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[Sandra]

UK

Dozens of migrants take advantage of the spring weather to cross the English Channel - as the number of asylum seekers illegally reaching Britain tops 3,200 this year

It comes after more than 100 illegal immigrants were identified for the first wave of Rwanda deportations with the first flight likely to depart next month.


US

The US Supreme Court has again blocked a Texas immigration law that President Joe Biden's administration has called unconstitutional from taking effect.

SB4 would allow local and state police to arrest those illegally crossing the border from Mexico.

It would be among the toughest immigration measures in any US state.

A record high of at least 6.3 million migrants have been held crossing illegally into the US since Mr Biden took office in 2021.

In Monday's ruling, the Supreme Court imposed an administrative stay, meaning SB4 cannot be enforced while emergency appeals from the Biden administration and other challengers play out.

Justice Samuel Alito's brief order suggested the court could take additional action. It is the third time the conservative justice has paused SB4.

SB4 would empower local and state police officers to stop and arrest anyone suspected of having crossed the border illegally, except in schools, healthcare facilities and places of worship.

Punishments would range from misdemeanours to felonies and potential imprisonment, or fines of up to $2,000 (£1,570).

Penalties for illegal re-entry to Texas could go up to 20 years in prison, depending on a person's immigration and criminal history.

SB4 was signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in December. It was initially due to come into effect on 5 March, but was repeatedly stopped amid an ongoing lawsuit.

[Sandra]

A man who shoved a coconut into his bum needed to get it yanked out by surgeons.

The constipated 56-year-old, who wasn't identified, waited two days before seeking medical attention.

Writing in the British Journal of Surgery, medics claimed that he had been unable to urinate and complained of severe abdominal pain.

Upon examination, scans showed the fruit was lodged in his rectum, compressing his urethra and preventing him from urinating. 

The coconut, measuring 9cm in length, was then extracted via laparotomy — an operation that involves opening the abdomen.

Medics did not reveal when the man was discharged.

Laparotomy procedures, however, often involve a hospital stay of up to five days and a recovery period of between six to eight weeks, according to the NHS.

Reports in medical literature of objects being stuck in intimate areas date back to the 16th century.

As well as corks, other objects reportedly recovered by medics over the years include plastic aerosol caps, a plastic cup and even a child's toy.

NHS doctors are no stranger to dealing with similar incidents, with data analysis last year finding about 400 'foreign' objects are pulled from English anuses each year.

This was estimated to cost the taxpayer roughly £340,000 a year for things like drugs for performing procedures, and the manpower of NHS staff.

But the insertion of objects into a rectum, also known as anal play, carries a number of risks.

As well as getting stuck objects, they can also potentially perforate the bowel which can be deadly as material from the digestive tract can spill into other parts of the body, causing an infection.

People most commonly shove objects into their rectum for sexual pleasure.

This is partly to do with the number of nerves in the anus making it highly sensitive, and for women it can also indirectly stimulate parts of the vagina.

The insertion of objects into a rectum, also known as anal play, carries a number of risks.

As well as getting stuck objects, they can also potentially perforate the bowel which can be deadly as material from the digestive tract can spill into other parts of the body, causing an infection.

The NHS advises that anyone exploring anal play do so safely, and use an object with a flared base to prevent it from getting lost inside.

[Sandra]

    Rowers from Cambridge and Oxford will take to the Thames this weekend
    Tests revealed high levels of E.coli - bacteria which can cause serious infections

This weekend, the top rowers from Cambridge and Oxford Universities will take to the Thames River to compete in the historic Oxbridge Boat Race.

Ahead of the race, scientists are urging those competing to cover any cuts and 'take care not to swallow river water' - after tests revealed high levels of E.coli along the stretch of the river that will be used.

The bacteria, which can cause serious infections, was discovered during regular testing by River Action and the Fulham Reach Boat Club between February 28 and March 26, using a World Health Organisation-verified E.coli analyser.

The 16 tests around Hammersmith Bridge in west London indicated an average of 2,869 E.coli colony forming units (CFU) per 100ml of water.

To meet the Environment Agency's inland bathing water quality standards, the level should be below 1,000 CFU per 100ml.

[Sandra]

King of the condiments!
Brown sauce trumps tomato ketchup as the nation's favourite sauce in new study.

A study of people in the UK conducted has revealed the over-65 age group chooses the condiment over all others due to its tangy and tart taste.

[Max]

Nope not on the pussy. I reckon the acidity could upset the natural environment of her pussy.
 
An FB once inserted a red-wrapped lindt ball (without the wrapper lol), and I was to lick her, without removing it, until it was gone. 

"Certainly, Mmmmmm", said I and I was there for longer than I can recall, and she had two or three orgasms.   There was no chocolate visible when she inserted her fingers needing to give herself another orgasm but afterwards, there was chocolate on her fingers so I licked it off them.
And then I licked more from her pussy since she had pulled some of it out as she withdrew her fingers.
 
Another time it was a slice of Mars that she inserted. Not as nice, it was sort of burny on the back of my throat, which is why I don't eat them. Lidl caramel bars; they're much better :)
Anyway, I love the taste of a natural pussy on it's own with no added flavourings though that Lindt was perfectly acceptable :)   

I've wondered many times since what flavouring girls and women would like to be on a man's cock. That same FB liked my cock when her juices were all over it. She loved her juices, which used to flow from her pussy when she lifted up off me post-orgasm and then she delighted in licking it all up from my stomach and cock.   

Any specific flavours that women like on a cock?

[Sandra]

The TV licence fee has gone up by £10.50 today after a price hike was confirmed in December.

Regular licences now cost £169.50 and black and white TV licences face an increase of £3.50, up from £53.50 to £57.

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer confirmed the 6.7% rise in a statement to MPs last year but added that she was launching a review of the BBC's funding model.

The fee has previously been frozen for two years.

The increase is based on the consumer prices index (CPI) inflation rate from September.

Ms Frazer said in December: 'As the licence fee rises, the BBC needs to be realistic about how much it can rise by.

'We want to make sure we protect licence fee payers and make sure that it just rises at an amount that people can afford'.

[Max]

Car insurance in the UK jumped this year and I recall the rise was explained not as being to do with inflation or govt policy but because premiums are calculated on the expected claims costs.

Not prosecuting offenders leaves the whole situation in the hands of insurance companies which then raise premiums.

So; costs have risen significantly, which I suggest means the public is being subjected to the financial burden of those insurance payouts. Meanwhile the insurance companies make vastly increased profits at the same time. No longer is the Conservative party the party of law and order. That myth was busted years ago and it even more obvious now.   

[Sandra]

Car insurance just keeps going up here too.

[Sandra]

Fury as Team GB's Union Jack goes woke: Designers decide to ditch red, white and blues for 'diverse' pink and purple rebrand - to 'refresh the colour palette' and make it 'flexible and ownable'

It comes as a similar row broke out after the launch of England's new kit for the Euros 2024, which featured an altered version of the St George's cross on the collar.

[Sandra]

 Locals have slammed a £19,500 publicly funded art installation of spinning golden cones after they all turned black less than a year after being unveiled as it is revealed the council didn't have planning permission for them in the first place.
When first unveiled in the market town of Farnham, Surrey, in April last year the sculptures baffled locals who likened them to 'Madonna's bra', a 'Dalek scrapyard' and 'giant dunce hats'. The project, which involved Farnham Town Council, the University for the Creative Arts, the Farnham Maltings arts centre and the Farnham Public Art Trust, was conceived in 2020.

[Sandra]

Muslim teacher, 30, who told pupils Islam was going to take over and branded Western girls 'lunatics' is banned from teaching after 'undermining fundamental British values'

Aqib Khan was sacked from the profession for 'undermining fundamental British values' by a professional conduct panel. The panel said his behaviour 'clearly crossed professional boundaries'.

Five million European Union migrants living in the UK should be handed British citizenship, Labour-backing think-tank urges

Labour Together suggested 3.7million people granted 'settled' status after Brexit along with two million with 'pre-settled' status, should be made British citizens automatically.

[Sandra]

"Blue balls" isn't a medically recognized condition. (Even giving it a fancy medical name like epididymal hypertension doesn't mean it's something that healthcare professionals consider an actual medical problem.)

But it's understood that for some people, becoming sexually aroused without reaching orgasm can lead to a feeling of pressure or discomfort in their nether regions. That phenomenon is what we've come to know as blue balls.

"There can be an uncomfortable sensation associated with not ejaculating after a period of sexual arousal,"  "But it's not something that's been really researched because it's not a threat to your health."
Why does it happen?

Blue balls can happen because, as your body prepares for sex, it sends a rush of blood to your genitals. The pressure builds. It then releases if you reach orgasm, and things start to go back to normal.

But if you don't orgasm, it can be like a pressure valve that builds up without release. The increased blood stays a little longer in your genitals. And it can lead to a short-lived feeling of discomfort or pressure until the blood flow returns to normal.
Myth-busting blue balls

There are a number of misconceptions out there about the supposed dangers of blue balls, so let's set the record straight.
False: Blue balls is harmful

Some people question whether failure to ejaculate can lower their testosterone, or affect their prostate health or fertility.

The answer?  "nope."

"There is no risk or harm to experiencing blue balls," he states. "It isn't going to cause any kind of damage or problem to the testicles or the reproductive tract."

Blue balls is not a disease. It's not a threatening condition. And it isn't necessarily going to be uncomfortable in many cases.

Blue balls should never (ever, ever, ever) be used as a reason to be pressured into a sexual interaction.

"At worst, blue balls may be inconvenient or uncomfortable for a short time,"  "But it definitely should not be used as a means to coerce anybody into having sex."
False: The pain is excruciating

We all have different thresholds for pain. Some people may find blue balls to be more uncomfortable, while others may not even feel any troubling sensation. But any pressure associated with not ejaculating shouldn't be severe or debilitating. Uncomfortable, perhaps. But not much more than that.

If you're experiencing pain in your genitals, contact a healthcare provider to rule out possible medical conditions.
False: Your balls literally turn blue

"Blue balls" is a colorful but not-so-accurate name for the experience of prolonged sexual arousal. In reality, your testicles will not turn blue from lack of ejaculation.
False: It's a 'guy thing'

Anyone can experience discomfort if they become sexually aroused for a period of time without reaching orgasm. There's a similar phenomenon that happens with blood flow to the vulva and clitoris. It's called "blue vulva" or "blue bean" (a reference to the clitoris).

That's because sexual arousal leads to increased blood flow to your genitals. When blood rushes to the vulva (the collective name for the labia, clitoris and vaginal opening), the area becomes engorged and lubricated in preparation for sexual intercourse. When that pressure builds but isn't released through orgasm, the blood flow can lead to feelings of heaviness or pressure in the vulva.

Like blue balls, blue bean isn't a danger to your health and shouldn't be used as a reason to pressure anyone into sexual activity. (And, no, your anatomy won't actually turn blue!)
False: Sex is the only remedy for blue balls

Again, worry about blue balls (or blue bean) isn't a reason to engage in sex. If you're experiencing discomfort, sex isn't the only solution.

If your personal beliefs allow for masturbation, you can reach orgasm without a partner to relieve the discomfort. You may also find that distracting yourself with less-arousing thoughts and activities can help. Or taking a shower may help decrease the blood flow and relieve any symptoms.
Blue balls or something else?

Blue balls can be associated with a fleeting, temporary discomfort associated with sexual arousal. If you're experiencing genital pain or discomfort at other times, it may be a sign of something more concerning.

"If the uncomfortable sensation in the testicles only occurs after a period of sexual arousal without ejaculation, I think it's safe to say that that's probably not anything serious," "However, if you're having genital pain under other circumstances, it would merit further investigation by a urologist or a primary care doctor. It's always worth getting checked out."

If you're concerned or have questions about your reproductive health, healthcare providers are available to help. And while it can be nerve-wracking to talk about the intimate details of your body, know that healthcare providers discuss these issues every day and are here to help.