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As mosquito ranges expand, better monitoring is key to preventing disease
As climate change makes historically temperate regions such as New England warmer and wetter, mosquito species and the diseases they carry are expanding into new areas, prompting calls for better monitoring to protect public health. Connecticut’s statewide mosquito surveillance programme has identified 54 species, including invasive types such as the Asian tiger mosquito, which can…
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L7 bassist and punk icon Jennifer Finch dies aged 59 following long cancer battle
Jennifer Finch, bassist and a founding member of the pioneering all-female punk band L7, has died at the age of 59 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Her death marks the loss of a key figure in the riot grrrl and alternative rock scenes that emerged from Los Angeles in the late 1980s and 1990s,…
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‘The most common disease you’ve never heard of’: Why your recurring dizzy spells could actually be caused by ‘hidden’ migraines – these simple lifestyle changes can help
An article on health condition vestibular migraine explains why some people who suffer recurring bouts of dizziness may actually be experiencing a “hidden” form of migraine rather than an inner-ear or balance disorder. Despite being described as one of the most common yet under-recognised conditions, it frequently goes undiagnosed because sufferers do not always experience…
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Dragged into Gaza and executed in a hospital bed: How Hamas doctors gave up treating Israeli hostage who was then shot three times in the head – with body hidden inside Gaza tunnel wall
An Israeli hostage seized during the 7 October attacks was reportedly taken into Gaza and brought to a hospital, where medical staff treated him before eventually abandoning his care. According to the report, he was then executed with three gunshots to the head, and his body was concealed within the wall of a tunnel in…
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L7’s Jennifer Finch has died at 59
Jennifer Finch, bassist for the influential Los Angeles rock band L7, has died aged 59 following a battle with brain cancer. Her death is significant because she helped shape L7’s forceful feminist punk and grunge sound, which made the band a prominent presence in alternative rock during the 1990s. L7 announced her death on 18…
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Grunge pioneer L7 bassist Jennifer Finch dies after brain cancer battle
Jennifer Finch, bassist for pioneering grunge band L7, has died aged 59 after battling brain cancer, the group confirmed in an emotional Instagram tribute on Saturday. Her death caps a rapid decline after what was initially expected to be a treatable diagnosis; complications led to multiple surgeries that left her with severe physical limitations requiring…
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Deported Albanian drug dealer who snuck back into Britain is allowed to stay as it ‘would be unfair on his wife’
An Albanian man previously deported from the UK after being convicted of drug dealing has been allowed to remain in the country after re-entering illegally, with a tribunal ruling that removing him again would be unfair on his British wife. The case highlights ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement and human rights protections, particularly the use…
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FIFA World Cup revenue hits $15bn despite New York flooding
FIFA has confirmed that the World Cup generated record total revenues of $15 billion, comfortably exceeding earlier forecasts, thanks to exceptionally strong demand for hospitality packages and resold tickets throughout the tournament. The milestone was overshadowed by severe flash flooding across the New York and New Jersey area, which hosted the final, prompting concerns over…
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Stabbing rocks Bondi Beach as man is rushed to hospital – and another is arrested
A stabbing at Bondi Beach in Sydney has left a man requiring hospital treatment, with police arresting another individual in connection with the incident. The attack has unsettled the popular tourist and residential area, though full details of the circumstances leading to the stabbing have not been disclosed. Beyond the confirmation that one man was…
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44 Years Ago Today, Willie Nelson Hit No. 1 With an Album Named After a Massive Hit Merle Haggard Turned Down
On 18 July 1982, Willie Nelson’s album “Always On My Mind” topped the Billboard country albums chart for the second time that year, cementing one of the most beloved recordings of his career. The title track, written by Wayne Carson with Johnny Christopher and Mark James, became so closely associated with Nelson that he named…