Image caption Gayle Fitzpatrick believes the fumes she inhaled have affected her health Passengers on a British Airways flight to Valencia which filled with smoke mid-air have told the BBC they are still experiencing breathing difficulties two months on. Gayle Fitzpatrick, 40, from Glasgow says she is breathless walking up-hill. “I don’t smoke, I’ve never […]
BA passengers: cabin fumes gave us breathing problems Read More »
The Los Angeles Rams fully understand the risks they took in acquiring volatile cornerback Jalen Ramsey. The defending NFC champions believe the potential rewards are well worth it. “You want guys with some swag, some personality,” coach Sean McVay said Wednesday while he awaited the star cornerback’s arrival at their training complex. “As long as
Ramsey ‘overjoyed’ by LA move; Rams eager for long-term deal Read More »
The Justice Department had discussed the possibility of a so-called deferred prosecution agreement with Halkbank, in which it would admit some wrongdoing, perhaps pay a fine, but not face criminal trial, according to two individuals with direct knowledge of the matter, but who spoke on the condition of anonymity to disclose such details. “The negotiations
Settlement Talks for Bank Followed Pressure on Trump by Turkey’s Leader Read More »
Elizabeth Warren is rising to the top of the Democratic pack with ambitious promises to reshape the political and economic system. But as she faces growing scrutiny, the Massachusetts senator is opening herself to criticism that she’s just another politician dodging the tough questions. She is in a bind because of her persistent refusal during
Warren, candidate with the answers, dodges tax hike question Read More »
Image copyright Getty Images People should not make health decisions based on genetic tests they do at home, experts have warned. The University of Southampton team, writing in the British Medical Journal, warn results can be unreliable. The geneticists said the tests could be wrongly reassuring – or lead to unnecessary worry. 23andMe, one of
Genetic tests: Experts urge caution over home testing Read More »
US-born Chicago-born Precious Adams is a rising star of English ballet. After training at some of the world’s most prestigious ballet schools – including the Bolshoi Academy in Moscow – she was promoted to first artist by the English National Ballet in 2017, and won the Emerging Artist Award at the Critics’ Circle National Dance
Ballet star Precious Adams on balancing roles with being a role model Read More »
Online fashion stores are more likely than traditional retailers to use images that a Google tool classifies as “racy”, BBC research finds. Google uses the term “racy” to describe skimpy or sheer clothing, strategically covered nudity or provocative poses. One of the companies analysed, Missguided, said its site reflected what appealed to its customers. The
Online fashion twice as ‘racy’ as High Street Read More »
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff unleashed blistering criticism of Facebook during an interview on Wednesday, saying the social media giant had grown so large and acquired so much data that it’s time the tech behemoth is broken up. “It’s addictive, it’s not good for you, they’re after your kids, they’re running political ads that aren’t true.
Marc Benioff: Facebook Is ‘The New Cigarettes’ And Should Probably Be Broken Up Read More »
The Brooklyn Nets played well and ate great on their trip to China. That was the tenor of their comments Wednesday after their first practice back home, downplaying the impact the ongoing international tension between the NBA and China had on them. The Nets steered clear of any statements like those of LeBron James that
Back from China, Nets steer clear of controversy in remarks Read More »
COLUMBUS, Ohio — For months, the Democratic presidential race has seemed to move inexorably toward a confrontation between former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. As Ms. Warren gathered financial support and strength in the polls, Mr. Biden steadily slid on both fronts while the rest of the Democratic
Two-Person Race? Moderates, and Bernie Sanders, Say Not So Fast Read More »
