8 minutes ago By Rosie Mercer, BBC News Getty Images The actor Michael Sheen described what he discovered as “extraordinary” Michael Sheen was relaxing at his Los Angeles home when something caught his eye on Wikipedia. It was a single line about a man named Douglas Gowan, who had discovered dangerously high levels of a toxic chemical […]
LOS ANGELES — Without even noticing, Debbie Skaggs, the mother of the late Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, slips into the present tense. For three short sentences, her voice elevates, her face lights up. “He doesn’t big league anyone,” she said. “He’s funny too, he’s a funny guy. And he’s a total music guy.” For a […]
36 minutes ago By Fergus Walsh, Medical editor BBC Oran (R) lives with his mum, brother and sister A boy with severe epilepsy has become the first patient in the world to trial a new device fitted in their skull to control seizures. The neurostimulator, which sends electrical signals deep into his brain, has reduced Oran Knowlson’s […]
Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. The UK’s General Election is getting closer, with only a few weeks left. However, candidates continue to run their campaigns in an attempt to attract as many votes as possible. The country’s Labour […]
3 hours ago By Ewan Gawne, BBC News • Simon Browning, Transport reporter Passenger footage shows people stranded in a dark terminal at Manchester Airport Flights at Manchester Airport have resumed after a power cut caused a day of chaos. Up to 90,000 passengers were effected as flights were cancelled and scheduled arrivals diverted. Check-in and departures at Terminal 1 […]
Sha’Carri Richardson has secured her place at this summer’s Games in Paris, winning the women’s 100m at the US Olympic trials. The 24-year-old world champion claimed victory in 10.71 seconds, which is the fastest time in the world this year, to qualify for her first Olympics. Richardson won the 100m at the US Olympic trials […]
Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. The Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), the regulatory authority of Switzerland, recently opened bankruptcy proceedings against FlowBank — a challenger bank in the investment banking space. According to the regulator, FlowBank saw serious, […]
The two eldest nominees in US history are going head-to-head, in a battle to lead the world’s greatest superpower. Given how partisan the media has become, have mainstream outlets intentionally ignored issues surrounding Joe Biden’s age, and possible cognitive decline? Contributors:Rachel Leingang – Democracy reporter focused on misinformation, Guardian USJohn Nichols – National affairs correspondent, […]
A review of licensing laws and planning rules aimed at boosting pubs, restaurants and music venues would be launched in the first 100 days of a new Conservative government, the party has promised. Ministers would look at ways to “crack down” on councils setting “disproportionate conditions and restrictions on licences” in a bid to cut […]
Four Balkan countries suffered simultaneous power cuts lasting several hours on Friday as the region sweltered in a summer heatwave. Albania, Bosnia, Montenegro and large areas of the Croatian coast were hit by the afternoon blackouts, brought on by surging demand for power after households switched on air-conditioning to combat the high temperatures. In Bosnia […]