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Sheridan Smith says ADHD diagnosis helped her 'make sense of a lot of things'
The Guardian - 15 Feb 2024 16:17
Actor and TV personality, 42, said diagnosis helped her understand her 'brain's background noise' Sheridan Smith has spoken about how a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has helped her "make se...
Manchester United court Southampton director of football Jason Wilcox
The Guardian - 15 Feb 2024 19:31
Ineos aim for new management team to transform club Newcastle's Dan Ashworth is top of list for sporting director Manchester United are making strides in reshaping their football department, with Southampton's Jason Wilc...
'If God is in everything, that includes toilets': Kōji Yakusho on cleaning high-art loos in Wim Wenders' Perfect Days
The Guardian - 15 Feb 2024 07:00
The star of Tampopo, Babel and The Eel reveals how it felt to share the screen with 17 stunning Tokyo lavatories in this joyously strange, Oscar-tipped film about a cleaner Not all movie heroes wear capes, it is said, bu...
Four men convicted over drive-by shooting outside church in London
The Guardian - 15 Feb 2024 21:00
Four women and two girls were injured in incident outside memorial service at St Aloysius church, Euston Four men have been convicted after a drive-by shooting outside a church in central London. Four women and two girls...
'Like a rural Scarface': Hollywood star Kyle MacLachlan's wild discovery of Pablo Escobar's secret town
The Guardian - 15 Feb 2024 17:08
Drugs, guns, attacked by turkeys - the Twin Peaks star's outrageous podcast investigation uncovers the tale of a US town paid off by a notorious drug lord. It's a rollercoaster ride Kyle MacLachlan is bent over, wearing ...
A Redistricting Surprise in New York: A Map That Plays Few Favorites
The New York Times - 15 Feb 2024 22:44
The Democrat-led Legislature can approve the new congressional district lines proposed by a bipartisan commission, or risk a lawsuit by adopting its own.
The Tories have ruined our health. This is what Labour must do to repair the damage | Devi Sridhar
The Guardian - 15 Feb 2024 10:00
Childhood obesity and demoralised NHS staff are among the biggest problems that Keir Starmer has to address Our writers and experts name the top three things Labour must include in its manifesto It's widely accepted amon...
Sauna incident at royal favourite The Hurlingham Club
The Week - 15 Feb 2024 16:33
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Paradegoers recount panic during shooting after Chiefs Super Bowl rally
ABC News - 15 Feb 2024 02:35
About 1 million paradegoers were expected at Wednesday's celebration. Several recounted the fear and panic that pervaded following the shooting.
Shock As Royal Author Claims Prince Harry Was 'In Love' With Kate Middleton
IBTimes - 15 Feb 2024 09:56
Ingrid Seward suggested that the Duke of Sussex was always there at Kensington Palace because he harboured feelings for his sister-in-law.
Jody Cundy: 'I don't know what the real world is like. That scares me'
The Guardian - 15 Feb 2024 10:00
At 45 the veteran Paralympian - multi-gold medallist in the pool and velodrome - is going for glory in Paris after a year of turmoil Around the bikes go at the Manchester velodrome, faster andfaster, interrupted only by ...
Wood is England's ace in the pack but India dominate on batting paradise | Tanya Aldred
The Guardian - 15 Feb 2024 17:14
Fast bowler took three wickets on day one of the third Test, which included a skilful display on debut from Sarfaraz Khan Way back in the depths of day one, when the temperature in Rajkot was cool, when Sarfaraz Khan was...
US Agricuture Secretary "Concerned About the State of Agriculture"
Mother Jones - 15 Feb 2024 13:00
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. On Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack helped unveil his agency's Census of Agricu...
Pioneering Human Rights Lawyer Hina Jilani Warns of Pakistan's Unstable Future
Time - 15 Feb 2024 20:33
From honor killings to elections, Hina Jilani has spent decades fighting for democracy and human rights.
Philippine Central Bank Stands Pat on Rates
Wall Street Journal - 15 Feb 2024 09:39
The Philippine central bank left its benchmark rates unchanged, saying that inflation risks have diminished but still merit caution.
Australia, Canada and NZ warn Israel against 'catastrophic' Rafah ground offensive
The Guardian - 15 Feb 2024 06:03
Israel must heed counsel of international friends to avoid 'devastating' effects of assault on Gaza's southernmost city, says Albanese, and Canadian and NZ leaders Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates G...
X blue ticks went to terrorists, campaigners say
BBC - 15 Feb 2024 02:36
Campaigners at the Tech Transparency Project in the US found paid-for features for organisations.
Israel eliminates Hezbollah senior commander as terror group warns it will pay 'the price'
Fox News - 15 Feb 2024 18:25
The Israeli military said Thursday it killed a senior Hezbollah commander with the terror group's Radwan forces. Hezbollah said Israel would pay "the price" for airstrikes in Lebanon.
White House Confirms Russia Has 'Troubling' Anti-Satellite Weapon
The Huffington Post - 15 Feb 2024 21:50
Officials did not offer many details on the weapon's capabilities.
Companies marketing useless health products to women using feminist wellbeing messages
The Guardian - 15 Feb 2024 01:30
Researchers find promotions encouraging women to take charge of their health could lead to overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Corporations ar...
Parents of Brianna Ghey and Molly Russell join forces to combat online harm
BBC - 15 Feb 2024 23:30
Esther Ghey and Ian Russell want better protection for teenagers on social media.
Venezuela closes local UN human rights office, gives staff 72 hours to leave
Fox News - 15 Feb 2024 20:54
The Venezuelan government on Thursday ordered the closure of a local office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, giving its staff 72 hours to leave.