Author: Newark Independent

Manchester City must overcome Real Madrid if they are to keep their Champions League hopes alive after the pair were drawn together for a blockbuster playoff tie.In a fiendish consequence of City’s scratchy league phase, which saw them narrowly avoid early elimination by finishing 22nd, they will face the La Liga leaders and reigning European champions next month. Celtic have been dealt an equally tough assignment in the form of Bayern Munich. The play-off winners will all enter the round of 16 but there is no further safety net for those defeated.It means a swift renewal of acquaintances for City…

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Matthew McConaughey’s 93-year-old mother Kay says avoiding stress — and maintaining a healthy lifestyle — are the keys to a long life in Austin LifestyleKnown as “MaMac” by her family, Kay says she avoids stressful situations and knows “I don’t have to fix everything”She also does Pilates four times a week, and her trainer Nonna Gleyzer says “young people can’t handle” the moves Kay does Kay McConaughey  — known as MaMac by son Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey — says the secret to being so vibrant at age 93 is simple: “Don’t stress.”  “The biggest thing for me…

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new bill has been introduced to the Kentucky Congress aimed at supporting efforts to educate Kentucky youth on the dangers of vaping and smoking. A few years ago the Kentucky Attorney General’s office settled a lawsuit where the state received a little over $14 million dollars from Juul Labs. Now, House Bill 187 will take the remaining money, a little over $7 million dollars, and use it to fund anti-smoking and anti-vaping programs aimed at educating Kentucky youth about the dangers of smoking. “Juul Labs, as you may recall, entered into an agreement with Kentucky…

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg warned employees to “buckle up” for an “intense year” during Thursday’s company-wide meeting, emphasizing artificial intelligence developments and addressing recent controversial policy changes.The meeting marked significant changes to Meta’s internal communication format, with the company disabling comment features and hiding question rankings due to concerns about leaks.”We try to be really open and then everything I say leaks. It sucks,” Zuckerberg said during the meeting.”This is a marathon, not a sprint,” Zuckerberg told staff, “but honestly, this year feels a little more like a sprint to me.” The CEO outlined ambitious AI goals, predicting that a…

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A man has been jailed after breaching the terms of his stalking protection order (SPO) by viewing his ex-wife’s TikTok videos.Paul Belton, 47, of Middlesbrough was found guilty earlier this month and sentenced to 32 weeks at Teesside Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.The court heard he accessed the TikTok page in August 2024 and at the same time transferred small amounts of money into her bank account in a further breach of the SPO.Belton’s ex Amy, whose surname the BBC has agreed not to use, said she hoped the sentence will give him an opportunity to “reflect” on his actions and…

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The much-awaited action thriller Deva has hit theaters, and fans are already raving about its gripping storyline, impressive performances, and intense action on social media platforms, especially on Twitter (X). Directed by Rosshan Andrrews, marking his debut in Hindi cinema, Deva stars Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, and Pavail Gulati. Produced by Zee Studios and Roy Kapur Films, with co-production by Malvika Khatri, the film has been creating waves even on its first day of release.Advertisement Fans on Twitter have been quick to express their excitement and admiration for the film. One viewer called it an “engaging thriller” and praised the…

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Thanks to the ever-improving world of fitness trackers and apps, you’ve never had more access to personal health data. But which of the dizzying number of markers and metrics should you really be using to assess your health? One way to cut through the clutter is to focus on body composition. if you’ve only ever heard this term used by gym bros chugging protein shakes, I promise it’s about more than getting ripped. When accurately measured and assessed by a qualified healthcare professional, your body composition can provide valuable health insights beyond your physique. Tracked over time, this metric can…

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