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Alice Spies, 20, was trying on clothes at a Zara when she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her leg and became dizzy.

Groundbreaking research suggests that reversing memory loss may be achievable by restoring the balance of a common elemental protein in the brain.

An anonymous reader shares a report: Expect record-breaking temperatures to change the workplace, the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned today in a new report. When workers don't have adequate protections from heat stress, their health and productivity suffer. It's a risk employers and lawmakers have to take more seriously if they want to keep workers safe and businesses prosperous, the agencies say. That means finding ways to adapt in a warming world, and paying close attention to groups that might be more vulnerable than others. [...] More than 2.4 billion people around the world -- 71 percent of the working population -- experience workplace heat stress, according to estimates from the ILO. Each year, 22.85 million occupational injuries and 18,970 fatalities are linked to excessive heat at work. The report also says that worker productivity falls 2-3 percent with every degree increase above 20 degrees Celsius in wet-bulb globe temperature, a measure that takes humidity and other environmental factors into account.

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BrewDog co-founder Martin Dickie has unexpectedly quit the controversial Scottish craft beer giant 'for personal reasons'.

Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI researchers warn of uneven power usage associated with AI training, and propose possible fixes

Researchers at Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI have issued a call to designers of software, hardware, infrastructure, and utilities for help finding ways to normalize power demand during AI training.…

President Donald Trump said Friday he had no prior knowledge of the early morning FBI raid on his former advisor John Bolton.

The tennis ace, 43, showcased her trim figure in the ad as she modelled a white vest and shorts, showcasing her slim waist and toned legs.

It happened right at the start of his music career

Charles Hartle had a fixation with knives and killing people he believed to be opponents and a dangerous obsession with gang culture, a court heard.

The war of words between JK Rowling and Nicola Sturgeon over gender escalated after the author branded the politician 'thin skinned' and 'vain'.

There's always a certain level of risk when getting into a rideshare vehicle of any kind - but is there a specific seat in an Uber or Lyft car that puts you more at risk?

Bug fixes, message links, and hints of Exchange support in the pipeline

Mozilla-owned subsidiary MZLA has released a new version of the Thunderbird messaging client and shared details on the forthcoming paid Thunderbird Pro service.…

Ciara Watkin, 21, of Stockton-on-Tees, was found guilty of multiple charges relating to sexual acts she performed on the 21-year old man over a number of days in June 2022.

Many of these products are sold with big claims, researchers from the University of Colorado note, but 'few have solid evidence of protecting people'.

There was a clear sense of the King wanting to reset royal operations after the medical problems which befell the monarchy in 2024.

Europe's share of global economic output has fallen from 33% to 23% since 2005 while its space launch capacity has nearly collapsed, launching just four rockets this year compared to over 100 for the United States and 40 for China. The continent's economic stagnation spans 15 years -- likely the longest streak since the Industrial Revolution according to Deutsche Bank calculations -- with Germany's economy growing just 1% since late 2017 versus 19% US growth. Per capita GDP gaps have widened dramatically: $86,000 annually in the US versus $56,000 in Germany and $53,000 in the UK. Industrial electricity costs have become prohibitive, running three times higher in Germany and four times higher in the UK than American rates. "America innovates, China imitates, Europe regulates," Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni observed. The continent's largest company by market value, SAP, now ranks just 28th globally. Further reading: The Technology Revolution is Leaving Europe Behind.

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Experts fear the cheap painkiller could raise the risk of their child having autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Police say the youngster is in a serious but stable condition at The Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.

A mysterious video of an alleged alien autopsy has resurfaced as investigations into UFOs have reached levels never seen before.

The singer, 30, who married the Pilates instructor last summer, said his baby daughter is 'greatest gift' and revealed her sweet name on Friday.