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  Derek Draper death: Kate Garraway thanks Good Morning Britain viewers as she returns to ITV show less than a week after husband's funeral Derek Draper, a former political adviser, died at the beginning of January after years of serious health complications due to coronavirus.   Kate Garraway has thanked Good Morning Britain viewers for the "incredible" love and support she has received since her husband Derek Draper's death - having returned to presenting the show less than a week after his funeral.   The TV presenter returned to host the ITV breakfast show following an emotional appearance on the programme on Monday when she discussed how her children have been handling the loss of their father.   Derek Draper, a former political adviser, died at the beginning of January after several years of serious health complications due to coronavirus.   The 56-year-old was said to be one of the UK's longest-suffering COVID patients, spending 13 months i...

The first and only female Chief Music Leader of Hong Kong’s Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance on pushing boundaries and never staying still According to local lore, 1880 brought a series of misfortunes to the village of Tai Hang: a python devoured all the livestock, a typhoon lashed the village, and a devastating plague ravaged the community. Inspired by a prophetic dream received by a village elder from Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, the people of Tai Hang orchestrated a fire dragon dance that successfully dispelled the village’s misfortunes. Tai Hang is no longer the small Hakka village it once was, but the annual tradition remains to ward off bad luck with a parade performed over the Mid-Autumn Festival. Renowned for its cultural significance, the mesmerizing three-day spectacle is now recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in Hong Kong. Made from rattan, rope, and straw, and adorned with over 20,000 lit incense sticks along its 220-foot (67 m) body, the formidable fire dra...

The Alien Prophet review: Human clones, sex slaves and extraterrestrial encounters uncovered in Netflix documentary about French cult   Like a Nazi war criminal high-tailing it to South America after 1945, the infamous cult leader known as Raël sought refuge in Japan after the jig was up for him in the West. This is where he currently resides, having accumulated a vast new swathe of followers who view him as their prophet. The you-have-to-see-it-to-believe-it story of his rise as a self-attested messiah is retold in the new Netflix documentary Raël: The Alien Prophet.   Across four briskly-paced episodes, the show traces the history of the Raëllian movement, which began as a bit of a joke, but across multiple decades, transformed into a multi-tentacled organisation that gained notoriety for being populated with sex slaves and for dabbling in human cloning. But it all began when an ordinary-looking man named Claude Vorilhon went on French television and claimed to have had a cl...

  Sania Mirza makes first public appearance after separation Sania  Mirza's husband Shoaib Malik married Pakistani actor Sana Javed.  Sania confirmed their separation and made her first public  appearance at a Pickleball Drive. She runs a tennis academy  in Dubai and has a son, Izhaan Mirza Malik. Read more here:  https://shorturl.at/ghEKV

  Hereditary Cancer: Here's what you need to know Hereditary cancer is a complex topic that requires careful consideration and understanding. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of hereditary cancer, shedding light on the genetic factors, differences between hereditary and sporadic cancer, common hereditary cancers, and crucial aspects such as genetic testing and counseling. 1. Introduction Definition of Hereditary Cancer Hereditary cancer refers to cancers caused by genetic mutations passed down from one generation to the next. Unlike sporadic cancers, which occur by chance, hereditary cancers have a familial component, increasing the risk for certain types of cancer within families. Importance of Understanding Hereditary Cancer Understanding hereditary cancer is vital for individuals and families as it allows for proactive measures to mitigate risks and provides insights into personalized treatment approaches. 2. Understanding Genetic Factors Overview of Genetic Mutati...