61 h. ago My rookie era: scrapbooking is like creating my own sentimental time capsule

Unlike journalling, sticking glossy pictures and ribbon scraps helps me explore how I’m feeling in in a language only I can decipherRead more summer essentialsI had always associated scrapbooking with grandmas and bored children, so, imagine my surprise when – as a twentysomething with a Big Girl Job – I found myself enamoured of printing, cutting, and sticking random bits and bobs into a book.If, like me, you’ve racked up a disconcerting amount of screen time, you may have stumbled across a multitude of craft-inspired social media posts made primarily by young women. Described as “junk journalling”, the hobby is distinguishable by an affinity with collecting and storing physical mementoes, such as tickets, receipts, packaging and Polaroids. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Android and iPhone users issued red alert as millions hit by 'trustworthy' scam

Smartphone users are being urged to follow four rules to keep their personal details safe.

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3 d. ago Screen time limits for children are no longer enough, new US report finds

Experts say guidance is ‘refreshing’ as it puts more emphasis on responsibility of companies and societyThe American Academy of Pediatrics has released new guidance on how to protect children’s mental health in the digital age – emphasizing the need for systemic changes as well as parental engagement that goes beyond limiting screen time.Jessica Schleider, an adolescent psychologist and professor at Northwestern University whose lab develops digital mental health interventions, said the new policy statement was “really refreshing to see”, because it contrasts with conventional wisdom that places too much of the safety burden on individual parents. Common advice like “limiting individual youth access to screens”, or asking parents to keep tabs on their children’s every digital movement is “not only impossible, but for adolescents in particular, potentially invasive”, Schleider said. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Milo Ventimiglia and wife Jarah Mariano reveal pregnancy with bikini bump snap

Actor Milo Ventimiglia is preparing for another major milestone - and this time, it's off screen.

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5 d. ago Martin Lewis warns iPhone and Android users about the 'bad bit'

Personal finance expert hit out at 'immoral' practice and said people should 'send text now'

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5 d. ago Fact check: Government calculations set out three cost estimates for Chagos deal

The measurements vary from simply totalling the agreed estimated payments to calculating the total cost of the 99-year treaty in today’s money.

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5 d. ago The philosopher who thinks we shouldn't always follow the rules and that 'screen time' isn't so bad after all

New book shows how not only are they misleading but when we apply statistic to every aspect of life we miss a great deal of understanding, joy and value.

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5 d. ago Campaigner launches £1.5bn legal action in UK against Apple over wallet’s ‘hidden fees’

James Daley says anti-competitive behaviour led to additional charges that have pushed up costs for millionsThe financial campaigner James Daley has launched a £1.5bn class action lawsuit against Apple over its mobile phone wallet, claiming the US tech company blocked competition and charged hidden fees that ultimately harmed 50 million UK consumers.The lawsuit takes aim at Apple Pay, which they say has been the only contactless payment service available for iPhone users in Britain over the past decade. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago 'I'm a teacher and instantly know difference between kids who have too much screen time'

A teacher has shared five ways she can tell if the children she teaches have lots and lots of screen time at home, and some of the points are unsettling to hear...

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6 d. ago How screen time affects toddlers: ‘We’re losing a big part of being human’

In the UK, 98% of two-year-olds watch screens on a typical day, on average for more than two hours – and almost 40% of three- to five-year-olds use social media. Could this lead to alarming outcomes?At Stoke primary school in Coventry, there are many four-year-olds among those starting in reception class who can’t sit still, hold a pencil or speak more than a four-word sentence. Lucy Fox, the assistant headteacher and head of foundations, is in no doubt what is causing this: their early exposure to screens, and a lot of it. When the children experiment with materials and creativity, and make things in the classroom, she says, “We notice a lot of children will cut pieces of cardboard out and make a mobile phone or tablet, or an Xbox controller. That’s what they know.”At another school in Hampshire, a longtime reception teacher says in the last few years she has noticed children getting frustrated if activities aren’t instant and seamless – something she thinks comes from playing game...

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7 d. ago Kristen Bell returning to host SAG’s Actor Awards for third time

Kristen Bell is returning as host of the Screen Actors Guild’s Actor Awards for a third time

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7 d. ago Martin Lewis tells iPhone and Android users to change 'key setting' now

The finance guru explained several crucial but simple steps people can take to stop thieves from accessing their phone and bank accounts

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7 d. ago Martin Lewis tells iPhone and Android users 'type 5 digit code in now'

Personal finance expert on his ITV show also explained how changing one simple setting was vital

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8 d. ago British leader says ’no option off the table’ as UK considers Australia

The British government is considering banning young teenagers from social media to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time

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9 d. ago Apple’s spyware warning explained and why restarting your iPhone still matters

From urgent software updates to advice on restarting your phone, here’s what Apple’s latest spyware warning means for iPhone users, and what you should do next

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1 week ago Letter writing enjoys a revival as fans seek connection and a break from screen time

As screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and disconnecting by looking to communication devices from the past

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1 week ago Teyana Taylor's remarkable rise from reality TV as she's tipped for Oscar glory despite just 20 minutes of screen time in One Battle After Another

It has been proven that having only 20 minutes of screen time in a movie can not just get you nominated for an award, but receive one.

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1 week ago Apple reveals iPhones are under attack from 'sophisticated' hacks secretly accessing devices: 'Act Now'

Apple has issued a warning to iPhone users about cyberattacks targeting smartphones, saying they need to act now to stay safe.

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1 week ago 'Classic' war film with two huge Hollywood legends on BBC tonight

Fans have praised this 'top notch' war film for being ahead of its time with its action sequences and on-screen performances with Hollywood stars Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood

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2 w. ago US carbon pollution rose in 2025 in reversal of previous years’ reductions

Study from research firm finds that US greenhouse gas emissions grew faster than economic activity last yearIn a reversal from previous years’ pollution reductions, the United States spewed 2.4% more heat-trapping gases from the burning of fossil fuels in 2025 than in the year before, researchers calculated in a study released on Tuesday.The increase in greenhouse gas emissions is attributable to a combination of a cool winter, the explosive growth of datacenters and cryptocurrency mining, and higher natural gas prices, according to the Rhodium Group, an independent research firm. Environmental policy rollbacks by Donald Trump’s administration were not significant factors in the increase because they were only put in place this year, the study authors said. Heat-trapping gases from the burning of coal, oil and natural gas are the major cause of worsening global warming, scientists say. Continue reading...

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