Judge rules that man in his 30s should be allowed to DIE because he does not want to live with a stoma bag Seriously ill patient who has long-term bowel problems made clear his wishes Following surgery, specialists put chances of survival between 60 and 70% The man had lived with a temporary stoma before … Read more
They may be a household irritant incessantly circling the fruit bowl – but scientists think the humble fruit fly may hold the key to treating sleep deprivation. When the 0.15-inch insects were denied sleep, a molecule called reactive oxidative species (ROS) began to build-up in their guts, and they all died after 20 days – … Read more
This is the terrifying moment a television crew was chased through London after being attacked live on air at the Black Lives Matter protest. Australian news correspondent Ben Avery and his cameraman Cade Thompson were filming on Whitehall when sections of the mostly peaceful demonstration turned ugly. They were mobbed by frenzied youths jostling the … Read more
MARKETS LIVE: Shares up after positive US economic data; Lookers to shut dealerships; Aston Martin to cut 500 jobs By Harry Wise For This Is Money and Jane Denton For Thisismoney Published: 08:00 BST, 4 June 2020 | Updated: 09:40 BST, 4 June 2020 Markets rose today after Wall Street gained on surveys showing better … Read more
A retired St Louis police captain has been shot dead Tuesday by looters who had broken into his friend’s pawn shop. David Dorn, 77, was found dead on the sidewalk in front of Lee’s Pawn & Jewelry in the early hours following unrest that followed a peaceful protest over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. … Read more
Universities are considering making students live in ‘bubbles’ with people on their courses as part of a series of measures to reopen campuses in September, as the sector faces its greatest challenge yet. Students arriving at university for the first time could be faced with virtual freshers’ week events, fewer large-scale lectures and one-way systems … Read more
It sounds bizarre, but the length of time you are able to stand on one leg is a powerful predictor of how long you will live and how healthy you will be. When I mentioned this in a column last year, many of you wrote in to say how you had done – and you also … Read more
They wowed fans by reuniting as a four piece for a virtual performance from their homes on Friday night for charity amid the coronavirus. Yet Mark Owen’s appearance set tongues wagging between viewers after appearing unrecognisable on the show, sporting a long head of grey hair and a moustache. The singer, 48, joined forces with his … Read more
I am an owner of a small family business. Most staff work in a warehouse, while a few employees are located in a large office space. We’ve been working on skeleton staff for a number of weeks in the warehouse, keeping our staff safe with increased sanitiser points, distancing and that if anyone has the … Read more
Facebook’s rolls out ‘Venue’ app that acts as a ‘second screen’ where users can get commentary and content about live events in real-time The app will act as a hub for commentary and content around live events Users can tune into different venues curated by analysts, journalists, and others Venue is partnering with NASCAR to … Read more