Image copyright Kerry Image caption Kerry has muscular dystrophy and spent 10 years trying to organise cervical screening Women with physical disabilities often have to fight to access cervical screening, with some denied it altogether, a charity is warning. Some said they hadn’t had smear tests for years because hoists were unavailable and testing at […]
‘I was denied cervical screening because of my disability’ Read More »
Welcome to paradise. “Here to Make Friends” hosts Claire Fallon and Emma Gray bring you all the highs and lows from the premiere episodes of “Bachelor in Paradise,” including the worst liar we’ve ever seen and the revenge plot that failed to deliver. Plus, they predict which couple will most likely end up engaged —
‘Paradise’ Premieres With A Desperate Getaway Read More »
Image copyright What Car? Some of the UK’s newest and most popular cars are at risk of being stolen in seconds, by exploiting weaknesses in keyless entry systems. The systems let drivers open and start their cars without taking their key out of their pocket. What Car? magazine tested seven different car models fitted with
New cars can be broken into in 10 seconds Read More »
Wildlife officials say at least three new wolf pups have joined the only known pack in California. KQED reports that trail cameras set up by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife in northeast California recorded the pups and two or three adult wolves in June. Amaroq Weiss advocates for West Coast wolves with the
California’s only known wolf pack adds 3 pups Read More »
Ian Happ and José Quintana are both locked-in right now, and that’s good news for the Chicago Cubs. Happ hit his second career grand slam, Quintana tossed two-hit ball through seven innings to win his sixth straight decision and the Cubs ripped the Oakland Athletics 10-1 on Wednesday. Kyle Schwarber hit a three-run homer, Victor
Happ’s slam leads Quintana, Cubs over Athletics 10-1 Read More »
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Frank Turner: “I thought the album should be about something more interesting than my feelings” Frank Turner’s eighth album is dedicated to female spies, nuns and musicians that time has forgotten. It’s seen him accused of mansplaining history, “but I don’t see anyone else telling these stories,” he tells
Frank Turner excavates history’s forgotten women Read More »
Image copyright PA Media House prices and sales are “losing momentum” amid Brexit uncertainty, surveyors say, although parts of the UK are still seeing property values rise. Key aspects of the housing market were “pretty much flatlining”, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) said. Many homes valued at more than £1m were being sold
UK house prices and sales ‘losing momentum’ Read More »
SAN FRANCISCO — Lyft warned earlier this year that it would lose record amounts of money as it expanded its business. But on Wednesday, the ride-hailing company walked that prediction back. With its number of ride-hailing passengers growing and its trip commissions also increasing, Lyft said its revenue for the year would be better than
Lyft’s Losses Continue, but Company Says They Will Abate Read More »
Gerardo Parra hit a three-run homer against his former team, Joe Ross pitched six shutout innings of three-hit ball and the Washington Nationals completed a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 4-1 victory on Wednesday. Parra broke camp with the Giants but was designated for assignment on May 3. His seventh homer
Parra homers against former team, Nationals top Giants 4-1 Read More »
Small business owners who compete with large companies as well as each other for job candidates find they need to be creative to get the staffers they want. Some have given up on online job boards and develop their own strategies. Here’s what they do: — Never stop recruiting. Many owners are always on the
Tips to help small businesses find the staffers they want Read More »
