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Kylie Jenner has begun preparations for her daughter Stormi's bash ahead of her 7th birthday on February 1st. She shared a behind the scenes look at the adorable decor.

They might be some of the world's top destinations but that doesn't mean the globe's capital cities are universally loved by tourists. But do they deserve the hate?

From Unesco World Heritage sites to the USA's largest art gallery, MailOnline Travel has rounded up some of the attractions where local residents get discounted entry.

The Grammy-winning artist made the shocking health announcement after keeping the diagnosis private for five years.

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: In the first serious fallout from President Donald Trump's early actions against offshore wind power, oil and gas giant Shell is walking away from a major project off the coast of New Jersey. Shell told The Associated Press it is writing off the project, citing increased competition, delays and a changing market. "Naturally we also take regulatory context into consideration," spokesperson Natalie Gunnell said in an email. Shell co-owns the large Atlantic Shores project, which has most of its permits and would generate enough power for 1 million homes if both of two phases were completed. That's enough for one-third of New Jersey households. It's unclear whether Shell's decision kills the project -- partner EDF-RE Offshore Development says it remains committed to Atlantic Shores. On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order singling out offshore wind for contempt with a temporary halt on all lease sales in federal waters and a pause on approvals, permits and loans. Perhaps most of interest to Shell, the order directs administration officials to review existing offshore wind energy leases and identify any legal reasons to terminate them. [...] The Biden administration approved plans to build the Atlantic Shores project in two phases in October, but construction has not begun. Oliver Metcalfe, head of wind research at BloombergNEF, said the partners are facing significant uncertainty about their lease, and other developers are watching what happens with Atlantic Shores closely. "We're in uncertain territory here," he added. [...] Robin Shaffer, president of Protect Our Coast NJ, said that without Shell's financial backing, it appears the project is "dead in the water." Shell is writing off a nearly $1 billion investment. It announced its decision on Thursday, as it reported a 16% decline in full-year earnings of $23.7 billion from $28.3 billion. Most of its business is oil and gas.

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Which? asked more than 1,500 of its members to rank their experiences of cities outside Europe over the past year.

The vast facility on the outskirts of Beijin has raised alarm among Western intelligence agencies, who fear it signals Beijing's preparations for a major global conflict.

You can fill the hamper with as many items as you desire

'Magical free' upgrade coincidentally follows M365 price hike

Microsoft has made Think Deeper, OpenAI's GPT-o1 reasoning model, "free and available for all users of Copilot."…

A line of the iconic British chocolate bar KitKat will be made as a 99g sharing bar with 'multiple break off pieces'.

Watch the hilarious moment that Greater Manchester Police uncovered a female suspect attempting to evade arrest by hiding under a pile of children's toys.

Bruce66423 shares a report from the Associated Press: Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications such as Vicodin and OxyContin. "It's the first new pharmaceutical approach to treating pain in more than 20 years, offering an alternative to opioids and over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen. But the medication's modest effectiveness and lengthy development process underscore the challenges of finding new ways to manage pain. Studies in more than 870 patients with acute pain due to foot and abdominal surgeries showed Vertex's drug provided more relief than a dummy pill but didn't outperform a common opioid-acetaminophen combination pill. "It's not a slam dunk on effectiveness," said Michael Schuh of the Mayo Clinic, a pharmacist and pain medicine expert who was not involved in the research. "But it is a slam dunk in that it's a very different pathway and mechanism of action. So, I think that shows a lot promise." The new drug will carry a list price of $15.50 per pill, making it many times more expensive than comparable opioids, which are often available as generics for $1 or less. [...] Opioids reduce pain by binding to receptors in the brain that receive nerve signals from different parts of the body. Those chemical interactions also give rise to opioids' addictive effects. Vertex's drug works differently, blocking proteins that trigger pain signals that are later sent to the brain. "In trying to develop medicines that don't have the addictive risks of opioid medicines, a key factor is working to block pain signaling before it gets to the brain," Vertex's Dr. David Altshuler, told The Associated Press last year. Commonly reported side effects with the drug were nausea, constipation, itching, rash and headache.

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Jane Fryer joined 25-year-old Bilal Ali, who is making it his mission to retrieve stolen bikes, on his latest recovery job as figures show that 150,000 bikes are taken in the UK alone on an annual basis.

Iran has allegedly been covertly creating nuclear weapons with a 1,800-mile radius that could reach Europe based on designs created by North Korea. 

Bushra Shaikh appears in reality show Go Back To Where You Come From which starts on Monday, but Channel 4 has been accused of not showing her extreme side seen on her social media channels.

The ITV show sees celebrities don elabarote costumes as they perform while taking on the persona of an animal or object to hide their identity, with the judges having to guess who they are.

A study found diners who listened to classical tunes were more likely to opt for low-fat foods and consume fewer calories, while those who tune into jazz, rap or rock chose unhealthier, more calorific junk foods.

They tend to do the weekly food shop so notice rising prices sooner, it showed. A lack of understanding of monetary policy and lower financial confidence also dented women's trust in the Bank.

The new British ambassador to Washington was notoriously pictured shopping with the paedophile financier in 2005 or 2006 in a picture.

Eco-entrepreneur Dale Vince donated millions of pounds to Labour before the election, making him one of the party's most prominent backers.