Actress Pauline Quirke has been diagnosed with dementia and will be stepping away from acting due to her diagnosis. The 65-year-old star, best known for her role in the hit sitcom Birds Of A Feather as Sharon Theodopolopodous opposite Linda Robson’s character Tracey, made the announcement through a statement. Quirke had previously revealed her diagnosis … Read more
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra joined LGBTQ+ couples at Government House in Bangkok to celebrate the country’s first same-sex weddings on Thursday. The nation became the first in Southeast Asia to legalize gay marriage last June, with a new law allowing same-sex couples to register their marriages and adopt children. The change also grants them … Read more
The synthetic dye red 40 has been the subject of controversy over concerns about its potential link to hyperactivity and allergic reactions. Despite being FDA-approved since 1971, some health experts are questioning its safety for consumption. According to dietitian Caroline Thomason, RD, CDCES, research suggests that children may be sensitive to red 40, with some … Read more
Colombia’s northeastern region, particularly the border village of Tres Bocas, has become a hotspot of violence, leaving over 80 people dead and thousands displaced. The latest clashes between rebel groups, including the National Liberation Army (ELN) and FARC-EMC, have forced around 18,000 people to flee, with about 1,000 seeking shelter in Venezuela. The region, which … Read more
The website of The Jerusalem Post’s sister publication, The Times of Israel, was temporarily unavailable due to an unspecified issue. Users encountered a message asking them to enable JavaScript and allow cookies to access the site. The problem was resolved after a short period, but not before causing inconvenience to those attempting to visit the … Read more
Microsoft has confirmed a bug in classic Outlook that can cause the app to crash when creating a new email. This issue affects users who have updated to version 2412 (Build 18324.20168). Users on newer versions of Outlook, such as the latest build due out January 28, 2025, are not affected. To troubleshoot this issue, … Read more
Moderna, a biotech firm, has received a $590 million award from the US government to accelerate development of an mRNA-based vaccine against bird flu. The company’s Phase 1/2 study on mRNA-1018 candidate showed positive results in healthy adults aged 18 and up. Moderna plans to move to a Phase 3 trial. As bird flu continues … Read more
Phishing attacks have become a widespread issue affecting nearly a quarter of smartphone owners worldwide. A recent survey by Omdia found that about 24% of smartphone users have been deceived at least once by fraudulent texts, emails, or phone calls. This surpasses other security threats such as malware and viruses, which affected around 15% of … Read more
The 2025 PGA TOUR season is underway, and our expert picks are here to help you make informed decisions for both betting and fantasy games. This week’s picks focus on the Farmers Insurance Open presented by Mastercard. Our team of experts shares their top picks for winners, prop markets, and captain selections in PGA TOUR … Read more
UConn coach Dan Hurley exchanged heated words with a referee during Tuesday’s game against Butler, but his tirade didn’t overshadow the team’s 80-78 overtime victory. The two-time defending champion coach is known for his intense sideline behavior, which included jumping to urge fans during first-half action. Despite Hurley’s frustration, the Bulldogs pushed the Huskies to … Read more