3 d. ago Is it OK to be happy when the world is falling apart? | Avram Alpert

It is reasonable and moral to think that when others are harmed, you should feel the injury, but our sympathy should not be limited to painA friend of mine called the other day with news of two major life achievements: his first book had been published, and his university had granted him tenure. And yet, he said, he was miserable. How could he be happy about his success when so many terrible things were happening in the world?It’s a good question, and one that I hear from a lot of people these days. As I write these words, humanitarian disasters are unfolding in Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, Myanmar, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Global climate action has not moved fast enough, and we are perilously close to creating an uninhabitable planet. Meanwhile here in the United States, immigrants have been rounded up and shipped to foreign countries without legal protection. Trans people have been demonized. Meaningful government agencies have been cut. Research destroyed. Universities attack...

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3 d. ago Universal Credit migration leads to 340,000 benefit claims closing

DWP data shows that between July 2022 and June 2025 a total of 2,108,000 people in 1,593,856 households have been sent migration notices - they must move to UC or they'll get nothing

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6 d. ago Detectives appeal for information following the death of man in Kirkmuirhill

A 35-year-old man was also taken to University Hospital Wishaw for treatment. His condition is described as not life threatening.

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7 d. ago Stormzy scholar, 23, found dead in Cambridge University halls after taking antidepressants, inquest hears

Jordan Keyton, 23, had joined Downing College Cambridge in October 2019 to study chemistry, the inquest records.

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8 d. ago 7 of the best ways to adapt your home for multigenerational living

Multigenerational living is on the rise – Lisa Salmon asks experts about the best way to adapt a home so all family members can live happily together.

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8 d. ago Student kitchen essentials to put them on the right track for life at university

Cook up some delicious, budget-friendly meals at university with these kitchen essentials.

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2 w. ago 6 ways young Brits can get the most out of university life ahead of Freshers' Week

Hundreds of thousands of teenagers will soon be starting new lives away from home after securing places at university - here's how you can help

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2 w. ago Why scientists believe the simple life is more likely to be a happier life

Researchers said people are ‘happier and more satisfied’ when living more communal lifestyles

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2 w. ago Murderer Bryan Kohberger whines that he is being taunted by other inmates while being held in Idaho prison

The 30-year-old was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 slayings of four University of Idaho students

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2 w. ago Universal Credit £1,200 bonus, who is eligible and how it works

A scheme has been extended and millions on Universal Credit may be eligible for the cash boosts

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2 w. ago UK teens see university as key to success, yet 75% aspire to entrepreneurship

Despite 75% of teenagers harbouring dreams of starting their own business, eight out of 10 believe that a university degree is crucial to success.

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2 w. ago Teenager wins university place after poolside chat led to life

Former competitive swimmer-turned rower, Felix Merritt, 18, gained a 110% bursary to attend Millfield School in Somerset.

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2 w. ago Research explains why a simple life is likely to be a happier life

Researchers said people are ‘happier and more satisfied’ when living more communal lifestyles

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last month Royally confused! Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway suffers a brief slip

Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is settling into life Down Under after arriving in Australia to study at Sydney University last month.

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