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South Carolina neuroscience student Jordan Chymbor dies aged 21 after medical emergency
- Jordan Chymbor died aged 21 after a sudden medical emergency.
- She was months from completing a neuroscience degree.
- A family fundraiser exceeded its $40,000 goal.
Jordan Chymbor, a 21-year-old University of South Carolina student, died last Saturday after an unexpected medical emergency. Her family say they are awaiting answers; she was due to graduate in December with a degree in neuroscience and hoped to enter the medical field. Tributes from her former high…
Hundreds of levelling up projects remain incomplete years after funding was awarded
- 821 of 1,347 levelling up projects were unfinished by May.
- 73 council areas had completed none of their approved projects.
- Labour’s Local Regeneration Fund has a March 2028 deadline.
Most of the projects funded under the Conservative government’s levelling up agenda remained unfinished years after the money was allocated, leaving many communities waiting for promised improvements. Freedom of information data reviewed by the Guardian found 821 of 1,347 projects had not been completed by May, raising questions…
Grimsby’s town centre gains new facilities as regeneration funds flow in
- Grimsby is converting vacant buildings for community and leisure use.
- The council has received £59m and is starting to spend another £20m.
- Empty historic and commercial buildings underline the challenge of regeneration.
Grimsby is seeing new youth and community facilities, with parts of its shopping centre being converted for leisure use, as the council tries to revive a town centre hit by industrial decline and changing shopping habits. The developments have drawn some positive reactions from residents, but many prominent…
New Jersey bill could ban gum containing added microplastics
- New Jersey proposal could phase out gum containing added microplastics.
- Labelling would precede a sales ban by two years.
- Estimates of annual microplastic intake from gum vary widely.
New Jersey Democrats have proposed the Protecting Against Microplastics Act, which could eventually ban chewing gum containing intentionally added microplastics, alongside some plastic cutlery, plates, containers, cleaning products and cosmetics. The proposal aims to reduce microplastic pollution and potential exposure, though the health effects on people remain uncertain.…
In 1997, Richard E Grant starred in a “daft” movie because his 8-year-old daughter told him to
- Grant’s daughter persuaded him to join *Spice World*.
- He knowingly embraced the film’s absurd comedy.
- The role brought him playground kudos.
Richard E Grant says he took the role of the Spice Girls’ manager in *Spice World* after his eight-year-old daughter urged him to do it. The 1997 comedy was deliberately absurd, and Grant’s deadpan performance showed his willingness to embrace a playful, self-mocking side of his career. Grant…
From ROCO to ruin: A buzzy arts co-op raised £1.2m from local investors and left them with nothing
- The ROCO raised over £1 million before closing after three years.
- Nearly 150 local investors and organisations were left without returns.
- A new private company with a similar offer took over the buildings.
The ROCO, a Sheffield arts co-operative, raised more than £1 million from local investors and the public to convert seven listed buildings into a creative hub. It closed only three years after opening, leaving investors without the annual returns they had been promised and ending what some saw…
Canada inflict back-to-back losses on England
- Canada beat England 31-22 to seal the series 2-0.
- Sophie de Goede scored a hat-trick.
- England have lost consecutive matches for the first time in a decade.
Canada beat England 31-22 in Ottawa to complete a 2-0 WXV Series win, handing the world champions consecutive defeats for the first time in a decade. The result follows Canada’s 24-21 victory in Toronto, which ended England’s 41-match unbeaten run, and underlines Canada’s rise as a major rival.…
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Britain deserves much better than a vacuous Gogglebox PM
- The article criticises Burnham’s Gogglebox appearance as poorly timed.
- It argues the Government should focus on urgent national issues.
- Badenoch says Burnham should tackle difficult decisions.
The article argues that Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s appearance on a celebrity edition of Channel 4’s Gogglebox makes him look unserious at a time when the country faces major challenges. It says his early months in office should focus on difficult decisions, and claims voters may resent his…
Salem High School football team bus overturns on Georgia highway
- Salem High School’s bus overturned in Rockdale County late Friday.
- The bus carried 27 people, including 17 players.
- Hospitals prepared for a possible mass casualty event.
A school bus carrying members of Salem High School’s football team overturned on a Georgia highway late on Friday, prompting a large emergency response and nearby hospitals to prepare for the possibility of a mass casualty event. The number and severity of injuries had not been confirmed in…
US intelligence warns Iran plots against American officials are advancing
- US intelligence says alleged Iranian plots against Americans are at an advanced stage.
- Staffing is being reduced at four Middle Eastern embassies.
- Brent crude rose 2.68 per cent to $111.74 a barrel.
US intelligence has warned that Iran’s alleged plots to kill American officials have reached an “advanced stage”, according to a memo sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The warning comes as the US reduces staffing at several Middle Eastern embassies and amid speculation about possible renewed strikes…
Corinne Bailey Rae and Jorja Smith lead concert marking 20 years of Back to Black
- Artists honour *Back to Black* 20 years after its release.
- The Roundhouse concert features the Amy Winehouse Band.
- Cynthia Erivo hosts the SNL UK series finale.
Corinne Bailey Rae, Jorja Smith and other artists will perform at a concert celebrating Amy Winehouse’s album *Back to Black*, 20 years after its release. The show, recorded at London’s Roundhouse, features the Amy Winehouse Band and is led by the album’s producers, Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi.…
▶UK plans £100m AI biosecurity lab as OpenAI turns from live web
Marvel explores AI’s threat to humanity, while a gaming developer removes AI voices after backlash; Geralt will return, and a British pub enthusiast has visited 25,000 pubs.
Osasco’s shift to services tests Lula’s support in Brazil run-off
- Osasco shifted from Lula to Bolsonaro in the first round.
- Brazil’s workforce has moved from factories towards services and gig work.
- Economic frustration is testing Lula’s traditional support.
Osasco, once a centre of industrial employment, has shifted towards shopping, services and app-based work, reflecting changes in Brazil’s working class. The city backed Lula in 2022 but voted for Flávio Bolsonaro in this election’s first round; their run-off is on Sunday, and the shift highlights how economic…
Healey pledges hundreds of millions for British AI and security
- Healey promises hundreds of millions for Britain’s AI plans.
- Funding will target security, growth and AI safety.
- New AI initiatives are planned for Edinburgh and Manchester.
John Healey says the government will commit hundreds of millions of pounds in Wednesday’s budget to develop a “distinctively British” approach to artificial intelligence. The investment is intended to improve national security and support economic growth, while ensuring workers and communities share in AI’s benefits. The plans include…
Porridge revival blends fibre interest with nostalgic breakfast comfort
- Porridge is back in fashion, driven by fibre and nostalgia.
- Ocado searches for organic jumbo oats rose 98% year on year.
- UK adults average 18g of fibre daily, below the 30g recommendation.
Porridge is enjoying a revival, fuelled by interest in fibre, nostalgia and the appeal of a comforting, customisable breakfast. Restaurants, bakeries and home cooks are dressing it up with varied grains and toppings, while social media is helping spread new combinations. Interest is reflected in shopping figures: Ocado…
The unlikely inspirations behind the Arctic Monkeys’ 2013 song ‘R U Mine?’
- Hip-hop and R&B shaped ‘R U Mine?’
- The song helped set the direction for AM.
- It reached number 23 in the UK.
Arctic Monkeys’ ‘R U Mine?’ drew on unexpected influences from hip-hop and contemporary R&B, helping the band find a sound they developed further on their 2013 album AM. The song’s blend of those ideas with heavy guitars marked a shift in their musical direction. Alex Turner said Lil…
Justice Department urges California counties to review voters’ citizenship before midterms
- Federal officials gave California counties 48 hours to check suspected noncitizen registrations.
- The DOJ wants affected ballots set aside while eligibility is reviewed.
- California officials warn unreliable data could affect eligible voters.
The Justice Department has ordered California counties to check the citizenship status of people it suspects may be registered noncitizens, escalating federal involvement in election administration days before the midterms. Officials are being asked to set aside affected mail ballots while checks are made, prompting concerns that eligible…
▶OpenAI quits live web training as UK plans £100m biosecurity lab
The AI moves come as a game developer removes generated voices and offers refunds; Witcher author Andrzej Sapkowski is writing another book, while a pub explorer names his 50 favourites after visiting 25,000.
▶Britain plans £100m AI biosecurity lab as AI’s reach prompts caution
The government will fund a national lab to guard against biological threats, while OpenAI turns to simulated internet data and a game developer removes AI-generated voices. A new Witcher novel and a guide to 50 favourite pubs round out the briefing.
France prepares for day of protest a week after nationwide riots
- France expects a second day of nationwide protests.
- 70,000 police officers are to be deployed.
- Cities are imposing different restrictions on demonstrations.
France is preparing for another nationwide day of protest after last Saturday’s demonstrations escalated into some of the country’s worst unrest in decades. The government has imposed restrictions and raised security levels as opposition parties criticise its handling of the earlier violence, while organisers say protests will go…