More than 130 Metropolitan Police officers and staff, including two convicted serial rapists, committed offenses or misconduct because of significant failings in the force’s vetting processes, a review has found. David Carrick, one of Britain’s most prolific sex offenders, who received 37 life sentences, was inadequately vetted in 2017. Checks failed to turn up an … Read more
Cheese is one of those foods that can be easy to overeat—and there’s a scientific reason for that. According to a study published in PLoS Onefoods high in carbohydrates and fat (such as cheese) can be addictive. Additionally, cheese contains a protein called casein that breaks down into opioid-like compounds and triggers a release of … Read more
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndicate partners may earn a commission. Credit: Robert Lea (created with Canva) Space fans hoping that the intruder from beyond the solar system known as Comet 3I/ATLAS is actually an alien spacecraft may be disappointed by new research that could close the book on … Read more
The Queen has underlined the “more urgent than ever” mission of her charity, The Queen’s Reading Room, as it marks its fifth anniversary, saying “books make life better”. Founded by Camilla during lockdown, the initiative has grown into a global charity, connecting more than 186,000 book lovers in over 180 countries. Despite this stretch, the … Read more
By now millions of people have watched the moment an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. Good’s defenders — including city and state leaders — call what happened Jan. 7 an unjustified attack, while federal authorities say the agent was acting in self-defense. Already her death has become a lightning … Read more
Meghan MARKOSHis lifestyle brand, As Ever, is selling fast, claiming nearly a million jars of the fruit spread have been produced following strong demand. A brief site glitch revealed high inventory levels, apparently reflecting leftover stock from a major production run ahead of the global expansion. Meghan Markle is also reportedly planning a lifestyle cookbook … Read more
A hunter in Pennsylvania bagged a huge buck with his cremex loader while slowly walking through the woods. Larry Oswald, 25, of Crawford County, feels lucky to have had a close encounter with an older buck during the late hunting season for primitive guns. On the afternoon of Jan. 2, the Hartstown resident was hunting … Read more
Terry Zink has spent his entire life in the woods. A 57-year-old, third-generation hound from Marion, Montana—a town tucked away in the Flathead National Forest—Zink hunts mountain lions and bears while running a small archery business. He also voted for Trump, but after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) implemented deep cuts to the federal … Read more
By Satoshi Sugiyama and Kantaro Komiya TOKYO, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Japan on Wednesday called China’s ban on dual-use exports for its military “absolutely unacceptable”, amid a looming threat of wider restrictions on vital rare earths in a growing dispute between Asia’s top two economies. Dual-use items are goods, software, or technology that have both … Read more
Paul Bersebach / MediaNews Group / Orange County Register via Getty Images Doctors retire differently than other professions because of their unique financial situation. Here’s what you can learn. Physicians face numerous financial challenges, including high student debt, late career starts, low starting salaries, and extended work weeks. Doctors are a good fit for the … Read more