14 h. ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle call on parents to challenge social media firms

Their remarks came at the annual gala for Project Healthy Minds

Politics

14 h. ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle receive ‘Humanitarians of the Year’ award at New York gala

Couple call social media ‘most pressing issues of our time’ during acceptance speech

Politics

16 h. ago Harry calls social media’s impact on children ‘one of the most pressing issues’

The Duchess of Sussex said the couple often discussed how they would protect their own children as they grow older.

Politics

34 h. ago NHS high blood pressure warning issued to anyone currently taking common pill

The NHS has a cautionary note to people who are taking the commonly prescribed medication

Events

52 h. ago Swinney: Ferguson Marine must make ‘justifiable business case’ to get more cash

The First Minister was pressed on the issue after it emerged just £570,000 of £14.2 million of promised investment has been awarded so far.

Economics

58 h. ago Met Office issues fog warning as high pressure brings 'cloudy and murky' conditions

You can leave your sunglasses at home this week

Events

4 d. ago Charlotte Church says press ‘tried to paint me as a figure of sin’

The singer told The Big Issue that the level of press intrusion into her life had been ‘insane’.

Politics

8 d. ago How the White House used studies with ‘weak’ evidence to tie Tylenol to autism

Experts say White House presented ‘association as causation’ and based conclusions on ‘poor quality studies’The White House recently issued a press release with links to scientific studies to back up Trump’s claim that use of acetaminophen, commonly referred to as Tylenol, during pregnancy causes autism, but those studies provided only “weak” and “inconclusive”, evidence, according to physicians with expertise in reviewing medical research who spoke to the Guardian.Jeffrey Singer, a surgeon and senior fellow at the Cato Institute who has written about the Tylenol/autism claims, said that the links in the White House press release showed that the claims contained a political spin. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago How the White House spun ‘weak’ and ‘inconclusive’ studies to tie Tylenol to autism

Experts say White House presented ‘association as causation’ and based conclusions on ‘poor quality studies’The White House recently issued a press release with links to scientific studies to back up Trump’s claim that use of acetaminophen, commonly referred to as Tylenol, during pregnancy causes autism, but those studies provided only “weak” and “inconclusive” evidence, according to physicians with expertise in reviewing medical research who spoke to the Guardian.Jeffrey Singer, a surgeon and senior fellow at the Cato Institute who has written about the Tylenol/autism claims, said that the links in the White House press release showed that the claims contained a political spin. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago 'I spoke to King Charles for 40 minutes and he revealed major concern'

According to Rev Tommy MacNeil, who heads up the mental health charity the Shed Project, King Charles felt "very concerned" about one pressing issue impacting young people

Politics

2 w. ago Pentagon demands journalists sign pledge not to gather certain information

If they don’t agree to limits, including restricting movement within building, Pentagon press passes will be revokedThe US military has issued new media restrictions demanding that journalists pledge not to gather any information – including unclassified documents – that has not been authorized for release or else risk revocation of their press passes.In a memo issued Thursday, the Pentagon stated that “it remains committed to transparency to promote accountability and public trust”. However, using an abbreviation for the recently rebranded Department of War headed by the Trump administration’s Pete Hegseth, the memo added: “DoW information must be approved for public release by an appropriate authorizing official before it is released, even if it is unclassified.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago When Trump comes to UK, normal rules of state visits will not apply

Keir Starmer will have to choose how to spend limited political capital, with most pressing issues ones UK and US do not agree onDonald Trump has repeatedly described Keir Starmer as a “good man”, distancing himself from the attacks on the UK prime minister mounted by other figures on the US far right such as Elon Musk.One of the many known unknowns, however, of a Trump state visit is what kind of Trump will show up when a microphone is placed in front of him. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Ruben Amorim denial issued amid Man United sack pressure after new job claims

Latest Manchester United news as Ruben Amorim has emerged as a surprise candidate to manage Sporting Clube de Portugal's fierce rivals Benfica

Events

last month Thomas Skinner issues apology after walking out of Strictly Come Dancing press event

Former ‘Apprentice’ contestant claimed he was ‘caught off guard’ after he saw ‘messages’ on journalist’s phone

Politics