Bisi Bennett was offered an instalment payment plan of more than $45,000 a month for a year A mum in Florida was left in shock after being handed a hospital bill for more than half a million dollars after giving birth prematurely to her son in a car. Bisi Bennett went into labour when she was […]

4 years ago

A fourth vaccination could be given approval as early as the new year Britain is considering the rollout of a fourth vaccination against Covid-19 after both Israel and Germany approved a second round of boosters for their populations. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) will examine evidence on the amount of immunity three […]

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It surpasses the previous record by more than 13,000 The UK has recorded more than 100,000 Covid cases in a day for the first time since the pandemic began. The latest government figures show that the country recorded 106,122 cases in the last 24 hour period, breaking the previous record of 93,045 which was set […]

4 years ago

In one sentence, he compared his brother to Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson Logan Paul has claimed that Jake Paul is this generation’s Mike Tyson after his brother scored a fifth win in five fights with a knockout victory over Tyron Woodley at the weekend. The 24-year-old had been due to put his high-profile feud […]

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For the third year, the group have put together an art display in the Illinois state capitol The Satanic Temple has returned to the Illinois State Capitol with an art installation, this time creating a mock version of the nativity. This year’s display features the “satanic deity” Baphomet, depicted as a swaddled babe, and was […]

4 years ago

The penultimate day of Quizmas has arrived On the 11th day of Quizmas… we ran out of unique intros to write to these. So just get stuck, preferably with a glass of mulled wine, a mince pie and/or a tub of chocolates.

4 years ago

The missing student was found in the man’s basement, naked and covered in coal, almost a week after she had gone missing A teenager from Utah who was kidnapped by a man she met online has been found alive in the man’s basement thanks to a text she sent to her parents before she had […]

4 years ago

The driver was sentenced to 110 years in prison after a brake failure on his vehicle caused a crash that killed four people Kim Kardashian has joined millions of others in calling for clemency for a 26-year-old truck driver sentenced to 110 years in prison earlier this month. Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was driving his vehicle on […]

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The dinosaur fossil has been described as ‘exceedingly rare’ A incredibly well-preserved fossilised dinosaur embryo which was still inside its egg has given palaeontologists new insights into the evolutionary links between modern birds and dinosaurs. The 72 to 66-million-year-old oviraptorosaur embryo was found in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, in southern China, and has been named “Baby Yingliang”, […]

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The officer went undercover to try and befriend prime suspect Christian Brueckner A German police officer went undercover in a prison to try and get a confession out of the prime suspect in the Maddie McCann case. Earlier this year, German prosecutors said they were ‘100% convinced’ that Christian Brueckner is the man responsible for […]

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Uncertainty remains over whether restrictions will be brought in before the end of the year Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly considering bringing back further covid-19 restrictions after Christmas as the Omicron variant continues to rip through the United Kingdom. In the last few days, the country has recorded unprecedented numbers of cases and experts […]

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And the bells are ringing out for Quizmas day We’re at the final three, well done if you’re still with us and not all quizzed out. By the time we reach day 12 of this countdown, that will be 300 questions on general knowledge, sport, entertainment and everything in between. A monumental effort from all […]

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Officers raided a home in Ireland after an anonymous tip-off Police in Ireland were left stunned after raiding a house and discovering a poster of Maddie McCann on the wall, causing a major alert in the case. Officers raided the remote home in Co Donegal after a recent tip-off Following the discovery, Irish police contacted […]

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The special is set to air on New Year’s Day The first trailer for the Harry Potter reunion, Return to Hogwarts, has been released, and it looks like it’s going to be an emotional watch for fans of the popular wizarding franchise. In the heartwarming trailer, we can see stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and […]

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Chileans have voted in socialist candidate Gabriel Boric, making him the country’s youngest ever president Socialist candidate Gabriel Boric has been elected as Chile’s new president, promising he will make Chile the “grave” of neoliberalism. On Monday, 35-year-old former student protest leader Boric defeated his far-right rival José Antonio Kast, taking 56 per cent of […]

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It could be a white Christmas for some Parts of the UK could be hit with up to 10 inches of snow this Christmas as temperatures are set to plummet to below zero later this week. Forecasts show that temperatures could drop to as low as -6C in some places, with Scotland the most likely […]

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The song could be in for another strong position after breaking the top five last year A punk song labelling Prime Minister Boris Johnson a “f**king c**t” is on course to yet again secure a high chart position in the race for Christmas Number 1. Last year, The K**ts finished in the top five with […]

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It demonstrates the importance of doing tests just before going out A doctor has shown how quickly covid-19 can develop by taking four lateral flow tests in one day, with the first two coming back negative and the last two coming back positive. It shows how covid can develop in a person in just a […]

4 years ago

This is the home straight now We can see it. We can smell the mulled wine. We can almost taste the cranberry sauce. We’ve come round the final bend and we can see presents straight ahead. Yes, Christmas Day is oh so close now, and with one final push we’ll make it to the finish […]

5 years ago

Just one week to go now… Over halfway through our 12 Days of Quizmas and we’re not letting up in our quizzing output in the build up to the big day, like busy quizzing elves. Little-known secret, but I’ve not actually purchased a single Christmas present for my family. No, this year I’m gifting each […]

5 years ago

You may not need to feel guilty about that afternoon nap A new study has found that some people could be more prone to napping because of their genetics. The world is divided into two types of people: those that can nap and those that can’t. Some swear by it, finding it easy to nod […]

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She is being kept in isolation for her own protection The stepmother of Star Hobson is apparently a “number one target” for other inmates at the prison where she is being held. Savannah Brockhill, 28, is being held in the isolated wing at HMP Styal in Cheshire for her own safety, after she was sentenced […]

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If this stays in your head all day, you won’t be complaining The Lord of the Rings cast have reunited for a quite incredible rap to tell the world one thing: that Lord of the Rings is the number one trilly. People will surely argue about it for years to come: what is the greatest […]

5 years ago

Welcome all, everything is fine… Just over a week until Christmas and everything’s a bit grim isn’t it? Omicron, Plan B, and don’t even get me started on how the Ashes are going. But this is a sanctuary of quizzing. An opportunity to escape the harsh reality of the world for just a few minutes […]

5 years ago

The five pupils lost their lives after a bouncy castle blew 10 metres in the air at an end-of-year celebration The five school children who died in a freak bouncy castle accident on Thursday have all been identified. Jye Sheehan, Jalailah Jayne-Maree Jones, Zane Mellor, Peter Dodt, all age 12, and their classmate Addison Stewart, […]

5 years ago

There are calls for pubs and restaurants to stop indoor service with immediate effect A group of experts have called for an immediate 10-day lockdown to halt the spread of the covid Omicron variant. Independent SAGE, the equivalent of the official Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies has advised that pubs and restaurants close for inside […]

5 years ago

The fire broke out in Sutton on Thursday night, just before 7pm Four children have died after a house fire at a home in London on Thursday night. All four of the children are believed to have been related and under the age of five, and were killed when a blaze broke out at their […]

5 years ago

She asked the world of Reddit for advice on the office dispute A woman has landed herself in a meeting with HR after refusing to call her boss by his actual name. The dispute came about after she claims he refused to call her by her preferred name, despite the worker in question having repeatedly […]

5 years ago

Testing positive now may not be the death knell for your Christmas Day plans. With less than 10 days to go until the big day, Brits across the country are facing the prospect of having to isolate for Christmas Day if they now test positive for Covid. There are fears that up to one million […]

5 years ago

You’ve got to respect the hustle After a year and a half of hard work, a woman in the US has managed to trade her way all the way to a house, having started with just a hairpin. The concept is a simple one: start off with something small and trade it for an item […]

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The bouncy castle was blown 10 metres in the air at the end-of-term celebration The first victims of the Tasmania bouncy castle tragedy has been named, as the death toll from the accident at a primary school end-of-year celebration hits five. Five children have died and three more are seriously injured after falling from 10 […]

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The tragedy took place on the last day of term at a primary school in Tasmania Five children have died after a gust of wind blew a bouncy castle 10 metres in the air at a primary school end-of-year celebration, with four more seriously injured. The tragic incident took place at Hillcrest Primary School, near […]

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She said they will only take a break to watch the Queen Iris Jones, the 82-year-old grandma married to a man less than half her age, has said that her and her husband will spend Christmas Day in bed together. Jones is married to 36-year-old Mohamed Ibriham, who finally managed to move to the UK […]

5 years ago

The new Omicron variant continues to sweep across the country The United Kingdom has recorded its highest ever number of new Covid cases in a single day, with  78,610 new cases reported on Wednesday. The figure surpasses the previous peak in UK cases – infections that are picked up through testing – of 68,053 reported […]

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MPs also heard that it is possible covid-19 was an engineered virus A select committee of MPs has heard from one specialist that they consider a lab leak to be the likely source of covid-19. This is because after two years of searching, an animal host for the virus has never been found. Speaking to […]

5 years ago

No time to rest, it’s day four of the Quizmas countdown! How are we feeling? Excited? Tired? Festive? All of the above? It wouldn’t be Christmas if there wasn’t some stress in the air. And the days don’t stop coming as we hurtle towards the 25th. So maybe take a few minutes out of your […]

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Experts have said the symptoms of Omicron are ‘different’ from previous strains of coronavirus With just 10 days to go until Christmas, Brits across the country are facing the prospect of having to isolate for Christmas Day if they now test positive for Covid. If you test positive for the virus, you must self-isolate for […]

5 years ago

You get what you pay for, we guess… A mum was left “disgusted” after paying £85 for a visit from a ‘Grinch’ who then proceeded to trash her house and pour fruit juice over her son. Laura Magill said she had “never been so disgusted in my life” after the Grinch smashed eggs on her […]

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The singer said she suffered from nightmares after viewing the content at such a young age Billie Eilish has opened up about the impact that watching “violent” and “abusive” pornography at the age of 11 had on her. Speaking to Howard Stern on US radio station, SiriusXM, the 19-year-old pop superstar said that the content […]

5 years ago

“I’d like to say to any of you that are suffering from addiction or know anyone suffering from addiction, there is a way out.” Russell Brand has revealed that he has been sober for almost two decades. The comedian and actor said that Monday (December 13) marked 19 years since he last used drugs or […]

5 years ago

Stop the world, I want to get off A reality TV star has gone viral after revealing that she can make tens of thousands of pounds a day by selling her farts in jars. Stephanie Matto, 31, shot to fame recently after appearing on 90 Day Fiancé in the US. The show follows international couples […]

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It’s as concern grows over the Omicron variant. People in Scotland have been asked to limit socialising to three households at a time in the build-up to Christmas, in order to reduce the spread of Covid-19. Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon, saying that people should reduce their social contacts with other households […]

5 years ago

The pensioner was left on the ground for 20 minutes before a delivery driver found her A postman who refused to help up an elderly woman who had slipped on some ice because he was “absolutely knackered” has been sacked from his job. Thomas McCafferty ignored the pleas of 72-year-old Patricia Stewart as she lay […]

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‘This is a reason some mother-in-laws aren’t welcomed around’ A grandma has sparked outrage online after buying matching Christmas pyjamas for all of her grandkids – except her son’s step-child. A picture of the woman’s six grandchildren has gone viral online, showing them all sitting cross-legged in front of the Christmas tree. Five of them […]

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So far, the film seems to have lived up to the hype Spider-Man: No Way Home has a score of 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes as the first reviews of the much-anticipated film come in. Firstly though, let us assure you that this is a spoiler-free zone. Don’t worry. It’s been one of the most […]

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He first appeared on the show on 2008 Britain’s Got Talent magician David Watson has been found dead at his home, according to reports. The 62-year-old from Altrincham passed away on Thursday. More ⁦@DavidJWatsonBGT⁩ ⁦@BGT⁩ pic.twitter.com/lMdJMzdcP9 — David Walliams HQ (@davidwalliams) April 14, 2020 Police reportedly had to break into his home after his family […]

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Certainly a day to remember for them This is the frightening moment newlyweds plunged to the ground after making a dramatic entrance to their wedding on a swing hoisted 12ft into the air. For many people, their wedding day will be the best day of their lives. Weeks of meticulous planning in the hope that […]

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The film is set to hit cinemas next April The first full trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore has been released, giving fans their first view of Mads Mikkelsen as the new face of wizard villain Gellert Grindelwald. Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law will once again star as Newt Scamander and Albus Dumbledore […]

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Previous winners of the award include Greta Thunberg and Donald Trump Elon Musk has been named TIME’s 2021 Person of the Year for his work in space travel and in the electric car industry. TIME also noted his plans to take humans to Mars and his interest and power in the world of cryptocurrency. The […]

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The Emmerdale star was reunited with his fiancée and son live on Lorraine I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here champion Danny Miller was unable to contain his emotions when he was reunited with his family live on television. The actor was visibly overcome as he was surprised by his wife-to-be, Steph, and seven-week-old […]

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