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Forgetting names and losing keys may signal something other than dementia
Forgetting a name or misplacing keys does not necessarily indicate dementia, experts say; stress, tiredness and lack of attention can make ordinary memory lapses more likely. Neuroscientist Tommy Wood says noticing a problem can be a reason to investigate and address its causes, rather than assume that cognitive decline is inevitable. Wood describes memory as…
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Nat Geo Kicks Off New Multi-Year Doc Franchise With ‘Africa Earth’s Wild Home’
National Geographic is launching a multi-year documentary franchise that will explore the planet one continent at a time, beginning with the seven-part series *Africa Earth’s Wild Home*. The project reflects the company’s continued investment in documentaries and aims to show audiences both familiar wildlife and less-seen African landscapes, species and behaviours. Made over four years…
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Will Ospreay puts Jon Moxley, The Death Riders in the rearview with successful title defense at AEW All Out
Will Ospreay retained the AEW World Championship by defeating Jon Moxley at All Out, winning his first title defence. The result appeared to close his turbulent association and rivalry with Moxley’s Death Riders, after Ospreay had trained with the faction and later split from them. Moxley targeted Ospreay’s neck and used a briefcase to strike…
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RNC rips Beshear’s ‘woke trans record’ over veto of Kentucky girls’ sports bill
Kentucky’s Democratic Governor Andy Beshear defended his vetoes of transgender-related legislation during a CNN interview, arguing his party does not “throw anybody under the bus” whilst facing criticism from the Republican National Committee. Beshear vetoed Senate Bill 83 in 2022, which would have barred transgender students from girls’ and women’s sports teams, and Senate Bill…
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Australian influencer alleges harassment by supporters after Fuentes denounced her
Australian influencer Amy Dangerfield says supporters of far-right streamer Nick Fuentes subjected her to sustained online harassment after he accused her of trying to undermine his leadership. She alleges that the abuse included threats, violent images, AI-generated pornography and claims that she was a paedophile, prompting her to contact police and a lawyer. Dangerfield had…
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Ministers consider tighter donation rules after Reform’s £72m haul
The Government is considering tighter controls on political donations following Reform UK’s record-breaking £72 million in contributions from overseas crypto-billionaires. Louise Haigh, First Secretary of State, announced that amendments to existing legislation are being examined, with a more comprehensive bill to follow before the next general election. The donations have triggered widespread concern about foreign…
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Libbie Mugrabi to leave Hamptons mansion after foreclosure sale
Socialite Libbie Mugrabi is leaving her six-bedroom Hamptons mansion after it was sold at foreclosure auction when she stopped making mortgage payments. The property, awarded in her 2020 divorce settlement from billionaire art collector David Mugrabi, became a symbol of their highly publicised and acrimonious split. Mugrabi reportedly took out a $3.5 million loan secured…
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Tuchel demands full intensity from England against Czechia
Thomas Tuchel says England must approach their Nations League match against Czechia with maximum intensity, rejecting the idea that clubs or players should choose which fixtures to prioritise. Despite England’s 3-2 defeat by Spain, he believes the team must be proactive and avoid an “economic” approach, while acknowledging that rotating players may be unavoidable during…
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Trafford’s England display intensifies competition for the goalkeeper’s role
James Trafford impressed on his surprise England start against Spain, making two important saves before England eventually lost 3-2 in their Nations League opener. His performance, combined with doubts over Jordan Pickford’s recent form, suggests England’s long-established No 1 position may finally be open to competition. Trafford, 23, endured a frustrating season at Manchester City…
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Brazilian mother and daughter die from cancer within 10 hours
A mother and daughter in Brazil died from cancer just 10 hours apart, leaving their family devastated. Cibele Marchis, 28, died in hospital in Mogi Guaçu at about 4pm, while her mother, Maria Elisabete Nogueira, 56, died at another hospital around 2am the following day. The timing was particularly distressing because both had reportedly wished…