Millions of Britons living in freshwater areas could face a much higher risk of developing dementia from tap water, a new study suggests. A groundbreaking study suggests that 27 million people – representing 40 per cent of the UK population – could be at increased risk of degenerative brain disease because their drinking water contains … Read more
Written by Robert Scocchi | Published 25 seconds ago when South Park The episode “Casa Bonita” came out in 2003, and we witnessed Eric Cartman’s unhealthy obsession with what he calls “Disneyland Mexican restaurants” as he made a desperate attempt to kidnap Butters and hide him in a bomb shelter for a week until he … Read more
The UK has ordered five million vaccines against bird flu – dubbed “a mutation before being the next Covid” – as Britons approach the fifth anniversary of the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The stockpiling comes amid growing fears that the H5N1 strain of avian flu could potentially trigger the next global health crisis. Although … Read more
An Oxford University spin-out developing a new generation of weed-resistant herbicides has begun fundraising for $40 million (£32 million) from potential backers. Sky News understands that Moa Technology, which was co-founded by Professor Liam Dolan, director of plant sciences at the world-renowned university, is launching a Series C funding round. Moa has already raised $59m … Read more
Ground staff cover the ground during a rain delay as play is suspended in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane, Australia on December 14, 2024. – Reuters Cricket Australia has issued a full refund to spectators after the opening day of the third Border-Gavaskar … Read more
Another leading technology company is being swallowed up in a transatlantic takeover that will underline the scale of the raid on some of Britain’s most promising companies. Sky News has learned that Demica, one of the UK’s largest supply chain finance providers, has agreed a deal with FIS, the New York-listed tech giant, valued at … Read more
Around half of UK mortgage holders will face higher interest rates over the next three years, the Bank of England has warned, amid concerns over the potential impact of the imminent return of Donald Trump at the White House. Its latest financial stability report – published twice a year – shows 4.4 million homes are … Read more
India’s Rishabh Pant with Shreyas Iyer. — X/IPL RIYADH: Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday when he was sold for a record $3.2 million, as teams snapped up world-class cricketers for the lucrative Twenty20 tournament. A total of 577 players will … Read more
Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, better known as Davido, is set to celebrate his 32nd birthday in a remarkable way. The Afrobeats star announced a colossal donation of N300 million to orphanages across the country, a gesture that reflects his continued commitment to philanthropy. In a heartfelt message shared on Monday morning on his social … Read more
A mysterious necklace loaded with diamonds with possible links to a scandal that contributed to the downfall of Marie Antoinette, sold for $4.8 million at an auction in Geneva on Wednesday. The 18th-century jewel containing approximately 300 carats of diamonds was estimated at $1.8 million to $2.8 million at Sotheby’s Royal and Noble Jewels sale. … Read more