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Israel’s overnight attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities and missile factories has sparked fears that WWIII may be imminent. While the White House played no direct role in the strike, President Donald Trump suggested that Iran had brought the attack on itself by resisting an ultimatum in talks to restrict its nuclear program. While Iran does not possess such weapons yet, its allies Russia and China have more than 6,000 nuclear warheads combined.Now, a map has resurfaced on online that illustrated the potential devastation of a large-scale nuclear attack on American soil. It shows that nearly all major cities across the East Coast, Midwest, West…
Fears about flying have reached a fever pitch following the tragedy involving an Air India plane on June 12.That fatal incident is just one of a string of recent aviation accidents to rattle the globe.In the US alone, there have been 55 deadly crashes so far this year – including a high-profile disaster near Washington, DC, that killed six and reignited safety concerns. But beyond the headlines, few understand what actually happens to the human body when an aircraft goes down.Tony Cullen, a former aviation crash investigator who spent decades analyzing the mechanics of fatal air disasters, devoted his career to studying how…
There isn’t a more iconic experience in New Zealand than exploring the South Island by campervan.With a home on wheels, and spectacular scenery guaranteed, the best months to visit are February to May, and September to November, when the weather is warm and the island less busy.Queenstown is the epicentre for campervan hire, where most begin and end their journeys, and it’s wise to spend a few days here to shrug off jetlag before embarking on your journey.With hundreds of campsites to choose from, planning a route can prove a little daunting, so here is my selection of tried and…
It’s safe to say that I love sex.The first glimpse of bare skin. Watching someone move when they think no one’s judging. That warm, satisfied haze that lingers after. Honestly, sometimes I think sex is what makes life worth living.So, when I stumbled across a writer who voluntarily gave it up for a whole year, I thought she’d lost her marbles.I mean, I’m baffled by people who choose Ozempic and cheekbones over orzo and steak bones – and now we’re voluntarily giving up orgasms too? For what? Enlightenment?Oh lord.Naturally, I had a million questions for Melissa Febos, author of The…
The British sole survivor of the Air India crash has revealed how the lights began flickering just before it went down and ‘people died in front of my eyes’.Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 40, from Leicester, has also described feeling like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was ‘stuck in the air’ and ‘came to a standstill’ rather than climbing after take off.Aviation experts have speculated that the flickering lights and other symptoms described by Mr Ramesh on board could be a sign of a power failure. Air India are looking at several aspects of the crash including issues with the jet’s engine thrust, its flaps,…
Footy supporter died at Suncorp StadiumFamily have made touching request after tragedy By ANDREW PRENTICE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 01:19 BST, 13 June 2025 | Updated: 01:19 BST, 13 June 2025 The Broncos are in mourning after a fan died at Suncorp Stadium moments before their clash against the Gold Coast Titans on June 7.Brisbane boss Dave Donaghy confirmed a club supporter suffered a heart attack in the stands as halfback Adam Reynolds prepared to run out for his 300th NRL game.Suncorp Stadium management and the Broncos provide on-site paramedics for all home games – but tragically, the man couldn’t be revived. Relatives…
Corporate bonds are popular among investors, typically offering lower risk and higher income than shares.Another route to investing direct in companies has opened up in recent years from the retail bond market – although the more risky mini-bonds are now out of favour.Corporate bond funds invest in a number of different firms and help spread risk, but you will end up paying fund manager fees. We explain why investors like corporate bonds and how to invest. What is a corporate bond? Corporate bonds are used as a way of raising money for businesses – it’s essentially a certificate of debt issued by major…
The first authorized biography of the all-female pop rock band, the Bangles, is set to be released on Tuesday, February 18.Writer Jennifer Otter Bickerdike had been given ‘unprecedented access’ to founding members Debbi Peterson, Susanna Hoffs, and Vicki Peterson while penning the 300-plus page book.Titled after one their biggest hits, Eternal Flame, the book contains a number of wild tales, including them claiming to have been stalked by the late music icon Prince. There’s also stories of sick fan mail, a less than flattering nickname the ladies gave The Police frontman Sting over his personal hygiene, and admissions of jealousies within…
A new interactive map is painting a grim picture for America’s coastal cities, with many projected to be underwater by 2050.Climate Central, an independent organization of scientists, has been developing a new Coastal Risk Screening Tool to predict how sea level rise and coastal flooding will reshape the US each decade.The latest update revealed that several major cities in Louisiana, Georgia, Florida and New York will sink below annual flood levels, threatening thousands of people who may find their homes underwater within the next 30 years.The Florida Everglades and the island that the Statue of Liberty sits on in New York…
By DOMINIK LEMANSKI Published: 01:28 BST, 14 June 2025 | Updated: 01:47 BST, 14 June 2025 Retailers are packing their Father’s Day chocolate ranges with record levels of sugar and calories – putting dads at risk of a host of health conditions.An analysis found some paternal-themed bars and treats include almost a week’s worth of sugar in a single item.Critics and nutritionists blasted the use of ‘humour’ and ‘oversized packaging’ to target men with products that pose ‘real health risks’.As part of their Father’s Day range Morrisons offers a 360-gram Toblerone Milk Chocolate Bar packing a worrying 216 grams of…