Sunday, 31 March 2024

6 Y.A. Novels That Open Conversations About Teen Chronic Illness


By Maya Van Wagenen from NYT Books https://ift.tt/LKJmoWu

A Warhol Superstar, but Never a Star


By Alexandra Jacobs from NYT Books https://ift.tt/cT16wRg

Call for suicide prevention support for teachers

Teachers' union NASUWT is set to vote on a motion calling for fully-funded mental health training.

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Saturday, 30 March 2024

AI millionaire: 'Video games can boost creativity'

Sir Demis Hassabis, co-founder of AI firm DeepMind, says parents should encourage children's passions.

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Military camp to be used to house Afghan escapees

It will house 50 people, who helped the UK in the war in Afghanistan, by the end of March.

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Friday, 29 March 2024

Wanted in South Korea: Imperialism-Free Cherry Blossoms


By John Yoon, Mike Ives, Hisako Ueno and Chang W. Lee from NYT World https://ift.tt/5Ty90Uz

'It's always there' - quadruple on Chelsea minds

Chelsea's players are talking about doing the unprecedented quadruple this season - but their focus is always on the next game, insists Ashley Lawrence.

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Thursday, 28 March 2024

What About the People Who Don’t Vote?


By Astead W. Herndon, Elisa Gutierrez and Anna Foley from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/QMmDRSB

Australia debates seizure of Insta-famous magpie

The bird - known by millions online as "Molly" - was removed from its carers by wildlife officials.

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Wednesday, 27 March 2024

Why some Tory MPs are stepping down

We shouldn't be surprised that some MPs are thinking of leaving as a general election approaches.

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Tuesday, 26 March 2024

Westwood and McCartney take over Blenheim Palace

Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney and Zandra Rhodes are transforming rooms at Blenheim Palace.

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Monday, 25 March 2024

Chuck Scarborough’s 50 Years of Delivering News to New York


By James Barron from NYT New York https://ift.tt/bhiMRT9

Olivia Colman: I'd be paid more if I was Oliver

The Oscar-winning British actress says Hollywood would pay more if she was a man called Oliver.

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Sunday, 24 March 2024

'My best friend saved me by giving me his kidney'

When Steven Smith's kidneys began to fail, his best friend Kael stepped in to save his life.

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Saturday, 23 March 2024

The places helped by 'lifeline' Captain Tom cash

Volunteers, health and charity workers tell the BBC about the positive impact the money is having.

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Kew Gardens: New display showcases the sound of blossom

A new immersive experience brings the spring blossom to life using specially composed music.

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Friday, 22 March 2024

The D.E.A. Needs to Stay Out of Medicine


By Shravani Durbhakula from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/YaxfMmi

Vodafone-Three merger could lead to higher prices

Merger of two of the UK's biggest mobile network providers could now face an in-depth investigation.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0opyZTe

Thursday, 21 March 2024

Millions of women waiting for pension decision

How were women born in the 1950s affected by bring the retirement age in line with men?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3zIGdXn

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

What is Labour's Reeves-onomics?

And the shortage of childcare places worsens

from BBC News https://ift.tt/05inXAu

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Are Super Strict Schools Good for Students?


By Natalie Proulx from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/hsd7ZRp

Jail Cells? Morgues? Your Cruise Ship Has Some Surprises for You.


By Ceylan YeÄŸinsu from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/tE46PVe

And Me

Inside the world of one of the fastest growing fertility treatments in the UK.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/O63r4YI

Monday, 18 March 2024

One Collector’s High Mountain Road to Hokusai


By Geraldine Fabrikant from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/8MtTcUE

Learn to Bake in 5 Easy Recipes


By Genevieve Ko from NYT Food https://ift.tt/RFdJmul

Sunday, 17 March 2024

Iceland Volcano Erupts in Plumes of Fire With Little Notice


By Egill Bjarnason and Yan Zhuang from NYT World https://ift.tt/Pn4K2k8

Derek Thompson exits Casualty after 38 years

The star, who played Charlie Fairhead in the BBC One medical drama, is its longest-serving cast member.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/GOVNh3x

Saturday, 16 March 2024

In Occupied Ukraine, Casting a Vote (for Putin) as Armed Soldiers Watch


By Anatoly Kurmanaev, Andrew E. Kramer, Oleksandra Mykolyshyn and Oleg Matsnev from NYT World https://ift.tt/JPCINLZ

Hong Kong court jails 12 over legislature protest

Pro-democracy demonstrators broke into Hong Kong's legislature in 2019 during months-long protests.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/k2Co8EJ

Friday, 15 March 2024

‘The Regime’ and the Dictators I Have Known


By Steven Erlanger from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/YvS6FkK

What is the new extremism definition and who could be listed?

Groups deemed extremist will be blocked from government funding and meeting officials.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/l4NZoIt

Thursday, 14 March 2024

Hundreds rescued from Philippines love scam centre

Young and tech-savvy victims are trapped and then forced into running illegal operations online.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3m9xQMi

Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Tory mayor says he would return money from donor accused of racist remarks

Andy Street says he is giving his personal view, but a minister says the Tories have no plans to return the £10m from Frank Hester.

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Neil Young to rejoin Spotify after Joe Rogan row

The star had removed his music in a protest over vaccine misinformation on Joe Rogan's podcast.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/7bALI21

Tuesday, 12 March 2024

MPs question church leaders over Christianity in asylum claims

The hearing comes after an attack in Clapham, where the suspected attacker had been granted UK asylum after converting.

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Watch: ‘We don’t feel the joy of Ramadan’

Displaced people in Rafah prepare meals using the limited food available to mark the start of the Muslim holy month.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/SDOvGjZ

Monday, 11 March 2024

US firm ends takeover interest in Currys

Investment firm Elliot says it will not bid for the retailer after being rejected "multiple times".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/U7DEkiZ

Sunday, 10 March 2024

Stars gather for Oscars after huge year for cinema

As Hollywood's finest get ready for the big night, we bring you the lowdown on what to look out for.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/FG6Yxkg

Saturday, 9 March 2024

Something Old. Something New. Something Thrifted.


By Stephanie Cain from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/0JATSD8

Three Is Best: How China’s Family Planning Propaganda Has Changed


By Isabelle Qian and Pablo Robles from NYT World https://ift.tt/IJ80H64

Friday, 8 March 2024

Mass die-offs rising among farmed salmon

Warmer seas and greater reliance on technology are linked to hundreds of millions of farmed salmon deaths.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/z9a6xor

Thursday, 7 March 2024

WATCH: Indian boy calmly traps wandering leopard

The leopard was later tranquillised and rescued by wildlife officials in Maharashtra state.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/lc7N2MG

Stakeknife case saw 32 considered for prosecution

A report based on a £40m investigation, which took seven years, is to be published on Friday.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/d1W95jX

West African juntas to form anti-jihadi joint force

Niger's army chief says it will be operational as soon as possible, without giving details of its size.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/RXyNxMd

Wednesday, 6 March 2024

No One Has Ever Read Genesis Like This


By Francis Spufford from NYT Books https://ift.tt/HVgSuoY

TV's Nigel Lythgoe faces new sexual assault claim

The British executive and talent show judge faces a string of allegations, which he has denied.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/LY0GPQd

Tuesday, 5 March 2024

'We feel like it's us repaying Birmingham's debt'

Residents of the Druids Heath housing estate share their concerns as the council prepares huge cuts.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/sEVz3xM

Monday, 4 March 2024

Man accused of murder after woman dies and one hurt

Wendy Francis, 61, was found with fatal injuries at an address in Worcester on Saturday.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/7hOpYAu

Sunday, 3 March 2024

UK-owned ship hit by Houthis sinks off Yemen coast

Rubymar's cargo of fertiliser presents a threat to marine life, Yemen officials and green groups say.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qpra3vB

Saturday, 2 March 2024

Why Some Colombians Call Their Mothers ‘Your Mercy’


By Julie Turkewitz and Nathalia Angarita from NYT World https://ift.tt/FcsvxQX

When an Artist Dies, Who Owns Her Story?


By Kate Dwyer from NYT Style https://ift.tt/BEm2pJc

Friday, 1 March 2024

As of Today, Half of New York City’s Trash Must Go in Bins


By James Barron from NYT New York https://ift.tt/x3iYj7O

UN chief urges probe into Gaza aid convoy incident

At least 117 people were killed on Thursday as crowds gathered round aid lorries in Gaza City.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/G3W1qXJ