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Mark NormanBBC South East Health CorrespondentNHS SussexCatherine, 57, said a blood test last October “revealed she was at high risk”A woman from Brighton has said taking part in an NHS programme has helped her avoid developing type 2 diabetes.Catherine, 57, said a blood test last October “revealed she was at high risk”, prompting her to take action for the sake of her health – and her four-year-old grandson.She was referred to the Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme, which is being promoted across Sussex.Dr Binodh Chathanath Bhaskaran, clinical lead for diabetes at NHS Sussex, said: “With the right support at…
It must be so galling for an actor to be blessed with just the right face for one kind of part. Galling for good actors anyway. Pretty sweet for the others – “You need a face someone would definitely kill for? Put this useless hunk/babe in there and just move the scenery round them.”Matthew Goode is, nomenclaturally and otherwise, one of the former, but cursed with a face best described as “modern patrician” and has therefore been the first port of call for just about every period drama there has been for the last 20 years. He’s been in everything…
Sahil Lavingia, a Silicon Valley engineer and founder of Gumroad, has gone public with details of his abrupt dismissal from the US government’s tech initiative, DOGE, after just 55 days on the job. In a personal blog post, Lavingia claimed he “got the boot” after an interview with Fast Company was published earlier this month.“Soon after publication, my access was revoked without warning,” he wrote.Lavingia’s stint inside the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), overseen by Elon Musk under a Trump executive order, paints a picture of chaos, limited authority, and a government surprisingly more efficient than he expected.Inside the first…
More than half the squad have played some competitive cricket over since the end of last season Source link
NEW DELHI: Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Thursday issued a strong call for accountability and urgency within India’s defence procurement and manufacturing ecosystem, citing constant delays in project timelines.Speaking at an event in Delhi, Air Chief expressed deep concern over the consistent failure of defence projects to meet delivery deadlines. “Many times, we know while signing contracts that those systems will never come. Not a single project that I can think of has been completed on time,” he said, questioning why unrealistic timelines are promised at the time of contract signing. “Why should we promise something which cannot…
The Senate skirting the filibuster to strike down California’s plan to phase out gas-powered vehicles was the latest wound to a tactic in decline. Source link
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law on Tuesday that officially recognises gold and silver coins as legal currency in the state and exempts them from sales tax.The move positions Florida as the largest state to take this step, with the law set to take effect on July 1, 2026, pending ratification by the state legislature.Addressing a press conference, DeSantis said, “We are the first large state to step up and to get this done.” He further explained that the legislation would enable financial service providers, including PayPal and cheque-cashing establishments, to process transactions using precious metals. “This is…
Pankaj Tripathi returns once again as the sharp yet charming lawyer Madhav Mishra in ‘Criminal Justice Season 4’. The hit courtroom drama is back with fresh writing, gripping stories, and the same beloved character that fans can’t get enough of. And this time, Tripathi has a cheeky confession to make, the show has helped more than just his acting career.‘Yes, the bank balance has definitely improved’While speaking to India Today, Tripathi was asked if he has evolved over the years just like his character. With his signature wit, he replied, “Yes, the bank balance has definitely improved. I was just…
Cultivating self-compassion can actually help you cope better with life’s struggles. Source link
The Oklahoma City Thunder tried their best to balance the euphoria of the moment with the fact that they haven’t completed their mission.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Thunder routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 on Wednesday night to win the Western Conference finals series 4-1 and advance to the NBA finals for the first time since 2012.After the win, the league MVP was measured in his excitement. Oklahoma City will play the Indiana Pacers or New York Knicks in the finals. Indiana leads the Eastern Conference finals series 3-1 with Game 5 to be played in New York City…
Gayanne Potter is one of Britain’s most recognisable voices – behind adverts for the likes of Estee Lauder, Apple, LBC radio, and B&Q.Now, an artificial intelligence (AI) version of her voice is being used on Scotland’s nationalised train network, ScotRail. But the professional voiceover artist says she had no idea she had been transformed into a robot until a friend called her last week.”I was devastated, I was furious, I feel completely violated,” she told Sky News.”My voice is my job, and I should be allowed to know who I am working with and what I am working on.” Image:…
The BCCI also announced back-to-back India A series at home against Australia A and South Africa A later this year Source link
NEW DELHI: A day after India said that three Indian citizens who have been reported missing after travelling to Iran, the Iranian Embassy in India has strongly advised Indians not to be deceived by travel agents.The Indian embassy in Iran on Wednesday informed that they have strongly take up the issue of reportedly missing persons, urging an immediate and thorough investigation into their whereabouts. Responding to the post, the Iranian embassy said that consular affairs department of the foreign affairs ministry of Iran are following the case. “The case concerning the disappearance of three Indian nationals is being followed up…
The United States has imposed new export restrictions targeting a wide range of goods shipped to China, including semiconductor design software, chemicals, and industrial tools, Reuters reported, quoting sources.These new controls, likely to heighten Beijing-Washington tensions, target critical supply points to restrict China’s access to essential sector components.The affected items include semiconductor design software, chemical compounds like butane and ethane, industrial machinery, and aviation-related equipment. The US commerce department recently dispatched notifications to various companies about these enhanced restrictions. Last Friday, companies providing electronic design automation (EDA) software for semiconductors were informed about new licensing requirements for Chinese customers, according…
Kajol is back on screen and her fans can’t be more elated. The makers finally unveiled the film’s trailer at a grand launch event today in the city. While Kajol stars in the film, Ajay Devgn has produced the film. So, he was also present at the launch event. As the film’s title says ‘Maa’, Kajol and Ajay’s son Yug also attended the launch to cheer for his mom.The trailer shows how Kajol and her daughter go to a house which is inside the forest which seems haunted by some evil power. The film is a mythological horror film. As…
MUA-approved tips to make your eyes look iconicWe all crave bigger, wider-looking eyes, but many of us are naturally blessed with hooded or smaller eye shapes that can make them appear less open. If you are on a constant quest to create the illusion of larger, more defined eyes, these makeup artist-approved tips are exactly what you need. Try these expert techniques to instantly make your eyes look sharper, brighter, and more awake. Source link
Three days before Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attack on Israel, I was helping friends who live in Gaza City gather armfuls of guava in their orchard in Beit Hanoun, in the north of the Strip, when something strange happened.Hamid and Rania* had bought the small plot the year before. It was overgrown, but over the changing seasons they’d worked hard on their expensive acquisition. I called it the secret garden, a tiny oasis in the midst of the dry, dirty misery of Gaza.As well as guava, there were apple, fig, lemon, orange and olive trees. The couple planted grapefruit and…
If you’ve noticed that your Android smartphone is losing power too quickly — Instagram may be to blame. According to a post by a Google community manager Aadil Sheikh (via Neowin), using Instagram has recently led to rapid battery drain on some Android smartphones — and unjustifiably so, as the problem occurred even without watching Reels (short videos). Fortunately, Meta quickly released an update with build 382.0.0.49.84, as reported by Sheikh himself: «Hello, Android community! Starting today, Instagram is releasing an updated app to address battery drain issues on Android devices. Please make sure you have the latest version of…
The other members of the playing XII were each fined either INR 12 lakh or 50% of their respective match fees, whichever is lower Source link
China on Thursday criticised the United States’ recent move to revoke the visas of certain Chinese students, calling it “unreasonable” and ideologically motivated. Beijing confirmed that it has lodged formal protests with Washington after US secretary of state Marco Rubio announced stricter visa policies targeting students with alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party or those studying in sensitive fields.”The US has unreasonably cancelled Chinese students’ visas under the pretext of ideology and national rights,” said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning. “China firmly opposes this and has lodged representations with the US.”Rubio, who was recently appointed Secretary of State,…
The court ruling is being seen as a considerable obstacle for Trump’s efforts to reshape America’s trade relations globally. (AI image) A US trade court has dealt a blow to President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff plans saying that the American president has ‘overstepped’ his authority. The court has blocked the implementation of most of Donald Trump’s tariff measures, leading to market gains on Thursday, despite the White House’s challenge to the ruling by “unelected judges”.The court ruling is being seen as a considerable obstacle for Trump’s efforts to reshape America’s trade relations globally by implementing stringent tariffs to compel other…
‘KGF’ star Yash will be co-producing and starring in the epic two-part film ‘Ramayana’. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in the lead. As per the latest reports, Yash will be collaborating with Hollywood’s ‘Mad Max’ stunt maestro Guy Norris for the action sequences in the film.Hollywood action Maestro Guy Norris joins the teamAccording to the reports by variety.com, Guy Norris, the acclaimed stunt director behind Hollywood hits like ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’, and ‘The Suicide Squad’ will be involved with the team. Norris has joined the team to…
With the onset of early monsoon showers in Mumbai, there has been a spike in waterborne diseases in the city. Amid the surge, Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi tested positive for dengue on Wednesday. The actor who was last seen in the film ‘Ground Zero’ is currently shooting for his next movie with Pawan Kalyan and his Telugu debut ‘OG’. This is when the shooting came to a halt after the actor started feeling unwell on the set and was diagnosed with dengue, as per the ToI report. According to Gulte, the actor was shooting in Aarey Colony, Goregaon, when he…
The world’s third-best Test batsman has made a quiet arrival in London for the beginning of a four-month stint in county cricket. Middlesex made headlines recently by saying they were keen to sign Virat Kohli. Maybe next year. This one, they’ve got his friend and contemporary Kane Williamson who, with his gear stuffed into a Karachi Kings kit bag, was picked up from the airport by his new captain, Steve Eskinazi, on Wednesday morning then went straight to training on the Nursery Ground before the game against Sussex in the Blast on Thursday night.Williamson should do plenty for Middlesex’s middle…
