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WITH many winter illnesses now in circulation it’s important to be able to recognise the signs of different viruses, as some can be more serious than others. One illness experts are warning Brits to be wary of is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). 3RSV cases are increasing – most cases are mild and get better on their ownCredit: Getty3Emergency departments seeing an increase in acute bronchiolitis, caused by RSV, among childrenCredit: GettyRSV is a common cause of coughs and colds and usually only causes a mild respiratory illness that gets better on its own. But for a small number of people…

A GOOGLE employee is urging Android phone owners to try a genius feature – and says you’ll want to try a mind “trick” to get the most out of it.The Google insider told The Sun how he can’t imagine not using the clever tech anymore.5Google’s Gemini Live lets you have natural humanlike conversations with an AI helperCredit: Google5The Sun spoke to Google exec Serge LaChapelle about the AI-powered assistantCredit: GoogleIt’s called Gemini Live, an upgraded version of Google’s virtual assistant.The artificial intelligence helper uses your microphone and speakers, letting you have “natural, free-flowing conversation”.And you can even interrupt what Gemini…

A BRITISH lawyer has died after apparently being poisoned by a drink laced with methanol while holidaying in Laos.Simone White, 28, from Orpington, Kent, is the fifth tourist to have tragically died after falling ill last week.8British Simone White has diedCredit: Pixel80008Simone died in the alleged methanol poisoning tragedyCredit: Pixel80008Duong Duc Toan, the manager of Nana Backpack hostelIt comes just hours after 19-year-old Australian tourist Bianca Jones was confirmed dead.Two Danish women in their twenties and an American are also those reported to have died after the incident.At least 11 people, including Brits, remain in hospital after allegedly being served…

A WOMAN who blamed her “wobbly” vision and throbbing headache on a hangover was horrified to discover she had cancer. Allison Pickard had enjoyed an alcohol-filled night out with pals and woke up early the next morning feeling under the weather. 5Allison Pickard had enjoyed a boozy night out with friends and woke up the next day feeling under the weatherCredit: Kennedy News5After her vision began to deteriorate, she went to her doctor who referred her to hospital, where she was diagnosed with grade three brain cancer.Credit: Kennedy News5Allison’s cancer required surgery and a course of chemotherapy and radiation treatmentCredit:…

THERE’S a handy Amazon Fire TV trick that all homeowners should know.It works using a standalone Fire TV or Fire Stick – plus a second gadget that you might want to consider grabbing.3You can link multiple cameras – and other smart home devices – to your Fire TVCredit: AmazonYou can actually connect your Fire TV to a Ring smart video doorbell.Ring is also owned by Amazon, and there are several benefits to linking it to your telly.For a start, you’ll be notified through your TV when someone is at the door.And you can even view the Ring doorbell camera in…

UKRAINE has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for the first time.Fragments of the bunker-busting rockets were found in the village of Marine, Kursk, on Wednesday, it is understood.6Image appears to show a fragment of a Storm Shadow missile6Residents in Marine, Kursk, found the debris on Wednesday6Up to 12 missiles were launched by a Ukrainian aircraft, according to reports.Britain’s Storm Shadow missiles are a nightmare for enemies as they are capable of dodging air defences.The £800,000 weapons – which were already being fired within Ukraine – use GPS to precisely hit targets, and can travel at 600mph.A clip shared…

Extreme cold weather could be deadly for people with ‘silent killer’ disease, charity warns (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)TEMPERATURES have plunged in the UK, with snow and ice covering large parts of the country. While you might have had to put a blanket on to ward off the cold, experts have warned the cold burst could have a life-threatening impact your health – particularly for those with a certain condition. 2Cold temperatures can trigger a range of health conditions, old and newCredit: GettyFor some, winter means Christmas time with family and snuggling up by the fire with a hot cup of…

IF you thought electric cars were the death of thrilling driving, the Porsche Taycan Turbo wants to have a word with you. And it’s so hi-tech, maybe it just might.This sci-fi-made-real masterpiece seems purpose-built to convince petrolheads that EVs can knock your socks off just as well as any motor powered by explosions.14The Porsche Taycan Turbo is an impressively slick EVCredit: The Sun / Sean Keach14It’s quintessential Porsche goodness – powered by a batteryCredit: The Sun / Sean Keach14You’ll get more than 300 miles from a single charge on the Taycan TurboCredit: The Sun / Sean KeachPorsche’s all-electric Taycan line…

AN urgent hunt has been launched for a British teenager who was last seen at an airport in Poland.Former Miss Teen Great Britain contender Ania Czopinski, 18, has been missing for more than a week.2Ania Czopinski was last seen on airport CCTVCredit: kppkrakow/ Facebook2The 18-year-old has been missing for more than a weekCredit: kppkrakow/ FacebookShe was last known to be at the Krakow John Paul II International Airport in Balice at around 11pm on November 11.CCTV footage showed the teen walking through the airport lobby pulling a suitcase with hand luggage on top.Ania – who was named as a Miss…

A CONDITION that affects over a million people in the UK can turn life-threatening during cold weather.But many Brits have little to no understanding of what it is.2There are a number of things you can do to protect your lungs during cold weather, including loosely wrapping a scarf around your nose and mouthCredit: GettyChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.It’s estimated 1.2 million adults are already living with the condition, and its prevalence is expected to increase by 40 per cent over the next six years.But someone can…