Australian wheelchair tennis king Dylan Alcott has made a supreme defence of his Wimbledon quad singles crown, moving ever closer to a potential calendar year “golden slam” of titles. The…
Year: 2021
Can leukemia in children with Down syndrome be prevented?
For the first time, Princess Margaret researchers have mapped out where and how leukemia begins and develops in infants with Down syndrome in preclinical models, paving the way to potentially…
CEOs made 299 times more than their average workers last year
The difference between CEO and median employee pay grew in 2020 despite the Covid pandemic and ongoing relief efforts. The average S&P 500 company CEO made 299 times the average…
The PSP store is officially closed, but users can still buy games through PS3 and Vita stores
The PSP digital store officially closed today. However, users can still purchase new games through the PS3 or Vita store—as long as they own one of those platforms, that is…
England fan shaves ‘It’s coming home’ into his back hair ahead of Euro 2020 final
The pubs are already packed, the beers are in the fridge and - if you're not too superstitious - the champagne will be on ice as England prepare to step…
Argentina stun Brazil in Copa América final to end 28-year trophy drought
Two long droughts ended on Saturday at the Copa América final. Argentina won their first major title since 1993 with a 1-0 win against Brazil in Rio de Janeiro and…
Packaged water consumption linked to cholera outbreak in DRC capital
Cholera is a diarrheal disease caused by ingestion of the Vibrio cholerae bacterium. In November 2017, a cholera epidemic occurred in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where no…
There’s only one left of this popular toy. It’s going for $28,000
Here's one example of how pretty much everything is getting more expensive: A toy that used to cost $25 is now priced at $28,000. Premium Joy, based in Walnut, California,…
Google’s Nest Thermostat drops to all-time low price in 1-day Amazon sale
If you've been contemplating a switch to a smart thermostat like the Google Nest, Amazon's currently daily deal is certainly worth a look. It's the lowest price we've ever seen…
Harry Kane sends video message to boy with rare brain tumour ahead of Euro 2020 final
Harry Kane has sent a special message to a toddler fighting a rare brain tumour ahead of the England's Euro 2020 final tonight. Mr Kane, 27, sent a video to…