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London [UK], Nov. 4 : Ben Affleck recently joked that his young son caught a cold from little Prince George following their play date in an indoor area.

The 'The Accountant' star appeared at 'The Graham Norton Show' where he shared about his visit to London earlier this year to enjoy time with his family at an indoor play area, reports The Mirror.

However, Affleck was unaware that three-year-old Prince George and his 18-month-old sister Princess Charlotte were also there.

"I noticed this weird vibe from the other grown-ups. They were all very well dressed and they had earpieces and I thought, 'For a kids' place this is tight security!' I was the very last person to realise that Prince George and Princess Charlotte were in there playing with my kid," he said.

Christchurch [New Zealand], Nov.4 : In a major blow to New Zealand, all-rounder Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of opening Test of the two-match series against Pakistan due to a fractured wrist.

The 24-year-old was struck on his right wrist during a practice session with the Northern Districts and is now also doubtful for the second Test, which will begin from November 25 in Hamilton.

Reflecting on Santner's injury, New Zealand coach Mike Hesson said although it looks unlikely for the all-rounder to be available for the second Test, they would closely monitor his recovery in order to have him back.

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 4 : A study has found out that American children are consuming sodium at levels that far exceed the daily recommended limit. Taste preferences for high sodium foods, formed as children, follow individuals into adulthood and put them at increased risk for developing cardiovascular problems later in life.

"Sodium reduction is considered a key public health strategy to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases nationwide and this study is the latest in ongoing CDC efforts to monitor U.S. sodium intake," explained lead author Zerleen S. Quader. "We already know that nearly

all Americans regardless of age, race, and gender consume more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet and the excess intake is of great concern among particular youths."

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 4 : Hollywood veteran actor Meryl Streep will receive a lifetime award at the Golden Globe Awards next year.

For her outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment, the 67-year-old star will receive the 2017 'Cecil B. DeMille Award' at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles in January, reports Entertainment Tonight.

Lorenzo Soria, president of the 'Hollywood Foreign Press Association' or the HFPA, in a statement, said, "It's no surprise that the HFPA has chosen Meryl Streep as the recipient of the 2017 Cecil B. DeMille Award. Meryl's enthralling body of work across a diverse set of genres has made her a role model over the past 40 years, and she will continue to do so for generations to come."

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 4 : When it comes to the baby's birth weight, it can now be predicted, courtesy the mommy to-be's urine, says a new study.

The study by Biomed Central says that urine of a mommy-to-be can help identifying lifestyle interventions that help maintain a healthy birth weight for their baby.

Abnormal fetal growth and birth weight are well-established risk factors for chronic diseases later in life, including the development of type-2 diabetes and obesity.

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 4 : One of Michael Jackson's sons, Prince Jackson, recently opened up about his childhood with the late music icon who tragically died seven years ago.

The 19-year-old, in an interview with The Los Angeles Times, talked about the legacy his father left with him, but makes it clear that while MJ influenced Prince's life, he's not trying to imitate his dad.

"Everyone thinks I'm going to do music and dance," he laughed admitting he could not do either.

Jackson also admitted that he had "always wanted" to go into production even though music is "a big part of my life" and "shaped who I am".

"My dad would ask me what I wanted to do and my answer was always producing and directing," he said.