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Labour unveils plans to water down Net Zero targets on electric car sales as ministers admit they risk pushing up costs for drivers and won’t be hit
Labour has set out plans to relax Net Zero targets governing electric car sales, acknowledging that the existing approach could raise costs for motorists and that ministers themselves would not face the same impact. The move matters because it signals a potential shift in how the Government balances emissions reduction with affordability and consumer choice…
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Police arrest 40-year-old man for murder after ‘devoted’ grandfather was killed in deadly machete fight between rival biker gangs
A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Tony Jones, 56, who was killed during a mass brawl between rival Hells Angels and Vikings motorcycle gangs in Pontnewynydd, south Wales. Mr Jones, from Brecon, was found with serious injuries in an alleyway on 6 August and given first aid…
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UK aid cuts more than double what was expected at £1.2 billion, analysis finds
Analysis by the development network Bond says the UK’s 2025 overseas aid reduction was effectively at least £1.2 billion, more than double the £500 million cut ministers announced. The finding matters because the additional reduction could further limit support for communities affected by conflict, humanitarian crises and climate change, while savings are redirected towards higher…
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Cover Story: The ‘Widow’s Bay’ Team Reveals Secrets, Stories & Season 2 Hopes
Deadline’s cover story follows the cast and creators of Apple TV comedy Widow’s Bay as the series gains a passionate fan base and awards attention. Its mix of horror, deadpan humour and slapstick is presented as the reason it has connected with viewers, particularly by making anxiety and bleak situations funny. Creator Katie Dippold said…
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Portland cop sues woman, 76, for $2m after he fell down steps of her home while performing welfare check that ended in her hospitalization
A Portland police officer with 17 years of service is suing a 76-year-old woman for $2 million after falling down her front steps while carrying out a welfare check at her home in March 2025. Officer Bradley Jett claims a door handle came loose as he tried to lock up after paramedics had taken Rosemary…
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From Board Games To Boats — Find Out How ‘Widow’s Bay’ Was Built
‘Widow’s Bay’ production designer Steve Arnold and set decorator Jennifer Engel describe creating an island setting that balances cosy New England character with an undercurrent of horror. Their work matters to the series’ tone, using apparently welcoming spaces and period details to make the setting feel both lived-in and unsettling without overwhelming its comedy. Although…
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SKILLET Announces ‘After The Storm’ EP, Shares New Single ‘Lift Me Up’
Christian rock band Skillet has announced its independent six-track EP, ‘After The Storm’, due for release on 9 October, alongside new single ‘Lift Me Up’ and an anime-inspired lyric video. The release is presented as a return to the band’s heavier sound and a personal exploration of betrayal, grief, resilience and hope, with frontman John…
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The 10 best horror movies from 1996 that you’ve never seen
It was a downer year for the genre, but one with hidden gems. The post The 10 best horror movies from 1996 that you’ve never seen first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Vance urges DOJ investigation into hospitals over billing for transgender care
The Trump administration accused dozens of hospitals, clinics and providers on Thursday of fraudulent billing for transgender health procedures and referred them to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for potential prosecution. The effort, led by Vice President Vance, combines two of the Trump administration’s top priorities: cracking down on alleged fraud and restricting gender-affirming care….