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It’s the latest parenting craze taking over TikTok—with mums proudly posting clips of their little ones and viewers gushing over their ‘chunky rolls’ and ‘cute’ features.But this isn’t the usual battle of who has the cutest baby. These children share something far more surprising: They’re enormous.Under the hashtag #BigBaby, the trend has drawn tens of millions of views as parents reveal their infants’ off-the-charts measurements.In July, Oklahoma mother Maci Mugele showed off her four-month-old son Gunner, already two-and-a-half foot long and weighing 22lbs—almost half her size.In another viral video, seen more than 44 million times, influencer Houri Hassan-Yari introduces her…
An American clothing icon is getting a new parent company after a multi-million-dollar deal. On Tuesday, Dickies — the Texas-born workwear brand known for its durable uniforms, khakis, and utility-inspired style — was bought by Bluestar Alliance for $600million. It’s a major downturn for the iconic company. Its former parent, VF Corp, purchased Dickies in 2017 for $820million. The rugged clothing brand, which started in 1922, built its name on being tough, practical, and unmistakably blue-collar. Dickies became a uniform of choice for construction workers, mechanics, and anyone who needed clothes that could take a beating. But what started as industrial workwear has since crossed into…
By JAMES CLARK REYNOLDS, SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 08:14 BST, 19 September 2025 | Updated: 10:01 BST, 19 September 2025 Some 20,000 people will have to evacuate their homes in Berlin on Friday after two unexploded Second World War bombs were found in the German capital.Government buildings were shuttered late Thursday after police confirmed a 1940s-era bomb had been recovered from the Spree river earlier in the day.Around 7,500 people were told to leave Fischerinsel, south of the river, and police went door-to-door asking locals in the touristic Mitte district to leave.Residents in the densely populated area around the bomb were told…
The World Nuclear Symposium has just celebrated its 50th anniversary in London. Once a niche event, it enjoyed record attendance this year, with more than 1,000 delegates flying in from around the globe to see how they could profit from rising interest in nuclear energy.Nuclear used to be a dirty word, associated with devastation or disaster. No longer. It’s cleaner than coal and gas, and more reliable than wind and solar.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer last week declared a ‘golden age of nuclear’ as he and US President Donald Trump agreed multi-billion-dollar deals to boost capacity both here and in…
Johnny Depp’s new rescue dog has reportedly mauled two sheep to death after breaking free during a countryside walk near the Hollywood star’s rental mansion in East Sussex. The American actor’s bullmastiff, named Bourbon, is said to have escaped from a handler before attacking the grazing animals, leaving a local farmer devastated.A source told The Sun that Johnny, 62, was not home at the time, but has since taken action by hiring a professional dog trainer and implementing ‘all extra precautions’ to prevent any further incidents.The owner of the sheep, Joe Ginger, also reportedly confirmed the attack to the publication this…
By SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 10:00 BST, 20 September 2025 | Updated: 10:00 BST, 20 September 2025 From its breathtaking moors to its world–famous puddings, Yorkshire already boasts a number of claims to fame. Now, the county has a new accolade to add to its list. Scientists have found proof that a huge asteroid smashed into the sea off the coast of Yorkshire 43 million years ago. The Silverpit Crater – around 80 miles off the coast of Yorkshire – was first discovered in 2002. Its origin remained a mystery, with scientists unable to agree on whether it was created by…
Could the answer to eternal youth really be as simple as popping a daily ‘wonder’ pill?That’s the suggestion from experts about one supplement available in high street pharmacies and shops across the country. For Nicotinamide Mononucleotide, otherwise known as NMN supplements, ‘can knock years off your age’, doctors have suggested. Sold for as little as £34 for 30 capsules—£1 a day—in the likes of Boots, advocates claim the supplement can also help boost energy, enhance metabolism, and even improve brain health. Some research has also suggested it could knock decades off the age of certain cells and muscles. Infamous biohacker and longevity entrepreneur Bryan Johnson—who is…
Tucked away in one of South Africa’s most affluent suburbs, the Goddess Cafe in Waterkloof is a shrine of femininity.Described by its owners as a ‘pink paradise’, even the burger buns and lattes are served in shades of that colour. Dishes are sprinkled with rose petals. Cerise-coloured parasols and blossom adorn the ceilings and walls.Here, in this somewhat incongruous setting, convicted killer Oscar Pistorius has been seen lunching with his girlfriend Rita Greyling.The former Paralympic athlete’s appearance in an establishment frequented by wealthy young women and social media influencers is seen by some as a sure sign of just how…
A lonely elephant who spent much of his life in isolation has died at a zoo in India. Shankar, the only African elephant at New Delhi’s zoo, refused to eat on Wednesday and collapsed hours later, officials said. His cause of death is not yet known, but the zoo’s director said an investigation has been opened. The 29-year-old elephant had spent at least 13 years in solitary confinement. Shankar was one of two African elephants brought to India in 1998 as a diplomatic gift from Zimbabwe to former Indian president Shankar Dayal Sharma. But after his companion died in 2001, Shankar had endured a lonely…
By CITY & FINANCE REPORTER Updated: 21:50 BST, 19 September 2025 Ticketmaster faces a lawsuit over concert ticket resale tactics in the US – which may fuel action in the UK.The Federal Trade Commission and seven states have sued the entertainment giant and its owner Live Nation, accusing it of ripping off fans.Regulators say it has co-ordinated with brokers to buy tickets and sell them at a ‘substantial’ mark-up, violating consumer protection law. Concern: Ticketmaster controls 80 per cent of major venues’ sales and was criticised for how it handled Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour (pictured) over high pricesDan Coatsworth, analyst at…