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Athletes in the high-stress field of competitive sports sometimes come under close examination not only for their performances but also for their appearance. Eilish McColgan, the 10,000-meter champion from the Commonwealth Games, has lately been under such unjustifiable criticism. McColgan started getting body-shaming remarks on social media after a video of her treadmill training session in getting ready for her forthcoming marathon debut.

The answers ranged from scathing comments about her appearance to unfounded allegations of eating disorders. One user yelled without thinking, “Give that girl a burger,” said another without stopping; “She looks like a skeleton.” Such comments not only expose negative presumptions but also show a misunderstanding of the physical strain top-performance athletes endure. Read More...

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As of November 2024, there were around 7.3 million claimants for Universal Credit in the UK, while 92,000 people claimed JSA. In Birmingham, it is estimated that nearly 219,000 residents are on Universal Credit. Approximately 70% of them – about 155,000 individuals – have not been employed. The DWP is already moving those on income-based JSA to Universal Credit, while New Style JSA, which is dependent on National Insurance contributions, is not affected. Read More....

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Netflix unveils “American Murder: Gabby Petito” documentary. Let us look at his story very closely. Gabby Petito was Born on March 19, 1999, in Blue Point, New York, Gabrielle “Gabby” Venora Petito was a vivacious young woman whose life was sadly cut short in late August 2021. Wide-ranging media coverage of her disappearance and later death focused on problems with domestic abuse and the impact of social media on public opinion. This piece offers a thorough look at Gabby Petito’s life, goals, the events before her unfortunate death, and the consequences still felt today.

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After the publication of a WhatsApp group called “Trigger Me Timbers,” which included nasty comments, the Labour Party is now dealing with a major internal crisis. The controversy has generated grave questions regarding the internal party culture and disciplinary procedures as well as resulted in the suspension of several party members, including well-known personalities. Read More....

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Netflix, however, increased its subscription price plans in the UK. Basic, ad-free subscriptions now sell at £7.99 monthly; it is £6.99 previously. Premium now is at £17.99 per month, compared to £15.99 previously. New members will see changes immediately, and others will be informed via email at least 30 days prior to switching accounts to new prices.

Apart from raising the price, Netflix has stepped up its quest to curb the sharing of passwords. The company launched a surcharge for more than one household using the same account, and that has dramatically pushed new subscriptions upwards. Between July and September, Netflix added 8.8 million subscribers around the world. This is the highest number of subscribers since the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Read more....

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February 2025 is here, and Microsoft has launched its first wave of titles to bolster the Xbox Game Pass library. This month’s offerings will appeal widely to different gaming tastes, providing subscribers with not only highly anticipated recent quality but also age-honored classic genres.

Avowed: A New Chapter from Obsidian Entertainment

Release Date: February 18, 2025

Available On: Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass (cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC)

Obsidian Entertainment introduces Avowed, an action role-playing game that transports players to the expansive world of Eora. Players take on the role of an envoy of the Aedyr Empire, sent to investigate the mysterious plague known as the “Dream Scourge” in the Living Lands. The game features a rich narrative, complex combat mechanics, and expansive open zones to explore. Check out more..updates...

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On January 27, 2025, Nvidia witnessed a one-of-a-kind market phenomenon when its share price tumbled by 17% in a single trading day, leading to an astonishing loss of around $589 billion in market capitalization—the largest one-day loss in corporate history. This decline not only knocked Nvidia from its perch as the world’s most valuable company, but it also sent mutterings among investors and industry analysts. Read More...

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Former WWE Employee Janel Grant has filed a suit against the erstwhile Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon for severe and blatant misconduct, including but not limited to rape and human trafficking in January 2024. Apart from bringing an obvious dark cloud of corporate negligence hovering over WWE, this litigation brings several high-profile and important legal and public relations challenges to the entity. Read More...

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Holly Trevillion’s tale illustrates the existence of a credible employee turned defrauder who committed fraud against Sainsbury’s, her former employer. Her case, which resulted in a court verdict in February 2024, serves as a revealing account of an individual’s personal and financial hardships and the measures some may take when they reach a crisis. Even if the scheme she orchestrated was criminal in nature, her life circumstances can be perceived as those of a woman who was trying desperately to pull herself together in the midst of a storm. Read More...

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The Asda store on Creechbarrow Road in Taunton was the scene of the incident on October 6. Around 3:30 p.m. Jay, a 7-year-old boy missing asda Taunton, was reported missing. The report prompted an immediate reaction from law enforcement and the local community, resulting in a coordinated effort to quickly find the child. Read Also...

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Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025. Inauguration Day, a signature ritual of American democracy, is set to produce a sequence of historic events and ceremonial customs. Here’s an in-depth look at the schedule, key details and how to watch this monumental occasion.

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The sad death of Sara Sharif seems to have horrified the whole nation. It left behind a family which, though making a judicial confession, is split regarding the truth about this alleged crime. The case has elicited a very strong range of emotions in the Sharif family; it has raised issues not only about the reasons behind the crime but also about the latent layers of deception and the consequences of familial loyalty. As the legal processes progress, the story of Sara’s death emerges as a horrifying storyline involving allegations, secrets, and opposing testimony, providing a terrifying view into the complexities of family interactions. Read more...

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Erika Carr Ogden Utah Cancer Powerful testament to the resilience and the strength of human relationships comes through Erika Diarte-Carr, an intelligent single mom of thirty residing in Ogden, Utah. Through the courageous fight she has been giving cancer, with stage 4 small cell lung cancer coupled with Cushing’s syndrome, many lives have been touched, and a community moved to motivate it to get knowledgeable about deadly diseases. Read more....

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Why DWP Urged to Increase Christmas Bonus for Benefit Claimants. Intended to provide added financial assistance to deprived sections during Christmas, the DWP Christmas Bonus is a traditional payout Since it was first introduced in 1972, the bonus has remained largely unchanged, except for one significant amendment back in 2008 with the advent of the financial crisis. Read More...

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How Urgent search launched after father ‘Adam Skindzier 44, goes missing with six-month-old baby in Liverpool

The case of Adam Skindzier missing baby search gripped the attention of the nation as the Merseyside Police tried a massive manhunt of 44-year-old Mr. Adam Skindzier and his baby son Nathan, aged just six months. The entire episode had begun on a more or less normal Friday; though, it did not take long before it turned into a blitz, which underscored the role of public support and how fast the law enforcement agencies can act.

Merseyside Police, members of the community, and news outlets joined together in the search for missing Adam Skindzier. The region increased police patrols while the net was cast on social media looking for leads.

They also used conventional and modern means of communication to disseminate information regarding the case. Other news outlets, including The Guardian and Sky News, as well as local Bristol Live, appealed to their audience; this ensured news about the search was widespread. Information about Adam, Nathan and the black Mercedes was scattered digitally and communications stressed the time factor. Read More....

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In the aftermath of the crash landing of an Emerald Airlines flight that occurred on Sunday, Belfast City Airport followed emergency measures. The accident landing occurred during heavy weather. At roughly 4 o’clock in the afternoon, the event took place when gusts of up to eighty-two miles per hour swept across several regions of the United Kingdom. The incident was triggered by the nose wheel of the plane collapsing. Fortunately, there were no passengers on board the aeroplane, and there were only four crew members, and none of them were hurt. Read more..