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‘America’s saddest murder trial’ for nurse who killed her three young children while in throes of post-partum depression begins, with supportive ex-husband set to testify as first witness: Live updates
The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts nurse accused of killing her three young children in January 2023 while suffering severe post-partum depression, has begun and is being described as one of the most harrowing cases to reach an American courtroom. The proceedings have drawn intense public attention both for the shocking nature of…
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Now Burnham faces Labour Left mutiny over youth benefits crackdown as it’s revealed teens with anxiety get £100 MORE than those working
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is facing a backlash from the Labour Left over proposed reforms to youth benefits, amid claims the crackdown would unfairly penalise young claimants. The row has intensified after it emerged that teenagers claiming benefits for anxiety can receive around £100 more per week than peers who are in work, reigniting…
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Depression-era Little Debbie snack that built a family-run bakery still has Americans hooked
Little Debbie’s Oatmeal Creme Pie, now one of the brand’s best-selling treats, has its origins in the Great Depression, when founder O.D. McKee began developing the recipe in 1935 after selling baked goods from his car. The story highlights how a modest 5-cent snack helped establish what has become a long-running, family-run American bakery business,…
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Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds
A year after President Trump signed legislation ending nearly six decades of bipartisan federal funding for public radio and television, US public media outlets have largely managed to stay afloat, though not without significant pain. More than 500 staff have lost their jobs across the sector, and while stations have leaned heavily on donor generosity,…
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Man who beat rare cancer celebrates by canoeing 2,000 miles with his dog
Frank Carter, a 67-year-old cancer survivor from Orange County, Florida, has completed a canoe journey of more than 2,000 miles down the Missouri River with his dog, Amos, following successful immunotherapy treatment for a rare cancer. The trip marks a personal celebration of his recovery and highlights the potential of advanced cancer treatments to restore…
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ANDREW NEIL: I’m told Trump’s physical and mental health are in visible decline – and there’s ever more talk about a ground invasion. 150 days on, he has no good options left in Iran debacle
Columnist Andrew Neil argues that, 150 days after the US and Israel began air strikes on Iran, President Trump has failed to achieve the campaign’s stated aims and now faces increasingly difficult choices. He says Iran’s government remains in power, its military still threatens US bases and regional allies, and there has been no agreement…
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FLO Share New R&B Jewel ‘Remedied’
R&B trio FLO have released ‘Remedied’, a new single previewing their forthcoming second album, ‘Therapy At The Club’. The song centres on escaping a rut and rediscovering self-worth, continuing the group’s upbeat, polished sound as they build on the international success of their debut. ‘Therapy At The Club’ is due for release on 7 August.…
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Witnesses recount ‘scary’ NYC stabbing after suspect allegedly yelled ‘Allahu Akbar’ during attacks
Witnesses have described the panic and confusion after a man allegedly shouting “Allahu Akbar” stabbed two men on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, in an attack that police are investigating as a potential hate crime. The incident has drawn national attention amid heightened sensitivity around religiously motivated violence in the United States, with authorities working to…
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Heatwave anxiety can make you feel ‘incredibly helpless’ – here’s how to manage it
Heatwaves can intensify climate anxiety, leaving people feeling helpless and fearful, particularly when they worry about children’s safety. The BBC highlights how repeated extreme weather may make people anticipate further danger, turning concern about climate change into significant mental distress. One Cheltenham mother said temperatures above 30C in her children’s bedrooms left her unable to…
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‘Anxious’ cop wins £2,500 after she was asked to help shift furniture
A police officer with anxiety has been awarded £2,500 after an employment tribunal found that asking her to help move furniture was inappropriate in the circumstances. The case highlights employers’ duty to account for employees’ health conditions and make reasonable adjustments where needed. The officer argued that the request exacerbated her anxiety, and the tribunal…