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Florida mother welcomes baby after two children died in grandmother’s care
A Florida mother, Kaila Nix-Schock, has welcomed a new baby boy following years of devastating loss after her two young children died whilst in the care of their grandmother. Kaila lost 16-month-old Ezra in December 2021 and seven-month-old Uriel in November 2022, with both deaths occurring whilst under the supervision of her mother, Tracey Nix.…
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Pennsylvania psychiatrist’s licence revoked over relationship with teenage patient
Dr Amy MacIntyre, a 53-year-old psychiatrist in Pennsylvania, has had her medical licence revoked following an investigation that found she engaged in a seven-year sexual relationship with Justin Kopicki, a patient she had been treating since his teenage years. The case raises concerns about professional boundaries in healthcare and whether female practitioners face equivalent scrutiny…
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Michigan Dem Abdul El-Sayed wants Bill Maher to get his ‘a– whooped’ if invited on show
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said he would appear on Bill Maher’s programme to challenge the comedian’s views on Islam and persuade viewers who disagree with him. El-Sayed also said he wanted to see Maher get “his a– whooped” on his own show by a Muslim, using a phrase that appears to describe a…
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8 Forgotten ’90s Comedy Movies That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
The article argues that a selection of 1990s comedies remains funny decades later, despite having faded from the usual film conversation. It introduces *So I Married an Axe Murderer* and *Mallrats* as examples of films worth revisiting. Mike Myers plays Charlie, who grows fearful after learning that his fiancée Harriet’s previous fiancés died on their…
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Scrap fuel duty hike before diesel hits £3, ministers tell John Healey
Ministers are urging Chancellor John Healey to postpone planned fuel duty increases, warning that they could worsen pressure on households and businesses while fuel prices are already high. The RAC put diesel at a record £1.99 a litre, and ministers fear it could reach £3 if US President Donald Trump restricts diesel exports to Britain.…
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Philadelphia serial killer probe brings in reinforcements to dig through home tied to missing women: report
Philadelphia police and federal investigators have returned to the home of late pornography producer Raymond “R.C.” Horsch in Olney, executing a warrant as part of an investigation into several missing women and a possible serial killer. The renewed search is expected to involve further digging and road closures, disrupting nearby residents and businesses. Authorities have…
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Be like Sophie Cunningham, not Chris Simms — never give in to the outrage mob
The article argues that Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was right to stand by her comments opposing transgender women competing in women’s sport, despite criticism and boos. It contrasts her response with NBC analyst Chris Simms, who apologised after saying Dante Moore’s late slide contributed to a difficult situation for the defender who hit him.…
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Phuket draws Russians seeking safety from war and conscription fears
Phuket has become a major destination for Russians seeking to leave a country shaped by war, conscription fears and political repression. The article describes the growth of Russian businesses, schools and services on the Thai island, and says some newcomers see it as a safer place to live and protect their money. It estimates that…
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The 1976 sterling crisis warns Labour against losing market confidence
The article recalls the sterling crisis of 28 September 1976, when a sharp fall in the pound and dwindling foreign currency reserves led the Labour government to seek an emergency loan from the International Monetary Fund. The author says the episode was a national humiliation and argues it offers a warning about the risks of…
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Dorries urges lasting power of attorney after concerns over Fiennes’s care
Nadine Dorries argues that granting lasting power of attorney (LPA) to trusted relatives can help ensure a person’s wishes are followed if they can no longer make decisions. She says the reported isolation of explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, whose wife holds authority over his affairs, shows how troubling disputes over an LPA can become and…