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Tottenham’s upward trajectory continued after they extended their unbeaten start to the season with a convincing victory over Fulham. The scoreline may have looked close but two disallowed goals and numerous saves from the excellent Bernd Leno prevented a more Read more
Anyone who gets a new, unexplained skin rash should call their doctor and get medical care in case it’s monkeypox, public health officials advise. How can you tell when it is time to worry? The American Academy of Dermatology offers Read more
Britain’s competition regulator finally cleared NortonLifeLock’s (NLOK.O) acquisition of British rival Avast (AVST.L)on Friday, saying the security software market would remain competitive after the $8.6 billion merger of two of the biggest players. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed Read more
District 9 director Neill Blomkamp is making a video game! I knew that. But what I didn’t know is it’s one of those blockchain / NFT games. Sigh. This evening’s The Future Games Show ended with a fancy CGI trailer Read more
A newlywed was diagnosed with an “incurable” brain tumour just 10 months after his wedding. Chris Brooks, 36, was given the devastating diagnosis in June that he had an incurable brain tumour and needed to have surgery as soon as Read more
How quickly things can change in football. Only 104 days since Jesse Marsch was revelling in the glory of a final-day escape in this corner of west London Ivan Toney ensured this was an afternoon to forget for the Leeds Read more
A quarter of children referred to mental health services in Scotland have been thinking about or attempted suicide—and face a postcode lottery as to whether they will be assessed or treated, a new study suggests. Suicide among children and young Read more
Amazon (AMZN.O) staff at a warehouse in Coventry in central England are willing to strike over pay, a union said on Friday, in the latest labour dispute involving the U.S. e-commerce giant’s British workers. More than 300 workers voted in Read more
Petroglyph, the developer behind the excellent Command & Conquer Remastered, has announced a World War 1 strategy game due out next year. The Great War: Western Front, set for launch on PC at some point in 2023, lets you play Read more
A nuisance neighbour was taken to court for staring at a farmhouse. Christopher Woody, 75, was seen three times walking on the driveway of the farmhouse in a country village – and “stood staring” at the resident. Woody, of Tavernspite, Read more