Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands has suffered a skiing accident, breaking her wrist. The 82-year-old former queen was skiing in Austria on Saturday when she fell, a Dutch Royal House spokesperson said Sunday. She was taken to a hospital in Innsbruck for an X-ray, which showed a broken wrist. Beatrix, who is the mother of […]
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Critics have blasted the recent rewrites to Roald Dahl's beloved children's books, calling them “absurd” and an insult to the author's legacy. The rewrites, which were announced this week by Penguin Random House UK, will see some of the characters' names, genders, and other details changed in order to make them “more inclusive” and avoid […]
Read the articleTesco, the UK's largest supermarket chain, has announced that it will be handing store staff a 7% pay rise. The pay increase, which will be implemented in April, is intended to reward staff for their hard work and dedication during the pandemic. The move comes as Tesco rivals Aldi and Sainsbury's have both recently announced […]
Read the articleA woman has told a court in the United Kingdom that she was instructed to lie at a meeting in order to gain approval for an organ transplant. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, alleges that she was told to pretend to be a close relative of the patient in order to gain approval […]
Read the articlePeople who have suffered a stroke are often left with limited mobility in their hands, but a new treatment option may be able to help them regain some of the movement. Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new type of brain stimulation that could help improve hand movement in stroke patients. The […]
Read the articleA long-lost letter written by George Washington in 1787 is expected to fetch a whopping $50,000 when it goes up for auction later this month. The letter, written to Benjamin Lincoln, a major general in the Continental Army, reveals Washington's thoughts on a new nation and how it must be cultivated. “I am sensible that […]
Read the articleAs an expat in Australia, you expect the usual culture shock that comes with living in a new country. But what about the unusual noise you hear when walking on the beach? For one expat, that bizarre sound was enough to make her lose her mind. Fiona Goodall was visiting a beach in Australia when […]
Read the articleFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday that he is proposing a plan to move some federal offices out of Washington D.C. The plan, which was revealed during his State of the State address, would involve the relocation of certain federal agencies and offices to the Sunshine State. DeSantis noted that the proposal would bring […]
Read the articleA mum who lost 34kg in nine months has shared her practical hacks to help save up to $50 a week on groceries. Karen Williams, a mum-of-three from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, was able to shed a whopping 34kg in just nine months after making changes to her lifestyle and diet. Karen says she was motivated […]
Read the articleRenowned neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo has denied lying to a medical inquiry over surgeries that left patients with brain injuries. The inquiry, conducted by the Medical Board of Australia, was investigating allegations that Teo had failed to disclose risks associated with certain neurological surgeries. Teo, who is well-known for taking on difficult and challenging cases, […]
Read the articleAt least 26 people have been killed and tens of thousands displaced after heavy rains pounded Brazil, causing flooding and mudslides in several cities. The downpour has caused destruction in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo, with several cities cancelling their planned Carnival celebrations. Rio de Janeiro authorities declared a […]
Read the articleAt least five people were killed and two were missing in floods and landslides that struck Brazil's Sao Paolo state on Sunday, according to local officials. The state's civil defense agency said the floods and landslides, which were caused by heavy rains, struck several municipalities in the north and northwest of the state. The agency […]
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