Solar panels on leisure centre rooftops have helped generate enough energy to power 370 homes or 500 electric vehicles for a year, a council says.
Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) said five of its leisure centres had generated one million kWh of renewable energy.
Withdean Leisure Centre’s solar panels produced the most, with more than 500,000 kWh of electricity generated.
Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, Portslade Sports Centre, Prince Regent Sports Complex and Stanley Deason Leisure Centre generated the remainder.
The solar power generated is helping to reduce operating costs and emissions, the council says.
BHCC said 97% of the energy generated from solar panels on the Prince Regent Sports Complex is consumed by the facility.
Matt Wickham, chief operating officer at Freedom Leisure, the not-for-profit leisure trust that operates the facilities, said: “These solar panels are cutting costs, lowering emissions and making our centres more sustainable for the future.”
Any excess electricity generated is exported back to the grid, providing an income to help operational costs.
Chronic insomnia — trouble sleeping at least three days a week for three months or more — could speed up brain aging.
People with chronic insomnia were 40% more likely to develop dementia or mild cognitive issues than people without insomnia.
Insomnia with perceived reduced sleep was associated with lower cognition comparable to being four years older.
Better sleep isn’t just beauty rest — it might protect your brain health.
People with chronic insomnia may experience faster declines in memory and thinking skills as they age — along with brain changes that can be seen on imaging scans — than people who do not have chronic insomnia, according to a study published in the September 10, 2025, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
The study found that people with chronic insomnia — trouble sleeping at least three days a week for three months or more — had a 40% higher risk of developing mild cognitive impairment or dementia than those without insomnia, which is the equivalent of 3.5 additional years of aging. The study does not prove that insomnia causes brain aging, it only shows an association.
“Insomnia doesn’t just affect how you feel the next day — it may also impact your brain health over time,” said study author Diego Z. Carvalho, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and a member of the American Academy of Neurology. “We saw faster decline in thinking skills and changes in the brain that suggest chronic insomnia could be an early warning sign or even a contributor to future cognitive problems.”
The study tracked a group of cognitively healthy older adults — 2,750 people with an average age of 70 — for an average of 5.6 years. Of participants, 16% had chronic insomnia.
At the start of the study, participants were asked whether they had been sleeping more or less than usual during the past two weeks. They also took yearly thinking and memory tests, and some had brain scans to look for white matter hyperintensities — areas where small vessel disease may have damaged brain tissue — and for amyloid plaques, a protein that can build up and is linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
During the study, 14% of the people with chronic insomnia developed mild cognitive impairment or dementia, compared to 10% of those who did not have insomnia.
After accounting for factors like age, high blood pressure, use of sleep medications and a diagnosis of sleep apnea, they found that people with insomnia were 40% more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia than those without insomnia. They also had faster declines on tests measuring different thinking skills.
Among those with insomnia, researchers determined the type: those getting less sleep than usual in the past two weeks; or those getting more sleep than usual in the past two weeks.
People who reported getting less sleep than usual were more likely to have lower cognitive test scores at the beginning of the study, comparable to being four years older. They also had more white matter hyperintensities and amyloid plaques. For amyloid, the effect was similar to what is seen in people with the APOE ε4 gene, a known genetic risk factor.
People who reported getting more sleep than usual, on the other hand, were more likely to have fewer white matter hyperintensities at the start of the study.
Some groups were especially vulnerable. Participants who carry the APOE ε4 gene — linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk — showed steeper declines in memory and thinking skills.
“Our results suggest that insomnia may affect the brain in different ways, involving not only amyloid plaques, but also small vessels supplying blood to the brain,” Carvalho said. “This reinforces the importance of treating chronic insomnia — not just to improve sleep quality but potentially to protect brain health as we age. Our results also add to a growing body of evidence that sleep isn’t just about rest — it’s also about brain resilience.”
A limitation of the study was that insomnia diagnoses came from medical records, which do not capture undiagnosed cases or reflect how severe symptoms are.
The study was supported by the National Institutes of Health, GHR Foundation, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, and a grant from Sleep Number Corporation to the Mayo Clinic.
Women who want to to get pregnant should refrain from using cannabis. This is the conclusion of a new study that examined the influence of the substance, and its active ingredient THC in particular, on female fertility and artificial insemination. Researchers found that cannabis can negatively affect both because it disrupts the development and stability of the egg cell.
During in vitro fertilization (IVF), egg and sperm cells are brought together in a laboratory. The authors investigated both the effects of THC on isolated human eggs in the laboratory and the IVF results of patients with detectable THC in their follicular fluid. This is the fluid in the ovary that surrounds the egg, where detectable THC means that the woman consumed cannabis before or during the IVF cycle, and that the THC reached the egg cell environment.
The study was conducted by a team supervised by post-doctoral research fellow Cyntia Duval at the CReATe Fertility Centre in Toronto, Canada, in collaboration with scientists from the University of Toronto and other institutions. It examined a total of 1,059 women undergoing IVF, 62 of whom tested positive for THC.
A younger brain with cannabis?
The rates of egg maturation, fertilization, and blastocyst development were examined in THC-positive patients. The blastocyst is the stage of development where the egg implants in the uterus, which is particularly important for a successful pregnancy.
The study also analyzed possible errors in cell division and the probability of an embryo having a healthy set of chromosomes (euploidy). An abnormal set of chromosomes (aneuploidy) is often the cause of miscarriages.
Disruption to egg development and genetic stability
The result was clear: THC-positive patients had a significantly lower rate of euploid embryos, which means that the probability of genetically healthy embryos and a successful pregnancy was reduced.
Although eggs mature slightly faster and more frequently in patients with THC in their follicular fluid, they had significantly fewer embryos with a healthy chromosome set (60% compared to 67% in control subjects). This can reduce the chances of a successful pregnancy and a healthy child.
In the laboratory, THC led to more errors in chromosome distribution and to a defective egg cell structure. Spindle malformations were observed significantly more frequently, especially at higher THC doses. The spindle morphology is important for correct cell division, where errors can result in miscarriages or developmental disorders.
Genetic analyses conducted as part of the study suggest that THC alters the activity of genes in the egg cell that are responsible for the correct distribution of genetic material during cell division. THC also influences genes that control the extracellular matrix — a network of proteins and other molecules that stabilizes cells and is important for embryo implantation and development.
Further research needed, German experts say
The findings on the spindle apparatus are significant, according to Dr. Artur Mayerhofer, head of a working group at the Biomedical Center at the Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) of Munich, who was not involved in the study: “In my opinion, this is the best data available,” he said, but added that he also takes a critical view. “Disorders of the spindle apparatus also increase with a woman’s age. So far this has not been taken into account in the study — the number of cases is too small for meaningful statistics.”
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Dr. Wolfgang Paulus, senior physician and head of the reproductive toxicology center at the Ulm University Hospital, who was also not involved in the study, takes a similar view: “Patients with unfulfilled desires to have children and in vitro fertilization are older on average and more likely to have genetic predispositions, which is why successful pregnancies are often not recorded. THC may have fewer effects on reproduction in young women with no genetic abnormalities.” Future studies should therefore examine the effects of THC on different age groups, he said.
Paulus also criticized the study for lacking information on how much cannabis was consumed in each case: “One limitation of the present study is the lack of data on cannabis consumption habits, such as frequency, timing, dosage, and type of consumption,” he said.
Despite the important findings, the mechanism of action of THC remains unclear, according to the LMU’s Artur Mayerhofer. “Studies on one type of cell — such as oocytes in a clinical IVF setting — provide only limited information about systemic effects and thus their ‘significance in everyday life,’” he said. Future studies should examine “influential factors that have not been taken into account, such as the consumption of other drugs,” he said.
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok (second left) meets with Secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regional Committee Chen Xiaojiang (second right) in Urumqi, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region on Sept 12, 2025. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVT)
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok promoted Hong Kong’s legal and other professional services in the Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region while leading a cross-professional delegation on a visit to boost cooperation and jointly contribute to the Belt & Road Initiative.
Attending a seminar organized by the Department of Justice and the Xinjiang Lawyers Association, Lam highlighted the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s common law system and noted the city’s unique advantages of internationalization, high standards, and the strong credibility of its legal system.
As an international legal and dispute resolution hub, Hong Kong’s professional service teams are capable and willing to leverage their expertise to contribute to Xinjiang’s high-quality development, said Lam.
At the seminar, the DoJ and the Department of Justice of the Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region signed a framework agreement for legal service cooperation, enabling both departments to foster exchanges and cooperation.
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok (front row, left) and delegation members visit the Urumqi Court of International Arbitration in Urumqi, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region on Sept 12, 2025. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVT)
The Hong Kong Bar Association also signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Xinjiang Lawyers Association to strengthen collaboration between Xinjiang lawyers and Hong Kong barristers and promote exchanges.
Lam met Secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regional Committee Chen Xiaojiang and the Department of Justice of the Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region.
After attending a luncheon with Deputy Secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regional Committee Chen Mingguo, Lam visited the Silk Road Economic Belt Legal Service District and the Urumqi Court of International Arbitration to learn about their operations.
Besides touring a Hong Kong-invested enterprise and the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, Lam met on Saturday Vice-Chairman of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the Xinjiang Production & Construction Xue Bin.
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (l) and Terence “Bud” Crawford (r).
In what may be boxing’s biggest fight since Saul “Canelo” Alvarez fought power-punching Genaddy Golovkin almost exactly three years ago, on September 18, 2022, Alvarez takes to the ring Saturday against undefeated Terence “Bud” Crawford in what promises to be the most dangerous fight of Alvarez’s career, at least since 2013.
Heavy.com will provide live round-by-round coverage of the Canelo vs. Crawford fight right here on this page, complete with our own unofficial scoring. So reload this page starting at 11 p.m. Eastern, 8 p.m. Pacific for instant reaction to the massive fight.
In 2013, Alvarez battled another undefeated fighter, Floyd Mayweather Jr., another technically masterful boxer who was able to neutralize Canelo’s power and land enough punches to take a split decision — with one judge controversially scoring the bout a draw.
That was the first loss of Alvarez’s career, and he has dropped only one decision since.
Crawford’s Two Disadvantages
Crawford combines Mayweather’s technical skill with substantial power that has led to 31 knockouts in his 41 wins, presenting Alvarez with a challenge that he has not faced at least since his 2013 defeat.
Crawford’s main disadvantages are size and age. Turning 38 later this month, Crawford is three years older Alvarez. And to take the fight, Crawford moved up two weight classes to fight for the first time at the super-middleweight 168-pound limit.
A live performance by Tool gets the crowd even more hyped than it already is as we wait for the ring walks. Crawford emerges caring a guitar case, for some reason. The crowd is apparently heavily Mexican as Crawford gets some boos.
As a Mexican mariachi-style band plays on, Alvarez makes the crowd wait for his entrance.
Now a full-scale, 10-piece mariachi band complete with sombreros heralds Canelo’s entrance. But he is still taking his time, milking the biggest moment of his career for all it’s worth.
A stonefaced, hooded Alvarez makes his entrance, knowing that in his 68th fight, his entire legacy is on the line. But the same could be said for Crawford in his 42nd fight, but he looks as relaxed if not more so than Alvarez.
Michael Buffer is making his introductions, and then we get underway.
Round 1
A very tentative opening, with no punches landing or even thrown for the first minute. Crawford feels his way with a few jabs. Crawford is moving while Alvarez stalks him. Canelo lands a right to the head and a body shot. Crawford is unaffected, however.
Alvarez is the aggressor, by a small margin, so…
Alvarez wins the round, 10-9.
Round 2
Crawford tags Alvarez on the side of the face, and continues to dance away. Crawford connecting with the better combinations in this round. His boxing technique is taking precedence. Alvarez is beginning to appear frustrated. He misses with a big right hook at the bell sounds.
Crawford wins round 10-9.
Alvarez 19, Crawford 19
Round 3
Crawford’s movement is beginning to elicit some desperation from Alvarez as he loads up for big punches but Crawford in too elusive. Judging on “ring generalship” Crawford is definitely in control.
A body shot by Alavrez failed to move Crawford who responds with a quick combination. Neither fighter has landed anything impactful, but a knockout does not seem to be in Crawford’s game plan, at least not yet.
Crawford wins round 10-9.
Alvarez 28, Crawford 29
Round 4
Alavrez landing better shots to the head in this round. Crawford is showing that he can take those punches but he’s letting Alvarez get into a rhythm. Some effective counterpunching from “Bud.” But Alvarez lands his best shot of the fight at the end of the round, producing a smile and head-shake from Crawford — something fighters often do when they are slightly hurt.
Alvarez wins round 10-9.
Alvarez 38, Crawford 38
Round 5
Crawford’s movement has quieted for the first half of the round but instead of footwork he lands counter-jabs. Alvarez slows his pace in the final minute, giving Crawford the advantage. The American fighter is still doing a good job of blocking the most dangerous punches from Canelo.
Crawford wins round 10-9.
Alvarez 47, Crawford 48
Round 6
Crawford lands a solid counter left on Alvarez but the Mexican figher moves forward. Alvarez’s face is looking increasingly battered. Crawford seems fresh, but Canelo appears to be breathing heavily.
Crawford keeps Alvarez on his heels with the jab. The more skilled boxer is taking control and that’s Crawford.
Crawford wins round 10-9
Alvarez 56, Crawford 58
Round 7
Crawford responds to his corners instructions to be more active. But he can’t connect with the fresher, more active Crawford. Canelo is starting to seem fatigued and somewhat puzzled by the dilemma Crawford presents. But even when Alvarez pins Crawford in a corner, the older fighter slips away.
Crawford wins round 10-9.
Alvarez 65, Crawford 68
Round 8
Alvarez looking like the oder fighter even though he is three years younger. He moves forward, but his aggression is largely ineffective. Crawford again shakes his head after a head shit that caught mostly glove. An attempted KO shot lands on Crawford’s head followed by a solid body shot. But Crawford despite taking those shots controls the tempo. By a narrow margin we’ll give this one to…
Crawford, who wins the round 10-9.
Alvarez 74, Crawford 78
Round 9
Best exchange of the fight to start the round. But a cut opens over Crawford’s right eye from an accidental head butt.
When action resumes, Canelo attempts to press the advantage as Crawford recovers from the head butt. By the minute mark, Crawford has recovered and lands some solid punches that get Alvarez’s attention.
Alvarez will need a knockout to win at this point, at least as Heavy.com sees it.
Crawford wins round 10-9
Alvarez 83, Crawford 88
Round 10
Crawford obviously knows he won’t be knocking out Alvarez, but his plan to win a lopsided decision is on track. Canelo’s corner implores him to go for the KO. But no matter what he throws for lands, he just can’t bother Crawford.
There’s no other way to put it — the undefeated Terence Crawford is giving Canelo Alvarez a boxing lesson.
Canelo moves forward but again his aggression doe snot produce results. Crawford has taken some good blows, but nothing has slowed him down.
Crawford wins round 10-9.
Alvarez 92, Crawford 98
Round 11
Crawford for the first time hurts Alvarez but the champion responds with clean punches. Crawford is in dangerous territory absorbing those shots, but he has nit slowed down. Crawford still getting the better of him this round. If you judge a fight on the criterion of “Who would you rather be?” it is obvious that you would rather be Crawford here. Alvarez looks worn down and battered. But he is still in the fight to his credit.
Crawford wins round 10-9.
Alvarez 101, Crawford 108
Round 12
Alavrez absolutely needs a knockout. If Crawford can avoid that fate, he wins this fight on and fair scorecard.
Alvarez appears out of gas but his heart is showing as he keeps on fighting.
It’s over!
Terence “Bud” Crawford wins this fight. Now let’s see what the official judges say.
Crawford win that round 10-9 on our scorecard.
Final Heavy.com score: Crawford 118, Alvarez 110.
Crawford wins! The judges saw the fight as somewhat closer than we did, with one judge scoring it 116-112 for Crawford. The others had Crawford winning 115-113.
Crawford Establishes His Greatness
Terence “Bud” Crawford, by defeating the fighter widely seen as one of the greatest ever, has firmly established his legacy as an all-time great by not only winning, but winning in masterful fashion.
Thanks for joining us for our live coverage of this historic fight. Boxing history was made tonight both in the ring and out of it, with an audience via Netflix that will likely turn out to be the largest to watch a live boxing event since the 1970s.
—– In the co-main event:
Callum Walsh (14-0, 11 KOs) vs. Fernando Vargas Jr. (17-0, 15 KOs)
In the co-main event, the son of two-time lightweight champion Fernando Vargas, the undefeated Fernando Vargas Jr. faces highly-regarded Irish prospect Callum Walsh in a junior middleweight, 10-round fight. For Walsh, the bout is his shot at making an impression on an American, and global, boxing audience.
Vargas Jr. sees the fight as his biggest chance to establish his own reputation, independent of his famous father.
Round 1
An unusual matchup of southpaw versus southpaw resulted in a mainly tentative, feeling-out round. But Walsh maintained an aggressive approach throughout and closed the space with Vrags toward the end of the round, though no big punches landed for either fighter.
Walsh 10, Vargas 9
Round 2
Walsh continues to be the more aggressive fighter, landing a good body shot combination around the one-minute mark. Vargas is fighting a solid defensive fight, but failing to land punches. Walsh finishes the round with another solid body shot.
Walsh wins round 10-9.
Walsh 20, Vargas 19
Round 3
Walsh starts the round with a good combination right out of his corner. The Irishman is outpunching his opponent by a margin of about four to one. Overall, however, another mostly uneventful round as Walsh’s momentum slowed later in the round as he seemed to be frustrated by the defensive style of Vargas.
Walsh wins round 10-9.
Walsh 30, Vargas 27
Round 4
Vargas lands his best punch of the fight, a solid left hook, and overall displays more aggression that in previous rounds. Callum keeps coming forward, however. As he looked to be retreating, Walsh surprised Vargas with a solid left hook. Walsh finished the round with a sharp, short left to the head of Vargas. The closest round of the fight but…
Walsh wins round 10-9.
Walsh 40, Vargas 36
Round 5
Vargas finally has Walsh moving backward, but is warned for a low blow. Walsh appears to be largely taking theroundl off, though he lands a good combination with about 40 seconds left the round. Near the end of the round, Vargas gets another caution for low blows. Vargas may have done enough to win the round, but Walsh landed the more solid punches. So…
Walsh wins round 10-9.
Walsh 50, Vargas 45
Round 6
Vargas dies his best work of the fight for the first minute or so, but Walsh closes the space, leaning in with his head. The Irish fighter has trouble landing the volume of punches as in earlier rounds. But Walsh finishes the round with a big left to the side of Vargas’ face. Not enough to savage the round, though.
Vargas wins round, 10-9.
Walsh 59, Vargas 55
Round 7
Vargas appears to be looking to end the fight with one shot, but seems to tire himself out. Walsh throws plenty off punches but nothing spectacular. He still works the body better than Vargas. In the final 10 seconds, Walsh regains the forward momentum. That’s why…
Walsh wins round 10-9.
Walsh 69, Vargas 64
Round 8
To this observer, the fight dies not seem nearly as evenly matched as the Netflix announcing team is making it sound. Vargas is not outclassed, but he simply cannot get as much work done as Walsh who has done enough body work to prevent Vargas from gaining any momentum. Walsh clearly dominate this round. In our view, Vargas needs a knockout at this point. But who knows how the ringside judges are seeing it.
Walsh wins round 10-9.
Walsh 79, Vargas 73
Round 9
Vargas even at this late stage is keeping his defense up, which frustrates Walsh. A good combo to the head by Walsh with 40 seconds left in the round. Walsh is clearly in control, but may need to do something spectacular in the final round to seal the deal with ringside Las Vegas judges. Vargas on the other hand, must score a knockout in the Heavy.com view.
Walsh wins round 10-9.
Walsh 89, Vargas 82
Round 10
While Walsh has clearly been the superior fighter throughout, this fight has not been the resounding introduction to an audience outside of Ireland that he hoped. Vargas throws some big punches in this round but nothing really lands. Walsh opens up briefly with 20 seconds left and the fighters end the fight with the most spirited exchange of the bout. In the end…
Walsh wins round 10-9.
Walsh 99, Vargas 91
In the official decision, two judges see it the same we that Heavy.com did. The three scorecards read 99-91, 99-91, and 100-90.
Callum Walsh wins to raise his record to 15-0.
Canelo vs. Crawford, the main event, is up next, at last. Stay tuned.
We’re moving our round-by-round coverage and instant reactions up the page, so scroll back up for the main event once it gets underway in a few minutes.
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Fresh off the Lionesses’ history-making EURO victory, football star, Ella Toone, is stepping into a brand-new role as the latest celebrity coach on the NHS Couch to 5K app.
Toone, who played a pivotal role in helping England secure their second consecutive European title, brings her winning mindset and infectious energy to the app’s guided running programme.
Developed by the Department of Health and Social Care, in partnership with BBC Sport, the NHS Couch to 5K app offers a free, structured running programme, designed to guide absolute beginners through a gradual transition from couch-bound spectators to confident runners. The app has been downloaded over 7 million times since it first launched in 2016, with 9.3 million NHS Couch to 5k runs started in 2024.
Ella’s leadership and resilience on the pitch can now translate into her new coaching role, where she’ll be motivating runners across the country to achieve their own personal victories. She joins a lineup of motivational voices including the BBC’s Jo Whiley, Sarah Millican, Steve Cram, and Denise Lewis.
Ella Toone said: “I’ve never been the biggest fan of running, unless there’s a ball involved! But being part of the Couch to 5K app has shown me how important movement can be, not just for fitness but for your mindset too. You don’t have to love running to start, you just have to take that first step and I’m excited to help you do that.”
Ashley Dalton, Minister for Public Health and Prevention, said, “We know that incorporating regular exercise into our everyday lives is vital in boosting our physical and mental wellbeing.
“The Couch to 5k app is a fantastic, free resource that I would encourage everyone to give a try, and we are delighted to have Ella on board to inspire the next generation of runners.
“By taking small steps to becoming more active, we can make a big difference in reducing the risk of long-term illnesses and reliving pressure on our NHS, as part of the 10 Year Health Plan.”
Professor Meghana Pandit, NHS National Medical Director, said, “The NHS Couch to 5K app is a brilliant way to get fit, and hundreds of thousands of people are already using it to enjoy the benefits of regular exercise.
“Keeping fit can have a positive impact on our health and can prevent serious conditions developing such as heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. It can also support recovery from illness and can prepare people for health interventions such as surgery or chemotherapy.
“Whether you’re a beginner or simply looking to improve your fitness, Couch to 5K is a great way to build your exercise confidence and I hope even more people start using it to reap the rewards of moving more.”
Support is available via the app to help people to overcome setbacks with helpful articles and videos as well as the “Beyond Couch” runs for users who complete the 9 weeks but want to improve further on speed, stamina and technique.
The app points users to curated running playlists on BBC Sounds to make exercise more enjoyable, with ‘buddy runs’ also available to encourage running with a friend, in real life or virtually.
Earlier this year the BBC also launched a new Couch to 5k podcast with Giovanna Fletcher on BBC Sounds.
A rip-roaring economy and cheap valuations will keep Poland’s stock rally on track, according to investors who say the market can overcome wobbles caused by a Russian drone incursion, sputtering negotiations over Ukraine and a looming tax hike on banks.
Warsaw’s WIG20 index soared as much as 38% in the first eight months of the year, as robust growth and domestic demand attracted foreign investors. But the rally has paused as hopes fade for a breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks and after Russian drones in Polish airspace triggered a NATO response.
A dying man in China left his savings to his ailing ex-girlfriend, along with a heartfelt farewell letter that touched the hearts of many online.
The 22-year-old Hu Xinyao, from Chongqing in southwestern China, had been battling a vascular disease for eight years, which progressively led to kidney failure.
Last year, Hu met Xiao through a mutual friend, according to the mainland media outlet Ziniu News.
Xiao, an auxiliary police officer from Inner Mongolia, was known for his gentle, introverted nature and immense kindness.
Despite Hu’s severe illness, he devoted himself to her care, and the two quickly fell in love.
Despite Hu’s grave illness, Xiao dedicated himself to caring for her, and the two soon fell in love. Photo: Handout
However, after two months together, Hu’s condition deteriorated, and she received several critical illness notifications.
The first you know about it is when you find out someone has accessed one of your accounts. You’ve been careful with your details so you can’t work out what has gone wrong, but you have made one mistake – recycling part of your password.
Reusing the same word in a password – even if it is altered to include numbers or symbols – gives criminals a way in to your accounts.
Brandyn Murtagh, an ethical “white hat” hacker, says information obtained through data breaches on sites such as DropBox and Tumblr and through cyber-attacks has been circulating on the internet for some time.
Hackers obtain passwords and test them out on other websites – a practice known as credential stuffing – to see whether they can break into accounts.
But in some cases they do not just try the exact passwords from the hacked data: as well as credential stuffing, the fraudsters also attempt to access accounts with derivations of the hacked password.
Research from Virgin Media O2 suggests four out of every five people use the same or nearly identical passwords on online accounts.
Using a slightly altered passwords – such as Guardian1 instead of Guardian – is almost an open door for hackers to compromise online accounts, Murtagh says.
Working with Virgin Media O2, he has shown volunteers how easy it is to trace their password when they supply their email address, often getting a result within minutes.
A spokesperson for Virgin Media O2 says: “Human behaviour is quite easy to model. [Criminals] know, for example, you might use one password and then add a full stop or an exclamation mark to the end.”
What the scam looks like
The criminals use scripts – automated sets of instructions for the computer – to go through variations of the passwords in an attempt to access other accounts. This can happen on an industrial scale, says Murtagh.
“It’s very rare that you are targeted as an individual – you are [usually] in a group of thousands of people that are getting targeted. These processes scale just like they would in business,” he says.
You might be alerted by messages saying that you have been trying to change your email address or other details connected to an account.
What to do
Change any passwords that are variations on the same word – Murtagh advises starting with the most important four sets of accounts: banks, email, work accounts and mobile.
Use a password managers – these are often integrated into web browsers. Apple has iCloud Keychain while Androids have Google Password Manager, both of which can suggest and save complicated passwords.
Put in place two-factor authentication or multi-factor authentication (2FA or MFA), which mean means you have two steps to log into a site.
