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Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King diesFormer Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King, who co-wrote the hit Sweet Home Alabama, has died aged 68.
Ryanair baggage policy: Airline cuts hand luggage allowance by two thirds unless passengers pay moreFor the second time in a year, Ryanair is changing its cabin-baggage policy – dramatically reducing the amount passengers can carry without paying extra.
No alcohol safe to drink, global study confirmsBad news for those who enjoy what they think is a healthy glass of wine a day.A large new global study published in the Lancet has confirmed previous research which has shown that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.The researchers admit moderate drinking may protect against heart disease but found that the risk of cancer and other diseases outweighs these protections.A study author said its findings were the most significant to date because of the range of factors considered.They found that out of 100,000 non-drinkers, 914 would develop an alcohol-related health problem such as cancer or suffer an injury.
QuoteNo alcohol safe to drink, global study confirmsBad news for those who enjoy what they think is a healthy glass of wine a day.A large new global study published in the Lancet has confirmed previous research which has shown that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.The researchers admit moderate drinking may protect against heart disease but found that the risk of cancer and other diseases outweighs these protections.A study author said its findings were the most significant to date because of the range of factors considered.They found that out of 100,000 non-drinkers, 914 would develop an alcohol-related health problem such as cancer or suffer an injury. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45283401
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European Parliament splashes out £800,000 of taxpayers' money on 751 43-inch flatscreen TVs for MEPs The European Parliament has splashed out on at least 751 brand new flat screen televisions for every single MEP in the EU at an estimated cost of £800,000 in taxpayers' money. The 43-inch LG TVs cost about £530 each and have been fitted in the private Brussels offices of every single MEP.British representatives were shocked to find the new screens in their offices, even though they will be leaving the parliament for the last time on Brexit Day in just six months’ time.
McDonald’s condemned for using chickens that suffer heart failureFast-food giant accused of buying birds bred to grow so quickly their organs can’t copeMcDonald’s is under fire from animal-welfare activists who say the chickens it uses for food suffer heart failure and lameness because they are forced to grow fat too quickly.Menu items such as McNuggets, chicken sandwiches and salads come from birds that have been selectively bred over time to put on weight more rapidly than is natural, causing painful health problems, according to the campaigners.
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