Formula 1 legend passes away a month after health update

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Former Formula 1 team owner and broadcaster Eddie Jordan passed away aged 76. He disclosed his prostate cancer diagnosis in December, 2024, stating it was an “aggressive” form.

Eddie Jordan ran his own formula 1 team between 1991 and 2005.

He’s also known as the man who gave Michael Schumacher his break in F1, and the rest was history. Schumacher went on to win seven world championships, becoming the best formula driver the world has ever seen.

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Jordan’s family shared the news of his passing. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eddie Jordan OBE, the ex-Formula 1 team owner, TV pundit and entrepreneur. He passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of March 20, 2025, at the age of 76, after battling with an aggressive form of prostate cancer for the past 12 months.

“EJ brought an abundance of charisma, energy and Irish charm everywhere he went. We all have a huge hole missing without his presence. He will be missed by so many people, but he leaves us with tonnes of great memories to keep us smiling through our sorrow.”

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In February, just a month before his passing, Jordan offered an update regarding his health, saying he was “not himself” because of the treatments he had been receiving for the cancer he battled.

His passing has shaken the world of Formula 1, because many considered him an irreplaceable part of it for years.

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“Eddie Jordan was a legend of Formula One. He made an invaluable contribution to global motor sport throughout his life,” F1’s governing body, the FIA, said in a statement.

“All of us at the FIA would like to send our deepest condolences to his family and friends at this very difficult time. Eddie will always be remembered as a great sportsman and passionate ambassador for Formula One on and off the track.”

Williams F1 star Carlos Sainz wrote, “Extremely sad to learn that Eddie has passed away. A true icon and loved character of our sport. Passionate, loyal and truly one of a kind. He will be dearly missed. R.I.P.”

“We are saddened to hear the news of Eddie Jordan’s passing. A true legend of the sport, his passion and contributions to F1 left an incredible mark,” McLaren wrote in their tribute. “Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time. Rest in peace, Eddie.”

Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok also paid his tributes to the F1 legend. “There will never be another like him. Sleep well EJ.” 

Commentator David Croft added: “He was a legend and we all loved him and my god are we going to miss him. Sleep well EJ and thank you for making all of our lives so much better for having known you.”

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Shocking before-and-after photos reveal the dramatic impact of 9 months in space on ‘stranded’ NASA astronauts

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After spending nine months in space, astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore landed on Earth.

Their trip to space that was supposed to last only eight days turned into months-long stay that was delayed multiple times due to technical setbacks.

Eventually, NASA opted to try and return the stranded astronauts home with a SpaceX Dragon capsule instead of Boeing.

The capsule splashed down off the coast of Florida, marking their safe return.

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However, neither Williams nor Wilmore were able to step off the capsule physically. Instead, they were carried out and placed on stretchers. This isn’t unusual since astronauts returning from space have weakened muscles, which makes it difficult for them to walk under the force of the Earth’s gravity.

Now, before-and-after photos of the two show the impact of the 286 days stay in space on their bodies.

Concerns over their health were raised even during their stay in space, especially regarding severe weight loss and muscle atrophy.

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One of the main issues with a longer stay in space, as reported by the Daily Mail is the effect of microgravity. Over time, it can cause swelling of the optic nerves of the eyes, flattening of the back of the eye, and to develop folds in the retina.

This condition known as Spaceflight Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS) can cause fuzzy vision in about 70 per cent of all astronauts who go into space.

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Williams, however, was ready to accept these challenges. In an interview with Fortune before her mission to space, she said, “It’s just what the human body does – it explores, among other things. We all have curiosity; we’re born with it. Maybe some of that gets pushed down a little bit by society and things going on around us, but we’re all curious and we want to explore. As a nation, this is one of those things that gives people hope and understanding about things that are bigger than themselves.”

During her interviews while in space, Williams addressed the impact of space on her body. “There’s a lot of changes that go on up here.

“But it’s funny, I think there’s some rumours around out there that I’m losing weight and stuff. I’m actually right at the same amount.”

Williams and Wilmore’s journey home took 17 hours.

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In light of shooting reports, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy in Michigan has enforced a lockdown

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At around 7 a.m. Thursday morning, police were alerted of active shooting at Corewell Health in Beaumont Troy, located 24 miles north of Detroit.

Authorities issued a shelter-in-place order with the hospital employees barricading themselves inside in the midst of the chaos.

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The victim of the shooting, a 25-year-old man, who was wounded twice in the arm, has been treated for the injuries and is in a stable condition. Initial reports say it was an isolated incident during which an employee at the hospital fired shots at a co-worker. It was dubbed a “targeted attack.”

The gunman fired five shots at the hospital’s parking lot, hitting a nearby vehicle.

What followed was a massive manhunt with the suspect eventually being arrested, the Daily Mail reports.

According to 7 News Detroit, the suspect was apprehended at a home in Macomb Township. He handed himself over to the police officers who called him on the phone requesting he gets out of the residence.

However, his identity hasn’t been confirmed yet.

The employees at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital spoke of the shooting, describing the chaos that unfolded.

“I was getting into the parking lot getting ready to walk in and another coworker was screaming to get in my car there was an active shooter,” a medical assistant told Local 4.

“I saw police officers on the parking garage with their guns drawn walking in a line, I was getting ready to walk in to punch in for the day.

Further, she added: “It’s scary. You go to your workplace thinking you’re going to be safe.”

Also, amid the shooting, social media users reported receiving a warning that read: “ACTIVE SHOOTER reported near Troy Corewell Health Beaumont Hospital (M59 and Dequindre). AVOID the area and SHELTER in place. Law enforcement on scene.”

The nearby schools also went into lockdown when the reports of the active shooting emerged.

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Why stranded astronauts won’t get overtime pay despite their 8-day mission turning into 9 months

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To the delight of many, stranded astronauts Sunita ‘Suni’ Williams and Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore are finally home.

Their stay at the International Space Station was originally expected to last only eight days, but due to a malfunction in the Boeing Starliner capsule that was supposed to return them to Earth, it was extended to nine months.

NASA and Boeing made several attempts to return the stranded astronauts home, but each was met with technical setbacks, leading to many delays.

Eventually, NASA decided to use a SpaceX’s Dragon capsule, which had a history of successful ISS returns.

As they emerged from the SpaceX Dragon, which splashed down off the coast of Florida, Williams and Wilmore waved and smiled.

Considering the length of their stay in space, many assume the stranded astronauts would be paid a hefty sum of money. However, that’s not the case.

Retired NASA astronaut Cady Coleman revealed for the Washingtonian that being federal employees, besides their salary, astronauts are paid the same as any employee at a business trip anywhere on Earth.

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“There is some small amount of money per day for incidentals that they end up being legally obligated to pay you,” she said.

For her, it was around $4 (£3.19) per day. 

If this is the case, both Williams and Wilmore would only be paid an extra $1,004 (£801.27) for their time.

Both Williams and Wilmore hold GS-15 rankings, which is the highest tier in the US General Pay Schedule.

According to Uniland, their salaries range between $125,133 and $162,672 per year. This means that their prorated earnings for the additional nine months of their mission, factoring in the incidentals, will be $94,998 and $123,152.

We are glad they were finally able to return home.

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Ashley St. Clair, Elon Musk’s child’s mother remains absent from social media for over a month, sparking concerns

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Tech-billionaire Elon Musk became a father for the 14th time, but concerns over the absence of his baby’s mother, Ashley St. Clair, from the social media continue to raise.

Ashley’s last post on X– a photo of the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy captioned, “can u believe the nerve of this gold digger. [sic]” – was posted on February 16, 2025.

She gained public attention when she announced she had given birth to Musk’s son.

Ashley describes herself as an author and director.

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However, now that she’s not active on the platform, people keep asking what the reason might be, with one person writing, “I don’t want to alarm anyone but [sic] she literally hasn’t posted anything since this.”

Another person questioned: “It’s been a whole month since Ashley St. Clair’s last timeline post. Have we lost her?”

A third added: “What ever happened to Ashley St.Clair. She use to post about 50 time a day and now hasn’t posted in month. Her last post was a month ago accusing zelensky being a gold digger. [sic].”

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It was on Valentine’s Day that Ashley revealed the news of her and Musk welcoming a son into the world. She announced the arrival of the baby writing, “Alea iacta est,” meaning “The die is cast,” which is a variation of a quote attributed by Suetonius to Julius Caesar on January 10, 49 BC.

The post added: “Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon Musk is the father. I have not previously disclosed this to protect our child’s privacy and safety, but in recent days it has become clear that tabloid media intends to do so, regardless of the harm it will cause.

“I intend to allow our child to grow in a normal and safe environment. For that reason, I ask that the media honor our child’s privacy, and refrain from invasive reporting.”

She did announce she would be taking some time off social media in order to spend time with her family.

Ashley St. Clair claimed Musk has only seen their child, who goes by R.S.C, only three times since his birth in September, 2024.

What’s most, she’s now suing the businessman for a sole custody of the baby, People reported.

“This has never been about money for Ashley,” a representative shared with the publication. “This is about protecting the best interests of Ashley and Elon’s child from a man who can’t be counted on to even communicate, much less act consistently in the role of a father.

“Mr. Musk spends more time on his own social media platform talking about his children’s mothers than talking to them,” the statement continued. “We tried to handle this collaboratively with Mr. Musk, but it takes both a father and a mother to do that, and he refused all conversations.”

The Daily Mail reports that Musk is set to appear in court in late May in the legal dispute over the child he welcomed with Ashley St. Clair.

St. Clair’s attorney Karen Rosenthal said: “The courtroom will be closed and the Record sealed. Other than that, I have no comment.”

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Live on air: Jim Acosta steps down as CNN faces internal turmoil

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Jim Acosta, a veteran journalist, quit CNN, telling viewers he won’t accept a new position anchoring a two-hour live newscast commencing at midnight.

Acosta has been with the network since 2007.

He had his last morning show on Tuesday, January 28, during which he discussed his career as an anchor.

“I’m grateful to CNN for the nearly 18 years I’ve spent here doing the news. People often ask me if the highlight of my career at CNN was at the White House, covering Donald Trump,” Acosta said.

“Actually, no, that moment came here when I covered President Barack Obama’s trip to Cuba in 2016 and had the chance to question the dictator there, Raul Castro, about the island’s political prisoners as the son of a Cuban refugee. I took home this lesson — it is never a good time to bow down to a tyrant,” the news anchor added.

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As the show came to an end, he shared one final message to his viewers and fans, urging them not to succumb to lies and fears.

“Don’t give into lies, don’t give into fear. Hold on to the truth and to hope.” he said. “Even if you have to get out your phone, record that message: I will not give in to the lies, I will not give in to the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too.”

His decision to departure from the show came as a shock to many, including his fellow colleagues.

Speaking to Fox News, a CNN employee said, “I think we’re just taken aback about how fast it was. It happened in a flash.” Another person dubbed his sendoff message “classy.”

Ana Navarro, a CNN commentator, thanked Acosta for his integrity.

“Jim has had a long, distinguished nearly 20-year career at CNN, with a track record of standing up to authority, for the First Amendment and for our journalistic freedoms,” a CNN spokesperson said about his exit. “We want to thank him for the dedication and commitment he’s brought to his reporting and wish him the very best in the future.”

Before he decided to leave the network, CNN announced they would be replacing Acosta’s 10am program with The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown.

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CNN offered Jim Acosta a midnight time slot, previously used for reruns of CNN’s primetime programming for West Coast audiences.

President Donald Trump, who Acosta was a huge critic of, took to Truth Social to express his satisfaction over the news anchor’s decision to step down, calling him “one of the worst and most dishonest reporters in journalistic history,” and “a major loser who will fail no matter where he ends up.”

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Everything you need to know about chronic constipation: A hidden threat to your digestive health

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Chronic constipation can have serious negative health effects if ignored.

Our digestive system breaks down the food we consume, allowing the body to absorb essential nutrients. During digestion, unused food particles turn into waste in the form of stool, which is eliminated from the body during a bowel movement.

However, when a person experiences issues with the digestive system, one of the problems that arises is constipation. This condition can lead to abdominal pain, difficult bowel movement, and bloating.

The constipation can also be a result of changes in our diet.

The truth is that every person experiences constipation at some point in their life, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to even more serious issues.

A startling X-ray photo of a woman who experienced two weeks of constipation shocked doctors.

Unable to accommodate the excessive buildup of waste, her colon enlarged significantly, reaching up towards the chest and close to the heart.

The chronic constipation led to the colon’s folds – that are vital to its functionality – to disappear.

This condition can easily lead to fatalities if left untreated.

In case of chronic constipation, several things happen. Among the rest, the colon may lose its capacity to compress and push feces forward when it is compelled to extend over its normal limit. Further, the toxins can get into the bloodstream, leading to reduced immunity, bloating, foul breath, acne, and chronic fatigue.

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Also, a person faces the risks of hemorrhoids – enlarged veins in the rectum – and anal fissures – microscopic tears in the anus that cause excruciating agony during bowel movements.

Bowel blockage, which is one of the most serious complications of chronic constipation, may also occur. This can cause complete obstruction of the intestines, further leading to severe infections and tissue death. If it comes to this stage, a surgery may be required.

Sadly, chronic constipation also increases the risks of colon cancer.

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Some of the ways to prevent constipation from happening is balanced diet rich in fibers.

Another important aspect is staying hydrated, exercising regularly, and developing a consistent bathroom routine.

*Disclaimer: This information is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or healthcare provider with any questions about your health or medications. Do not disregard professional advice based on this information.

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Doctor’s warning: Why going without sex can be dangerous

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Low sex drive affects both men and women and it can happen because of many reasons. However, experts warn that going without sex for too long can negatively affect the heath, both physical and mental.

According to a recent study, Americans in their 20s get intimate around 80 times a year, or once every four to five days. However, with age, these numbers drop to 60 times a year.

Other studies suggest that “regular and satisfying sexual activity was associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in later life.”

Individuals who refrain from intimate relations have a harder time coping with stressful situations such as public speaking, compared to those who engaged in intercourse at least once within a two-week span.

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“Suppressing sexual urges without alternative stress-relieving outlets can build up frustration and also aggravate anxiety or irritability.

“Having less sex might mean fewer germs, but it also means missing out on its immune-boosting benefits,” sexual health specialist and psychiatrist Dr. Sham Singh explained.

A study suggests that cardiovascular risk factors like diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension contribute to sexual inactivity in older individuals, both men and women.

The lack of intimacy within a relationship can lead to insecurity and low self-esteem.

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The connection between physical and mental well-being and sexual engagement became evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who had intercourse more often during the lockdown reported lower levels of anxiety, a 2021 research suggests.

These results are likely related to the levels of endorphin, brain chemicals that reduce stress and pain, that rise during intercourse for about 20%.

Dr. Singh speaks of some of the negative effects on the body from abstinence of sex. “In both men and women, the absence of sex release may result in a heightened level of restlessness or tension that may find its way into physical manifestations like muscle tightness, trouble concentrating, or hypersensitivity to touch,” he noted.

“Some people may feel more fatigued due to sex being a good way to relax and sleep better, for example, through the release of oxytocin.”

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On the other hand, the health benefits of having regular sex are improved immune system function, reduced blood pressure, and reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases.

The National Survey of Family Growth reports that rates of sexlessness are rising nationwide among adults aged 22 to 34, with the same showing that 10% of young men and 7% of women in this group haven’t had sex in their life.

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