Your Tuesday Updates

HEALTH: Morning-after pill set to become free at pharmacies in England.

The morning-after pill will soon be free at pharmacies across England, making it easier for everyone to access emergency contraception. While it’s already free at GPs and sexual health clinics, some pharmacies currently charge up to £30. This new plan aims to make things fairer, reduce pressure on GPs, and ensure all women can get the care they need, no matter where they live!

US: Virginia Giuffre reveals she has days to live after a car accident.

Virginia Giuffre, known for her allegations against Prince Andrew and as a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, says she has just days to live. She was involved in a serious car accident with a school bus, which has left her in kidney failure. Giuffre, who previously settled a lawsuit against Prince Andrew for an undisclosed amount, shared an emotional plea to see her children one last time. Prince Andrew has consistently denied all allegations made by Giuffre.

SOCIAL MEDIA: TikTok’s future in the US remains uncertain as April deadline looms.

TikTok’s future in the US is up in the air again as an April 5 deadline approaches for ByteDance to sell its US operations. Several potential buyers are interested, but if a deal isn’t reached, the deadline may be extended. With 170 million American users, TikTok faces a possible ban over national security concerns tied to its Chinese ownership, despite ByteDance denying any data-sharing with Beijing. This comes after it stopped operations temporarily back in January.

• Emergency services are carrying out a large-scale search for an 11-year-old girl who fell into the River Thames.

• Lavender milk nails are set to be spring’s biggest manicure trend.

• The death toll from the Myanmar and Thailand earthquake has now surpassed 2,000.

• Hay fever season is here, here are a few ways to prevent symptoms and soothe irritation.

• Temperatures in southern England could hit 21°C on Thursday, making it warmer than Athens and Barcelona.

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• 12 Matcha - New York’s newest matcha spot that just opened last week and is already making waves with a minimum 30-minute wait.

• Sorate - The most authentic spot for matcha enthusiasts, offering a variety of matcha types along with Hojicha and Genmaicha on the menu.

• Matchaful - A go-to for organic, sustainably sourced matcha, with many locations across the city.

• Cafe Lyria - A chic, Greek-inspired café serving artisanal matcha lattes, perfect for catching up with friends.

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MobLand: Guy Ritchie’s new crime drama brings together Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, and Helen Mirren for a gripping tale of two rival crime families battling for power in London. It’s already making waves with a solid 71% Rotten Tomatoes score.