There’s is now less than a year until Microsoft ends all free support for Windows 10 leaving users with some tough choices to make. Once the October 2025 deadline is reached those with Windows 10 still installed must either switch to Windows 11 or sign up to Microsoft’s premium Extended Security Updates (ESU) plan to […]
Explained: what is fluoride and why is it in drinking water? | US elections 2024
Kennedy, a prominent proponent of debunked public health claims whom Trump has promised will “take care of health” in his administration, made the declaration on X, claiming that fluoride was “an industrial waste” linked to a variety of health conditions. Fluoride is a compound naturally present in groundwater, water sources and plants. The addition of […]
Canadian relay teams claim gold in world short track tour’s 2nd Montreal stop
Canada’s short track team reached the podium four times on Sunday, winning both the men’s and mixed gender relays to close out the ISU Short Track World Tour in Montreal. The Canadian squad concluded its two-week homestand with 14 medals, including nine gold and two silvers. The medal haul started soon after the doors to […]
Mum killed by fireworks posted in letterbox by teens – son wants ban | UK | News
The son of an elderly woman who tragically died due to a firework incident has demanded a ban on fireworks, except for four specific dates. Josephine Smith, 88, succumbed to smoke inhalation after a firework was maliciously posted through her letterbox by two teenagers. Callum Dunne, then 15, and Kai Cooper, then 18, had been […]
Rare coin with ‘tiny’ feature could sell for £60k – see if you own it
Collectors are on high allert after a special piece is believed to be worth £60,000. Coins can hold a huge value, without you even realising it. Previously, we revealed the rarest 20p and 50p coins which could be in your pocket. Now it’s time to focus on designs from the 60s as TikTok expert @CoinCollectingWizard […]
Gridlock: why it can take 11 years to connect solar farms to the UK network | Energy industry
On the south bank of the Mersey, Britain’s first factory dedicated to manufacturing electric vehicles may one day be powered exclusively by wind and solar farms. Stellantis, the European carmaker that owns the Ellesmere Port site, has begun work to fit four megawatts (MW) of solar power capacity across 500 sq metres (5,400 sq ft) […]
With 2026 World Cup on horizon, Canadian Premier League seeks further credibility in soccer landscape
After nearly six complete seasons, the Canadian Premier League finds itself at an inflection point. The league has enjoyed its fair share of wins — the success of Hamilton’s Forge FC, the steadily increasing player salaries and rising attendance numbers are just a few. But some hardships have been present too, with the league’s fraught position […]
There is one thing you should never do while holidaying in Italy | World | News
Each year millions of Brits jet off to Italy on their holidays, but they could find themselves in hot water if they make one simple mistake. Exploring the picturesque European nation by car can be one option to get around. And while the notion of hiring a car abroad might sound daunting to some, travel […]
All gardeners issued warning about removing autumn leaves from lawns
Gardeners are being warned not to remove autumnal leaves from their lawns because their “business is far from over”. According to ecological writer Alys Fowler, they are “called leaves for a reason” and can actually be healthy for the plant they fell from. This, she says, is because they can help soil store more carbon. […]
One thousand UK workers to join first four-day week trial under Labour | Work-life balance
One thousand workers in the UK will get extra time off with no loss of pay in the first official pilot by the four-day week campaign under the Labour government. The British Society for Immunology and Crate Brewery in Hackney, east London, are among the businesses to have joined the latest trial, which is being […]