Michael Essien becomes latest dodgy statue victim
A tribute to the former Chelsea player has drawn comparisons to the Ronaldo bust in Madrid – joining a long list of dodgy statues.A statue of Michael Essien has caused a stir on social media, with the...
View ArticleTwitter refuses to mute Donald Trump
Twitter says it ‘works hard to remain unbiased with the public interest in mind’TWITTER has said it will not block world leaders or remove their “controversial tweets” amid calls to remove US President...
View ArticleAddicts warned: Facebook groups are not anonymous
People seeking help from support groups on Facebook are warned that their membership may not be as private as hoped.TENS of thousands of addicts and vulnerable people are being warned about joining...
View ArticleJapanese astronaut worried after growing 9cm in space
In the minimal gravity environment of the International Space Station, astronauts often get taller as their spines expand.A Japanese astronaut living on board the International Space Station has...
View ArticleMedia mogul Oprah Winfrey draws US presidential interest
Oprah WinfreyWHITE HOUSE — Just days into 2018, the race for the U.S. presidency in 2020 is already making headlines.When asked Monday aboard Air Force One about a potential high-profile general...
View ArticleYouTube cuts ties with internet star over ‘suicide forest’ video
Logan Paul, who has 15 million subscribers, was criticised for posting footage of a man’s body hanging in a Japanese forest.YOUTUBE has cut ties with US internet star Logan Paul following his...
View ArticleThe magic of marking down your mood every day
LET me ask you a question: what emotions did you experience today? Were you happy? Sad? Frustrated or anxious? Recalling your emotions from the last 24 hours is pretty easy but what about yesterday? Or...
View ArticleFive ways to beat sleeplessness
Sleeplessness is terrible for your body and especially for your mind.IF you suffer from sleepless nights then you might be in way more trouble than you might think. In the 1940’s, Russian researchers...
View ArticleFacebook plans major changes to news feed
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.FACEBOOK is to change how its news feed works, making posts from businesses, brands and media less prominent.Instead, content that sparks conversations among family and...
View ArticleChris Brown may face jail after monkey seized
Chris Brown may be hit with a charge that potentially carries a six-month jail termUS singer Chris Brown could face jail for not having a permit to own his pet capuchin monkey.California’s wildlife...
View ArticleSteven Seagal investigated over claim of sexual assault
Steven Seagal is being investigated over an allegation from 2005Action movie actor Steven Seagal is being investigated over an allegation of sexual assault, police have said.Officers in Los Angeles...
View ArticlePhone embeds fingerprint sensor within screen in world-first
The next generation of smartphones will be able to embed fingerprint sensors within screens, freeing up space for displays.Smartphones may soon have fingerprint sensors embedded within screens, thanks...
View ArticlePizza from Pizzazz never fails to plea
Spicy tuna and mozzarella pizza at Pizzazz.A Matter of Taste with Charlotte MalakoffDO you have to be an Italian from Naples to make a good pizza? The residents of Greystone Park and farther afield...
View ArticleKim Kardashian welcomes third baby using surrogate
The pair announced the birth of their baby girl on Tuesday, saying they are “incredibly grateful” to their surrogate. The baby was born on 15 January weighing 7lbs 6ozKIM Kardashian and Kanye West have...
View ArticleTyler Perry was about to give a speech — but one look into the crowd made him...
Tyler PerryTYLER Perry didn’t plan to donate $100 000.He planned to take a half day off from his busy schedule as a movie producer in Atlanta and give the keynote speech at the 25th annual 5000 Role...
View ArticleOprah Winfrey: from poverty to America’s first black billionaire … to...
Succeeding Donald Trump as US president would be an incredible climax to a true rags to riches life story that fostered her trademark compassionOprah Winfrey was four-and-a-half years old, maybe five,...
View Article10 stress busters
Don’t rely on alcohol, smoking and caffeine as your ways of coping.IF you are stressed, whether by your job or by something more personal, the first step to feeling better is to identify the cause. The...
View ArticleRussian police find crocodile in basement during weapons search
The two-metre Nile crocodile emerged from the muddy waters of a small pond in a St Petersburg apartment building basement.POLICE got a nasty surprise when they were searching a home for weapons – and...
View ArticleElephants charge at police in foiled stakeout
Officers search for a missing weapon after the animals hurtled towards them while they were on the lookout for suspects.POLICE officers were charged by elephants while staking out a suspected cannabis...
View ArticleLegendary musician Hugh Masekela has died
Hugh Masekela, South African jazz trumpeter has diedLEGENDARY jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela, a leading figure in the struggle to end apartheid and “the father of South African jazz”, has died aged 78....
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