9 h. ago Aldi jobs and careers: retailer raises pay and launches 10,000 work experience places for young people – apply

The retailer is rewarding staff and helping young people with free online courses 🎓

Economics

29 h. ago Woman experiences 'most scenic train journey in world' but price leaves people floored

A woman has shared a video of the "most scenic" train route in the world, which travels through the snowy Swiss Alps and has floor to ceiling windows for passengers to enjoy the views

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30 h. ago Tourist experiences 'most scenic train route in world' and price leaves people floored

A woman has shared a video of the "most scenic" train route in the world, which travels through the snowy Swiss Alps and has floor to ceiling windows for passengers to enjoy the views - but the price has floored people

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3 d. ago New £250,000 fund launched to support businesses in North Lanarkshire’s eight town centres

The council will provide 50 per cent grants up to a maximum of £20,000 to help private commercial landlords and business owners make improvements to properties, allowing new shops and other businesses to open.

Economics

3 d. ago ‘Trauma and lack of help’ key factors in suicidal feelings among autistic people

The new research is believed to be the largest survey on autism and suicide to date that asked people directly about their experiences.

Events

6 d. ago Stroke centres in England given AI tool that will help 50% of patients recover

NHS equips all centres with life-saving software that will increase number of patients avoiding serious disabilityHalf of all people who experience a stroke in England will now recover thanks to a revolutionary AI scanning system that increases the number of patients avoiding serious disability.The NHS has equipped every stroke centre in England with life-saving software that quickly tells doctors if they need to perform emergency surgery and can triple the rate of recovery. Continue reading...

Science

6 d. ago Doctor reveals 'sudden and almost obsessive craving for a certain type of food' people often experience three months before cancer diagnosis

Research has also suggested food cravings may be associated with certain cancers including breast, ovarian and endometrial.

Science

8 d. ago People lacking one experience 'age faster' than everyone else, research claims

Visible signs of biological ageing may include wrinkles, grey hair or reduced mobility

Politics

1 week ago People over 60: share your experiences of dating in later life

We want to hear from people in their 60s, 70s, 80s or even 90s who are actively dating other people over the age of 60We’d like to hear from both single people and members of couples who very recently met the love of their life on a date. What is the best and worst date you’ve been on? Any funny or shocking anecdotes to share?How do relationships compare to the ones you had at a younger age? How much does companionship or sex factor? What about exes – your’s and your partners’ children and grandchildren? Are you using apps and websites or relying on word of mouth? Have you been on a lot of dates? What about ghosting? Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘AI psychosis’: could chatbots fuel delusional thinking? – podcast

There are increasing reports of people experiencing delusions after intensive use of AI chatbots. The phenomenon, dubbed ‘AI psychosis’, has raised concerns that features built into large language models may contribute to some users losing touch with reality. Madeleine Finlay speaks to Dr Hamilton Morrin, a psychiatrist and researcher at King’s College London, about his recent preprint exploring who is at risk and how models could be made saferClips: CBS, BBC, NBC Continue reading...

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1 week ago Free phone service helps a lonely senior and it only takes 30 minutes per week

A woman has took to TikTok to talk about Age UK's telephone friendship service and her experience and why more people should do it and how people can sign up to volunteer themselves

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1 week ago Tesla launching new £35,000 EV as it battles competition from China

The new Tesla Model YL is a six-seater SUV, which the manufacturer describes as having a brand new exterior, 'luxurious' interior and impressive range

Economics

2 w. ago I went to Tesco with a £10 note and tried to order food and people say it's 'mad' what happened next

I was sent on a mission, and people have said my experience was 'bonkers'

Economics

2 w. ago Let’s get that pay raise to go: Baristas and bar staff seeing more wage growth than the white collar workers they serve

Wages for hospitality workers have increased by nearly 30 percent since 2021, and increases are outpacing inflation by more than 4 percent.

Economics

2 w. ago Scientists call for action to address air pollution from space launches

Satellite mega-constellation missions behind threefold increase in emissions of climate-altering soot and CO2Scientists are calling for a new global regime to address air pollution caused by the space industry.Prof Eloise Marais’s team at University College London (UCL) began tracking space activities in 2020. Their latest figures reveal 259 rocket launches in 2024, and 223 launches in 2023. These burned more than 153,000 tonnes of fuel. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Tennis ace makes men pay $1,000 for dates after launching 'spicy' X

Stunning tennis ace Sachia Vickery says she's sick of men wasting her time off court and is now charging them $1,000 to take her out on dates

Economics

2 w. ago Government launches urgent bid to find 5,000 homes for 20,000 asylum seekers

Epping Forest District Council was granted a temporary injunction to shut down the hotel by the High Court over alleged planning breaches.

Politics

2 w. ago Probation Service facing shortfall of up to 10,000 staff managing offenders released into the community less than 12 months after Labour launched early release scheme

Probation staff monitor offenders in the community by assessing their risk of reoffending and ensuring they are adhering to curfews, wearing necessary tags and avoiding drugs or alcohol.

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2 w. ago Aldi hunting for 'crisp connoisseurs' in unique role at top UK supermarket

Those who love a snack might be in for the job of their dreams as Aldi have launched a brand new role looking for a crisp connoisseur - and you'll be in for free crisps in return

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2 w. ago American moves to the UK and learns new meaning of words 'quite good'

A woman from California who moved to London has shared some of the biggest culture shocks she experienced about life in the UK, including what people actually mean when they say certain phrases

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