Smoking e-cigarettes 'can harm your DNA and increase risk of cancer'

Smoke from e-cigarettes damages DNA and can increase the risk of cancer and heart disease, scientists have warned.

The battery-driven devices, which deliver an instant nicotine "hit" without burning tobacco, have been widely promoted as a safer alternative to cigarettes.

But findings from a new study suggest they are far from harmless, and could pose a serious health risk.

In laboratory tests, mice exposed to e-cigarette smoke had higher levels of DNA damage in the heart, lungs and bladder than those breathing normal filtered air.

Jose Mourinho sends heartwarming letter to 94-year-old lifelong Manchester United fan who suffered stroke

Jose Mourinho has offered support to a 94-year-old Man United fan who recently suffered a stroke in the form of heartwarming letter.

The avid United follower Frederick Schofield was personally contacted by the United boss, who offered him the club's support in his recovery.

"We have recently been advised about all your wonderful dedication to Manchester United," Mourinho wrote.

"I just wanted to write to you to thank you for your loyal support and devotion to the club. The enthusiasm of the fans continues to astound me.

Putin critic Alexei Navalny arrested after call for election boycott

Protesters gathered across Russia on Sunday to support opposition leader Alexei Navalny's call to boycott the March presidential election, and Navalny himself was arrested while walking to the Moscow demonstration.

Many of the crowds that turned out in generally frigid weather skewed sharply young, apparently reflecting growing discontent among Russians who have lived most or all of their lives under President Vladimir Putin, who came to power on New Year's Eve 1999.

"As long as I've been alive, Putin has always been in. I'm tired of nothing being changed," said 19-year-old Vlad Ivanov, one of about 1,500 protesters who assembled in St. Petersburg.

Navalny, Putin's most prominent foe, organized the protests to urge a boycott of Russia's March 18 presidential election, in which Putin is sure to win a fourth term. He was wrestled to the ground and forced into a police bus as he walked toward the demonstration on Moscow's Pushkin Square.

Drug dealers use celebrity app to target youngsters: Investigation finds cannabis and paraphernalia openly advertised

 

A trendy selling app popular with teenagers, models and celebrities is peddling bundles of drugs to children as young as 13.

Depop, a mobile app used to buy and sell clothing, mobile phones, jewellery, art and music, is now openly advertising cannabis and drug paraphernalia.

The alternative to eBay, which has been used by the likes of Philip Schofield, Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding and Kate Moss’s model sister Lottie Moss to flog old clothes, has been found to offer ‘smoking bundles’.

Hillary Clinton read an excerpt of 'Fire and Fury' in a Grammys skit mocking Trum

Hillary Clinton read an excerpt of Michael Wolff's "Fire and Fury" book on the Trump administration in a skit at the Grammy Awards on Sunday.
She joined artists Snoop Dogg, Cardi B, and DJ Khaled in the pre-recorded skit.

Hillary Clinton made an appearance in a pre-recorded skit at the Grammy Awards that mocked President Trump.

In the skit, the former Democratic presidential candidate read passages from Michael Wolff's controversial book "Fire and Fury" on the Trump administration. Music artists like Snoop Dogg, Cardi B, and DJ Khaled also read excerpts.

Grammy Awards 2018: Bruno Mars sweeps, Jay-Z snubbed

Grammys night was huge for Bruno Mars, who won three out of the four major categories (the fourth is best new artist), for "24K Magic" and "That's How I Like It." But Jay-Z, who was up for eight awards, was shut out.

James Corden hosted the 60th Grammy Awards from Madison Square Garden in New York -- the show's first return to New York in 15 years. The Grammys included a very emotional performances by Kesha and Logic, while Kendrick Lamar opened the show with a political set. The star-studded lineup of performers also included Bruno Mars, Cardi B, SZA, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, U2, Sam Smith and more.

Five Britons facing a year in Cambodian jail for 'dancing pornographically' are 'trying to keep a good vibe'

Five Britons face up to a year in a Cambodian prison after police arrested them for "dancing pornographically" at a party.

Cambodian officials have charged a group of ten foreign tourists with "producing pornographic pictures" after images emerged of people apparently demonstrating different sex positions during a police raid on a rented villa.

Before appearing in court on Sunday, the Britons protested their innocence and said they were "trying to keep a good vibe".
The young men - several of whom had recently attended a popular pool party event called Let's Get Wet - said they had slept on the floor of a police station for three days, but "friendly" officers had bought them pizza.

Their arrests come after Cambodian authorities last year cracked down on tourists posting revealing images of themselves on social media.

Take a look inside one of the most exclusive racing clubs in the world

The Thermal Club is one of the most exclusive racing clubs in the world, with only 500 total memberships allowed.

Private Villas with racetrack views can cost nearly $7 million to construct and can hold impressive car collections

Members can enjoy 5.1 miles of world-class racing circuits and a full motorsports village.

Daredevil couple get married on net suspended 400ft above canyon with paragliding guests and base-jumping flower girls

A daredevil couple have said their "hell yeahs" in what may be one of the most daring weddings ever.

Kim Weglin and Ryan Jenks tied the knot on a net platform suspended above a 400ft deep canyon.

The thrilling ceremony was complete with a netted aisle, paragliding guests and even base-jumping flower girls.

The newlyweds decided to throw an extreme wedding because they both love highlining - where adrenaline junkies walk across a tightrope - and met at a festival dedicated to the sport.

5 shot dead, 1 wounded at western Pennsylvania car wash

Five people were killed and one was wounded after a gunman opened fire at a western Pennsylvania car wash early on Sunday, state police said. The attacker was believed to be among the dead.

Shots rang out about 2:40 a.m. at Ed's Car Wash in Melcroft, about 53 miles (85 km) southeast of Pittsburgh, police said.

The shooting at the coin-operated facility was still under investigation, and the motive was unknown, police said.

Three More Women Accuse Jeremy Piven of Sexual Misconduct

The total number of accusers against Piven now stands at eight.
After five women initially accused Jeremy Piven of sexual misconduct in November, three more women have come forward with allegations against the actor, as reported by BuzzFeed News.

In the story, published Saturday afternoon (Jan. 27), one background actor said Piven forcefully pinned her down on a couch after following to her trailer; another background actor said Piven became physically aggressive with her during an intimate encounter, and a third woman said the actor pushed her against a wall and tried to force her to engage in sexual intercourse. The incidents allegedly occurred in 1985, 1996 and 1994, respectively.

Emotional Jay-Z opens up about marriage to 'soulmate' Beyonce after publicly admitting to cheating on her

A contrite and emotional Jay-Z has opened up for the first time on how his marriage to Beyonce went to the brink after he cheated on her.

The A-list couple, who were dogged with split rumours after her sister Solange Knowles was caught on camera beating up Jay-Z in a lift, were close to breaking up because of his actions.

And he revealed how it almost "blew up" due to his lies.

In an interview with CNN's Van Jones, he called his wife of nearly 10 years "my soulmate, the person I love".

When asked why his marriage was so special to be worth fighting for, Jay replied: "You can be so in love with someone, and if you have and experienced love and if you don't understand it or have the tools to move forward, then you're going to have complications.

Grammy Week 2018: Photos From All the Parties

Missy Elliott (L) and Cardi B attend the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party in association with V Magazine on Jan. 25, 2018 in New York City.


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Lil Uzi Vert performs at "Spotify's Best New Artist Party" at Skylight Clarkson on Jan. 25, 2018 in New York City.

Colombia police station bombing kills five and injures dozens

At least five police officers have been killed and dozens wounded in the bombing of a Colombian police station.

Officers were gathered to receive their morning assignments when the bomb exploded outside the station in the city of Barranquilla.

Officials said the attack was probably in retaliation for a crackdown on drug trafficking and organised crime.

Police have offered a reward of 50 million pesos (£12,700) for information about the attackers.

It is believed the device was detonated remotely, possibly having been planted earlier.

One 31-year-old suspect has already been arrested, Colombia's office of the attorney-general said.

"We will charge (him) with five aggravated murders ... attempted murder, terrorism and use of explosives," Attorney-General Nestor Martinez said in remarks carried by AFP.

Colombian newspaper El Tiempo said the suspect had been found near the station with radio equipment and plans of the police station.

The billionaires were found dead in their mansion. Now police say they were murdered.

Toronto police said they believe a billionaire couple found dead in their mansion last month were murdered.

Police Detective Sgt. Susan Gomes made the announcement at a news conference Friday, six weeks into the investigation into the “suspicious” deaths of Honey and Barry Sherman — and just days after private investigators said the Shermans were likely killed by multiple people in an apparent hit job.

Authorities declined to identify potential suspects in the high-profile killings that have sent shock waves across Canada, but said they intend to interview an “extensive list” of people, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reported. Authorities said they have not arrested anyone in the case.