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Olivia Hussey – who rose to fame starring in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film Romeo And Juliet – has died at the age of 73 on Friday, December 27.Her loved ones announced the late star’s passing on her main Instagram page, sharing that she passed away ‘peacefully at home’ just two days after Christmas.Alongside a throwback image of the actress, the family labeled her a ‘remarkable person’ who had ‘lived a life full of passion.’Hussey catapulted to fame when she was cast in the adaptation of William Shakespeare’s beloved play when she was just 15-years-old.She made appearances in over 50 projects…
Using cannabis just once in your life could cause parts of your brain associated with learning, problem solving and daydreaming to deteriorate, a study suggests.Researchers from the University of Oxford compared the brain scans of people who had ever used cannabis and found it is associated with several changes in brain structure and function in later life.Cannabis use has increased worldwide especially in countries where legalisation has permitted its use for medical and recreational purposes. But this has happened without a thorough understanding of its potential long term effects on the brain, the researchers of the new study say. The study, published in the…
British cuisine can be a controversial topic abroad, with many foreigners sceptical of food coming out of the fish and chippy-loving nation.But one part of UK produce most can agree on is cheeses, with Cheddar and Stilton huge favourites in Italy, France and the US.And while these have dominated foreign fromage counters abroad, one tangy blue from the UK, Shropshire Blue, is making waves globally, having been spotted in bars as far away as Brazil.Shropshire Blue has been seen in shops in Paris, Malaga and Porto – and has been spotted at a wine bar in São Paulo.The owner of one British Cheese Deli…
Matt Willis has revealed that he turned to drugs and alcohol after feeling ‘less than’ in ‘pretty much every situation’ in his life.The Busted singer, 41, spoke candidly on the Mail’s Life of Bryony podcast with Bryony Gordon which was released on Monday about his struggles and journey to sobriety.In a deeply personal and inspiring conversation, Matt opened up about his journey through addiction, recovery, and relapse. He also shared his struggles with feelings of discomfort in his own skin and how these challenges shaped his dependency on substances. Matt explained why he turned to drugs and alcohol: ‘I’ve always felt less…
By AMY LAMARE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 19:34 EST, 24 November 2024 | Updated: 15:04 EST, 25 November 2024 Ben Affleck was spotted having some time to himself while driving through Los Angeles over the weekend. The Argo director, 52, sported a very bushy and overgrown beard while sitting behind the driver’s wheel of one of the many luxury automobiles he owns.The Boston native smoked a cigarette and wore a long-sleeved blue t-shirt with the sleeves pushed up above his elbows. The sighting comes as the Good Will Hunting star prepares to spend his first Thanksgiving since his split from his wife Jennifer Lopez,…
By Daniel Matthews Published: 11:38 EDT, 11 October 2024 | Updated: 11:42 EDT, 11 October 2024 Dave Portnoy tore into two of his Barstool Sports employees, revealing he nearly ripped up their contracts after they missed a stream of the Mets-Phillies game.’I was beside myself,’ Portnoy fumed as he unloaded on Rico Bosco and ‘Smitty’ after they opted not to work during the MLB playoffs this week. Barstool regularly hosts live watch-alongs, capturing the reactions of staff as games unfold.The Barstool boss claimed he was locked in conversations with the company’s HR department, trying to work out how he could sack…
Jamie Foxx looked ready for a fun night out on Saturday as he stepped out in public for the first time since a glass throwing incident at his birthday party. The actor, 57, looked stylish as he and some family members headed in to the Billie Eilish concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA. The Oscar winner wore a long sleeve leather shirt with a Teddy bear embroidered on one pocket and the letter M on the other as a jacket over a black and white striped T-shirt.The Burial star wore black leather jeans and thick soled black boots.He accessorized with a…
We knew the public finances were in a bad way. Just how bad was laid bare yesterday in official forecasts that accompanied Rachel Reeves’s dismal Spring Statement.Unless Britain starts working smarter and more productively, a near-£50billion black hole will open up in the country’s accounts by the end of the decade, blowing the Chancellor’s ‘non-negotiable’ fiscal rules out of the water.That’s according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), the independent watchdog that checks Reeves’s tax-and-spend plans to see if her sums add up.The huge shortfall – equivalent to adding 9p to the basic 20p rate of income tax –…
How many different shares should you hold? We put this question to three top investing experts and their answers were six, 12, and a few dozen…However, they did all add essentially the same rider, ‘it depends’.What it depends on is the level of diversification you manage to achieve with the shares you own, the amount of conviction you have in them, and whether you have the time and dedication to stay on top of your portfolio.Our experts offer plenty of practical advice on making a success of all the above, which should come in useful however many shares you hold.…
By JAMES GORDON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 00:49 EST, 26 December 2024 | Updated: 00:55 EST, 26 December 2024 Pharmaceutical giant Astellas Pharma has issued an urgent recall for two of its critical drugs: Prograf and Astagraf XL – which could have fatal consequences for patients recovering from life-saving organ transplants. Both medications are immunosuppressives prescribed to help transplant recipients avoid organ rejection, but shockingly, some of the capsules may be completely empty.The ineffective pills would leave patients unprotected and at risk of developing life-threatening complications such as organ rejection. The discovery of empty capsules raises alarming questions about manufacturing oversight and quality control,…