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Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband details ‘big spiral’ as expert says one part ‘scared me’ in mom’s murder trial
Patrick Clancy, whose three young children were strangled at the family’s Massachusetts home, testified as the first witness in the murder trial of his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy. His account described a rapid mental health decline he characterised as a “big spiral”, with an expert observer noting one detail of the testimony as particularly troubling. The…
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The Morning Poll: Should teenagers claiming benefits for anxiety get more than those with part-time minimum wage jobs?
This Daily Mail “Morning Poll” piece invites readers to vote on whether teenagers claiming benefits for anxiety should receive more financial support than peers working part-time minimum wage jobs. The framing taps into an ongoing debate about the rising number of young people signed off with mental health conditions and whether the welfare system adequately…
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Netflix exec claims ketamine confession in ‘trust exercise’ cost him $1.1M job: lawsuit
A former Netflix executive has filed a lawsuit claiming he lost his $1.1 million-a-year job after disclosing during a company-organised “trust exercise” that he had used ketamine therapeutically. The case raises questions about the limits of workplace vulnerability exercises and whether employees can be penalised for sharing personal health information that was solicited in a…
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Wildfires force 300,000 evacuations across France, Spain and UK
Wildfires swept across France, Spain and the United Kingdom during a prolonged and extreme heat wave, ultimately forcing more than 300,000 people to evacuate as emergency services worked to bring the flames under control. The scale of the displacement highlighted growing concern about how vulnerable communities are to increasingly severe weather extremes linked to climate…
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France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe ‘wall of flames’, fear and stress
Wildfires burning across France and Spain have forced more than 300,000 people to evacuate and scorched tens of thousands of hectares, with residents in Bordeaux describing thick smoke haze, poor air quality and mounting anxiety even though the flames themselves remain some distance from the city. Emergency responders in both countries are working to contain…
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McConnell out of hospital, still not ‘medically cleared’ to return to Senate
US Senator Mitch McConnell has been discharged from hospital following a fall last month, but he has not yet been medically cleared to return to the Senate, his office confirmed on Monday. The Kentucky Republican’s continued absence is significant because it complicates the path forward for the Senate on key legislative business, including reportedly stalling…
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Songer Embraces His Truth On New Album ‘WHAT IF I SAY NO?’
Reading rapper Songer has released his new album ‘WHAT IF I SAY NO?’ in full, following on from his 2024 breakthrough project ‘The Price Of Therapy’, which helped move him from underground acclaim to wider recognition. The release matters as a showcase of his all-round musicianship, since he retains creative control over the production as…
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Bill Oddie: the comedy legend tragically undervalued by the BBC
Bill Oddie, the actor, comedian and broadcaster, has died aged 85, leaving behind two distinct legacies: co-creator and star of the anarchic BBC comedy The Goodies, and later television’s best-known birdwatcher through Springwatch. Both careers brought him huge popularity but were also marked by frustration and personal struggle, with the BBC accused of undervaluing The…
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Voices: ‘Where are the jobs?’ Readers clash over Andy Burnham’s welfare crackdown
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has confirmed plans to make welfare support “conditional” on people taking work, including claimants receiving mental health support, in his first major broadcast interview since taking office. He said the government must “get really serious” about cutting the welfare bill, while separately warning the NHS would “collapse” without an…
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MARTHA MAcCALLUM, KELLY McKENNA: America’s next 250 years begin on the playground
This Fox News opinion piece by Martha MacCallum and Kelly McKenna argues that as the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, one of the most important ways to secure the country’s future is by ensuring children get adequate recess and outdoor playtime. The authors contend that free play and fresh air are…