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Teenage boy found dead in Birmingham Sutton Park lake
Andy Giddings BBC News, West Midlands Josh Tranter BBC Radio WM Reporting from Sutton Park The body of a teenage boy has been recovered…
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Donald Trump Renews Global Trade War With Canada Facing 35% Tariff
President Donald Trump has launched a fresh assault on global trading partners with Canada likely to be among the worst hit. In a letter…
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Misinformation is already a problem during natural disasters. AI chatbots aren’t helping
When deadly flash floods hit central Texas last week, people on social media site X turned to artificial intelligence chatbot Grok for…
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The EPA’s Lee Zeldin Is Unleashing a Chemical Nightmare
In the days since flash floods killed more than 100 people in Central Texas, various conspiracy theories have circulated on the right…
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Conor McPherson’s Reliable Treasure
Conor McPherson’s small 1997 masterwork “The Weir” has been one of the most reliable treasures of the Irish Repertory Theatre. First…
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The Arms Race to Kiss Trump’s Ass Has Never Been More Ridiculous
I do not wish to leave out an important branch of this subject, for it is a danger from which princes are with difficulty preserved,…
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What If the Political Pendulum Doesn’t Swing Back?
The pendulum will swing back. It is a phrase invoked repeatedly, with variation, since Donald Trump’s reelection last November. Cable news…
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Trump’s Big Cuts Are Going to Overwhelm Food Banks With Hungry People
“Food shelves would have to have the capacity to welcome twice the volume of meals through their doors, and their shelves, and their…
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Merseyside Police officers who confronted Southport killer honoured
Three police officers who confronted Southport knife attacker Axel Rudakubana have been honoured for their bravery. Sgt Gregory Gillespie,…
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The most effective AI tools for research, writing, planning, and creativity
This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps.…
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Stephen Miller Rages Wildly at Low Arrests—and Wrecks a Big Trump Scam
Stephen Miller recently berated ICE officials in a private meeting, demanding that they hit supercharged new arrest quotas and…
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The first babies have been born following “simplified” IVF in a mobile lab
While IVF is increasingly commonplace in wealthy countries—around 12% of all births in Spain result from such procedures—it remains…
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Cybersecurity’s global alarm system is breaking down
Cybersecurity practitioners have since flooded Discord channels and LinkedIn feeds with emergency posts and memes of “NVD” and “CVE”…
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3 ways for your city to reclaim its streets
I’m a drummer with a soft spot for vintage snares. I own a few that rarely get played. They sound great and look even better, but they…
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From Sofia in Monaco to Millie in Malta—4 Trends Chic Celebs Always Pack for Euro Summers
As much as it pains me to admit it, I don't have any European travel plans this summer. As it stands, I'll be staying in SoCal, going back…
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Chris Mason: Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient world
Watching the president of France and the prime minister close up was to see two men under the cosh, behind in the opinion polls and…
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‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Premiere Spoilers: How Is Dexter Alive?
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “A Beating Heart…,” the series premiere of “Dexter: Resurrection,” now streaming on…
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Even 190% tariffs can’t shake US shoemaker’s reliance on China
When a US$80,000 tariff bill landed on her desk in May, Haley Pavone did what many small business owners might do: she froze hiring and…
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Trump whacks Canada with a 35% tariff
President Trump said Thursday he will impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods, a major development in the U.S. trade relationship with its…
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Gold rises after Trump announces fresh tariffs on Canada, tariff threats to others
Gold rose on Friday (Jul 11) after US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Canadian imports and issued broader tariff threats…
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Trump puts 35% tariff on Canada, eyes 15%-20% tariffs for others
President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would impose a 35 per cent tariff on imports from Canada next month and planned…
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Protesters, ICE agents clash during raid at California farm
A confrontation erupted Thursday between protesters and federal officials carrying out a raid on a Southern California farm, with…
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Pimco sees Japan wooing capital as tariffs spur diversification
Japan has emerged as a prime destination for global investors as the trade war triggers a reassessment of capital flows into the US,…
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The secret of the perfect political slogan
Brian Wheeler Political reporter Every political campaign needs a good slogan – a snappy phrase to energise voters and skewer opponents.…