The impact of the climate crisis on Indigenous traditions in Canada: ‘It’s not like it used to be’ | Canada
Struggles of Northeastern Ontario Communities Amid Climate Change Janelle Oombash stands on the ice of an outdoor rink, keeping score while teenagers run and hit a ball with sticks under the warm afternoon sun. Nearby, a bonfire crackles, providing warmth to spectators watching the game. Bloomball, a sport that’s been popular in northern Ontario for […]
Trent Alexander-Arnold announces departure from Liverpool and will join Real Madrid.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has announced that he will be leaving Liverpool when his contract ends this season. The 26-year-old will join Real Madrid as a free agent, having been unable to persuade Liverpool to invest in his talents to further his successful career at Anfield. There were discussions about a new contract that would have made […]
‘Unadulterated excitement’: why I Wanna Hold Your Hand is my uplifting film | Robert Zemeckis
We can expect a delightful movie from Robert Zemeckis, a director known for his crowd-pleasing blockbusters. However, it’s interesting to note that his own earlier work, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, which debuted in 1978, didn’t quite make a big splash at the box office. Still, to me, it felt like a slice of magic. […]
UK migrant center experiences sixfold increase in staff dismissed due to failed drug tests | Manston asylum center
A total of 29 staff members were dismissed after testing positive for drugs at the Manston Immigration Processing Center, reflecting a significant increase in such incidents compared to the previous year, according to reports from the Guardian. Thousands of asylum seekers, having crossed the English Channel, are currently processed at a facility near Ramsgate in […]
Review of Pathemata by Maggie Nelson – a writer’s effort to convey the experience of chronic pain | Autobiography and memoir
In her notable 1985 work, *The Body in Pain*, Elaine Scarry discusses the “embarrassment” of pain and its resistance to being expressed in words. She notes that “physical pain” doesn’t just reject language; it can actively destroy it. This notion resonates with Virginia Woolf’s earlier observation about language being “dry” when it’s failing. Both of […]
Middle East crisis update: Israel greenlights efforts to increase operations in Gaza | World news
Israel Strengthens Military Operations in Gaza Israeli ministers have decided to intensify military actions against Hamas in Gaza, according to officials. Reports from the Associated Press indicate that Israel plans to seize additional territory within the heavily impacted Palestinian area and mobilize tens of thousands of reserve soldiers. The approach, described by an official as […]
80th anniversary of VE Day ceremony to start with a flyover and military parade in central London – live | VE Day
What is VE Day? Victory in Europe Day, or VE Day, is observed on May 8, marking the day in 1945 when the Allies accepted Nazi Germany’s surrender in Europe. However, the war did not formally conclude in the East until August 15, 1945, when Japan surrendered, an occasion recognized as Victory over Japan Day […]
“It’s quite concerning”: Senior Bank of England official addresses the shortage of female economics students | Bank of England
Claire Lombardelli on Economics and Its Image Issues Claire Lombardelli, the lieutenant governor of the Bank of England, highlights a significant perception problem surrounding economics. It tends to be dominated by men from affluent backgrounds, and there are insufficient numbers of students, particularly women, studying it at the undergraduate level. “It’s pretty bad in every […]
Researchers say that people with coeliac disease need not worry about kissing those who eat gluten.
Researchers have found that people with celiac disease can kiss those who eat gluten without significant health risks. A study indicated that only minimal amounts of the protein transfer during a French kiss. It’s estimated that around 1% of the global population suffers from celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, though many remain […]
The shocking history of Jerry Springer revealed: top podcasts of the week | TV and radio
This week’s pickFinal Thoughts: Jerry Springer Before he became a staple of daytime television, Jerry Springer was a challenging young politician. He held the mayoral office in Cincinnati and had aspirations that reached for the entire state of Ohio. Leon Neyfakh of *Slow Burn* dives deep into the origins of this nine-part series, expertly weaving […]