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Maine lighthouse proved to be no match for man dancing in the buff who was armed with a golf club
Police in York, Maine, arrested a man after he was found naked, dancing and allegedly wielding a golf club at the historic Cape Neddick Lighthouse, also known as Nubble Light. The incident, reported by the Bangor Daily News, saw the man accused of trespassing and causing damage to the lighthouse before being taken into custody…
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South Carolina woman accused of stabbing Lyft driver 11 times claims mental health crisis
A South Carolina woman has been denied bond after being accused of stabbing her Lyft driver 11 times and stealing his car, with her lawyer arguing she was in the grip of a severe mental health crisis at the time. Naziyha Weatherall faces charges of attempted murder, carjacking and possession of a weapon during a…
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ChatGPT to face tougher regulation in the EU
The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a “Very Large Online Search Engine” under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), meaning OpenAI must now take greater responsibility for mitigating risks tied to the chatbot’s effects on minors, users’ mental health, and the spread of illegal content. Reddit and Roblox have simultaneously been classified as “Very…
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Teens experiencing ‘social jet lag’ due to early starts on school days and lie ins on weekends face worse anxiety
A University of Southampton study has found that teenagers who experience “social jet lag” – the mismatch between early school-day wake-ups and later weekend lie-ins – may face increased anxiety as a result. Researchers say this disrupted sleep pattern mirrors the effects of jet lag and could contribute to poorer mental health among adolescents, adding…
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Mikel Arteta ‘begging’ Premier League to expand 20-man matchday squads
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged the Premier League to increase the size of matchday squads, arguing that the current 20-player limit harms player welfare. Clubs in England can currently name only 20 players per game, whereas La Liga permits 23 and Serie A allows 25, leaving English sides comparatively squeezed as fixture congestion increases…
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Middlesbrough’s knife-carrying criminals can avoid jail sentences if they accept mental health support
Police documents show that some first-time and low-level offenders in Middlesbrough who admit carrying knives or other bladed weapons may avoid prosecution by completing the Cleveland Divert programme, which offers mental health and other support. The scheme has drawn renewed scrutiny after recent unrest in Teesside, with critics arguing that diversion can appear too lenient,…
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‘The Bothersome Man’ Director Jens Lien Tackles Automation Anxiety in ‘Joe’s Assignment’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Norwegian director Jens Lien is making “Joe’s Assignment”, a near-future comedy about automation, work and purpose, starring Trond Fausa Aurvåg. The film follows an ambulance driver replaced by self-driving vehicles who becomes trapped in a government scheme assigning compulsory tasks to unemployed people; its story examines the personal consequences of a society that needs less…
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How Meta’s seemingly unstoppable march to monetise children’s unhealthy online habits took a historic – and $18billion – stumble
Meta has agreed to a settlement worth up to $18 billion (£13.3 billion) with 29 US states over allegations that Facebook and Instagram deliberately encouraged addictive use among children and teenagers. The states argued that the platforms harmed young users’ mental and physical wellbeing, while Meta did not admit wrongdoing. The agreement is significant because…
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Jewish man who repeatedly kicked a nun in Jerusalem attack is acquitted on mental health grounds and will spend six years in psychiatric hospital
A Jewish man has been acquitted of attacking a Catholic nun in Jerusalem after a court accepted an insanity defence, while ordering him to spend up to six years in a psychiatric hospital. The April assault, in which the nun was pushed to the ground and repeatedly kicked, heightened concern among Christian communities about harassment…
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Toni & Guy boss sacks her ex-lover on mental health leave after salon romance turned toxic: The Hotmail mistake behind his unfair dismissal win… as he gets engaged to a fellow hairdresser
A Sydney Toni&Guy salon owner unfairly dismissed her former partner, Roberto Pozzato, while he was on mental-health leave, after their relationship and workplace conflict deteriorated. The Fair Work Commission found the dismissal procedurally unfair, highlighting the risks of personal disputes affecting employment decisions. The former couple’s relationship ended in November 2023 but they continued living…