Chart-topping American dance star Hilary Roberts has overcome addiction, survived open-heart surgery, and credits the inspiration of her friend Sir Elton John for her years of tireless charity work. Now 27 years sober, the Denver-born, Dallas-based singer has dedicated her life to helping others beat addiction. In 2019, Hilary, now 55, founded the Red Songbird […]
Dozens dead in Syria after clashes between Assad loyalists and government forces
Clashes between Syrian security forces under the country’s new, Islamist authorities and gunmen loyal to ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Syria’s western coastal region have killed more than 70 people and left an area outside government control, a war monitor said Friday. The clashes, which erupted on Thursday and appear co-ordinated across the coastal region, were […]
‘Hidden’ washing machine compartment keeps ‘everything fresh’ | UK | News
Many homeowners are just discovering the need to empty a ‘hidden’ compartment in their washing machines every two to four weeks. This routine maintenance helps keep the machine ‘fresh’ and prevents mould growth and stagnant water. While some may already include this task in their cleaning schedule, others are unaware of its necessity. The reminder […]
Switzerland told it must do better on climate after older women’s ECHR win | Climate crisis
The Swiss government has been told it must do more to show that its national climate plans are ambitious enough to comply with a landmark legal ruling. The Council of Europe’s committee of ministers, in a meeting this week, decided that Switzerland was not doing enough to respect a decision by the European court of […]
Refugee boxer turns pro after British citizenship rejected despite living in UK 15 years | Boxing | Sport
Cindy Ngamba made headlines at the 2024 Paris Games when she became the first-ever medalist for the Olympic refugee team. The Cameroonian-born boxer took bronze in the Women’s 75 kg category and is now eyeing up her professional debut. She’s hoping to become somewhat of a flagbearer for refugee boxers, as she becomes the first […]
A spoof universally acknowledged: comic Rosalie Minnitt on her bonnet-crazed Jane Austen parody | Comedy
Every now and then a comedy concept comes along that seems so obvious, you can’t believe no one has done it before. How can Rosalie Minnitt’s Clementine be the first character-comedy show to really mine the absurdities of our love of all things Jane Austen, all things frilly-bonneted and Bridgerton? OK, it’s not a completely […]
Trade war truce? Not so fast. Trump has Canada’s auto sector in his sights
One trade war down, two to go — maybe more. U.S. President Donald Trump has dialled back his tariffs against Canada after rattling the economy from the markets, to factories, to the borders. But that was this week’s battle. There’s another one next week when his steel and aluminum tariffs take effect; then another three weeks […]
Cracking EE TV deal beats Sky on price and gets you an Apple TV 4K
EE has slashed the prices for EE TV, with some cracking deals that get you access to loads of TV channels, free Netflix and 6-months of Apple TV+ – and beats Sky on price for 6 months. The secret here is that the EE TV deal includes the broadband in the price. Reduced from £46.99 […]
‘I’m a sleep expert – one habit is key to getting a good night’s rest’
For many thousands of years, says sleep expert Stephanie Romiszewski, humans had very different sleep patterns, tending to be much more dependent on natural light. “Before the industrial revolution,” she explains on the High Performance podcast, “we were much more in line with obviously the planet’s rotation and the seasonal changes.” Around one in three […]
‘It would be seen as political’: why the Royal Society is torn over Elon Musk | Royal Society
It is a 365-year-old institution revered the world over, with past members including luminaries such as Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Dorothy Hodgkin. But now a row over a billionaire maverick has thrown the Royal Society into crisis, splintering the fellowship and raising existential questions about its role in society. A growing number of scientists […]