TLDRA recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that drinking two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of caffeinated tea daily could lower the risk of dementia and improve cognitive performance. The research, based on health records of over 130,000 people over 40 years, found a 15-20% lower risk of dementia among regular coffee and tea drinkers. However, the study cannot prove that caffeine is the direct cause, as other factors may also play a role. The researchers emphasize that maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and a balanced diet, is crucial for better brain health.

February 09, 2026 18:16 UTC

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February 09, 2026 18:05 UTC

For the vast majority of the game, Sunderland were seriously competitive and went toe to toe with the team I consider to be the best on the planet right now. That said, you can see why Arsenal are on track to win every competition this season. Zubimendi's goal came at a time when Sunderland were on top, as did the second by Viktor Gyokeres. My Roker Report colleague, Martin, said our performance was probably our best on the road this season, and I don't think I'd argue with that. Onwards to Wednesday - let's give Liverpool hell.

February 09, 2026 17:46 UTC

Michelin guide 2026: All of London's one, two and three star restaurants, from Legado to Row on 5All of London's Michelin-starred restaurants in new guide

February 09, 2026 15:03 UTC

The Society of Editors has, at the end of January, joined over 120 editors, lawyers, academics, journalists, publishers and civil society representatives to call on the Government to give parliamentary time to stamp out SLAPPs. The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition co-chairs: “A commitment to stamp out SLAPPs is a commitment to ensuring British justice remains a level playing field.” Photograph: Jamie Street on Unsplash. While the Prime Minister, and other members of his Cabinet, have spoken out about SLAPPs and the need to address them, no new legislation has been brought forward under the current Government. The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition co-chairs said: “A commitment to stamp out SLAPPs is a commitment to ensuring British justice remains a level playing field. Keep up-to-date with publishing news: sign up here for InPubWeekly, our free weekly e-newsletter.

February 09, 2026 14:31 UTC

A motor vehicle apprentice is driving his career forward after winning a top college award. Alfie Morris, 19, of Rishangles, was named motor vehicle apprentice of the year at the annual Suffolk New College apprenticeship awards. Alfie is studying a level three motor trade apprenticeship at Suffolk New College and works at Lindsay Flaxmer. Alfie was one of ten winners at the ceremony held at the Chefs’ Whites restaurant at Suffolk New College. “Congratulations to Alfie, and indeed, all of our award winners.”

February 09, 2026 14:23 UTC

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February 09, 2026 14:23 UTC

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February 09, 2026 14:07 UTC

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February 09, 2026 13:56 UTC

Here, the Press Association looks at what we know about Andrew and his connection to Epstein and the financier’s sex trafficker girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell:Andrew’s downfall centres on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein (Ian West/PA)– 1990sAndrew previously told BBC Newsnight he first met Epstein through “his girlfriend back in 1999”. Andrew later said he saw Epstein “infrequently”, adding “probably no more than only once or twice a year”. – 2016As part of her civil suit against Maxwell, Ms Giuffre testifies that Epstein paid her 15,000 dollars (£11,180) to have sex with Andrew. Mr Rodgers said in a testimony released in August that Epstein, Andrew and the-then 17-year-old travelled to the US Virgin Islands on April 11 2001. Andrew arriving for the Requiem Mass service for the Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral in September (Aaron Chown/PA)– 2020In January, a US prosecutor claims Andrew has “provided zero co-operation” over the Epstein sex trafficking inquiry.

February 09, 2026 13:08 UTC

Emails released by the US Department of Justice earlier this month appear to show the former duke sharing reports of official visits to Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Singapore. Additionally, on Christmas Eve 2010, Andrew looped Epstein in on a confidential brief on investment opportunities in the reconstruction of Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his jail cell in August 2019 (US Department of Justice/PA)On Monday, Thames Valley Police confirmed they were assessing the fresh allegations. The messages regarding official visits are dated after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution. On February 9 2011, Andrew told Epstein he had visited a private equity firm the week before and “thought of you” as the financier, who was reportedly “looking for somewhere for money to go”.

February 09, 2026 13:06 UTC

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor appears to have knowingly shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein from his official work as trade envoy in 2010 and 2011, according to material in the latest release of files in the US seen by the BBC. Emails from the recently-released batch of Epstein files show the former prince passing on reports of visits to Singapore, Hong Kong and Vietnam and confidential details of investment opportunities. Under official guidance, trade envoys have a duty of confidentiality over sensitive, commercial, or political information about their official visits. The former Duke of York, who served as trade envoy between 2001 and 2011, has been contacted for comment but is yet to respond.

February 09, 2026 13:02 UTC

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February 09, 2026 12:12 UTC

Claim:During former U.S. President Barack Obama's eight years in office, 67 people in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement died. The posts also did not acknowledge that at least 74 people in ICE custody have died during Trump's five years in office, as of publication. https://www.facebook.com/ShaneMBouvet/posts/pfbid02YgQFCb3TbGSMyX5ccY314C7Zc8BGwtwyy8JNHysZ3uHkQBDbH25jp3JypQeRBFZJlAdvertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementSnopes readers wrote in asking us to investigate the claim that 67 people died while in ICE custody during Obama's administration. According to the table, there were indeed 67 people who died while in ICE custody during that period. Using that figure as an average over a full eight-year term produced an estimate of 64 deaths in ICE custody.

February 09, 2026 12:01 UTC

The soft drink giant has added Cherry Float and Cherry Float Zero to its list of Coke flavours available in the UK. Coca-Cola launches new cherry float flavour in the UKThe new Cherry Float, alongside Cherry Float Zero Sugar, expands Coca-Cola's popular cherry range. Coca-Cola has launched a new flavour of its cherry brand, Cherry Float (Image: Coca-Cola)From February, Coca-Cola Cherry Float and Coca-Cola Cherry Float Zero Sugar are available permanently across major retailers in Britain, including 300ml cans, 500ml bottles, 2L bottles and multipacks. Fans split on new Coca-Cola Cherry Float flavourCoke fans have been left divided on the new flavour, with some loving it but others remaining unsure. Have you tried the new Coca-Cola Cherry Float flavour?

February 09, 2026 11:43 UTC