I’ve been bitten by deadly snakes 200 times — so you can survive
In the annals of unconventional medical research, few can claim to have risked quite as much as Tim Friede. During the past 20 years the truck mechanic from Wisconsin has chosen to be bitten by some of the world’s deadliest snakes more than 200 times. His blood is teeming with antibodies painstakingly — and painfully — built up through years of calculated exposure to the neurotoxins of mambas, cobras, kraits and taipans. And now that blood has allowed researchers to develop a medical first: an anti-venom capable of neutralising a broad spectrum of snakebites. Snakebites kill about 100,000 people each year, mostly children and farm workers living in remote, rural areas.
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May 02, 2025 23:45 UTC
Glasgow man knocked out pensioner after aggressive row
Harvey initially walked into Mr McMahon when he was told to leave the bus by the driver due to an earlier incident with a man. Mr McMahon - who tried to play peacemaker - then fell to the ground when Harvey struck him. Harvey pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to his latest offence of assaulting Mr McMahon to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement. "Mr McMahon banged his head off the pavement, which made him lose consciousness for a short time." Mr McMahon required four stitches to close the wound and will be permanently scarred.
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May 02, 2025 22:50 UTC
Crystal Palace happy to let Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze go this summer to fund squad overhaul - Paper Talk
THE SUNCrystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has given his blessing to the sales of both Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze this summer to fund an overhaul of the squad. DAILY MAILFormer Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick has savaged the Red Devils' progress since his departure in 2022. Arsenal are sizing up a move for Leicester starlet Bilal El Khannouss, who has received a vote of confidence from boss Ruud van Nistelrooy. DAILY TELEGRAPHLeicester's ongoing hunt to find a new head coach has taken another dramatic twist as Leon MacDonald, the preferred candidate for the role, has rejected the Tigers' offer. The Premier League remain in talks with Tottenham and Aston Villa over potentially moving their fixture on Sunday, May 18.
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May 02, 2025 22:11 UTC
Reform UK snatches seats from Labour and Tories in election rout
Nigel Farage has said that the era of two-party politics is “finished” after Reform UK won control of a swathe of councils in a local election rout and ousted Labour in a by-election. Reform won the biggest share of the vote in the local elections, the first time on record that a party other than Labour or the Conservatives has done so. In the first major test of public opinion since last year’s general election Farage’s party took control of ten local authorities, won two mayoralties and defeated Labour in a by-election in Runcorn & Helsby by just six votes. Farage celebrates as Sarah Pochin, the Reform UK candidate, wins the Runcorn & Helsby by-election OLI SCARFF/AFP/GETTY IMAGESFarage said that the results marked the beginning of the end for the Tories and demonstrated that Reform was “smashing” into Labour’s vote in its
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May 02, 2025 22:09 UTC
F1 Miami Grand Prix 2025 LIVE: Sprint race start time, schedule and results as Antonelli starts on pole
✕ Close Mercedes reveal trailer for Kimi Antonelli 'The Seat' documentary on NetflixTeenager Kimi Antonelli sprung the surprise of the season so far by taking pole position for Saturday’s sprint race in Miami. The 18-year-old Italian, just six rounds into his rookie campaign as a replacement for Lewis Hamilton, saw off championship leader Oscar Piastri by just 0.045 seconds at the Hard Rock Stadium. Piastri’s McLaren team-mate Lando Norris finished third, 0.100 sec behind Antonelli, with Max Verstappen fourth and Antonelli’s Mercedes team-mate George Russell in fifth. Charles Leclerc and Hamilton qualified sixth and seventh respectively for Ferrari. Follow live coverage of the Miami Grand Prix with The Independent
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May 02, 2025 21:38 UTC
Walton Goggins SNAPS when asked about Aimee Lou Wood as he 'sends interview off the rails' amid 'feud' with The White Lotus co-star
Walton Goggins dramatically 'derailed' an interview three times when he was asked about his alleged feud with his White Lotus co-star Aimee Lou Wood. When first asked about his relationship with Amy, Walton seemed stern and replied: 'I'm not gonna have that conversation.' In the skit, titled The White POTUS, SNL reimagined the Trump family and various political figures on a White Lotus-style vacation. In what many saw as a peace offering, Aimee later shared a fan drawing of her and Walton in character on The White Lotus, suggesting tensions may have cooled. The White Lotus star made it clear her issue was never with Sarah personally: 'I wasn't hating on her, I was hating on the sketch.'
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May 02, 2025 19:52 UTC
Thunderbolts* post-credits scenes spoilers: How it sets up MCU's future
Seen the movie and need a recap of what the movie's ending – and crucially its post-credits scene – means for the MCU's future? Then you're in luck, as RadioTimes.com readers can enjoy new films at Vue Cinemas for less. Then you're in luck, asreaders can enjoy new films at Vue Cinemas for less. Save up to 30% with Vue PassThunderbolts* post-credits scene explainedBucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) in Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts*. There's no reason to suspect that the Fantastic 4 and the New Avengers can't work together, but throw in Sam Wilson's rival Avengers team and things could be about to get messy.
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May 02, 2025 18:27 UTC
Nurse cheated of Rs 18L in UK visa fraud
Surat: A 37-year-old nurse was cheated of Rs 18.4 lakh in a UK visa fraud .The complainant, Iffat Kapadiya , works as a nurse in a private hospital in Surat. From 2009 to 2012, she went to the UK on a student visa and worked as a care worker in the UK during that period. She came across an advertisement on social media offering a UK work visa. He offered her a sponsorship letter from a UK company and asked for Rs 18.4 lakh as fees for the visa. When she complained to Gaur, he assured her of the visa with a delay of a couple of months.
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May 02, 2025 18:16 UTC
My attempt to win the first flatpack world championship
“You’re doing it wrong. I’m competing in the first Flatpack World Championships and am in the process of — badly — building an Ikea “Billy” bookcase. Next to me, screwdrivers in hand, three other competitors are battling for a place in the final. Behind us Kevin McCloud, he of Grand Designs fame, is talking the assembled crowd through what’s going on. “Anna is having a nightmare,” he says with that delight afforded to so many people who have just gone £200,000 over budget on their conversion of a grade II listed water tower.
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May 02, 2025 17:33 UTC
Garcia vs Romero LIVE: Results as ‘King Ryan’ loses after Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez win
✕ Close Ryan Garcia reflects on Devin Haney performanceRyan Garcia suffered a nightmare loss to Rolly Romero on Friday, potentially leaving his planned rematch with Devin Haney in tatters. Garcia was dropped by Romero in round two and ultimately beaten on points, moments after Haney won a decision against Jose Ramirez in the very same ring in New York City. That bout took place at super-lightweight, while the 26-year-olds made their welterweight debuts on Friday (2 May), with mixed results. Haney won a wide decision against fellow former world champion Ramirez (119-109, 119-109, 118-110), yet he looked almost as gun-shy as the 32-year-old. All the action took place in Times Square, the heart of New York City, where Teofimo Lopez outpointed Arnold Barboza Jr earlier in the night.
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May 02, 2025 17:17 UTC
What would a net-zero UK look like in 2050?
It is December 31, 2049, a crisp, windless night. In Westminster, crowds watch the hands of Big Ben approach midnight. In Loch Ness, a pumped storage scheme built precisely for when conditions are crisp and windless, provides the electricity to light its face. In the well-insulated homes of those watching on TV, it also powers heat pumps that keep less adventurous revellers warm. After the purchase of a carbon credit, a carbon sequestration fan is already locking up one fireworks display’s worth of sin.
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May 02, 2025 16:36 UTC
British Indian minister Lisa Nandy clinches India-UK cultural pact in Delhi
"Growing up as a mixed-race child with proud Indian heritage, I saw first-hand how the UK's culture - from food, fashion and film to music, sport and literature - is enriched by the unique contribution of the Indian diaspora," Nandy said. "My ambition is for our cooperation to lead a cinematic revolution that has impacts far beyond the screen. Both the UK and India boast rich cinematic traditions and share a deep mutual interest in each other's storytelling cultures," said Nandy. "Films from India regularly account for around 30 per cent of non-English language releases in the United Kingdom, and there is a new wave of Indian independent cinema telling fresh stories to the world, but made with the United Kingdom... I see enormous potential for greater collaboration between our two countries," she said.
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May 02, 2025 15:08 UTC
England CNO: student nurses ‘integral’ to NHS reforms
Student nurses will be key to delivering the reforms needed for the NHS, the chief nursing officer (CNO) for England has said. Duncan Burton, speaking at the Student Nursing Times Awards in London today, also thanked nurse educators for their “invaluable” role in supporting the next generation of the workforce. Mr Burton, addressing the students in the room, said the next generation of nurses had an “integral role” in the delivery of this vision. "Your role in supporting students to become expert graduate nurses, midwives and nursing associates is invaluable," he said. “When I was student nurse, I came out as gay and found it a particularly tough time.
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May 02, 2025 15:02 UTC
Retro Ford Fiesta from the 80s set to sell for 4 TIMES its original value – despite top speed of just 99mph
The vehicle will go under the hammer in just daysFORD OLD TIMES SAKE Retro Ford Fiesta from the 80s set to sell for 4 TIMES its original value – despite top speed of just 99mphAN EYE-CATCHING 80s Ford Fiesta is set to get flogged for four times its original value. The rare model can clock top speeds of 99mph and can go from zero to 60mph in just shy of 12 seconds. Ford started producing the vehicle to rest the demand for a sporty Fiesta - and it paid off. The Fiesta Supersport was a limited edition model using the 1300 Sport as a base coupled with extras from the Series-X accessories catalogue. "We are pleased to present this stunning Ford Fiesta Supersport finished in Sunburst Red which was first registered on 31st August 1981," the listing states.
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May 02, 2025 14:59 UTC
Times Square fight: Date, time, undercard and where to watch as New York prepares for blockbuster triple-header
An action-packed night of boxing is in store in New York this weekend as the city prepares for a highly-anticipated triple-header of an event. So, when is Garcia vs Romero taking place, what TV channel is the event being shown on and who else will feature at the event? New York is set for a blockbuster triple-header of boxing this weekendRyan Garcia will return after a year-long ban to fight Rolly RomeroThe event was organised by The Ring Magazine and looks set to be an action-packed eveningWhen is the Times Square fight? However, Garcia vs Romero is expected to be the headline bout of the three. Broadcaster DAZN has exclusive pay-per-view streaming rights for the Times Square triple-header.
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May 02, 2025 14:49 UTC