King Charles and Queen Camilla have officially bid goodbye to Australia as their time in the Oceanic country came to an end on Wednesday, after a jam packed few days that lead to more than a few unexpected encounters. Ahead of their departure, the royal couple ascended the stairs to their private plane, before waving […]
Remove condensation with expert’s ‘simple’ yet unusual tip
Cooler evenings and mornings could result in condensation building around your windows, and this can turn into a significant and costly problem. Gordon Wallis, the energy expert at Your NRG said: “Condensation is a common issue during the colder months due to the stark temperature difference between the inside of your home and the outdoors. […]
Sellafield cleanup cost rises to £136bn amid tensions with Treasury | Energy industry
The cost of cleaning up Sellafield is expected to spiral to £136bn and Europe’s biggest nuclear waste dump cannot show how it offers taxpayers value for money, the public spending watchdog has said. Projects to fix buildings containing hazardous and radioactive material at the state-owned site on the Cumbrian coast are running years late and […]
Arop aims for ‘next gear’ with Grand Slam Track after capturing Olympic 800m silver
Marco Arop, who ran to an Olympic silver medal in August, is the first Canadian to join Grand Slam Track before the professional league’s inaugural season in 2025. The reigning 800-metre world champion’s contract signing was announced Tuesday. “Running has always been about finding that next gear. … It’s about constant growth and seeing where […]
Norovirus vaccine based on same tech that beat Covid to be trialled across UK | Science | News
A norovirus vaccine based on the mRNA technology that helped to defeat Covid will be trialled in the UK for the first time, experts will announce on Wednesday. The winter vomiting bug strikes around four million people every year, causing 12,000 hospital admissions and around 80 deaths. And the global death toll is a staggering […]
Gisèle Pelicot to take stand to comment on rape trial evidence so far | Dominique Pelicot rape trial
Gisèle Pelicot, the French grandmother who has become a feminist hero for insisting that the rape trial of her ex-husband and 50 other men should be held in public, will take the stand on Wednesday to comment on the evidence so far. The 72-year-old former logistics manager was unknowingly sedated and raped by her then […]
5 things to know for Toronto Raptors’ 2024-25 season
The Toronto Raptors open a new NBA season Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena. Here are five things to know ahead of the Raptors’ home opener: 3 decades It’s the Raptors’ 30th anniversary and the team has plans to celebrate all season, including bringing back their purple […]
One dead, dozens sick in U.S. from E. coli infections linked to McDonald’s burger
One person has died and dozens were sickened from E. coli infections linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers in 10 states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control said on Tuesday. Shares of the company were down about six per cent in extended trading after the CDC said 49 people were sickened by the E. coli O157:H7 strain, […]
How to remove limescale and mould from washing machines fast without bleach
Limescale and mould can make cleaning your washing machine a real chore, as both are notoriously stubborn to shift. The unpleasant accumulation of limescale and mould can occur in the drum, the drawer, and the rubber seal of your washing machine. To tackle this issue, appliance gurus at LG have shared their best advice for […]
Will the Chris Kaba murder trial change British policing? | Podcast | News
Chris Kaba was shot by an armed police officer after the car he was driving was stopped and surrounded by officers. As the fourth unarmed black or mixed race man killed by police since 2005, his death sparked protests and anger. But when an officer was arrested for his murder, police officers were also furious […]