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WITH the weather getting warmer, you might find yourself bringing the electric fan out of storage. British summers can be particularly gruelling, with houses designed to store heat rather than release it. So Brits often need all the help they can get.3You want to ensure there is a clear pathway to push out air towards you, or wherever the action isCredit: GettyThe Goldilocks ZoneYou want to place your fan in the Goldilocks Zone – the area where you can enjoy the most amount of cool air.Avoid placing the fan up high. While you might think this will tackle the hot…

A OUTBREAK of an intestinal parasite at a farm “petting session” has seen 28 people fall sick.Dozens of people who visited Cowbridge Farm Shop at Marlborough Grange Farm in Cowbridge, Wales, fell ill days later.228 people have fallen ill after an outbreak of an infection2It happened with people who attended calf and lamb feeding and petting sessionsHealth authorities are now investigating a number of cases of Cryptosporidium infection in people who attended calf and lamb feeding and petting sessions.Cowbridge Farm Shop have voluntarily brought these activities to a close and are cooperating with investigations, according to Public Health Wales.Su Mably, PHW consultant…

BRITISH retail giant M&S continues to be plagued by a cyberattack that has halted all online orders. The criminals suspected to be behind the attack are known collectively as “Scattered Spider” – one of the most prolific cybergangs of the past 18 months.3Online orders have been suspended since the attackCredit: M&SWhile M&S has not commented on the incident, multiple sources told BleepingComputer that Scattered Spider are responsible for the attack. It comes as the retailer struggles to fill shelves in select stores. The gang specialises in ransomware – a type of attack designed to steal information or access in exchange…

COFFEE could keep people strong in old age and help prevent falls, a study has suggested.Experts found it was linked to a reduced risk of frailty — muscle weakness and tiredness.1Drinking coffee can help prevent falls in old age a major study has foundCredit: AlamyThe condition increases the risks of tumbles and makes recovery from illness or injury harder.The study of 1,161 people over 55 found those who drank two to three mugs a day had a 64 per cent lower risk of frailty than people who drank two cups or fewer.Prof Margreet Olthof, of Vrije University in Amsterdam, said…

NASA has snapped an image of an over 1,000ft-long, winding trail cut through the sand on Mars. And the image may be the first of its kind.6The Curiosity rover seen from space for the first timeCredit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona6Mars’ tempest-level winds will soon blast any traces of the rover’s journey awayCredit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of ArizonaThe mysterious pathfinder was captured by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which has been swinging around in Martian orbit since 2006.The black speck at the end of the trail, spotted in the large Gale Crater impact basin, is actually the Curiosity rover.The lonely piece of Nasa kit has…

DEBORAH JAMES would be geeking out if she knew her nickname is now etched on the door of one of Britain’s leading cancer research labs.Last week the Stem Cell and Cancer Biology Lab at the Francis Crick Institute, near King’s Cross station in London, was officially renamed The Bowelbabe Laboratory in her honour.8Dame Deborah James’ nickname is now etched on the door of one of Britain’s leading cancer research labsCredit: instagram/bowelbabe8TV’s Deborah died of bowel cancer in 2022Credit: InstagramHer brother Ben and sister Sarah Wieczorek took part in Sunday’s London Marathon, both dressed as a poo, to raise money for…

A TRIP to the cinema doesn’t need to cost the earth. In fact, it might not need to cost anything at all.The Sun can reveal at least four different services you might already be paying for that get you discounted – and even free – movie tickets.4Amazon Prime members can get very cheap movie ticketsCredit: Amazon4If you’ve got Sky Cinema, you can bag free Vue ticketsCredit: SkyAmazon PrimeOne thrifty way for millions of Brits to claim cut-price movie tickets is through Amazon Prime.The subscription costs you £8.99 a month, and you might already have it for speedy deliveries, Prime Video…

SMILING for the camera on a sun-soaked beach in Thailand, Adam Elnekaveh had never felt better.As a top fitness influencer, he was in the shape of his life and enjoying a hard-earned break with his best mate after celebrating the launch of his new health app.12Adam Elnekaveh was on holiday in Thailand when a reckless mistake nearly killed himCredit: Supplied12He was pronounced dead at one point with doctors saying he would never recoverCredit: Supplied12His parents were faced with the devastating task of planning his funeralCredit: SuppliedBut what should have been a dream holiday quickly turned into an living nightmare that…

AN URGENT recall has been issued for a popular gadget sold on TikTok over concerns it electrocutes users.The recall notice states owners of the product should return the item due to an error with its plug. 2The Jia Le Xin 3 Socket USB Hub sold through TikTok has been urgently recalled due to an electric shock riskCredit: Gov.uk2TikTok has removed the potentially hazardous product from its shopCredit: AFPThe Jia Le Xin 3 Socket USB Hub has a “serious risk” of giving users an electric shock as it has a “noncompliant plug”, according to the recall notice filed with the Office…

OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice.Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who keeps waking up with a dry tongue and throat.2Email your health queries to Dr Zoe Williams at health@thesun.co.ukCredit: Olivia West2Dr Zoe helps an 81-year-old who is concerned about problems when they sleepQ) When I lie in bed on my left side I cease to produce saliva, which means waking up with a very dry tongue and throat.If I turn to the right, almost immediately saliva production starts again. I can’t sleep on my right-hand side due to an ear problem.Suggestions that this is…