Stephen Fry sues tech conference for up to £100,000 over fall injuries
The star said he broke his leg, hip, pelvis and a “bunch of ribs” at the CogX convention in 2023. Source link
In five charts – How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price
The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE’s departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely. Source link
The 12-repetitions rule: A quick tip to know if your gym weights are too heavy or light
The 12-repetitions rule: A quick tip to know if your gym weights are too heavy or light Source link
In 2012, archaeologists digging up a Leicester parking lot unearthed a skeleton later DNA-identified as the long-lost King Richard III
A car park in Leicester unexpectedly yielded the remains of King Richard III, the last English king to die in battle. Scientific analysis, including osteological evidence, DNA comparison with descendants, and examination of battle injuries, confirmed the skeleton’s identity. This discovery bridges the medieval and contemporary worlds, highlighting the rich history beneath urban landscapes. Source […]
Simple treatment tweak drastically reduces blood loss from severe cuts
A procedure that could be done in half an hour, and prepared ahead of time, could seriously reduce blood loss from severe wounds, such as during surgery Source link
We can't abolish leasehold outright, minister says
Matthew Pennycook rejects criticism the government is dragging its feet on leasehold reform. Source link
US Supreme Court curbs race-based voting maps in landmark ruling
The ruling will be seen by civil rights activists as a blow and by the Republican party as a boost ahead of key midterm elections in November. Source link
'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes
How the US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell came to blows. Source link
Right now, 50 countries — including Canada — are talking about how to quit fossil fuels
High-level talks to accelerate the shift from fossil fuels got underway Tuesday in Colombia’s Caribbean city of Santa Marta, where President Gustavo Petro warned the world could “reach a point of no return” without the Amazon’s role in regulating the climate. Source link
Conservative MP in Kitchener, Ont., says Liberals tried to convince her to cross the floor
Conservative MP Kelly DeRidder, who represents the Ontario riding of Kitchener Centre, says she got a phone call from a member of the Liberal Party who tried to convince her to cross the floor. In a video post on social media, she says she was told switching sides would give her a better chance at […]