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FROM the icebox of the 1900s, and the 4-door of the 2010s, comes a new ‘disco’ era for the beloved refrigerator. Kitted out with a Bluetooth speaker and an ice machine that makes perfect spheres, LG Electronics has unveiled a new four-door party fridge.3As well as colours, and tunes, the fridge can display some graphics, like the time, internal temp, and calendar updatesCredit: LGThe stylish home appliance, according to LG, can even make your food last longer with one nifty smart glass trick. InstaView, as the feature is known, lets users check the contents of their fridge with a simple…

HEEL pain, phantom smells and a fear of driving are just some of the more niche and bizarre symptoms triggered by menopause, a specialist says.While there are up to 48 symptoms of menopause, many women are unaware even of the key ones.2Women may be failing to connect symptoms that they experience from mid-life to menopause, an expert says2Jane Mackay, a Women’s Wellness and Menopause Coach from SheffieldCredit: Maryanne ScottTherefore, it’s unlikely they’ll be familiar with symptoms such as clumsiness or itchy ears that signal they are going through ‘the change’ – and may get a wrong diagnosis entirely.But Jane Mackay,…

VLADIMIR PUTIN has vowed to hit back if Ukraine uses long-range missiles to strike Russia.His army chiefs are drawing up plans for a slew of chilling responses if the West lifts restrictions on Kyiv’s missile permissions.4Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin made the comments during an interview with a propagandist TV channel4An US ATACMS missile shown in action in the US4Ukraine has been fending off Putin’s army for over two years (pictured: Ukrainian troops on a battle tank)Dictator Putin confirmed today that if Ukraine is allowed to fire the long-range rockets into Russian territory, it would mark an act of war by…

The expeditions of Ernest Shackleton pushed the limits of human endurance to their peak. Ernest Henry Shackleton was born on February 15, 1874, in County Kildare, Ireland, where his father was a doctor. Instead of following in his father’s footsteps, Shackleton joined the merchant navy at 16-years-old.1901 – The First ExpeditionIn 1901, Shackleton was chosen to go on the Antarctic expedition led by British naval officer Robert Falcon Scott – Britain’s other Antarctic hero – on the ship Discovery.Shackleton and Scott trekked towards the South Pole, which had yet to be reached by humans, in extremely difficult conditions.They got closer than anyone had come before,…

MANY of us don’t have space to swing a cat at home, let alone do a workout – but all you need is your kitchen.Barre is a ballet-inspired workout loved by some of the most svelte-bodied A-listers, from Victoria’s Secret Models to Jennifer Aniston, Dakota Fanning and Selena Gomez.9Sophie Reynolds, Barre and Pilates trainerCredit: Sophie Reynolds9Jennifer Aniston uses Pvolve to stay fit, which is similar to Barre – low impact but high rep and intensityCredit: Instagram / jenniferaniston9Selena Gomez uses similar workoutsCredit: Instagram/tmarie247Because Barre is high repetition but low impact, it’s a great form of exercise for anyone who might…

FOOTAGE appears to show North Korean troops marching alongside Russian soldiers at a military base near Vladivostok as Putin’s men debate “what the f**k to do with them”.The hordes of men could be gearing up to storm the frontline after the US confirmed that at least 3,000 of Kim Jong Un’s troops had entered Russian territory. 7Tyrant Putin and ruthless dictator Kim Jong-un have long had a close relationship7Footage analysed by The Washington Post appeared to show North Korean troops training in RussiaCredit: Avalon.red7Footage previously emerged showing Kim’s troops allegedly being trained up inside Russia7Kim Jong Un commands one of…

NASA is preparing to launch a floating space station built to orbit around the Moon.The Lunar Gateway is meant to act as a space home and science lab – and serve as a base for astronauts to make trips to the Moon’s surface.12The Lunar Gateway is a floating space station that will orbit the MoonCredit: Nasa12The Moon-orbiting craft will host up to four astronautsCredit: Thales Alenia SpaceNasa says it’ll be “the first permanent infrastructure at the Moon”.And it’s designed to be a key part of Nasa’s Artemis missions to return humans to the lunar surface.With the Apollo missions, Nasa simply…

BRITS have been urged to be vigilant about the signs of a Victorian disease that triggers nightmarish attacks of itching. Parts of the country have seen an alarming “spike” in cases, GPs warned – telling people not to ignore key symptoms of the parasitic skin infection for fear of it spreading further. 4Scabies is a parasitic skin infection that was rife in Victorian times4It’s caused by microscopic mites burrowing under the skin to lay eggsCredit: Getty4When mites lay eggs in the skin, leaving lines with a dot at one endCredit: NHS4It causes a rash that can break out into tiny…

A REMOTE and charming town is seeking a new mayor but nobody wants to step forward for the job.Time is running out for the beautiful hamlet of Kyle in Saskatchewan, Canada, to find a replacement as its current leader steps down.6The remote town Kyle, Canada, cannot find a new mayorCredit: Kyle Tourism6The remote hamlet faces its local election in three weeks but has no names to put on the ballotCredit: Alamy6The quaint town is also struggling to find a councillorCredit: Kyle Tourism6The beautiful area had reportedly faced a dwindling populationCredit: Alamy6The remote town, famous for uncovering the 12,000 year old…

PLANNING a road trip on the Moon? There are some space-age motors you’ll want to consider.Nasa is working with three companies to design, build, and test a new Lunar Terrain Vehicle.5The Lunar Outpost LTV looks like something out of a sci-fi movieCredit: Nasa / Lunar OutpostThis LTV is designed to shuttle astronauts around during the manned Artemis mission to the lunar surface.And the final model is expected to handle on-Moon transport right through to 2039.It will be tough enough to handle the “extreme conditions” at the Moon’s South Pole, according to Nasa.On top of that, it will need to be…