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Photo of the author, circa 1992, at 12 years old.

285 pounds. Forty-three years old. Summer 2024.

“Have you thought about GLPs?” my primary care physician asked as she listened to my heart.

I laughed nervously. “No, but I am now.” Humour has always been my shield.

She didn’t flinch. “Your BMI is over 40. You’re at risk for all sorts of health conditions. Why don’t you look into our weight-loss program?”

My labs were fine. But that didn’t matter. My body size alone was enough to warrant a prescription. Читать дальше...

A Pacific Gateway Shows the Kremlin’s Grip on Russia’s Vast Expanse  The New York Times

In a country where power is highly centralized, Moscow sets the tone for Vladivostok, 4,000 miles away, complicating longstanding ambitions to make it a trading powerhouse.

A 15-year-old girl was forced into marriage with a 28-year-old man in the Surkhandarya region of Uzbekistan, her father says. Social services officials tried to prevent the wedding but it proceeded in August, garnering viral social media coverage.

Actor Kate Winslet turns 50 and NHL legend Patrick Roy turns 60, among the famous birthdays for Oct. 5.

On Oct. 5, 2005, scientists announced that for the first time they were able to genetically sequence the strain of avian flu that was behind the 1918 pandemic that killed up to 50 million people worldwide.

Once dismissed as ‘Victor Hugo on the garbage dump,’ Les Mis is now the world’s longest-running musical. As it marks 40 years with a sold-out gala, Alfie Boe and the cast reflect on its appeal beyond the barricades

Death Notice Iona MEYER  Funeral Times

Analysis of Sunderland's 2-0 Premier League defeat at Manchester United

Arsenal could have signed a World Cup winner, if talks had been different

Clive Tyldesley has commentated on the best players and clubs in world football over his long and distinguished career but one particular match sticks out for him

Max Verstappen’s post-Christian Horner revival continued in Singapore, with Red Bull suddenly back in the hunt for the world championship.

The ‘volcano’ rubbish dump blighting lives in London’s ‘toxic town’  The Telegraph

The son of the legend has taken up an an intriguing new venture

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have established themselves as the men to beat.

Nick Kyrgios, who has racked up a number of fines over the years, was quick to share his thoughts after a fellow player was disqualified.

Jannik Sinner is the highest-ranked man in the Shanghai Masters draw following Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal.

Coventry City match reaction from CoventryLive as we take a look at what Owls' boss Henrik Pedersen said about his side's 5-0 defeat

Achieving perfectly light and fluffy scones is made easy by changing two ingredients.

Ever wondered why your mum's cookies taste better than any bakery's? Recent findings suggest it's not just the ingredients but something far more heartfelt.

Jean Simmons was "so traumatised" she couldn't talk about working on a classic Western for decades, while Gregory Peck had furious clashes and stormed off set.

What has pipped the Keira Knightley version of Pride and Prejudice to the post?

Once home to Britain's first nudist beach controversy, this seaside town is now known for sandy shores, heritage, and family charm.

Learning to drive now costs nearly £1,000 and parents are the ones footing the ever-growing bills for lessons, tests, and insurance, new research reveals.

EXCLUSIVE: The Orange Manbaby has been lambasted from an unexpected source – Grand Designs star Kevin McCloud – over the US President's garish redesign of the Oval Office