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Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is heading into the final season of his rookie contract and wants a long-term deal. Steelers President Art Rooney II says he’d like to make that happen as well. But Rooney said he simply doesn’t know whether the two sides can find a deal they both think is fair before the […]
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For people with diabetes, sticking to a low glycaemic diet results in small but important improvements in blood sugar levels, cholesterol, weight and other risk factors, finds a study published by The BMJ today. These improvements were seen over and above existing drug or insulin therapy, suggesting that a low glycaemic diet might be especially […]
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Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) has weathered the pandemic and supply chain crisis better than many of its rivals, achieving record deliveries last quarter. But Chief Executive Elon Musk faces pressure to deliver on breakthrough batteries and new factories and models, which are late. Those questions, demand in China and the financial effect of a Bitcoin sell-off […]
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Google has apparently leaked some unannounced Nest security cameras right on its own online store (thanks for the tip, Eric!). Google confirmed in January that it would be releasing a new lineup of security cameras this year, and it seems like the company’s store may have just revealed what’s on the way. As far as […]
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A man was instantly dumped when he told his date that he was often ‘marginalised’ as a straight male, and she caught the whole date on film. TikTok star Javs said she went on the ‘shortest date in history’ which was recorded because she was taking a selfie as the pair sat down in a […]
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The Texans want to trade quarterback Deshaun Watson. For now, however, they haven’t gotten an offer that they’re willing to accept. The number of teams interested in Watson remains unclear. The Eagles definitely are. The Dolphins aren’t believed to be. The Broncos seem to be willing to ride with Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater for […]
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Increasing poor physical (motor) function from around age 65 is associated with an increased risk of death, finds research published by The BMJ today. Signs of increasing decline, such as difficulty getting up from a chair or getting dressed, emerge up to 10 years before death, the findings show. The researchers therefore suggest that early […]
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Cryptocurrencies popped to the top of recent ranges on Monday as short sellers bailed out in the wake of a strong week and while traders hoped a handful of positive comments from influential investors might signal a turnaround in fragile sentiment. Bitcoin rose as far as 12.5% to hit $39,850, its highest since mid-June during […]
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WhatsApp is rolling out its “View Once” feature today, which deletes photos or videos from your chat after they’ve been opened by the recipient. When sending a photo or video, you can make it view once by tapping the “1” button to the left of the send button. After the recipient opens it, it’ll be […]
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A woman used seagulls to get revenge on her noisy neighbours who kept her awake all night – and she called it the ‘ultimate revenge’. Heather Minshull, 37, went on holiday for a relaxing time away from home, but soon she was banging her head against the wall of her caravan as the campers next […]
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