The far-reaching impacts of wildfire smoke – and how to protect yourself
Getty Images In 2023, Canadian wildfires caused significant decline in air quality in New York, and much further afield (Credit: Getty Images) The air we breathe can have profound effects on our physical and mental health. Is there any way of protecting yourself from this pervasive problem? More than 25% of the US population is […]
The tricky questions facing some of Trump’s nominees
Reuters Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for defence secretary, will face several hours of questioning on Tuesday Some of Donald Trump’s key allies will face a grilling by senators this week, as part of a tense process that will see them either approved or rejected for the roles the president-elect has nominated them for. The […]
New AI hub ‘to create 1,000 jobs’ in Liverpool City Region
A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub planned for Merseyside is set to create 1,000 jobs over the next three years, the government said. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted to make the UK one of the world’s AI “super powers” as a way of boosting economic growth and improving public services. Global IT […]
Plan to ‘unleash AI’ across UK revealed
Getty Images The government said AI will boost public sector productivity, while also helping teachers and small business owners Artificial intelligence presents a “vast potential” for rejuvenating UK public services, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Monday. In a speech setting out the government’s plans to use AI across the UK to boost growth […]
The mysterious fish that live for a century and don’t decline with age
Alec Lackmann (Credit: Alec Lackmann) Recent findings show bigmouth buffalo fish have perplexingly long lives and appear to get healthier as they age. But scientists are worried their population is about to crash. If you ever find yourself on the shores of Minnesota’s Rice Lake in May time, you may be able to spot swarms […]
Why was Glen Sannox so hard to build?
Watch: The Glen Sannox saga in two minutes The ship at the centre of Scotland’s ferries saga has made its first scheduled voyage carrying passengers. Glen Sannox is the second largest and the most complex vessel ever built for ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne. But the project has been hugely controversial, with the vessel finally being […]
Tractor protest against farm inheritance tax held in Beverley
Linsey Smith/BBC Dave Adamson, who attended the rally with his daughter Sarah, fears it will be impossible to pass his farm on to his children Farmers have taken part in a protest in East Yorkshire against the government’s planned inheritance tax reforms. About 85 tractors, along with supporters, gathered in Beverley earlier to oppose the […]
Welsh Refugee Council staff ‘harassed’ after Musk shares X post
Reuters Elon Musk shared a social media post which suggested that the Welsh Refugee Council was using videos of young girls to “entice” migrants to the UK Staff at a refugee charity say colleagues have had “their lives threatened” after Elon Musk shared a post which suggested videos of girls were being used to “entice” […]
Gaza ceasefire deal being finalised, Palestinian official tells BBC
The terms of a deal between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages are being finalised, a Palestinian official familiar with the negotiations has told the BBC. It comes as White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said a truce and hostage deal could be done “this week”. An […]
‘I’d binge eat until I was sick’
BBC The star credited his wife, Cherry, with helping him maintain a more healthy lifestyle Ed Sheeran has revealed how his “very addictive personality” led him to binge on food and alcohol during the early days of his success. He hit a particularly rough patch during his 2014-15 world tour. “I felt, ‘What was the […]