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Wasps got there in the end and given the spectre of administration emerged just 48 hours before this nervous victory they can be forgiven for doing things the hard way. They were excellent for 50 minutes, romping into a 29-point Read more
From an early age, children with life-threatening food allergies are taught to proceed with caution: Check labels, ask about ingredients, don’t eat something at a friend’s house if you don’t know what is in it. In some cases, however, necessary Read more
Nigeria’s central bank on Tuesday hiked its main lending rate by 150 basis points to 15.50% (NGCBIR=ECI), its highest level yet and more than forecast, forging ahead with efforts to rein in inflation and ease pressure on the currency. But Read more
irlines would have to refund passengers for services they paid for that aren’t actually provided, like broken Wi-Fi, under new rules proposed by the Biden administration. Also, airlines and travel search websites would have to disclose upfront any added fees Read more
The rare manta ray known as Taurus was first photographed in 1982 gliding through waters of the southern Great Barrier Reef. Four decades on, the melanistic ray with its distinct black belly is still leaving divers in awe. “This year Read more
The international chess federation (Fide) has rebuked the world champion, Magnus Carlsen, for abruptly conceding an online game against Hans Niemann. In a statement released on Friday, Fide told Carlsen “there were better ways to handle the situation” – but Read more
Macrophages are immune cells that engulf and digest pathogens, cancer cells or cellular debris. The kidneys—like other tissues in the body—contain kidney resident macrophages, or KRMs, from the time of birth. These KRMs protect the kidney against infection or injury Read more
Germany’s Commerzbank (CBKG.DE) said on Tuesday it would take a 490 million euro ($471 million) hit to its third-quarter operating profit after its Polish mBank (MBK.WA) unit booked additional provisions for its Swiss franc loans. The German lender said it Read more
Erica Lubman, an indie artist who goes by the moniker Boy Jr., is objectively good at TikTok. She has amassed more than 300,000 followers with her tongue-in-cheek songs and videos spoofing indie rock culture. Those followers have translated into ticket Read more
Therese Palmer has just taken two perfectly formed loaves of garlic-infused bread out of her camp oven, and the aroma would entice even the most apathetic of taste buds. For this central Queenslander, there’s something alluring about food being cooked Read more