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Researchers have identified a troubling new development in some urban rodent populations: genetic changes that may make them much harder to control with common poisons. Rats have long been among the most resilient animals living alongside people, having spread across…
Some Grand Theft Auto 6 buyers are paying far more than the official asking price on eBay for pre-orders, even though the game is still widely available at normal retail cost through approved sellers. Pre-orders for Rockstar Games’ next GTA…
The remains of a Chicago couple who vanished on May 20 have been discovered in a mass grave on the outskirts of Mexico City, where two other victims were also found. Zafar Padamsee Mawani and Guillermo Jaffet Hidalgo Ortiz disappeared…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has added to the intrigue around reports that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could be getting married at Madison Square Garden after giving a notably evasive response when asked about the claim. The 34-year-old…
Medical professionals are warning people about the viral TikTok craze dubbed the ‘pink gelatin trick’, after some users suggested it can work like GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. With interest in weight-loss methods continuing to rise, many people are exploring everything from…
A Dollar General store manager was killed after she was allegedly shot by a customer during an argument linked to a $1.58 pack of hamburger buns. Hours later, the suspected gunman was fatally shot by police. Alexis Hill, 44, was…
Joe Biden has mocked Donald Trump over the troubled renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, just days after Trump threatened that vandals could face up to 10 years in prison. Biden made the remarks on Saturday, June 27, 2026,…
A careers expert says there are five job skills likely to remain ‘AI-proof’, arguing that their importance will only grow over the next 10 years. As artificial intelligence continues to advance at speed, plenty of workers are asking the same…
Argentinian footballer Lucas Trejo is grieving an unimaginable loss after his wife and two children were found dead following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela. The twin quakes, which hit the country on June 24, have left at least 1,430…
Parents are being urged to take extra care when buying squishy toys for children, as safety concerns continue to grow around the popular products. Warnings have been issued by several councils across the UK over squishy toys, including the widely…
Dan Frolec expected a diving break in Croatia with friends to be an unforgettable adventure. Instead, it became the start of a nightmare that left him in a foreign jail under suspicion of murder and facing a possible 40-year sentence.…
When you’re setting off on a backpacking trip or finally taking that long-awaited holiday, it’s easy to pay attention only to the destination and overlook the details printed on your boarding pass. But every mark on that ticket, whether you’re…
A viral YouTube clip has given viewers a close-up look inside a great white shark’s mouth, and it is every bit as unnerving as you might imagine. The footage was posted in May by Carlos Gauna, the marine wildlife photographer…
It may feel satisfying to scratch that mosquito bite or itch rash, but research now reveals exactly why giving in to the urge makes everything worse. Scientists have uncovered a cellular mechanism that explains why a mildly annoying itch can…
One father was alarmed after testing a well-known children’s toy and discovering the level of chemicals it appeared to release, following a warning urging parents to get rid of the item. Concerns have recently been raised over the popular ‘squishy…
A doctor has shared an easy habit that may help lower your chances of developing a very common and uncomfortable condition. Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, affect the area around the back passage and can lead to itching, swelling, discomfort…