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By LAURA SHARMAN FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY Published: 05:55 EST, 13 November 2024 | Updated: 06:07 EST, 13 November 2024 When Rhodri the Great built Castell Dinefwr as a defence against the Vikings in the ninth century, he brought with him distinctive long-horned, white-coated cattle to provide sustenance.Rhodri, who was busy laying the foundations of Wales, probably never suspected that this ancient breed, known as White Park, would outlive the era of kings. Though it has. At the foot of the castle, near the town of Llandeilo, a 20-strong herd is grazing by the visitors’ cafe at Newton House. A…
Roosters are battling a player drain for the 2025 season Were thrashed by Newcastle Knights in final trial match Loss could come at a very heavy cost By SCOTT BAILEY FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 01:27, 24 February 2025 | Updated: 01:28, 24 February 2025 Sydney Roosters will be forced to start the NRL season without more than half of last year’s first-choice team, after Spencer Leniu was hit with a a two-game ban for a high tackle.Leniu was on Monday handed a grade-two careless high tackle charge, ruling him out of the Roosters’ season-opening clashes with Brisbane and Penrith with an early…
A Nebraska beauty queen has been accused of conning admiring fans out of $3 million as part of a bogus get-rich-quick scam.Liz Friesen, who is the current Mrs Nebraska, is being sued by the state for allegedly conducting a ‘highly deceptive’ passive income scheme.The 34-year-old is accused of ‘flaunting a high-end and wealthy persona online to mislead consumers into believing [she] would give consumers access to similar levels of wealth and success’.Friesen then used the victims’ investments to fund a lifestyle filled with, ‘luxury vacations in exotic locales, Lamborghinis, Cadillac Escalades, and other high-end vehicles, multimillion-dollar mansions, jewelry, designer clothing, private…
By Jeff Prestridge Updated: 07:17 EDT, 16 September 2024 Investment trust BlackRock World Mining has seen its share price slide since early last year – from around £7.70 to £4.90. Somewhat alarming for shareholders, but it’s not all bad news – the outlook appears a little rosier and investors have been rewarded for their loyalty with a steady stream of dividends.The £906million trust, managed by Evy Hambro and Olivia Markham, has been unable to escape the problems that have befallen some of the world’s mining giants. Demand for some of the commodities which these companies mine – such as iron ore,…
Those hunting for a tall romantic partner are in luck — as researchers have produced an analysis that may speed up your search. Data analysed by Oxford University has revealed the country where you’re most likely to find the tallest men and women.Turkey is home to the world’s tallest man — Sultan Kosen, who stands at 8 feet 3 inches, and the tallest woman, Rumeysa Gelgi, who is 7 feet 1 inch.Yet, despite Mr Kosen’s and Ms Gelgi’s towering statures, Turkey doesn’t have the tallest average heights. That title goes to the Netherlands and Latvia, home to the tallest men and women on the planet,…
Whether it’s jumping out of a cupboard dressed as the grim reaper or simply saying ‘boo’, millions will be giving their loved-ones a fright this Halloween. But if you’re planning a prank, researchers warn there’s a ‘sweet spot’ to hit – where you provide a humorous fright without overstepping the mark. In a new study, researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark claim that the best scary Halloween capers fool people only for a second or two. They found that humour and fear are closely intertwined in the human brain – so it’s important the victim can see the funny side sooner rather than later. Lead…
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has issued a special message to dance partner JB Gill as he prepared to dance without her on Saturday night.The Welsh dancer, 34, was forced to pull out of this weekend’s show after suffering a backstage collapse last week, with fellow professional Lauren Oakley being drafted in as her replacement.And hours before JLS singer JB, 37, and choreographer Lauren, 33, took to the dancefloor, Amy – who is understood to be in remission after battling breast cancer and has Crohn’s disease- reached out to the pair with a heartfelt message of support.Taking to Instgarm on Saturday,…
It’s something everyone dreads spotting in their home or on their leftovers — mold.The microscopic organism can invade any surface that is damp or moist, from shower curtains, to sinks, refrigerators and even air conditioning units.Experts say you shouldn’t beat yourself up if there are only little bits of mold, and can instead just discard rotten food or wipe surfaces without suffering a health impact.But Dr Nik Money, a fungal microbiologist who has spent decades researching mold, told DailyMail.com homeowners should be alarmed if the moldy area is larger than a pizza box — about one square foot. Then you’re…
It was during a shopping trip to an upmarket fashion boutique in Beverly Hills two days ago that Sharon Osbourne’s startling appearance sparked fresh concerns among her fans.Clutching a brown designer bag, she appeared to be very thin as she browsed the department store less than two miles from her Los Angeles home with a stern, unsmiling expression.Today the Mail can reveal it’s not just online observers who are worried by her tiny frame: those close to her are also expressing fears for her health. Friends say that since deciding to take the weight-loss jab Ozempic last year – something…
By CALUM MUIRHEAD Updated: 10:11, 4 February 2025 Wall Street raider Boaz Weinstein has suffered a stinging defeat after shareholders once again decisively rejected his plans to oust the boards of two investment trusts.Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust and Keystone Positive Change investors opposed plans by Weinstein’s firm Saba Capital to clear out the board and replace them with its own allies.Excluding the votes cast by Saba, more than 98 per cent of Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust shareholders voted against the plans. Overall, 34.4 per cent of votes were in favour and 65.6 per cent against.The outcome is also a personal…