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Perth Now
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
The burning issues Queensland must address before Perth
THE FIVE KEY ISSUES THAT WILL DECIDE STATE OF ORIGIN II IN PERTH * WHAT DO QUEENSLAND DO WITH DALY CHERRY-EVANS? Andrew Johns has led the calls for Queensland to drop their captain and halfback for Perth after the 18-6 loss in game one. The Maroons lost the game in the middle and had limited good ball in the series opener. But there is a push to put Tom Dearden in the No.7 with the Queenslanders having mustered just one try in the past two games. * HOW DO THE MAROONS STOP PAYNE HAAS? Haas has spent the past few State of Origins destroying any suggestion that he was yet to own the representative arena. The front-rower laid the platform for NSW in the series opener, despite barely training in the lead up due to a quad tear. Changes could come in the Maroons pack, with Corey Horsburgh, Josh Kerr and Jai Arrow options. * DO QUEENSLAND HAVE TO START HARRY GRANT? Grant had the worst Origin of his career in game one, after being targeted by the Blues pack early. Grant has previously come off the bench with Ben Hunt starting at hooker, but that is out of the question this year given the Brisbane playmaker's injury. One option could be the Maroons picking Max Plath to start at No.9 if fit. * CAN QUEENSLAND SILENCE NSW'S BACK THREE? The Blues' territorial dominance was again set up by Dylan Edwards, Brian To'o and Zac Lomax, just as it was in their two wins last year. The trio prove near impossible to stop coming out of their own end, but the Maroons must find a way. Murray Taulagi could also come in to provide Queensland their own early-set firepower, if he recovers from a calf tear. * HAVE THE BLUES FOUND THEIR PERFECT MATCH? There were plenty of questions around how Mitchell Moses and Nathan Cleary would combine in the series opener, but they were answered in the first 40 minutes. The pair linked up regularly in attack, Moses was free to run and Cleary still had the most touches. The Maroons must find a way to limit the duo's time.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who are Sleep Token? The UK rock band with their first UK number 1
Prior to this weekend the name Sleep Token may not have meant anything to you, but now you'd be hard-pressed not to know the UK rock band sweeping the charts in surprising measures. The UK group have made history with their new album Even in Arcadia, which hit the number one spot in the UK and has topped the US Billboard Chart. Sleep Token have an air of mystery about them perpetuated by the fact they are masked at all times, even when they perform live. Here is everything that you need to know about the group and who they are. Sleep Token officially have two members known as Vessel and II, the group's leader singer and drummer, they are the only two to be given songwriting credits in the band. The group also have a series of touring members, who are also masked on stage and whose identities have remained anonymous. The touring members are known as III (bass guitar), IV (lead guitar and backing vocals), and Espera (backing vocal trio). Sleep Token debuted in 2016 with their first single Thread the Needle, which was followed by their debut album One. The group went on to release a second EP titled Two in July 2017 after they signed with record label Basick Records. The group signed with Universal's Spinefarm records in 2019, and they went on to release their debut full-length album Sundowning in November that year. They have since signed with RCA Records and released albums Take Me Back to Eden before launching Even in Arcadia in May 2025. The group have declared themselves as acolytes to an entity known as Sleep, which is why they are called Sleep Token. The band have spoken often about sharing "His message" with their fans. Sleep Token pride themselves on their anonymity, and have done very few interviews to ensure that their identities remain a mystery. The group's lead singer Vessel spoke with Metal Hammer in May 2017, one of the band's only interviews to date, where he spoke about the reason behind the group's anonymity. "Our identities are unimportant," Vessel told the publication: "Music is marketed on who is or isn't in a band; it's pushed. prodded and moulded into something it isn't. Vessel endeavours to keep the focus on His offerings.' Vessel also said: "How we got here is as irrelevant as who we are – what matters is the music and the message. We are here to serve Sleep and project His message." The publication asked Vessel if he was worried that the band being masked would be seen as a "gimmick" by music fans. To this, Vessel said: "The standard concept of gimmickry is none of our concern. We are here to deliver a message; touch people in their hearts and subconscious minds. Soon, regardless of cynicism, you will all be followers."
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Infant with rare genetic disorder gets life saving treatment
Vadodara: An infant boy from Panchmahal district got a new lease of life after he was diagnosed with an extremely rare hormonal disorder. The child was suffering from Aldosterone Synthase Deficiency (ASD), specifically the Corticosterone Methyl Oxidase Type II (CMO II), which slows down growth. The baby was presented with symptoms of poor feeding, frequent vomiting and developmental delays when it was five months old. The weight of the baby was 5kg and was not increasing. After observing the baby for some time, the doctors advised the parents to get genetic testing done. The report came in when the boy was seven months old and revealed that he had ASD. The condition affects the body's ability to retain salt and maintain normal blood pressure. Dr Bhargav Patel, a paediatrician at MT Mirani Hospital, which is run by the Sad Vichar Parivar in Godhra, said tests initially showed electrolyte imbalance and low aldosterone levels, prompting further genetic testing. He added that the condition, caused by mutations in the CYP11B2 gene, is so rare that only a handful of cases have been reported worldwide. "In this infant, the Thr185Ile mutation was identified. It is the first such case reported not only in Gujarat but across India, marking a rare genetic discovery," said Patel. He added that the diagnosis was confirmed through Whole Exome Sequencing. Treatment was initiated with fludrocortisone and salt supplementation, which led to visible improvements in just a few weeks. The child will have to keep taking hormones orally for life. "His feeding improved, weight increased and developmental milestones that had stalled began progressing again," said Dr Patel. He emphasized the need for awareness and genetic testing for rare paediatric disorders.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
This 5,000 year old bread recipe, gets recreated in Turkey
Since ages, breads have been one of the most consumed staples all around the world. From shortage of breads after World War I and II to some of the most unnerving food crises in world history, fights and unity over breads have been beyond words. Interestingly, during an excavation process, archaeological scientists and their team came across an ancient bread, which was found charred, The bread was charred and buried under the entrance of a dwelling built around 3,300 in Turkey, How was it found Breads and their taste, texture, flavour and preferences that may naturally help in improving health and wellness. During an excavation in central Turkey, the bread was found in a charred condition, and this was buried under the entrance of a residential dwelling, somewhere around 3,300 BC in Eskişehir. All about this black bread The culinary tradition of Turkey revolves around their old traditions. In fact, in the early Bronze Age, a piece of bread was buried beneath the threshold of a newly built house in and around central Turkey. Recently, the archaeologists have found a 5000 year old bread, and gave this recipe to a local bakery to recreate it and this has led to an increased demand for this culinary recreation after ages. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Start Here - 2025 Top Trend Local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo The ancient bread According to media reports published in a digital daily, it was mentioned that the bread was round and flat like a pancake, and had a diameter of 12 centimetres (five inches) during the excavations at Kulluoba, a site near the central Anatolian city of Eskisehir. As per the lead archaeologist and director of the excavation,Murat Turkteki, 'This is the oldest baked bread to have come to light during an excavation, and it has largely been able to preserve its shape." He further said that this "Bread is a rare find during an excavation. Usually, you only find crumbs," "But here, it was preserved because it had been burnt and buried," told AFP. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
News18
a day ago
- Science
- News18
UPSC CDS II 2025 Notification To Be Released Today: Know Eligibility, Exam Pattern And More
Last Updated: UPSC CDS II 2025: Candidates can apply on until June 17, 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on September 14, 2025. UPSC CDS II 2025 Notification: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the official notification for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II 2025 today, May 28. Aspirants who wish to join the Indian Armed Forces through the CDS route can access the detailed notification on the official UPSC website at once released. The application process will begin along with the release of the notification and will remain open until June 17, 2025. The CDS II 2025 written examination is scheduled to be held on September 14, 2025. UPSC CDS exam serves as a gateway for candidates to join prestigious institutions like the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers' Training Academy (OTA). How To Apply For UPSC CDS II 2025? Interested candidates can apply for the exam by following a few simple steps: Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website at Step 2: Click on the link for Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025. Step 3: Complete the registration process using basic details. Step 5: Fill in the application form, upload documents, and pay the application fee. For the Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers' Training Academy (OTA): A bachelor's degree from a recognized university is required. For Indian Naval Academy (INA): An engineering degree from a recognized university or institution. For Air Force Academy (AFA): A degree from a recognized university with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, or a Bachelor of Engineering. The CDS exam is open to unmarried male and female candidates who meet the physical and medical standards set by the respective academies. The CDS examination is conducted in two stages: the written exam and the SSB interview. The structure of the written exam varies depending on the academy applied for: For IMA, INA, and AFA: The written exam consists of three papers — English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. Each section is two hours long, with a total duration of six hours. The combined maximum marks are 300. For OTA: The written exam includes English and General Knowledge sections only, with each paper lasting two hours. The total marks for OTA candidates are 200. Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for the SSB interview, a comprehensive process that tests candidates' psychological fitness, leadership potential, and suitability for a career in the armed forces. First Published: May 28, 2025, 09:04 IST
