Scottish Mortgage manager Baillie Gifford is famous for making a ton of money from Tesla and Amazon stock. The investment firm got into these US growth stocks early on, and made a fortune as they shot up in price. Today, the firm still has substantial positions in both of these…
“Celtic curse” hotspots found in Scotland and Ireland with 1 in 54 at risk
People with roots in the Outer Hebrides and north west Ireland face the highest known risk of developing hemochromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes the body to absorb and store too much iron. Over time, that excess iron can build up to dangerous levels. This is the first time researchers…
Timothée Chalamet’s 30th Birthday Gift from Kylie Jenner
Why Timothée Chalamet Apologized to Kylie Jenner for His “Grumpy” Birthday Behavior Timothée Chalamet’s emotions were out of this world on his 30th birthday. After all, his girlfriend Kylie Jenner surprised him with a private screening of his 2014 film Interstellar last December. But while the Dune actor was ultimately…
Woman loses all her limbs ‘after being licked by a dog’ in devastating case of sepsis that caused her heart to stop six times in intensive care
By ROBERT FOLKER, NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:14 GMT, 21 February 2026 | Updated: 15:17 GMT, 21 February 2026 A woman had all her limbs amputated after contracting a devastating case of sepsis from what is believed to be a dog lick. Manjit Sangha, 56, spent 32 weeks in hospital and suffered several…
Wise But Impulsive King Fooled By A Cunning Odin In Norse Mythology
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Odin, the Supreme God in Norse mythology, stands as a powerful symbol of more than just war. He embodies the persistent pursuit of wisdom, poetry, and magic. His journey for knowledge was marked by courage and curiosity, and he had the power to be a…
Premier League’s new marathon man is crowned: Gareth Barry’s record shattered as James Milner makes 654th appearance – more than 23 YEARS on from his top-flight debut
By CIARAN FOREMAN, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 15:00 GMT, 21 February 2026 | Updated: 15:06 GMT, 21 February 2026 James Milner has broken the record for the most Premier League appearances of all time. Starting in the midfield for Brighton against Brentford on Saturday afternoon, the 40-year-old has surpassed the milestone…
7 days until ticket prices rise for Disrupt 2026
Super Early Bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ends February 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT. That gives you one week to secure the biggest savings of the year — up to $680 off individual passes and up to 30% off community passes. Register now to lock in at the lowest rate. From October 13-15 at…
I tried Canon’s PowerShot V1 camera for astrophotography
Launching in February 2025 as part of Canon’s video-focused ‘V series’, alongside the Canon R50 V, the Canon Powershot V1 is a vlogging-focused hybrid compact camera with a built-in lens, 3x optical zoom and a 22.5MP sensor. It rivals Sony’s ZV range of cameras, which are also aimed at content…
Barry Manilow Cancels Tour Dates Amid Lung Cancer Diagnosis
“I’m SO, SO sorry I have to reschedule some of these first Arena shows. Again!” the statement continued. “But when I do come back I will COME BACK!!!” Until then, the “Copacabana” hitmaker is grateful for all the support. “In the meantime, and once again, thank you all for your…
Retired company director, 56, killed after being buried 8ft deep in Alps avalanche while skiing off-piste without safety transmitter
A British man who died in an avalanche while skiing off-piste in the French Alps has been named as a retired company director. Neil Willetts, 56, was buried under tonnes of snow after he was engulfed by a huge snowslide in the popular resort of La Plagne on January 11.…