Coca-Cola has launched legal action against Vue after the cinema operator ended their near-25-year partnership and switched its European soft drinks supply to PepsiCo. Vue, which runs more than 220 cinemas across eight European countries, selected PepsiCo as its exclusive supplier until at least 2030, following a competitive tender process last year. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Great Britain filed the case to recover alleged unpaid debts following the contract’s termination. Vue said Coca-Cola also owed it money but confirmed no legal action was pursued on its side. Vue’s founder and chief executive, Tim Richards, criticised the move, saying the dispute involved…
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Google’s AI Overviews feature most often cites YouTube when answering health-related search queries, according to a German study that analysed more than 50,000 searches and raises concerns about how medical information is presented to users. Researchers at SE Ranking found that YouTube accounted for 4.43% of all sources cited in AI Overviews for health queries, making it the single most referenced platform. No hospital network, government health body or academic institution came close. The next most cited sources were German public broadcaster NDR.de and medical reference site Msdmanuals.com. The study, based on German-language searches conducted in December 2025, found AI…
Japan is developing the world’s fastest train, the L0 Series maglev, built by Central Japan Railway Company. During testing, the train has reached speeds of up to 603.5km/h, far exceeding the current commercial record held by China’s Shanghai Maglev at 460km/h. By comparison, Europe’s fastest high-speed services, such as France’s TGV and Italy’s Italo, operate at around 300–350km/h. The L0 Series will run on the new Chūō Shinkansen line and is expected to cut travel time between Tokyo and Nagoya to about 40 minutes, with a future extension to Osaka reducing Tokyo–Osaka journeys to roughly one hour. The project relies…
Social media influencers linked to the online “manosphere” are convincing healthy young men that normal tiredness, stress or changes in libido mean they have low testosterone, according to a study in Social Science and Medicine. Researchers analysed popular posts on TikTok and Instagram, finding that influencers often frame ordinary experiences as medical problems while promoting hormone tests, supplements and treatments. Most posts had financial links, often poorly disclosed. The study’s lead author, from the University of Copenhagen, said this creates a false sense of deficiency and fuels profitable but often unnecessary health interventions. Medical experts warned that routine testosterone testing…
Plants growing close together can alert one another to environmental stress, improving their chances of survival. In experiments with thale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana), scientists compared plants grown in isolation with those packed closely so their leaves touched. When exposed to intense light, isolated plants suffered severe damage, while crowded plants coped much better. Within an hour, densely grown plants activated more than 2,000 genes linked to protection against multiple stresses. Isolated plants showed little change in gene activity. The findings suggest that stressed plants send warning signals to nearby neighbours. The study identified hydrogen peroxide as the key signal, released…
The U.S. is taking significant steps to support its travel and tourism industry. Key measures, such as faster visa processing and airport technology upgrades, are helping the sector recover and grow. Authorities say improvements in airport systems are making travel smoother. Upgrades include digital check-ins, automated security lanes, and enhanced baggage handling. These changes reduce wait times and improve the passenger experience. Visa processing has also been streamlined. Tourists can now apply for short-term visas more efficiently, making it easier for international travelers to visit the U.S. These improvements help boost bookings and encourage travel. Industry officials note that these…
Netflix has revised its $82.7bn offer for Warner Bros Discovery by switching to an all-cash deal, a move designed to speed up shareholder approval and strengthen its position against a rival hostile bid from Paramount Skydance. The revised proposal keeps the valuation at $27.75 per share but removes the share component, which Netflix says gives investors greater certainty and could allow a shareholder vote as early as April. Warner Bros Discovery’s board continues to unanimously back Netflix’s offer. Under the deal, Netflix would acquire Warner Bros’ studios and streaming assets, including HBO, while WBD’s global networks business – such as…
Scientists have developed a DNA blood test that predicts how breast cancer patients will respond to treatment.The test analyses circulating tumour DNA released by cancer cells into the bloodstream.Low DNA levels before treatment were strongly linked to better treatment responses.Similar results were seen after just four weeks of therapy.Researchers studied blood samples from 167 patients with advanced breast cancer.Patients with low DNA levels had longer periods without cancer progression.The findings suggest ineffective treatments could be avoided early.Doctors could switch patients sooner to better therapies or clinical trials.Researchers say the test could make treatment faster, more personalised and more effective.
Newcastle missed the chance to climb to fifth after a flat 0-0 draw at Wolves.Despite dominating possession, Eddie Howe’s side lacked creativity and cutting edge.Nick Woltemade squandered half-chances as Wolves defended comfortably throughout.The hosts stayed organised, growing in confidence after recent improved form.Newcastle’s crosses and set pieces failed to seriously test José Sá.Late efforts from Bruno Guimarães and Joelinton were saved, sealing a drab stalemate.
Acrobatics & tumbling has officially earned full NCAA championship recognition. Colleges and athletes across divisions are celebrating the milestone, which will allow national competitions to begin in spring 2027. The sport combines flips, jumps, and coordinated routines, requiring athletic skill, teamwork, and precision. With championship status, NCAA-accredited programs can offer scholarships, structured training, and national competition opportunities for student-athletes. Colleges from Divisions I, II, and III are preparing programs to compete at the highest collegiate level. Coaches and athletes praised the recognition, noting it validates years of growth in the sport and highlights its increasing popularity across the U.S. “This…