US President-elect Donald Trump has picked a leading Covid lockdown sceptic Jay Bhattacharya to be the next director of a key US public health agency. Trump said he had selected the Stanford University-trained physician and economist to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the world’s biggest government-funded biomedical research entity. Bhattacharya became the face […]
Nov 26, 2024, 08:00 PM ET Every year, Feast Week presents a buffet of elite nonconference matchups that matter now, sure, but will mean a lot more once Selection Sunday arrives. Powerhouse programs can add more quality wins to their early résumés, while multiple upset-minded programs will get their shots in for at-large consideration. This […]
Starting the day with a detox routine can work wonders for our overall health. A detox not only clears out toxins but also boosts energy, improves digestion, and promotes mental clarity. If you’re looking for natural and effective ways to cleanse the body, here’s a perfect 7 AM routine. These five simple habits ensure to […]
The £200m rescue package to increase access to NHS dentistry this year is not on track, a spending watchdog says. The dental recovery plan published by the Conservative government in February set a target of 1.5 million extra treatments in 2024-25. To achieve that, dentists were offered an increase in payments for seeing NHS patients […]
Former US President Donald Trump gestures during an event following his arraignment on classified document charges, at Trump National Golf Club, in Bedminster, New Jersey, US, June 13,2023. — Reuters WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has officially signed a memorandum of understanding with the White House, enabling him to begin his formal transition […]
Getty Images For the first time in almost a decade MPs are going to vote on giving terminally ill adults in England and Wales the right to have an assisted death. While it’s something that remains illegal in most countries, more than 300 million people now live in countries which have legalised assisted dying. Canada, […]
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday defended his stance on cryptocurrency, saying he endorses owning some as a hedge against government spending and a ballooning deficit, as “national debt worries are never going to go away.” “I’ve liked crypto for a very long time, mostly because I know there’s a huge constituency of investors who want […]
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentNov 26, 2024, 07:02 PM ET MANCHESTER, England — For 75 minutes on Tuesday night, Manchester City were cruising against Feyenoord and heading to Liverpool on Sunday with a much-needed injection of confidence after a bruising run of five straight defeats. By the time manager Pep Guardiola walked back down the tunnel at […]
The amount of money people can place on a single online slots bet will be restricted as part of a wider government overhaul to tackle gambling addiction. A £5 per spin limit will apply to all adults aged 25 and over with £2 per spin limit for 18 to 24-year-olds. The Department for Culture, Media […]
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