Piotr Szczerek The US Open has always attracted drama around it, but this time the drama was not on the court, rather in the stands. After Polish tennis pro Kamil Majchrzak secured the best victory in his life as he beat ninth-seeded Karen Khachanov in five thrilling sets, the player walked towards the stands to spread love. He autographed, waved, …
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Gone are the days when gym sessions were just about changing the way you look. More and more people are now aware that exercise is one of the most effective things you can do for your long-term health. Rachael Sacerdoti, a personal trainer and founder of the coaching platform It’s So Simple is an advocate for adopting strength training if …
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The actor Sharon Stone has expressed scepticism about the Basic Instinct reboot currently being scripted by the original film’s writer Joe Eszterhas. Speaking on US TV’s Today programme, Stone made reference to the unsuccessful 2006 sequel, in which she reprised her role of murderous novelist Catherine Tramell. That film earned dreadful reviews, poor audience feedback and just $38m (£28m) at …
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Artificial intelligence (AI) software company Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) has a strong case as the most talked-about stock this year. The success of its AI tools amid the current AI boom has made it one of the more high-profile stocks on the market, and its stock price has followed the hype. Its stock is up 143% year to date through Aug. …
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At some point, it dawns on me that although this is all technically work (research!), I should probably do some actual work on this setup tomorrow. For now, I unplug the USB-C hub and head off with the iPad for an evening’s reading. It feels weird to carry my “work” computer into relaxation time. My silenced iMac looks on, presumably …
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Whether it’s a flat white, espresso or an energy drink, caffeine is firmly entrenched as the UK’s favourite legal stimulant. We collectively sip an estimated 98million cups of coffee a day – and research is increasingly showing that apart from the taste, regular coffee drinkers also enjoy a range of health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease and dementia. …
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Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. What do The Pitt star Noah Wyle, former Captain America Chris Evans, and Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani have in common? According to thirsty fans on the internet, all their smiles are portents of something, …
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When you try to come up with the Earth’s largest waterfall, there are a lot of factors to take into account. Some might break it down based on sheer size, the flow rate or volume of water coming through it, and more. But, if you ask the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the answer is clear: the Denmark Cataract. …
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Samsung hasn’t fully adopted Qi2 in Galaxy smartphones yet, with the focus instead seemingly being on making phones thinner. In a new survey, though, Samsung is directly asking users if they’d prefer proper Qi2 support over a thinner smartphone. Through the Samsung Members app (as noted by SammryGuru), Samsung is currently running a survey of Galaxy owners which, among other …
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