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Skylab completists, clear some shelf space for 26 DVDs
The team behind the documentary Searching for Skylab is releasing a companion collection of almost every surviving piece of video footage from NASA’s Skylab missions, spanning three volumes and 26 DVDs. Unlike the original documentary, aimed at general viewers, this archive is designed for completists who want raw, unedited footage of the mission’s preparations, launch,…
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Plug-in solar: could a low-cost panel cut your bills?
From 27 August, Britons will be able to buy low-cost “plug-in” solar panels, also known as “balcony” or “plug-and-play” solar, without needing an electrician to install them. A change to wiring regulations means households in Great Britain can now connect these small solar kits directly into a wall socket, opening up solar power to renters…
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‘It brings me joy’: how young people are making CDs cool again
Compact discs are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, particularly among younger buyers, marking a striking reversal for a format long considered obsolete. John Lewis has reported a 96% rise in searches for CD players since July, with several popular models selling out online, while HMV says CD sales are up 10% year on year. The…
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RICHARD KAY: Harry has cast himself as an aggrieved royal outsider like Diana… but there are vital differences between him and his mother he’d be wise to consider
Daily Mail columnist Richard Kay argues that Prince Harry’s surprise announcement of a return to Britain echoes his mother Princess Diana’s tactics, particularly her secret 1995 Panorama interview, in both its element of surprise and its calculated defiance of royal convention. Kay suggests Harry is banking on the same public goodwill and capacity for forgiveness…
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Unions worry Labour’s plan for zero-hours contracts may break manifesto pledge
Trade unions have warned the prime minister, Andy Burnham, that Labour’s plans to restrict zero-hours contracts risk falling short of the party’s manifesto commitment. Union leaders, including from Usdaw, the GMB and Unite, are pressing the business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, for reassurances after a government consultation document proposed limits on who would qualify for new…
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Meta goes on trial over allegations it hooked children on its platforms
Meta went on trial in Oakland, California, on Tuesday, facing accusations from 29 US states that it deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children and unlawfully harvested their personal data. Lawyers for the states argue the company’s strategy can be summed up as “hook, hold, harvest and hide” – luring young users…
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Unhappy in nappy valley: The two City millionaires at war over a window one wants to build… and the other says will look directly into HIS mansion
A property dispute has erupted between two wealthy City figures in a well-heeled London neighbourhood, dubbed “nappy valley,” after one neighbour proposed building a window that the other says will look directly into his mansion, compromising his privacy. The row highlights the sometimes fraught planning battles that can arise between affluent homeowners even in exclusive…
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‘The worst part is the guilt’: the owners who fear dog food caused pets’ eye problems
Owners of dogs fed on the subscription brand Years have come forward fearing its fresh meals caused their pets to develop sudden bilateral dry eye, a painful condition that can lead to sight loss if untreated. The concerns emerged in the same week that Years recalled all of its fresh meals, with the company saying…
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Alexander Isak braces himself for daunting reunion with Newcastle
Alexander Isak returns to St James’ Park on Sunday with Liverpool for the first time since forcing a £125m move away from Newcastle last summer, in what promises to be an uncomfortable reunion with fans still angry over his exit. He effectively went on strike to engineer his departure, missing Newcastle’s win over Liverpool on…
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Female teachers from Scots College make explosive claims about students’ ‘sexualised gestures’, deepfakes and wolf-whistles in wake of gang rape charges
Two female teachers at Sydney’s Scots College have alleged a culture of sexism and sexualised behaviour among students, including wolf-whistling, sexualised gestures and deepfakes, in the wake of rape charges against three former pupils. The claims, made anonymously to The Saturday Telegraph, come as the elite school faces intense scrutiny over its culture following the…