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Revealed: The British towns with fewest jobs for young people as more than 1million left unemployed or out of education
Rotherham has the fewest job opportunities for young people in the UK, with 46 vacancies per 1,000 young residents, according to an IPPR report. The findings highlight a sharp regional “postcode lottery” and come as 981,000 young people are estimated to be not in education, employment or training, while the government prepares a review led…
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Buffett’s unconventional marriage included a long-running relationship with Katharine Graham
Warren Buffett, aged 96, stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway this week, handing over leadership to his son Howard. A newly detailed account of his private life reveals that his marriage to Susan, which lasted until her death, became extraordinarily unconventional, involving separate relationships and a live-in third party—a stark contrast to the principles…
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Chalmers hints at tax cuts as doubts grow over Australia’s finances
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers is hinting at further income tax cuts as the Labor government’s political standing weakens. The Treasurer is using the seventh Intergenerational Report to promote his economic credentials and long-term prosperity. The article argues these claims warrant careful scrutiny rather than acceptance without question. The government’s budget continues to show deficits across…
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Police allege stalking preceded fatal shooting of Sacramento IHOP worker
Shalini Thakur, a 38-year-old IHOP worker in Sacramento, was shot dead outside a Panera Bread restaurant on 8 September by Rohit Rohit, a 22-year-old DoorDash driver who then killed himself. Police allege Rohit had stalked and harassed Thakur for months after their relationship ended, highlighting how escalating fixation and alleged failures to protect her preceded…
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Holdout Lindsay Clancy juror shares newborn photo as fundraiser tops $360,000
Michael Desronvil, the sole juror who opposed acquitting Lindsay Clancy on insanity grounds, has appeared in a photograph holding his newborn daughter. The image was shared by his lawyer amid alleged death threats and doxing, while a fundraiser for his security, legal costs and lost income reportedly exceeded $360,000. Clancy, a former nurse, admitted killing…
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The $6.5bn role Jake Gyllenhaal turned down in 2009: “Maybe it was the subject matter”
Jake Gyllenhaal reportedly turned down the lead role in James Cameron’s Avatar in 2009, before Sam Worthington was cast. The film’s ambitious premise, groundbreaking 3D technology and extensive use of CGI may have made it difficult to assess, although Cameron said he had already set his sights on Worthington and suggested the subject matter might…
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Browns’ Deshaun Watson may have silenced doubters after outlasting Baker Mayfield and 2-hour weather delay
Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns beat Baker Mayfield’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19, easing immediate doubts about Watson’s position as Cleveland’s starting quarterback. The victory followed a second-half comeback and a lengthy weather delay, while also giving new head coach Todd Monken his first career win with the Browns. Watson completed 24 of 30 passes…
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I’ll ditch tourist tax to boost Britain: Kemi vows to bring back VAT-free shopping for UK visitors and get country’s ailing economy firing again
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to restore VAT-free shopping for international visitors if her party returns to power, aiming to boost Britain’s tourism and economy. This policy, which was scrapped in 2021, represents a clear contrast to Labour’s approach of introducing new taxes, and marks a victory for the Daily Mail’s campaign to revive…
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What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency?
Experts are advising households to keep a modest supply of long-life foods in case extreme weather, cyber-attacks, disease outbreaks or conflicts disrupt food supply chains. The advice is intended as sensible preparation rather than a reason for alarm, with people encouraged to remain flexible if familiar supermarket products become temporarily unavailable. Recommended options include wholegrains,…
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Controversial homeowners on England’s prettiest street are forced into demolition works after claims they were turning historic cottage into ‘monstrosity’
Metin and Gulbin Dener, owners of a Grade II-listed cottage on Awkward Hill in Bibury, Gloucestershire—England’s renowned “prettiest street”—have been forced to submit demolition plans to remove unauthorised alterations after years of controversial renovation work. Neighbours and conservation officers criticised the couple’s extensive modifications, including a large outdoor fireplace and landscaping changes, as damaging to…