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Tories invite Phillipson to Piddington in violence against women ‘weaponisation’ row
The Conservatives invited Women and Equalities Secretary Bridget Phillipson to visit Piddington, Oxfordshire, after she accused the Conservatives and Reform UK of politicising violence against women and girls (VAWG), particularly in debates about immigration. Phillipson rejected the invitation, arguing that it focused too narrowly on immigration rather than addressing violence against women across all communities.…
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Put down those textbooks and turn off the screens. Here is a great way for kids to learn
The article argues that children can learn more deeply through engaging books than through standard textbooks or screen-based lessons. Drawing on 19th-century educator Charlotte Mason, it presents “living books” as a way to nurture curiosity, imagination and a lasting love of learning. Mason favoured works written by individual authors with strong narratives and literary quality,…
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‘It’s just getting worse’: anger in Maine over Trump’s trade war with close neighbor Canada
Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada are worsening economic pressures in Maine, damaging industries such as logging and fishing in a state with longstanding commercial and family ties to its northern neighbour. The resulting anger could affect next year’s Senate race, where Democrat Troy Jackson is challenging Republican Susan Collins in a closely fought contest. Molly…
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Mount Shasta climber recounts harrowing 500-foot slide, overnight crawl to safety: report
California climber Zubayir Kazi, 24, survived a roughly 500-foot slide while descending Mount Shasta after reaching its summit during his first icy summit attempt. Seriously injured and separated from his food, water, phone and light, he crawled through the night because he believed staying put could be fatal, highlighting the dangers of glissading and climbing…
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Trump’s Greenland deal shadows Xi visit after years of Beijing eyeing Arctic influence
Donald Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping took place against the backdrop of a newly signed Greenland security agreement designed to expand US military access and restrict military activity by non-NATO countries such as China. The timing highlighted growing competition between Washington and Beijing over Arctic security, resources and strategic influence, although no major new agreements…
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Every Baby Boomer Alive Remembers These 4 Must-Hear Classic Rock Ballads From 1975
The article highlights four classic rock and soft rock ballads released in 1975, arguing that they remain especially memorable for Baby Boomers who heard them on the radio. It presents the songs as enduring examples of the era’s emotional, polished ballad style. – A 10cc ballad reached No. 2 in the US and No. 1…
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‘One of Britain’s rarest birds walked past my kitchen window’
A juvenile bittern, one of Britain’s rarest and most elusive birds, was unexpectedly seen in gardens, a river and a cemetery in Sheffield. The unusual urban appearance attracted public attention because bitterns normally live in wetlands and reedbeds, while experts said the bird was likely lost or forced to land during migration. Karine Nohr photographed…
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Seahorse habitats ‘healing’ thanks to eco-moorings
Seagrass habitats damaged by boat anchors off Dorset’s Studland Bay are recovering after eco-moorings were installed, offering new evidence that practical conservation can restore important marine ecosystems. The findings matter because seagrass stores carbon, supports biodiversity and protects coastlines, while providing habitat for protected spiny and short-snouted seahorses. Researchers analysed sonar surveys, satellite imagery and…
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The computer hacker who tried to take down Man City
Rui Pinto, the Portuguese hacker behind Football Leaks, published confidential football documents that helped expose Manchester City’s alleged financial wrongdoing. His leaks contributed to the Premier League’s charges against City, making him either a criminal who stole information or a whistleblower who revealed corruption, depending on perspective. Pinto created Football Leaks in 2015 to expose…
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Phillies shut out by Rays in opener of final regular-season series, pushing playoff hopes to the brink
The Philadelphia Phillies lost 2–0 to the Tampa Bay Rays in the opening game of their final regular-season series, leaving their hopes of reaching the play-offs in serious jeopardy. The defeat was their third in a row and delayed a possible fifth consecutive post-season appearance, with qualification now likely to be decided over the final…