Kim Deal on addiction, Pixies and going solo: ‘It’s nice I lasted long enough to contemplate the past’

Your support allows The Independent to cover crucial stories on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, sending reporters to the frontlines and providing quality journalism accessible to all. Ozzy Osbourne, battling Parkinson's disease, will reunite with Black Sabbath for a final show in July, featuring a lineup of metal legends and profits benefitting charities. Tickets for the event go on sale February 14, promising a historic gathering of rock and metal icons. Full Article

Odiseo Castrejon via Unsplash provides valuable information on iron intake recommendations for different age groups. It is advised to get iron from a balanced diet rather than relying solely on supplements. Women, especially menstruating ones, require more iron due to blood loss. Symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia include tiredness, shortness of breath, and paler skin, and a GP should be consulted for proper treatment. Iron-rich foods include fortified cereals, leafy greens, meat, fruits, and pulses....

Marko Elez, a trusted DOGE staffer of Elon Musk, resigned after racist social media posts promoting eugenics were uncovered, leading to access restrictions to the Treasury payment systems. Elez, a computer science graduate, had worked with Musk's companies, including SpaceX and Starlink, focused on AI. Musk's DOGE team, consisting of young men, faced backlash for their roles in purging federal agencies, with a court decision pending on their access to government spending data. Full Article

Rapper Kendrick Lamar won the Grammy for Song of the Year with 'Not Like Us,' a diss track towards Drake. The American Heart Association revealed on social media that the song has 101 beats per minute, ideal for hands-only CPR. Other songs on the recommended CPR playlist include hits like 'Stayin' Alive' and 'Eye of the Tiger,' aimed at making CPR education more accessible and effective. Full Article

In a departure from traditional lasagne, various chefs like Mary Berry and Jamie Oliver offer alternative versions by using tortillas or breaking lasagne sheets apart for a "scruffy" look. Jamie Oliver's veggie lasagne recipe involves tearing fresh lasagne sheets and layering them with leeks, veggies, and a cheese sauce before baking. While some critics may disapprove of these unconventional methods, Italian lasagne can vary greatly in ingredients and preparation methods beyond the classic version most...

A con held in the same prison as baby killer Lucy Letby describes her as "very weird", but also helpful and reserved, with a strong bond with fellow inmate Beinash Batool. Letby, serving life for murdering seven babies, complains about her wasted life and the campaign to overturn her conviction. Despite losing appeals, she has gained some support from other inmates at HMP Bronzefield after a recent press conference challenging her convictions. Full Article