‘All circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis’ Ikea has cut sick pay for unvaccinated UK staff members who are forced to isolate despite testing negative. Unvaccinated works are only eligible for statutory sick pay of £96.35 a week compared to more than £400 a week the average worker receives. The move falls in […]

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‘We will see in the future if this strain is more pathological or more contagious or if it will prevail’ A new Covid variant has sprung into existence in Cyprus, but they must have lost inspiration as it’s named ‘Deltacron’. Before you say it, you would be correct in thinking that it’s a mashup of […]

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Is the game…too long? It has been revealed that the long-awaited sequel to Dying Light will take “at least 500 hours” to complete fully. Due to release on February 4, Dying Light 2 promises to be hours of terrifying first-person zombie chaos. Sharing the news on their official Twitter page, the creators said the game […]

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What do you think about the Riddler’s costume change? The internet is divided once more after first-look images of The Batman’s Riddler were revealed on Twitter. While the buzz for The Batman, directed by Matt Reeves, is still immensely positive, people have some thoughts about the latest costume reveal. The Riddler, who Paul Dano will […]

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‘There are celebrations, dance, singing’ A baby lost in the chaos of the US Afghanistan evacuation has finally been reunited with his family five months later. Amid the rushed evacuation of Kabul in August, many Afghans were lost, displaced, and separated from their families. Two-month-old Sohail Ahmadi was handed to an American soldier over a […]

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Are poodles not excitable enough? An ex of the late Hugh Hefner has claimed that the Playboy Mansion’s pet poodle became addicted to cocaine thanks to drugs being everywhere. Sondra Theodore, 65, appeared on docuseries Secrets of Playboy to dish up all the goss on the many infamous parties of the Playboy Mansion. Having been […]

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In response, the HSE essentially said they couldn’t comment Sinead O’Connor has called out the Irish state after announcing the death of her 17-year-old son, Shane. The singer told the world of her son’s passing on Twitter. Posting the news on January 8, O’Connor wrote: “My beautiful son, Nevi’im Nesta Ali Shane O’Connor, the very […]

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‘The girls feel their father’s name is continually dragged through the mud unnecessarily, when really he is a good egg’ Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie allegedly “fully support” Prince Andrew in his continued legal battle with Virginia Giuffre. While his family was off on a two-week ski break in Geneva, Andrew was apparently Skyping his daughters […]

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Ah yes, the cultural pinnacle that is Glee According to a Hollywood Consultant and a conservative news outlet, Ryan Murphy’s Glee started a ‘Wokeness Epidemic’ and also birthed cancel culture. In a staggering 6500-word article from conservative publication Human Events, Glee is branded as seemingly starting the identity politics ‘trend’. The source for this impressive […]

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‘The definition of stupidity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results’ Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been warned against scrapping free lateral flow tests, with one doctor stating it’s the “definition of stupidity”. Experts have slammed the decision despite reports of Boris Johnson’s plans to scrap lateral flow tests. […]

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‘Joe Biden’s voice is now the voice of desperation and despair’ Donald Trump did not hold back when he spoke on Joe Biden on Friday, branding him the ‘voice of desperation and despair’ in response to his speech on January 6. On the January 6 insurrection anniversary, Biden addressed the nation in what many called […]

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The scientist talked with fellow Anti-vaxx spokesperson Joe Rogan A scientist who also shockingly promotes anti-vaxx conspiracies has dubbed people following Covid-19 restrictions as “mass formation psychosis”. Appearing on Joe Rogan’s podcast on December 31, Dr Robert Malone said mass psychosis has caused a “third of the population basically being hypnotized”. Joe Rogan questions big […]

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A further 32 people are injured following the canyon collapse At least seven people have been confirmed dead following an avalanche of rock that poured off a cliff and onto tourist boats in Brazil. Three people are still missing, and a further 32 people are injured following the collapse of a canyon wall on Furnas […]

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‘There are no words to tell you how disappointed I was’ Australian footballer Josh Cavallo has called out homophobic abuse he received from fans during an A-League game on Saturday night. The 22-year-old made headlines globally last year for his courage and bravery after he publicly came out. As the only out and proud professional […]

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Writer-director Adam Mckay tweeted that he was ‘straight up flabbergasted’ Netflix’s Don’t Look Up has utterly smashed the record for the most hours watched in a single week while also ranking as one of the most-watched films ever. Don’t Look Up has proven itself to be the marmite of disaster films. The majority of people […]

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‘Feudal aristocratic title for a war criminal is quite spot on’ Amid the news of former Prime Minister Tony Blair being knighted, we asked JOE readers whether or not the accolade should be revoked – and you lot didn’t hold back. Should Tony Blair have his knighthood revoked? — JOE (@JOE_co_uk) January 5, 2022 In […]

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John O’Looney has quickly become the anti-vaxxer Kim Kardashian to Piers Corbyn’s Kanye West After refusing the vaccine and branding covid-19 “just a common cold”, a British anti-vaxxer has been hospitalised with a broken ankle- just joking, it’s covid. John O'Looney, a funeral director from Milton Keynes and anti-vaccine activist, was recently in ICU with […]

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Alongside the suspect’s shopping list were the statements: ‘Clean floor’ and ‘Get a job’ After allegedly lying about a job opportunity with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, a 23-year-old killed and dismembered his parents. Chandler Halderson had spent the past few years living with his parents amid the continued spread of the covid-19 pandemic. His father, Bart […]

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Candi had a ‘fanbase like no other’ Popular TikTok creator Candice Murley Marystown has died at the age of 36 following a particularly eerie final video. Marystown’s sister, Marsha McEvoy, confirmed that she had died on Sunday, days after she posted a video that explained the “voices in her head had gone silent”. View […]

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‘You never know how much time you have, but it was worth it’ Modern medicine is nothing if not astounding. From the speed of vaccine creation, to surgical procedures straight from science fiction novels – there are new medical revelations being made year after year. The heart is arguably one of the most vital organs […]

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‘Words cannot express the tremendous loss we all feel after losing these two members of our sheriff’s office family’ Two Florida state police officers who were also in a relationship died by suicide last week, leaving behind their newborn son. On Tuesday, St Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara announced the death of two deputies – […]

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Cat ladies across the world are shaking The phrase is “man’s best friend” not “man’s best baby” – yet despite this, Pope Francis has stated that those who choose pets over having children are actually selfish. While discussing parenthood during a general audience at the Vatican, the 85-year-old did not hold back, saying: “Today … […]

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Footage from the scene has since been shared across the internet A man trying to avoid paying for his train fare died after attempting to jump over the train station barrier and accidentally breaking his neck. Police and paramedics were called to the mezzanine floor of a subway station in Queens, New York, where they […]

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‘Keep the wind out because it’s not going to be pretty’ With 2022 now in full swing, the UK could see localised blizzard conditions with winds of up to 80mph as a yellow warning is issued. Health Chiefs across the UK have urged people to check on elderly neighbours amid the Met Office’s yellow weather […]

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Koechner reportedly measured at a .13 blood alcohol concentration and later tested .12 at jail Anchorman star David Koechner was arrested on New Year’s Eve on suspicion of driving under the influence and allegedly hitting a street sign with his car. The 59-year-old was pulled over by police in Simi Valley, California, at around 3:00pm […]

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We miss wine already With dry January in full swing and people’s blood alcohol levels slowly lowering from Christmas, many are wondering whether abstaining from drink for the month is actually beneficial. While the festive period for kids is largely toy-based, adults across the world look forward to drinking way earlier than is usually socially […]

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Do you brie-lieve in magic? If you have struggled to get a date recently then don’t fear – a book on witchcraft has stated that simply giving a woman cheese will suffice in your quest for love. You know the saying: all great things come from the 17th century. Straight from the time period that […]

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‘Giuffre’s baseless claims against Prince Andrew… must be dismissed at this stage’ Prince Andrew’s lawyers are hoping to have Virginia Giuffre’s legal proceedings halted after documents surfaced showing a settlement between Giuffre and the late Jeffrey Epstein. Made public on Monday, the settlement of $500k (£371,000) agrees to end Giuffre’s claim against the late businessman […]

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Already sweating at the thought of what The Simpsons predict for 2022 Let’s be honest, 2021 has been a complete s**t show. From Covid to government corruption, the climate to hate crimes, the year hasn’t been all sunshine and daisies. But there have also been some golden moments. The Tories were demolished in the Shropshire […]

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America has overhauled their isolation rules The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has cut Covid isolation time from 10 days to just five days amid surging Omicron cases. The guidance, issued across the US on Monday, follows evidence that suggests Covid is most infectious in the two days leading up to showing symptoms […]

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‘It was really, really hard filming with Jonah, and just not ruining take after take’ Jennifer Lawrence has revealed that co-star Jonah Hill berated her with insults for an entire day while on the set of Netflix’s Don’t Look Up. The film, which released globally on December 24, follows scientists as they battle a cataclysmic […]

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Alexa made her move A mum has shared on Twitter that her 10-year-old daughter asked for a “challenge” from Alexa, only for the AI to instruct her to poke a power outlet with metal. Mother Kristin Livdahl may have uncovered the first stage in the grand robot scheme to take over. Sharing the story on […]

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‘Throat swab + nasal may improve chances a swab picks up virus’ Research has shown that you may hear the first signs of Omicron before you feel the standard symptoms experienced with the latest Covid variant. While you might be on the lookout for a loss of your senses, you may in fact be barking […]

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‘Prince Phillip withdraws from public life permanently by dying’ #DeathTo2021 was wrong for this one’ Viewers were left shellshocked after watching Death to 2021 on Netflix, most notably because the narrator made a quip about Prince Phillip many have deemed “wrong”. Starring the likes of Hugh Grant, Lucy Liu, and Tracey Ullman, Death to 2021 […]

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‘That was a mistake and I’m sorry,’ Lammy said at the Jewish festival Limmud David Lammy has apologised for nominating Jeremy Corbyn for Labour’s top seat back in 2015, while also stating he is “staggered” that people with antisemitic views remain in the party. Speaking at the Limmud festival, a Jewish event which took place […]

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‘We will continue to monitor the data carefully, but there will be no new restrictions introduced in England before the New Year, ‘ said the PM. While the Government will not introduce any more restrictions before the new year, the Health Secretary has urged the public to “remain cautious” while celebrating. With Omicron cases still […]

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Genius? Or lazy washing up hack? One man has divided the nation after sharing an ingenious tip for washing up at Christmas that is slated to save a lot of time. Last year, a dad decided to leave “washing dishes” out of his day entirely, so instead served his family their Christmas dinner in huge […]

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No roast potatoes for Maxwell Ghislaine Maxwell will receive an alternative to the typical Christmas dinner while behind bars. While we are tucking into Turkey and mountains of roast potatoes, Maxwell will reportedly be dining on quite the opposite. According to the Telegraph, the 59-year-old will be served-up beef meatloaf, gravy, mashed potatoes, tuna, potato […]

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Stop hanging baubles and pay attention to your own When it comes to Advent Calendars, there are two types of people: those who play by the rules and those who can rarely resist the siren call of the treat behind the cardboard door.  For those of us that caved in and hoovered the chocolate down […]

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Silver, gold or sperm? Jewellery is an obvious gift option at Christmas but one husband may have taken it too far by opting for a ring made from his own sperm instead of silver and gold. The father of five was due to have a vasectomy at the end of November 2019. Thinking already about […]

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Silver, gold or sperm? Jewellery is an obvious gift option at Christmas but one husband may have taken it too far by opting for a ring made from his own sperm instead of silver and gold. The father of five was due to have a vasectomy at the end of November 2019. Thinking already about […]

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Who’s shimmying down the chimney? As the sun rises and kids begin hurriedly unwrapping presents and eating way too much chocolate before 9am, you’ll be glad to know that parents are having just as much fun – with 51 per cent of Brits are getting jiggy with it on the big day. A spike in […]

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Gervais did not hold back! River Gervais has slammed “rule-breaking” Tories amid news of numerous Downing Street parties, shindigs, business meetings – or whatever you want to call them. The 60-year-old comedy veteran branded Prime Minister Boris Johnson as acting like “Charlie Sheen” while the UK largely followed restrictions. Talking on a Twitter live stream, […]

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‘I was in the pool and I thought the sun had caused the tattoo to flare up or something’ An expecting mum was terrified after warts began to grow on her tattoo that would later need to be burned off using liquid nitrogen. Jade Harvey first believed that small lumps on her tattoo were merely […]

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Who wants to feel all warm and fuzzy this Christmas? Christmas films are a highly divisive subject. Some people love them, others hate them – and there are even some people who watch them all year round. Crazy, right? Despite the amount of chocolate and snacky bits that tend to get eaten alongside these films, […]

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Who gets drunk before lunch? A survey has revealed the average time most UK households begin drinking on Christmas day- sorry mum, it’s not 9am. Christmas day is one of the very few days where drinking before noon is socially acceptable. Whether it be a glass of bubbly or a bucket of mulled wine, we’re […]

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Anti-maskers were not happy with the doctor’s statement about cloth masks CNN’s chief medical analyst Dr Leana Wen has stated that cloth masks are “useless” against the transmission of the Omicron variant. Dr Wen said that Mayor Bill de Blasio shouldn’t cancel the iconic New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square as proof of […]

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This isn’t the first time Atack has been faced with trolls Actress Emily Atack called out a crude and insensitive comment made by a social media troll who commented on her breasts on Instagram. Taking to the social media platform to share images from her birthday celebrations, which included cocktails and shopping, Atack also shared […]

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Happy National Short Person Day! In honour of National Short Person Day – which is today – we thought we’d give some attention to the short kings out there who are sometimes overlooked. According to The Journal of Sexual Medicine, shorter men are more sexually active than people able to reach the top shelf in […]

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‘She’s pretty special to us’ A family in Iowa was saved from carbon monoxide poisoning after their dog altered them to a gas leak that could’ve proved fatal. Brad Harbert, 37, was clued onto the danger when his husky and coonhound mix named Roxy woke him in the middle of the night. “She just was […]

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