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OLDER people are often left baffled by surprised, fearful, sad and angry emojis, a study shows. But don’t stop sending them to elderly relatives just yet — as they help improve understanding of messages. Older people are often baffled by surprised, fearful and angry emojis Researchers found age, gender and culture all impact how people interpreted emojis. The study investigated emoji recognition among 270 British and 253 Chinese adults, aged 18 to 84. They were asked to identify, in random order, 24 symbols from Apple, Windows, Android and WeChat showing six emotions — happy, disgusted, fearful, sad, surprised, and angry.…

THIS is the bizarre moment a screeching cop opens fire at a handcuffed suspect in a car after mistaking a falling acorn for a gunshot. The petrified officer screams “I’m hit” as he calls for back up as a team of armed cops swarm the baffled suspect sitting in a bullet ridden car. 5The moment Deputy Jessy Hernandez opened fire at his own cop car after thinking he was being shot at by a handcuffed suspectCredit: Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office 5Hernandez behind a car after he mistook a falling acorn for a gunshotCredit: Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office 5Armed cops came…

WOMEN who’ve had Covid are more likely to have bedroom troubles than those who’ve never picked up the infection, a study has found. The viral disease could hamper blood flow to the genitals, resulting in less arousal and sexual satisfaction, the scientists said. 1Women who had Covid or long Covid had weaker sex drive than women who never were infected with the virusCredit: Getty – Contributor Dr Amelia M Stanton, study author from Boston University, said: “It might be surprising to some folks that long Covid symptoms really may have a physiological and psychological impact on sexual well-being for women.” The…

DOZENS of British tanks will thunder through the Channel Tunnel in drills to prepare for war with Russia. Top Brass have ordered tank crews to haul mothballed Challenger 2s out of storage amid fears of looming conflict. 6Dozens of British tanks will be sent across the Channel for WW3 drills 6The Challenger 2 Tanks were used to train Ukrainian fightersCredit: Getty 6Britain’s Challenger 2 tanks blast their cannons during training exercises in Ukraine The Army said it was part of the largest deployment of armour to Europe since 1984 when 132,000 Brits staged Exercise Lionheart. That drill, almost 40 years…

DO YOU ever wake up gasping and gulping for air? Chances are you’re not being woken up by a nightmare, but a sleep disorder that can be the precursor for serious health problems. 1waking up gasping for air could mean you have sleep apnoeaCredit: Getty The key thing to do if you’re startled awake from gasping is speak to your GP. But this worrying sleep sign could be a symptom of sleep apnoea, a disorder where your breathing stops and starts while you sleep. Symptoms of it will mainly crop up while you’re asleep so they can be hard to…

HAMAS warlord Yahya Sinwar has been branded a “sewer rat” after he was seen fleeing in an underground tunnel alongside his young children. Hillel Fuld, the brother of one of Sinwar’s victims, described the Hamas leader as the “world’s biggest coward” after he was spotted going through a passage underneath Gaza with his family. 6Sinwar’s young children were seen fleeing through the tunnel 6Sinwar was seen escaping through the tunnel undeneath GazaCredit: Israel Defense Forces – IDF 6The terror chief remains Israel’s number one target as IDF vowed to catch him “dead or alive”Credit: Getty 6Hillel Fuld described Sinwar as…

CHILDREN’S rashes can be concerning for any parent.  And with a measles outbreak larger than any for over a decade, it’s good to get clued up about what symptoms to look out for.  20A fast-growing rash is enough to panic any parentCredit: Getty But winter bugs and viruses can also develop as rashes in young people, as can conditions that stick long-term. So when do we need to take action?  Sun Health spoke to some dermatologists to help you determine what rash your child has and when to seek medical help.  Measles  With cases of measles on the rise, parents…

A SELFLESS taxi driver shrugged off the measly reward he was handed after returning £11,000 he found in his car. Fazil, 58, was stunned when he discovered 13,000 euros (£11k) in the back of his cab after dropping a customer off in the Austrian capital, Vienna. 2Fazil pictured with his taxi in AustriaCredit: CEN 2The cabbie was given a small reward despite his honestyCredit: CEN Without a second thought, he contacted the taxi headquarters who in turn phoned the woman who had left her money behind on February 6. Fazli gave the cash over to its owner on Wednesday, who…

WITH Valentine’s Day upon us, many couples might seize the opportunity to get frisky. As things heat up, you might rummage in your bedside drawer to pull out a bottle of lube. 1Make sure to check the expiry date of your lube before usingCredit: Alamy But before you go ahead and put it to good use, you might want check the expiry date, experts have warned. Though you might not think it, lubricant sadly has an expiry date – and using it when it’s gone off could eave you with “itching, swelling and burning” down there and a whole host…

YOU must be a good lover if you can see the heart amongst the snails in our latest optical illusion. Finding a last minute present for a loved one won’t be your only challenge this Valentine’s Day as you race against the clock in this tricky test. 6Hiding in plain sight amongst the snails is a sneaky heartCredit: Gregory Dudas Dudolf With only nine seconds to find the heart, you’re really going to have your work cut out in order to avoid defeat. But with a lot of determination and a strong mindset, you might just stand a chance of…