The author of a major report into youth activity in the UK says children as young as four should be learning about careers. Read full story Author:
Energy bills are rising by £60 a year – here’s how you can bring that down
Household energy bills have risen again but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure. Read full story Author:
Vape tax comes into effect – but prices won’t rise yet
Vaping is about to becoming more expensive due to a new tax on products. Read full story Author:
MPs recommend BBC charter renewal is scrapped and licence fee is extended beyond TV
An parliamentary committee has published a new report as debate about the BBC’s future continues. Read full story Author:
Conservatives pledge ‘tough love’ benefit rules for under-25s
The party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit. Read full story Author:
Tributes paid to ‘inspirational’ presenter and campaigner Esther Rantzen
Dame Esther Rantzen was “an inspirational individual”, the director of her Childline helpline says. Read full story Author:
Swiss glaciers suffer ‘disastrous’ year of ice loss, threatening water supplies
Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change. Read full story Author:
How a Cornell Student Went From Shame to Seeking Justice
The woman known as “Jane Doe” was initially embarrassed about what happened at a fraternity party in 2024, but soon concluded: “I was assaulted.” Go to Source Author: Debra Kamin, …
The Cornell Rape Investigation: Five Takeaways
The New York Times obtained more than 1,000 pages from the university’s internal inquiry into accusations by “Jane Doe.” Here are the revelations so far. Go to Source Author: Sharon …
Tennessee Death Row Inmate Christa Pike Still Alive After Attempts to Execute Her, Lawyers Say
Christa Pike was convicted of murdering a classmate in 1995. It was not clear what went wrong in the execution or what her current medical condition was. Go to Source …
What to Know About the Execution Attempt of Christa Pike
Ms. Pike, 50, survived two doses of lethal injection in Tennessee. She was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of a classmate. Go to Source Author: Yan Zhuang https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
A Bloody Attack on a FlyDubai Plane Headed to Israel, and a Terrifying Plunge
“I don’t deserve to die like this,” said one passenger on Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The motive of the cockpit stabbing remains unknown, officials said. Go to …
Who Is Captain Smit Machchhar, the Pilot Hailed as a Hero After FlyDubai Cockpit Stabbing?
Capt. Smit Machchhar from India suffered stab wounds while fending off an attack from his co-pilot, saving the lives of around 170 people on board, officials said. Go to Source …
FlyDubai Passenger Who Helped Subdue Pilot Describes Stabbing Attack in Cockpit
A passenger on a flight to Tel Aviv on Wednesday said he watched in horror as the plane’s pilots tumbled out of the cockpit, locked in a bloody brawl. Go …
In Speech, Hegseth Targets Diversity, Transgender People, Reporters and Iran
In his “State of the Force” address, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth focused on the culture war and accused reporters of “treason” over Iran war coverage. Go to Source Author: Helene …
Hegseth Talks Tough as Republican Doubts About His Leadership Grow
Pete Hegseth has held onto his job by projecting a tough guy image, but his relationship with Republican lawmakers has never been worse. Go to Source Author: Greg Jaffe https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Newsom signs landmark bill aimed at giving lifeline to struggling California newsrooms
Assembly Bill 2222 will create refundable tax credits for California local news organizations based on the number of journalists they employ. Read full story Author: Hannah Fry, Dakota Smith
‘USC is not afraid to change.’ New provost vows to rebuild lost trust in higher education
USC has named David Madigan, a statistician and former Northeastern University provost, to succeed Andrew Guzman as its chief academic officer, the most senior academic hire under President Beong-Soo Kim. …
Federal judge allows Paramount-Warner merger to move forward
The judge’s approval allows tech scion David Ellison to finalize his company’s $111-billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Read full story Author: Meg James, Samantha Masunaga
Shallow graves yield two bodies in remote California desert. Police search for more victims
What began as a missing persons investigation turned into a homicide probe as investigators announced Tuesday they’d found two bodies at the Antelope Valley property near 50th Street East and …