so it's best not to store them at room temperature. Here's the correct way to store them and extend their shelf life

Politics

3 w. ago UK households risk getting slapped with £2,500 fine if caught with this decoration due to little

Here is a reminder for people wondering if they are allowed to put this item up outside their house

Events

3 w. ago Common plant causes burns that last 'for years' and even blindness

It is found across the UK and is easily mistaken for something much less dangerous

Events

3 w. ago Six symptoms parents need to know as popular drink 'banned' for under

The common drink can cause a rapid, frightening, reaction and you need to take action fast

Events

3 w. ago I was on my way to start my dream life in Dubai when my skin started falling off. This is the very common reaction that caused it

When Chloe Tatton boarded a flight to relocate to Dubai early last year, she hoped the change of climate might help ease her skin problems

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