The census was organised after a government official said that there were only 50 homeless people in Paris, while another argued that most slept rough “by choice”. The unprecedented census operation was carried out last Thursday night with the help of some 1,700 volunteers and 300 Paris officials, who scoured […]
Daily Archives: February 22, 2018
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Dementia is the name given to a group of symptoms that are linked to a decline in brain function, according to the NHS. Symptoms include memory loss, difficulty following a conversation, and difficulty with language. There’s no cure for dementia. But, some treatments and lifestyle swaps could help to reduce […]
Shaking up London transportCitymapper By Jessica Hamzelou This week, travel app Citymapper is launching a new service to Londoners. They will soon be able to use the app to book seats on the company’s new eight-seater “Smart Ride” minibuses – a cross between a bus and a taxi. Meanwhile, Uber […]
A study of more than 2,500 people across four continents and over a seven year period has revealed that a gene which is responsible for breaking down alcohol is increasing activity which could be bad news for drinkers. Experts say that the group of enzymes known as alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) […]
As one of its daily deals, That Daily Deal offers four Manhattan Huggables Stuffed Animals for $17.99 with free shipping. That’s around $4.50 per doll; Amazon sells them individually from $9, with limited stock for each. The set includes Daisy Bunny, Hugo Horse, Liam Bear, and Zoe Zebra. Deal ends […]
As one of its daily deals, 13 Deals offers 48 Assorted Fidget Spinners for $24.96 with free shipping. At 52 cents per spinner, that’s $12 under the lowest price we could find for 48 basic plastic spinners elsewhere, and since you’ve got a chance at receiving higher-end models (glow-in-the dark, […]
iStock / Getty Images Plus By Andy Coghlan Bats provide a refuge for some of the most lethal viruses known, including Ebola, Marburg, Nipah and SARS. Now we may know why the animals tolerate these lethal viruses – and it’s because flying is such hard work. Peng Zhou of the […]
And the big reason, according to Marca, is because Real Madrid don’t want him to hold Marco Asensio back. They are said to believe Asensio is a potential future Ballon d’Or winner while Bale’s recent form has shown he is incapable of reaching that level. Bale was signed to spearhead […]