People attend a rally as part of a Transgender Day of Visibility, Friday, March 31, 2023, by the Capitol in Washington. (Jacquelyn Martin / Associated Press) The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a major case on transgender rights and decide whether states may prohibit the use of puberty blockers and other hormones for … Read more
Was saving his life too much to afford? (Picture: Samina Rahman) ‘We can’t afford it.’ That’s what Sir Keir Starmer said when asked whether he would restore NHS junior doctors’ pay if he got into power. Rishi Sunak has the same position, too. When I hear words like ‘affordability’ being used in relation to our … Read more
It is believed that due to being fed the wrong types of foods, Callum lost most of his teeth (Picture: SWNS) A popular Highland deer has been put down after tourists fed him croissants – which rotted his teeth. Instagram-famous Callum, who has been described as a ‘local legend’ in Torridon, Scotland, developed health problems … Read more
Norfolk Island green parrots might be doing a lot more than preening (Picture: Neil Tavener) Some parrots in might be getting high off smelly trees. Norfolk Island green parrots have been observed applying chewed pepper tree bark and shoots to their feathers and skin. Researchers think this helps preen away parasites thanks to the tree’s … Read more
Jenna Jameson and her estranged wife, Jessi Lawless, are attempting to patch up their relationship two months after announcing their breakup. “Hey guys, I just wanted to pop on and address a few things. Um, Jessi and I are trying to work through things,” the former adult film star said in an Instagram video Sunday. … Read more
King Charles has sent his ‘fondest love’ to his sister as she recovers Princess Anne photographed in March 2023.Photo by Getty /Bang Showbiz Princess Anne has been hospitalized following an “incident” at home. The 73-year-old Princess Royal suffered minor injuries and concussion at Gatcombe Park on Sunday evening, and is staying at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, … Read more
The futuristic urban area known as Neom has already faced some setbacks (Picture: AFP/Getty Images) The development of Saudi Arabia’s futuristic new urban area has been cast into doubt over funding issues. The area called Neom is part of the country’s drive to transition its economy away from oil dependency. It would cover an area … Read more
The new device fitted to Oran is the first in the world to be used to help with epilepsy (Picture: BBC) A schoolboy with severe epilepsy has become the first patient in the world to trial a new device fitted to his skull that has given him a ‘much better quality of life.’ The neurostimulator, … Read more
Herein lies the real problem of adults using children to telegraph political messages to other adults. Maybe the best policy would be to make sure our kids are not becoming pawns in adult politics.Photo by MOHAMAD TOROKMAN /REUTERS Can we please just keep our kids out of our politics? This isn’t so much a plea … Read more
California and Washington are set to import about 150,000 barrels a day of Canadian crude Workers lay pipe during construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion on farmland, in Abbotsford, B.C. on May 3, 2023. Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck California and Washington are set to import about 150,000 barrels a day of Canadian … Read more
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