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Wales: Canada loss shows ‘gulf’ as young players exposed
Former centre-back Ashley Williams – who won 86 caps for his country – was quick to defend Kpakio, stating that his maiden outing under Bellamy should not dent his confidence. “It was a tough night for him but he did some good things as well. Don’t let it knock your confidence,” said Williams. “I think […]
Don’t toss cannabis leaves. Scientists just found rare compounds inside
Analytical chemists from Stellenbosch University (SU) have provided the first evidence of a rare class of phenolics, called flavoalkaloids, in Cannabis leaves. Phenolic compounds, especially flavonoids, are well-known and sought after in the pharmaceutical industry because of their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties. The researchers identified 79 phenolic compounds in three strains of Cannabis grown […]
Protests in Paris and across France seek to “block everything,” leading to nearly 200 arrests
Protesters blocked roads, set blazes and were met with volleys of police tear gas Wednesday in Paris and elsewhere in France, seeking to heap pressure on President Emmanuel Macron by attempting to give his new prime minister a baptism of fire. The interior minister announced nearly 200 arrests in the first hours of the planned […]
Steve Evans interview: Six-and-a-half stone weight loss sparked by family inspiration and more promotion dreams | Football News
Steve Evans tended to take the jibes about his weight in good humour. But the advancing years coupled with his expanding waistline made it an issue that he was determined to confront. Four young grandchildren have a way of lending perspective. “I want to be around when they are 25, 30,” Evans tells Sky Sports. […]
Child obesity level surpasses underweight cases worldwide for the first time, UNICEF warns
One in 10 children aged 5 to 19 – 188 million worldwide – are now living with obesity, placing them at heightened risk of chronic diseases such as type-2 diabetes, heart conditions, and certain cancers. “When we talk about malnutrition, we are no longer just talking about underweight children,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. […]
County Championship: Leics v Glos – Foxes dig in to keep draw in sight
Leicestershire’s resilient batting performance helped the Foxes go a long way towards securing the draw that, depending on results elsewhere, could prove enough to see them over the promotion line on the second day of their County Championship match against Gloucestershire. Big half-centuries from Lewis Hill, his fifth of the season, and Shan Masood, on […]
Lecornu set to become France's third PM in less than a year
An official handover is set to take place in Paris this afternoon between ousted former prime minister François Bayrou and his replacement Sebastien Lecornu. French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named defence minister and close ally Lecornu as the new prime minister to resolve a deepening political crisis that saw Bayrou’s government toppled in a […]
Misconceptions keep some cancer patient populations from benefiting from hormone therapy, survey reveals
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Despite evidence suggesting the safety of hormone therapy for patients with a history of low-grade endometrial or epithelial ovarian cancer, a new survey shows that many gynecologists and some gynecologic oncologists are still uncomfortable prescribing the therapy for this patient population. This indicates a need for more clinician education to help […]
Premier League: Liverpool most likely to win title this season ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea
Celtic are 63.3% likely to win the Scottish Premiership again, with rivals Rangers having a 28.9% probability despite enduring their worst league start since 1983. In Spain’s La Liga, Real Madrid (40.6%) are most likely to reclaim the trophy, with Barcelona given a 29.6% chance of defending their title. Bayern Munich stand out as Bundesliga […]
Nepal’s prime minister resigns after deadly protests over government corruption
Nepal’s prime minister resigns after deadly protests over government corruption – CBS News Watch CBS News The government of Nepal is deploying troops to gain control after days of protests led to nearly two dozen deaths and the resignation of the country’s embattled prime minister. Charlotte Scarr of the BBC reports. Source link