9 h. ago Hundreds of economists sign open letter backing embattled Fed Governor Lisa Cook after Trump attacks

Notable and experienced economists warn elected officials that attacks on the Fed ‘undermine’ public confidence

Events

3 d. ago 'I was mauled by a grizzly bear and was left holding a piece of my face

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT It was supposed to be a routine hunting trip in the Alberta Rockies. Instead, Jeremy Evans, a 39-year-old father, found himself at the brutal mercy of a grizzly bear, whose attack was so savage it ripped off the left side of his face

Politics

4 d. ago Safety and space at risk as SUVs reach 30% of car market in English cities, researchers warn

Campaigners call for Paris-style parking charges amid fears big vehicles are taking up excessive public spaceThe number of giant cars in England’s cities has increased tenfold in recent years, according to researchers, who warn the vehicles are taking up excessive public space and posing a threat to public safety.Analysis published by Clean Cities has found SUVs have gone from 3% to 30% of existing cars in the past two decades. In London, the number of SUVs has increased from about 80,000 in 2002 to about 800,000 in 2023. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Heads up ‘tourons’! Yellowstone rangers warn public as grizzly bear capture operations begin

Yellowstone has already seen a couple of bison gorings this year

Events

1 week ago World's most popular painkiller may increase risk of autism and ADHD, Harvard experts warn: 'This could have major public health implications'

Experts fear the cheap painkiller could raise the risk of their child having autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Events

2 w. ago Police hunt 'knifeman' after serious attack and warn public 'not to approach'

Lee Boocock, 36, is wanted after a man was seen carrying a blade following a serious assault on Friday.

Events

2 w. ago Police warn 5G arsonists are putting public and themselves ‘at serious risk’

A 5G tower in the Beechmount Avenue area of Belfast was set alight shortly after midnight on Saturday

Events

3 w. ago Camera dropped 2.4 miles beneath ocean surface – what it films leaves scientists floored

A surprising discovery was captured on film almost 2.4 miles deep using a remotely operated underwater vehicle, with researchers exploring a canyon when they spotted it

Politics

3 w. ago Blaze breaks out at Scots flat block as firefighters warn public to stay away

Smoke was seen billowing into the sky.

Events

3 w. ago Keir Starmer REFUSES to rule out tax hikes in the Budget after economists warn Labour is facing a huge £50bn black hole in public finances

The Prime Minister said he didn't recognise 'some of the figures that are being put out' amid suggestions that Rachel Reeves is on track to miss one of her fiscal rules.

Economics

3 w. ago Chancellor likely to raise taxes 'to fill £51bn black hole in public finances', experts warn

The Chancellor will have to find £51 billion at the autumn budget, according to experts

Economics