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A tragic incident occurred at an On Air gym in eastern Paris, where a 34-year-old woman became brain-dead after suffering severe injuries in a cryotherapy tank. The supervising employee, a 29-year-old named Alison, was found dead at the scene, having suffocated, which raised concerns about a possible nitrogen leak displacing oxygen. The gym was evacuated, and three others received treatment; the event is under investigation, highlighting the risks associated with cryotherapy, which has previously faced...

Summary Months of U.S. efforts to negotiate peace in the Ukraine-Russia war are faltering, prompting Secretary of State Marco Rubio to suggest that the U.S. may cease its involvement if progress is not made. President Trump echoed this sentiment, stating that if either party impedes the process, the U.S. will withdraw, while emphasizing his earlier claim that he could end the conflict in 24 hours was made in jest. A critical meeting is anticipated in...

Ozempic has gained immense popularity recently, contributing to Weight Watchers' bankruptcy, while new competitors like Mounjaro and the oral pill Orforglipron emerge. Currently in trials, Orforglipron aims to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity, showing potential for 16-pound weight loss over nine months, with ongoing benefits post-trial. Developed by Lilly, the pill could address the UK’s obesity crisis, where 16.8 million people are affected, although it carries risks including nausea and serious health concerns like...

Stop Trump Coalition Plans Protests for Upcoming UK VisitCampaigners from the Stop Trump coalition are preparing for "even bigger" protests during Donald Trump's anticipated visit to the UK in September, aiming to surpass the demonstrations seen during his 2019 state visit. Trump's upcoming trip was hinted at following a personal invitation from King Charles III, delivered by Keir Starmer during a February meeting at the White House. The coalition is dusting off a blimp as...

The maker of the iconic triangular-shaped almond-and-honey-laced chocolate bar, Toblerone, has announced its decision to discontinue the product in the UK after nearly sixty years. This decision places Toblerone alongside other discontinued favorites like Mars Delight, Cadbury Dream, and Rowntree’s Texan in the confectionery graveyard. The bar has long been a staple in supermarkets and airport duty-free shops but will no longer be available in the UK market. Full Article

Dee Chantelle, a trans woman and director of the Zodiac bar in London, found her identity and support within the LGBTQ+ community after performing at The WayOutClub in Camden. Following a recent Supreme Court ruling that redefined the legal definition of a woman, she emphasizes the importance of trans-inclusive spaces, as more than half of London’s LGBTQ+ venues have closed in recent years. Jeremy Joseph, owner of G-A-Y clubs, expresses concern over the ruling's implications...