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The Stats don’t lie: after age 65, most people will struggle to focus visually on close-up objects. You might have seen this among your friends and relatives or even experienced it yourself, holding books, magazines, or your phone farther away from your face to try to bring words and pictures into focus. Many of those affected start using reading glasses. But a new treatment could become available: eye drops.This deterioration of vision is called presbyopia. It is not a disease but a natural, physiological change caused by aging—specifically by the loss of elasticity and flexibility of the crystalline lens at…

Morning opening: Drones are not going away anytime soonJakub KrupaAirspace over the Danish city of Aalborg was briefly closed again last night after unconfirmed reports of drone sightings. While no drones were eventually found, it shows how Denmark is on the edge after repeated incidents this week.Light-emitting object flies away as Denmark airport closes due to drones – videoDanish prime minister Mette Frederiksen conceded earlier that “there may be more to come,” as she laid bare the challenge these hybrid attacks pose for the country in a rare TV address.She conceded that the recent events showed “vulnerabilities” in Denmark’s critical…

A three-storey building under construction collapsed Thursday morning in Awka, Anambra State, leaving several people trapped beneath the rubble. The incident occurred at about 11:40 a.m. behind the Anambra State House of Assembly, off Ekwueme Square in Okpuno. Eyewitnesses said artisans were working on the roof when the structure suddenly gave way, sparking panic in the area. The building, which had reached the roofing stage, reportedly collapsed without warning. Preliminary investigations by officials of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the state’s materials testing department suggested that poor concrete mixture and possible foundation defects may…

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that essentially approves the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations to an American investor group in order to keep the social media app operational in the country. Vice President JD Vance said that the deal would value TikTok US at “around $14 billion.” TikTok was required to divest its American business or be banned in the U.S. via a national security law originally signed by former president Joe Biden. Trump’s executive order essentially bars the attorney general or Department of Justice from enforcing that law for 120 days while the divestiture plan presented…

Former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has been involved in discussions about leading a post-war transitional authority in Gaza, the BBC understands.The proposal, which is said to have backing from the White House, would see Blair lead a governing authority supported by the UN and Gulf nations – before handing control back to Palestinians.His office said he would not support any proposal that displaced the people of Gaza.Sir Tony, who took the UK into the Iraq War in 2003, has been part of high-level planning talks with the US and other parties about the future of Gaza.In August, he…

20. Katy B – Lights On (ft Ms Dynamite) (2010)Most pop/hip-hop collaborations don’t qualify here – commissioning a verse from a rapper to increase your single’s “reach” does not a duet make – but Lights On does. It moves back and forth between both participants, and moreover, it’s superb: a perfect evocation of the night ending before the stimulants have worn off.19. Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell – Mornin’ Glory (1968)Campbell and Gentry at the 1968 Grammy awards. Photograph: Bettmann/Bettmann ArchiveThe whole of Gentry and Campbell’s eponymous duets album is a delight, but if you had to pick a highlight,…

As cryptocurrencies mature into mainstream assets, investors are exploring ways to generate returns beyond simply holding tokens or speculating on price swings. Cloud mining providers are positioning themselves as one answer, offering contracts that aim to deliver predictable income streams in an otherwise volatile market. One of the latest to expand its services is CryptoMiningFirm, a company established in 2021 that says it operates more than 100 mining farms worldwide. The firm promotes an AI-driven mining system, renewable energy sourcing, and multi-currency support as the foundation of its platform. Cloud Mining as an Entry Point Traditional mining requires specialized hardware,…

Sep 26, 2025, 03:30 AM ETLiverpool are looking to strengthen their defense with a move for Bayern Munich center back Dayot Upamecano, while Barcelona have added Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy to their shortlist. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesTOP STORIES- Sergio Busquets announces he’ll retire after MLS season- Galliani, Berlusconi family exit Monza as U.S. takeover confirmed- Ex-Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar, 21, dies from brain injuryBayern Munich center back Dayot Upamecano will be a free agent in 2026. Stefan Matzke – sampics/Getty…

Getty ImagesSocial media giants have also found themselves penalised in China’s campaign to clean up its internetThe Chinese government is taking aim at an emotion that has become all too common on the country’s internet – despondency.This week, China’s Cyberspace Administration launched a two-month campaign to curb social media posts that “excessively exaggerate negative and pessimistic sentiments”. The goal, according to authorities, is to “rectify negative emotions” and “create a more civilised and rational online environment”.In the crosshairs are narratives like “studying is useless” and “hard work is useless”, as well as stories that promote “world-weariness”.China has been grappling with…

new video loaded: China’s Skyscraper Delivery Problem Creates a New WorkforceFood delivery drivers in Shenzhen are trying to get orders to office workers faster by paying intermediaries to complete the final, upward leg of the journey.By Jiawei Wang and Gilles SabriéSeptember 26, 2025