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Mint-state 1852 California Gold Rush coin fetches $354,375 at auction
An exceptionally rare $10 gold coin from the California Gold Rush era, dating to 1852, sold at auction for $354,375 after attracting 74 bids. The coin is one of only six known examples in existence and is the only known specimen in mint state condition, making it a significant find for collectors and demonstrating the…
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DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Who pays for PM’s New Jerusalem?
The Daily Mail’s editorial argues that Andy Burnham’s conference speech offered stirring promises but little evidence that he could restore confidence or deliver them. It says his pledge that “hope comes from honesty” rings hollow unless voters believe he can improve the country, and questions how his proposed programme would be funded. The editorial lists…
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Nigella challenges Hollywood as Danni exits Bake Off in Biscuit week
Nigella Lawson was praised by The Great British Bake Off viewers for repeatedly challenging fellow judge Paul Hollywood during the second episode of the new series, which aired on Tuesday night. The 66-year-old domestic goddess has already made a significant impression with her assertiveness, with fans noting she has provided more critical feedback and confrontation…
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Richard Armitage and Annabel Scholey lead ITV1’s new detective drama
This evening offers several compelling viewing options across multiple channels, ranging from drama to documentaries and entertainment. – **9pm, ITV1**: A new detective drama pairing Richard Armitage’s smug forensic pathologist Dr Ethan Winter with Annabel Scholey’s frosty detective DI Lauren Bell, who must work together when a young woman’s murder and explosive postmortem force them…
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Trump secures voluntary AI safety pledges from six technology firms
The Trump Administration has brokered a non-binding White House Accord on Superintelligence signed by six major technology companies—Meta, Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia and xAI—which outlines voluntary safety measures for artificial intelligence development. The accord represents Trump’s preference for industry self-regulation over stringent government oversight, permitting companies to establish their own internal safeguards rather than imposing…
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Magnitude 4.2 quake near Seattle renews focus on Cascadia fault risk
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck the Pacific Northwest near Seattle, Washington on Tuesday evening, with over 5,000 residents reporting the tremor across the Puget Sound region. Whilst the quake caused no reported injuries or significant damage, with shaking described as weak to light, it has renewed attention to the Cascadia Subduction Zone—a major fault system…
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Gazan child needs repeated operations as infected air strike wounds worsen
Six-year-old Raseel al-Balawi has undergone more than 20 operations since she was injured in an air strike in Gaza in late July. Her case highlights the struggle to treat severe wounds amid continuing bombardment and the near-total destruction of infrastructure that children and medical services depend on. Witnesses say an Israeli helicopter struck Raseel’s tent…
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England plans 1,000 family hubs offering early years support by 2028
The government plans to expand family hubs across England, offering parents support with infant feeding, mental health and bonding with their babies. The Healthy Babies programme is intended to give children a better start in life by bringing services such as midwives, health visitors and other family support together in one place. Health Secretary Yvette…
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Nandy says planned social media limits are just an initial step
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy says the planned restrictions on children’s social media use are only an initial step, and that the government intends to regulate online spaces more actively. She argues that children should be able to use safer platforms rather than being excluded from social media altogether, and says the state must help shape…
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Reanimated AI Greta Garbo stars again … in a ball-bearing advert
More than a century after her death, Hollywood legend Greta Garbo’s likeness has been reanimated using AI technology to star in an advertisement for Swedish industrial company SKF. Her descendants have indicated they would consider allowing an AI version of her to take on film roles in the future, with Craig Reisfield, one of three…