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By Emily Goodin, Senior U.S. Political Reporter In Washington D.C. Published: 06:00 EDT, 27 May 2024 | Updated: 06:00 EDT, 27 May 2024 Advertisement U.S. lawmakers arrived on Taiwan on Sunday as Chinese fighter jets buzzed overhead and the American State Department accused Beijing of ‘military provocations.’ China, on Thursday and Friday, conducted expansive military exercises around the island in the wake of the President Lai Ching-te’s (pictured) inauguration. Beijing called the military exercises ‘punishment’ for Lai’s inaugural address, which China described as another push for the island’s formal independence. This week’s visit was the first by an American congressional…

Thousands of soldiers from North Korea have deployed to Russia to aid Vladimir Putin’s army in its fight against Ukraine. But before Kim Jong Un’s troops head to the frontlines to face Kyiv’s forces, it seems they must first confront another foe – one with which those of us in the developed world are all too familiar: The trappings of the Internet.A shocking report by Financial Times columnist Gideon Rachman revealed Kim Jong Un’s troops were ‘gorging on pornography’ in their barracks, having never enjoyed such unrestricted access to the web, according to a ‘usually reliable source’. Just as the advent of Elon…

A ‘terrified’ imam who was trapped in a Southport mosque as it came under attack during violent riots has admitted that he feared the thugs would ‘burn the place down’ with him inside. Ibrahim Hussein said he is at a loss as to why people shouting abuse and throwing missiles had targeted Southport mosque and that he had feared rioters would at one point break in and set the Muslim place of worship on fire.Crowds of violent thugs – many of whom are thought to have come from outside Southport – launched bricks, torched a police van and left 53 officers…

Covid made at-home and online workouts popular, with people streaming YouTube videos of high intensity classes or joining the Peloton craze and adding a spin bike as a permanent fixture in their living rooms.And while gyms have long since reopened, the virtual fitness craze hasn’t died down. Capitalizing on that, FitXR created a virtual reality fitness app that transports users into other worldly workouts – from the comfort of their own homes. FitXR is where ‘fitness meets gaming,’ the company states, ‘transforming workouts into thrilling virtual reality adventures that keep users coming back for more.’People on our DailyMail.com team range from self-professed…

Scientists have discovered a hidden sign of consciousness in comatose patients that shows they can hear and understand the world around them.The study found bursts of organized, fast frequencies within the patient’s normal sleep patterns when they were exposed to stimuli such as their doctor talking.Researchers at Columbia University analyzed 226 recent comatose patients, observing a third displayed the unique bursts – a phenomenon scientists call ‘sleep spindles.’Brain circuits that are fundamental for consciousness are also key to how we sleep, the Columbia team explained. Moreover, scientists said comatose patients with this type of ‘hidden consciousness’ showed signs they were already on the…

A ‘curious’ leopard seal gazing into the camera lens, a sleeping baby monkey and a ‘wrestle’ between an anaconda and a caiman are all among the winners of this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.This year saw a record-breaking 59,228 entries from 117 countries and territories enter the competition run by the Natural History Museum. The overall winner of ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’ is Shane Gross, a Canadian photojournalist, who picks up the award for his photo capturing the ‘magical underwater world of western toad tadpoles’. Kathy Moran, Chair of the Jury and Editor, says: ‘The jury was captivated by…

The food stamps scheme used by 42 million US residents has become too widespread and costly and hooks recipients on welfare, new research shows.The conservative Economic Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) in a report urges Congress to pare back a ballooning program by requiring more beneficiaries to work when they can.The study comes amid mounting challenges for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps low-income families buy groceries, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks.Washington lawmakers are poised to release the text of an updated Farm Bill within days, with Republicans gunning to trim $30 billion worth of nutrition program funding over 10…

A verdict was reached in Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger’s DUI trial — nine months after crashing her Maserati in Maryland.On Wednesday, Huger was found guilty on nearly all counts except for a charge of reckless driving, as reported by PEOPLE.A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for January 29, 2025.The consequences for a first-time DUI in the state of Maryland is a fine of $1,000 and up to one year in jail, according to the Maryland Department Of Transportation.In a statement, Huger’s legal team said they were ‘disappointed in the jury’s verdict’ and suggested they may appeal the decision.’Although we are…

Kanye West was nowhere to be seen when his wife Bianca Censori was pictured visiting Disneyland on Wednesday.It was a rare outing for the 47-year-old rapper’s wife, as she is almost always seen in public with him, though she made a solo shopping trip just a day earlier.Bianca — who shocked Disney fans in April when she went barefoot on a visit to the theme park with Kanye — was surprisingly covered up as she arrived at the park in Anaheim, California, even though she appeared to go bra-free.The 29-year-old architect had almost no skin showing thanks to an enveloping all-white look,…

Forget filler in the lips and cheeks, these days women are getting injections directly into their nipples.That’s according to plastic surgeons in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, who say that the trend is starting to take off.They are seeking the injections to make their breasts appear ‘perkier’ and ‘more excited’ amid a growing trend of women going braless in see-through tops.Dr Norman Rowe, a plastic surgeon in New York City, says he now sees up to five women a week for the procedure, which involves injecting filler directly into the base of the nipple.This lifts its tip causing it…