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Studying the depths of the universe usually involves billions of pounds of supercomputers, satellites, and telescopes.But a team of scientists has now made it possible for you to explore the cosmos from the comfort of your own home.Their incredible interactive map, dubbed COSMOS-Web, lets you scroll through almost 800,000 galaxies and peer back as far as 13.5 billion years.That means looking back through 98 per cent of cosmic time almost to the birth of the universe 13.8 billion years ago.Covering an area of sky about the same size as three full moons, this image combines more than 10,000 photographs from…

Experts are sounding the alarm over the spread of a rare deadly virus after two Americans tested positive this week. Hantavirus, the disease that killed Gene’s Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa, is a rare but severe respiratory illness spread through exposure, typically inhalation, to rodent droppings.The hantavirus, which kills 30 to 50 percent of people infected, was first identified in South Korea in 1978 when researchers isolated the virus from a field mouse. It is rare in the US, with fewer than 50 cases reported yearly.But now two cases have been confirmed in Nevada – bringing the US’ total count to 864 cases since 1993.Health experts are warning the public to…

Baggage delays cost the aviation industry billions each year, but ultimately, it’s the customer that pays the price when their luggage goes missing. Lost luggage not only causes anxiety and distress in affected travellers, but it can disrupt travel plans, impact important occasions, cause financial hardship and result in the loss of sentimental items, to name but a few. As millions of holidaymakers take to the skies this summer, it’s worth noting which parts of the world plane passengers are more likely to experience lost or mishandled luggage.According to aviation technology specialist Sita, 33.4 million bags were mishandled in 2024, down from 33.8…

By LOUISE ALLINGHAM FOR MAILONLINE Published: 14:26 BST, 22 April 2025 | Updated: 14:29 BST, 22 April 2025 Diners can enjoy a pizza or pasta dinner from Prezzo for less than a pound next week – but there’s a small catch. The Italian high-street chain is offering select 99p mains for dinner only on Monday, April 28 – saving customers up to £16.50 per meal. Foodies can enjoy an evening meal without having to break the bank or wash the dishes after a hectic Easter break with an email discount code if they book ahead. Up to 12 diners can redeem one 99p…

By JACK BEZANTS Published: 12:45 BST, 12 June 2025 | Updated: 15:03 BST, 12 June 2025 Pat McAfee reportedly banned NFL insider Adam Schefter from his show after his ESPN colleague snubbed him for a rival program in March.The claim was made by the New York Times on Thursday morning. ESPN, in a statement reported by the publication, called it a ‘rumor’ and lashed out at people ‘seemingly obsessed with wanting to see Pat fail on ESPN.’ The Times said that McAfee was unhappy when Schefter turned down an appearance on his show because he was already appearing on an ESPN2…

The United States has told embassy staff in Iraq to evacuate amid fears Israel could be poised to strike Iran within days, regardless of American support.Non-essential US embassy staff in Baghdad are set to leave due to heightened security risks, US government sources have warned without elaborating.President Donald Trump told media on Wednesday that ‘they are being moved out because it could be a dangerous place and we’ll see what happens’.Asked why family members of military personnel were allowed to voluntarily leave the region, he ominously replied: ‘You’ll have to see.’White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said that the decision was taken ‘as…

A recent number of controversial incidents have forced the Brisbane Broncos to take a huge measure to maintain the club’s reputation.Following the fallout relating to Ezra Mam’s car crash, Reece Walsh’s punch video and the sacking of Marty Taupau, the Broncos have hired a crisis management expert, according to reports.Buzz Rothfield of The Courier Mail writes that Grant Williams, a renowned reputation management expert, has joined the club.The NRL journalist added that Williams was ‘rushed in to protect the club and its brand’.The footy club have been dragged into several off-field controversies this year, and the club have opted to…

By JESSICA CLARK Updated: 22:00 BST, 11 June 2025 Two more firms look set to leave the London stock market after takeover bids by foreign predators.GP surgery owner Assura has accepted a £1.7billion offer from US private equity giant KKR after a bidding war.And environmental consultancy Ricardo has been snapped up by rival WSP –owned by Canada’s Genivar – in a £281million deal. WSP was previously listed in London before Genivar bought it in 2012.The latest deals come amid a mounting crisis for London amid a takeover frenzy.This week US chip giant Qualcomm bought Alphawave for £1.8billion while private equity…

Kai Schreiber spoke in-depth about her gender identity struggle – and a major role model in her life – in a new chat published Wednesday.The 16-year-old model, who is the daughter of Hollywood stars Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber, told Interview Magazine she has studied how people in the transgender community navigated stormy waters in the past.Kai said she had struggled ‘with gender identity from a young age’ and ‘always wanted to grow up and be a beautiful, glamorous, influential woman, like Marilyn’ Monroe. The daughter of the Ray Donovan star , 57, and two-time Oscar nominee, 56,  named figures she found inspirational ‘as…

By SHIVALI BEST FOR MAILONLINE Published: 10:26 BST, 12 June 2025 | Updated: 10:26 BST, 12 June 2025 From goofy Golden Retrievers to cheeky Chow Chows, the UK is home to hundreds of different dog breeds.Now, we’ve welcomed a new breed to the pack.The Kennel Club has officially granted recognition to the Hungarian Mudi, making it the 225th breed in Britain.Believed to have existed since around the 18th century, the Mudi was traditionally a hunting dog. Today, it’s recognised for its distinctive curly or wavy coat, which comes in various colours – including a stunning salt-and-pepper.’We’re pleased to officially recognise this…