7 h. ago Lambda Legal, a nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ rights, exceeded fundraising goal by $105M

The legal aid group Lambda Legal has raised $285 million at a time when attacks on the rights of gay, intersex and transgender people have again intensified

Economics

18 h. ago Minister makes Stirling visit as improved CAMHS waiting times hailed

The health board had come under scrutiny for the amount of time children and young people were waiting for mental health support - but data shows an improvement in the last 18 months.

Politics

20 h. ago Urgent nationwide warning for ground beef contaminated with deadly bacteria linked to colon cancer

US health officials have issued an urgent warning about ground beef that may be contaminated with bacteria linked to colon cancer.

Events

62 h. ago You can oppose Israel’s policies without killing Jewish people | Jo

The majority of US Jews overwhelmingly oppose Netanyahu’s policies. But subtleties get lost and truly unleashed people reactIt happened again. The third time this year that Jewish people were attacked with murderous intent in a major US city under the guise of the assailant caring about the plight of the Palestinians in Gaza. It’s the second time that fires were set. The first happened when an attacker – a US citizen – broke into the official residence of Pennsylvania’s governor in Harrisburg, on the evening of Passover and set fire to the residence. The only thing that saved governor Josh Shapiro and his family was a quick response from security guards, leaving only some Passover Haggadahs, the text that charts Jewish hopes for freedom and liberation from one generation to the next, to burn on the tables still set from dinner.About two weeks ago, there was the murder of two innocent Jewish Israeli embassy workers who were attending an event hosted by the The American Jewish Committ...

Events

66 h. ago Four people injured at Liverpool parade named for first time

A car was driven into crowds as Liverpool fans celebrated the club's Premier League title win

Events

67 h. ago Printworks ceiling to be lit up with 'gorgeous faces' this Pride Month

'The fact that people will be coming through here all the time and get to see our gorgeous faces is just fab'

Politics

3 d. ago Frazzled Brits admit 'doom scrolling' on phone is part of their 'self care routine'

The survey of 2,000 UK adults found that despite a whopping 97% of people agreeing that taking time out is essential for their wellbeing, very few are actually doing it

Politics

3 d. ago On the right track: the record label reaching out to Cameroon’s street talent

Born in Douala prison and hailed for helping young people stay out of trouble, the success of Jail Time Records has persuaded Burkina Faso to let the label branch out thereIt does not take long for a crowd to gather when the Jail Time Records van pulls up to the kerb and starts blasting music in Cameroon’s port city, Douala. Set up not just to play music but as a mobile recording studio, too, the van passes through the city’s poorer neighbourhoods, offering the microphone to Douala’s aspiring but unguided young musicians.The goal is to scout for new talent while also helping out young people in areas plagued by drugs and crime. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Eating specific type of bread linked to deadly colon cancer, shock study finds

Over the last 30 years, young diagnoses of the disease have shot up by 80 per cent across the globe, research suggests.

Events

4 d. ago Gardeners with patchy lawns must do one thing 'regularly' to stop it dying

Gardening experts are advising people to complete this task 'regularly' during the summer time to ensure fresh growth, as temperatures are set to rise in the upcoming weeks

Events

4 d. ago Physical hobby loved by millions shockingly linked to colon cancer in young people for first time

It's an activity loved by the health-conscious, but a new study shows it can raise the risk of colon cancer in young people.

Events

4 d. ago The ancient Chinese text of the Zhuangzi teaches us to reject entrenched values – and treasure the diversity of humanity | Karyn Lai

The Zhuangzi prompts us to reflect on the shallow attitudes of those who want to draw attention to what some people lack, rather than what they might haveMaking sense of it is a column about spirituality and how it can be used to navigate everyday lifeThe Zhuangzi, an ancient Chinese Daoist text written by the philosopher known by the same name, has a lot to say about people who are considered “disabled”. This is interesting in itself, as parts of it were written around the 4th century BCE, when only the privileged could read and write.Why would the authors of this text, men of privilege, be interested in people who were considered at the time to be “less than normal”? Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Popular party combo linked to colon cancer in young people for the first time

A classic party combo may raise the risk of developing early-onset colorectal cancer by up to 39 percent, a new study in Clinical Colorectal Cancer from researchers in Germany found.

Politics

6 d. ago Popular party combo linked to colon cancer in young people for first time

A classic party combo may raise the risk of developing early-onset colorectal cancer by up to 39 percent, a new study in Clinical Colorectal Cancer from researchers in Germany found.

Politics

7 d. ago Classic party combo linked to exploding colon cancer rates in young people

A classic party combo may raise the risk of developing early-onset colorectal cancer by up to 39 percent, a new study in Clinical Colorectal Cancer from researchers in Germany found.

Politics

7 d. ago Woman branded 'genius' for cheese hack that promises perfect slices

A woman has gone viral on social media after sharing a simple cheese-slicing hack that promises perfect, even slices every time - and people can't believe they never knew about it before

Politics

7 d. ago The shocking number of people who now have ADHD, revealed for the first time in official NHS figures

Doctors have raised concerns in recent years about a surge in diagnoses-but this marks the first official estimate of how widespread the condition may be.

Politics

7 d. ago You're eating pasta wrong! Expert reveals how to enjoy carbs guilt

It's the time of year most people are trying to shed a few pounds. But an expert has revealed an easy trick to help enjoy your carbs guilt-free.

Politics

7 d. ago The ADHD symptoms to look for as NHS says staggering number of people in England have the disorder

The NHS has estimated the number of people with ADHD in England for the first time

Sport

7 d. ago ADHD symptoms to look for as NHS says staggering number of people in England have disorder

The NHS has estimated the number of people with ADHD in England for the first time

Sport