54 m. ago Brit teen to become a saint as millions flock to view body 19 years after death

Carlo Acutis, who was born in London and grew up in Italy, died of leukaemia aged 15, and Catholics flock to see his body encased in a wax layer, which is inside a glass tomb in Assisi

Events

16 h. ago Paralyzed teenager awarded $12.4 million after falling from Colorado resort chairlift in landmark case

Annie Miller fell 30 feet from a ski lift when she was 16 years old

Economics

3 d. ago Vaping may be causing irreversible harm to children’s health, doctors say

Experts ‘extremely concerned’ about e-cigarette use and say millions of young people could face ill health in futureDoctors have raised the alarm about high levels of vaping among children worldwide, saying they are convinced e-cigarettes are causing irreversible harm to their health.Cardiologists, researchers and health experts said they were “extremely concerned” about the harmful effects of e-cigarettes on millions of teenagers and young people, including exposure to toxins and carcinogens – some of which are still unknown. Continue reading...

Society

9 d. ago There’s an obvious way to challenge Nigel Farage. But Keir Starmer won’t do it | Rafael Behr

Labour’s reluctance to name Brexit as the cause of so many problems hasn’t stopped Reform’s rise. It’s time to try the truthSo begins another chapter in the liberation struggle. Released from bondage to the EU, Britain finds itself subjugated to a more insidious foe. The border that should have been sealed is wide open. The foreign hordes are still coming, but their passage is no longer directed by bureaucrats from Brussels. This time, national emancipation depends on breaking the tyranny of human rights lawyers.That is the plot to Nigel Farage’s Brexit sequel, previewed on Tuesday in an airport hangar in Oxfordshire. The Reform UK leader laid out plans for “mass deportation” of migrants – all who arrive without permission, plus those who are here already and came by illicit channels.Rafael Behr is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Court tosses Trump lawsuit against Maryland judges over US deportations

Trump-nominated federal judge said Maryland judges were ‘absolutely immune’ from suits over their judicial actionsUS politics live – latest updatesA federal judge on Tuesday dismissed an unprecedented lawsuit filed by the Trump administration earlier in the summer against all 15 judges serving on Maryland’s federal district court – a case that opposed pausing some deportations from the state.In a 37-page ruling, US district judge Thomas Cullen of Virginia’s western district – who was nominated and confirmed to his position during Donald Trump’s first presidency – wrote that “any fair reading of the legal authorities cited by defendants leads to the ineluctable conclusion that this court has no alternative but to dismiss”. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Experts discover the hidden health reason why girls may score lower at GCSE than boys

It comes as millions of teenagers across the UK this morning received their GCSE results , with one in five entries achieving at least a grade 7 or A.

Science

2 w. ago Emily in Paris first look as Lily Collins returns to iconic role

Netflix hit series Emily in Paris is back this December and this time around, Emily, played by Lily Collins, takes on a new chapter in her career and is now leading Agence Grateau’s Rome office

Politics

2 w. ago Insurance company files lawsuit over New London church collapse in early 2024

Insurance company files lawsuit over New London church collapse in early 2024  fox61.com

Politics

4 w. ago Boy, 15, now teen millionaire after 'randomly' inventing hit game when he was 7

Alex Butler, 15, and his parents sold his original card game Taco vs. Burrito to PlayMonster last month - and the teen says he wants to buy "a Lambo" with the money

Events

4 w. ago Claire's, known for piercing millions of teens' ears, files for Chapter 11, 2nd time since 2018

Mall-based teen retailer Claire’s, known for helping to usher teens into a key rite of passage _ ear piercing _ but now struggling with a big debt load and changing consumer tastes, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Politics

4 w. ago Jewelry outlet and mall favorite Claire’s files for bankruptcy. Here’s what it means for stores

For the second time in seven years, Claire’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court on Wednesday

Politics

4 w. ago Claire’s Accessories UK risks bankruptcy as US owner goes bust

Once a teen shopping staple, the brand could vanish from UK high streets as changes loom 💔

Events

4 w. ago Claire’s Accessories UK at risk as US owner files for bankruptcy, what it means for ear piercing shops near me

Once a teen shopping staple, the brand could vanish from UK high streets as changes loom 💔

Economics