As the UK braces for chillier evenings with temperatures on a downward slide, many folks are grappling with the nuisance of condensation in their dwellings. The phenomenon of condensation arises when warm air slams into cooler surfaces or when your home’s humidity levels are too high. This humid, warm air, upon striking a chilly surface, […]
Real Madrid investigate alleged racist insults directed at Barcelona players | Football
Real Madrid have launched an investigation into racist insults allegedly directed at players during Saturday’s 4-0 home loss to Barcelona in La Liga, they said on Sunday. Spanish media reported that the 17-year-old Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal, who is of Equatorial Guinean and Moroccan heritage, was targeted with xenophobic and racist abuse at the Bernabéu. […]
Gary Lineker goes on ‘ridiculous’ Match of the Day rant as Alan Shearer left laughing | Football | Sport
Alan Shearer couldn’t help but laugh when Gary Lineker launched into a passionate rant while discussing Brentford’s win over Ipswich Town on Match of the Day. The Bees staged a comeback to secure a dramatic 4-3 victory after falling behind in the first half. Sam Szmodics and George Hirst gave Ipswich an early lead before […]
Another Spanish city to stage huge protest as locals say ‘no more tour | World | News
Protests are planned in San Sebastian today and in Seville in November as mounting frustration about overtourism grows across Spain. San Sebastian residents will march under the banner “We are in danger; degrow tourism!”, following in the footsteps of the Canary Islands where thousands took to the streets last Sunday. As part of “October against […]
What we know about the scabies outbreak in the UK
Health professionals have raised fears about a significant increase in scabies cases across the UK. The condition, often associated with the Victorian-era, is caused by tiny mites, leads to an intensely itchy rash and can spread rapidly through close skin contact. Reports indicate that scabies has been on the rise for some time, with a […]
Francesco Bagnaia closes title gap with win in rain-soaked Thailand MotoGP | MotoGP
Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia put in a sure-footed display at a rain-drenched Buriram International Circuit as he romped to victory in the Thailand Grand Prix on Sunday and slashed his gap to championship rival Jorge Martín down to 17 points. Reigning champion Bagnaia took advantage of errors by Pramac Racing’s Martín and Marc Márquez of Gresini […]
David Raya makes claim as Arsenal risk criticism with repeated Liverpool antics | Football | Sport
David Raya says Arsenal will give the celebration police something to grumble about yet again if they beat Liverpool – just like last season. The Gunners’ No. 1 believes his team should celebrate how they want, should they overcome their title rivals, who in his view have improved under Arne Slot since replacing Jurgen Klopp. […]
Election denial in Michigan — and the fight to contain it
A 63-year-old grandmother from northern Michigan might not be what you picture when you think of a great defender of democracy — but the Antrim County clerk says she’s determined to protect and restore faith in the electoral system. Sheryl Guy has worked for the municipality for 45 years. “I graduated from high school on […]
Apple confirms your MacBook will be out of date by the end of this week
If you do your daily computing on a MacBook but it’s feeling a little long in the tooth, there’s something coming this week that might make your laptop feel even more outdated. Not content with only announcing the iPhone 16 series and the seventh-generation iPad mini this autumn, Apple has confirmed that it’s also about […]
Keep squirrels out of your garden this winter with ‘harmless’ kitchen ingredient
It’s against the law to relocate grey squirrels, but if they’re wreaking havoc in your garden, there are several methods to deter them. Laura Bamborough from GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk explains: “Squirrels are a naturally curious animal and that does mean that they can unfortunately cause some unwanted damage to your gardens and even your shed.” She warns […]