As if the victory on Tuesday of the latest neophyte progressive to land in the public eye and scare the crap out of rational folks wasn’t enough, older Democrat ne’er do wells are feeling the urge to seek their moment in the sun, regardless of the own track record. One such miserable example is the...
Norris denied that his issues so far are a concern for him. “There is a very long way in the season, so I’m not worried about anything,” he said. “But of course, I know it’s always never a good thing to lose out on points, no matter what race it is. Obviously, last time out,...
Mark Poynting Climate reporter, BBC News Getty Images More people are buying electric cars and installing heat pumps than ever before, but those numbers need to increase even further, according to the government’s climate advisers. The independent Climate Change Committee said that the government needed to make sure that households benefit from the switch to...
A 12-year-old horse is making a recovery after being rescued from a roadside in a neglected state, a charity has said. The Mare and Foal Sanctuary said the abandoned piebald cob named Arty had been taken in at their assessment centre in Newton Abbot, Devon, after he was seen running loose on a road in...
Here’s a better question: Is there anyone left to make a deal in Tehran? Israel’s surprise attack also had surprising breadth and depth, and has apparently decapitated Iran’s military command. Two dozen or more of their nuclear-weapons scientists are dead as well. The Israeli hit all of the known nuclear facilities several times, and will...
Kirk England Environment and tourism correspondent, BBC South West BBC Jonathan Smith helps farmers and growers “measure, manage and reduce their carbon footprint” A South West farmer said many in the industry were “embracing the challenge” of working more sustainably. Jonathan Smith, who farms on the Isles of Scilly and works with other farmers and...
Libraries Unlimited are collaborating with Aardman to bring StoryFest to Exeter Library later this year. The week-long festival of reading takes place in October half term StoryFest kicks off at Exeter Library on 25 October for a full day of exciting live events including the Vegetable Orchestra, Shaun Dares Ewe, and special guest appearances from...
Four Saints players were named in Farrell’s squad with Tommy Freeman, Alex Mitchell and Fin Smith all joining Pollock, who watched the announcement with a number of his team-mates. “I walked out of the room and tried to phone my mum, who didn’t pick up which was class,” he joked. “I then called mum and...
Liam Payne left behind money, property and possessions worth more than £24m when he died last year, official records show. The former One Direction singer died in Argentina in October without making a will. If someone dies without making a will, the rules say any children will normally inherit their estate if there is no...
We live in different days, thankfully. This team and these tours have endured despite bloody conflict abroad and at home. They have prospered despite having their existence threatened by the march of professionalism and an ever more crowded fixture calendar. They have survived the flak that flew after despicable violence in matches from the wild...
This article was originally published by The Lever, an investigative newsroom. If you like this story, sign up for The Lever’s free newsletter. Madison, a 12-year-old from Illinois, visits a medical clinic every other week to get injections of Xolair, a powerful asthma and allergy medication. The drug helps protect her from severe asthma attacks...
Liverpool’s long wait ended as the giant red and white clock in the corner of the Kop flicked over to 18:24 BST on the day that was Anfield’s destiny. The small detail was Tottenham Hotspur had been swept aside. The big picture was Liverpool were now officially Premier League champions and, with great significance, had...
    You know the adage, “Don’t shoot yourself in the foot”? That’s exactly what New Yorkers are doing by pouring their tax dollars into the Legal Aid Society. It should be called the Illegal Aid Society. It’s 99% publicly funded — with your state and local tax dollars — and its chief...
Gerry Georgieva, Tom Edgington, Lucy Gilder BBC Verify EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock President Trump has been justifying his sweeping tariffs with a series of claims about how the US is the victim of “unfair trade”. He has imposed tariffs – or import taxes – on countries around the world, including a 104% rate on goods imported from China....
Sportscene pundit Michael Stewart says Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland should keep his place despite a run of mistakes. Read full article at source...
