President Trump points at diversity initiatives as possible cause of plane crash
President Donald Trump has questioned the actions of the army helicopter pilot and the air traffic controller ahead of a deadly mid-air collision in Washington.
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Kids are 'speaking like Americans' and 'can’t climb stairs' due to too much screen time
Some reception age school kids are "unable to climb a staircase", while others use Americanisms in their speech due to excessive screen time, a survey of teachers revealed.
Greater Manchester pub ordered to tear down 'unlawful eyesore' WINS latest planning battle
A popular gastro pub has won a planning battle to keep its outside bar – but will still have to pull down an ‘unauthorised and unlawful’ giant tepee it uses to host weddings and other celebrations. A planning committee meeting of Bury council heard the Eagle and Child – on Whalley Road, Ramsbottom – built several outside structures without permission during Covid pandemic, which have been in operation ever since.
Calgary to host 2026 women's world curling championship at WinSport
Calgary will host the women's world curling championship in 2026.
Scientists warn risk of human bird flu pandemic is rising
After England reported its first case of bird flu this week, concerns were raised about the possibility of an avian flu pandemic.
Sacha Lord's company has £400,000 grant withdrawn by Arts Council after 'concerns raised'
The Arts Council has withdrawn a Covid grant that was awarded to a company owned by Sacha Lord, and is 'seeking to recover' the £400,000 support funding.
LVMH earnings highlight uneven recovery in the luxury goods sector
The French luxury goods conglomerate's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) slumped 8.5% in the US following the results. However, LVMH's shares have risen by 18% this year in European markets, driven by optimism surrounding an improved macroeconomic environment and strong earnings from rival Richemont.
Olympic relay champion Bol to skip individual indoor races this season
Femke Bol will not compete individually this indoor season, the Dutchwoman said on social media on Tuesday, leaving her 400 metres world indoor crown up for grabs in Nanjing in March.