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Rory McIlroy achieved golfing immortality by defeating Justin Rose in a sudden-death play-off to win his first Masters title, completing the career Grand Slam at Augusta National. After missing a par putt to win in regulation, McIlroy secured victory with a birdie on the first extra hole, collapsing in emotion as he celebrated this monumental achievement, becoming the first European and sixth overall to achieve the Slam. Reflecting on his journey, McIlroy expressed that the...

Breakthrough in Dental Care Scientists at King’s College London have successfully grown human teeth in a lab using a material that mimics the natural tooth development environment, potentially allowing patients to regrow lost teeth and offering a viable alternative to fillings and implants. This advancement, which took over a decade to develop in collaboration with Imperial College London, could lead to stronger, longer-lasting teeth that integrate naturally into the jaw. Researchers are exploring methods for...

Jean Marsh, the acclaimed actor and writer renowned for co-creating and starring in the influential 1970s ITV drama "Upstairs, Downstairs," has passed away at the age of 90 due to complications from dementia at her home in London. The series, set in an aristocratic house during Edwardian London, poignantly examined themes of class and social change and garnered numerous awards. Michael Lindsay-Hogg, a close friend of Marsh, confirmed her death, marking the loss of a...

Government calls in military experts as month-long refuse workers’ strike brings warnings of public health emergencyMilitary planners have been recruited to manage the escalating rubbish crisis in Birmingham, caused by a month-long strike by refuse workers which started on March 11 over pay disputes. The strike has resulted in thousands of tonnes of uncollected waste, leading to serious public health warnings. Authorities are concerned about the potential health hazards posed by the accumulating garbage on...

A tragic helicopter crash in the Hudson River claimed the lives of a Spanish family of five—Agustín Escobar, Mercè Camprubí Montal, and their three children—along with their pilot, Seankese ‘Sean’ Johnson. Relatives, including Joan Camprubí, paid tribute to the family's happiness and expressed their grief, while New York Mayor Eric Adams laid flowers at the crash site, emphasizing community support. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause, with reports of a flock of...

British Steel is implementing emergency measures to protect its blast furnaces in Scunthorpe amid concerns over material shortages. The business secretary has indicated that there is no guarantee the plant will secure the necessary supplies in time, prompting the company to explore assistance from over a dozen businesses to obtain essential materials like iron ore and coking coal. This effort aims to prevent the temporary shutdown of one of the two furnaces critical to its...