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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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State Department warns Americans flights may be canceled amid escalating Iran conflict as it issues worldwide travel caution
The US State Department has issued a worldwide travel caution warning American citizens that flights could be cancelled or disrupted as the conflict with Iran escalates. The advisory reflects growing concern within the US government that the situation could deteriorate further, prompting officials to urge Americans travelling abroad to remain vigilant and prepared for sudden…
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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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Leading oncologist reveals 6 habits that could promote longevity and reduce your risk of chronic illness
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel says dinner parties combine healthy food, mental activity, social life and exercise into one simple longevity strategy.