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Curious tale of Kevin Keegan’s cancer diagnosis – stomach tumour that killed him was only discovered after major car crash…as football legend dies aged 75
Kevin Keegan, the former Liverpool, Newcastle United and England footballer, has died aged 75. His stomach cancer diagnosis came about in an unusual way, only being discovered after he was involved in a serious car crash, which is a reminder of how incidental medical scans can sometimes uncover hidden illnesses. Keegan, regarded as one of…
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Robbie Williams Explains the White Substance on His Face That Sparked Concern at World Cup Final
Robbie Williams has responded to online speculation that arose after white material fell from his mouth onto his microphone during a Magenta TV interview at the World Cup final, joking that he had been chewing breath mints rather than anything untoward. The clarification came after clips of the moment circulated widely on social media, with…
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Rapper Alley Boy Dead at 42 Following Battle With Kidney Disease: 21 Savage, Master P & More Pay Tribute
Atlanta rapper Alley Boy, born Curt Freeman, has died at the age of 42 following a long battle with kidney disease. His daughter confirmed his death in an emotional Instagram post on Monday 20 July, and tributes have since come in from figures across hip-hop including Master P, 21 Savage, 2 Chainz, CeeLo Green and…
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Lambchop – “The New World Wave”
Lambchop, the long-running project fronted by Kurt Wagner, have released a new song, “The New World Wave”, which depicts a family’s struggles during the Great Depression. It arrives ahead of their forthcoming album, marking the latest preview of a record shaped by an unusual set of collaborators from the Bon Iver and Gayngs circles. The…
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Garmin finally made a screenless fitness tracker
Garmin has launched the Cirqa Smart Band, its first fitness tracker without a screen, positioning it as a direct rival to Whoop and Google’s Fitbit Air. Aimed at people who want to monitor their health without the distraction of another display, the device offers a minimalist design, ten-day battery life and a single side button…
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Coffee lovers can take heart: Up to 5 cups a day appears safe for most adults, experts say
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association says that consuming up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day, roughly five 8-ounce cups of black coffee, is generally safe for most healthy adults. The statement goes further, suggesting this level of intake may actually be linked to a lower risk of heart disease, stroke,…
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Young mom-of-twins gravely ill in hospital after husband recommended she try gas station kratom for pain in her leg
A young Arizona mother of twins has been left critically ill in hospital after suffering a heart attack, reportedly linked to a kratom supplement her husband suggested she try for leg pain. The product, described as having been bought from a petrol station, is part of a herbal supplement category that has faced growing scrutiny…
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Fitness influencer Clavicular says he started taking testosterone at 14, calls natural training ‘a waste’
Fitness influencer Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, has said on Sean Hannity’s podcast that he began taking testosterone at 14 and gave up natural weightlifting, describing training without performance-enhancing drugs as “a complete waste of time.” His comments have drawn attention because they promote steroid use to a young, impressionable online following,…
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Garmin’s new screen-free fitness tracker doesn’t require a subscription
Garmin has launched the Cirqa, a screen-free fitness and wellness tracker that works without a subscription, positioning it as a mid-priced alternative to rivals such as Whoop and Google’s Fitbit Air. By omitting a display, Garmin says the band avoids distractions and achieves battery life of up to 10 days, while still using heart rate,…
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Zoom, With New Story, Bets on Indie Journalist to Tell It
Zoom has launched a partnership with independent journalist and podcaster Nayeema Raza, creator of “Smart Girl Dumb Questions,” marking the video-conferencing company’s push into original content production. The tie-up reflects a broader shift in how brands engage audiences, as independent creators and journalists gain growing influence, particularly among younger consumers who increasingly turn to individual…