Category Archives: News
The mother, who said her 11-year-old son died from TikTok’s ‘chroming’ trend, warned parents
Tommie-Lee Gracie Billington’s family says she died in an attempt to ‘chrome’ a social media trend. (Facebook) The mother of an 11-year-old boy who died after taking part in a dangerous TikTok challenge has urged other parents to “talk to their children about the consequences” of the social media frenzy. Tommie-Lee Gracie Billington is suspected… Read More »
Kyoto’s historic geisha district ‘out of control’ imposes no-go zones on tourists
A maiko in one of the narrow streets of Gion, where the geiko world is traditionally exclusive – JORGE FERNANDEZ/LIGHTROCKET VIA GETTY IMAGES For centuries, tourists have been visiting Kyoto to see the city’s geisha with their bright kimonos, white-painted faces and elaborate hairdos. But starting next month, visitors to the historic district of Gion… Read More »
It’s truly shocking that Red Bull suspended Christian Horner’s accuser on International Women’s Day
Another day in Formula 1’s never-ending soap opera – and another day far from the end of a story that threatens to tear Red Bull and the sport apart. To recap the latest developments, it was revealed early on Thursday that the female colleague who made allegations of “inappropriate, coercive behaviour” against Red Bull F1… Read More »
What does Rust weapons handler’s conviction mean for Alec Baldwin?
The trial and conviction of a weapons supervisor for a fatal shooting on a movie set gave Alec Baldwin an unusual window into how his own case might unfold. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed found guilty of manslaughter the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust after less than three hours of deliberations by the… Read More »
How do I know if my child’s homework is this bad? I am his head teacher
Matthew Jessop, head teacher at Crosthwaite Primary School – Donna Bridgewater Last weekend’s homework for my sixth-grade daughter included questions about the subjunctive, past progressive, modal verbs, and a few other silly, nearly useless grammatical terms. He is a pupil at the small rural primary school in Cumbria that I head. And yes, his teacher… Read More »
School principal was dismissed for touching his son’s hand
A child cleans his hands with disinfectant, but the school principal said his son was playing with such a bottle – Manusapon Kasosod/Moment RF A school principal who was dismissed for “assault” for lightly hitting his toddler son’s hand was unfairly dismissed, the court has ruled. As Shelly-Ann Malabver-Goulbourne tried to get her three-year-old son… Read More »
Five-day reset diet that burns fat and beats inflammation
How to do it: Focus on plant-based proteins from nuts, healthy fats and vegetables It sounds too good to be true. It’s a five-day diet that not only promises a slimmer body, but also exciting possibilities like a longer lifespan, better heart health, and less inflammation. Dubbed the fasting-mimicking diet because it allows you to… Read More »
15 Coronation Street spoilers for next week
Coronation Street spoilers follow. A new mystery story begins next week on Coronation Street as police suspect Lauren has been murdered by an unknown criminal. Elsewhere, the fallout from Liam’s bullying continues and a big story begins for Leanne when she meets newcomer Rowan. Here’s the full collection of 15 upcoming big moments. 1. Blood… Read More »
Could Max Verstappen really join Mercedes in 2025? Here’s what we know
In Formula 1’s never-ending chaotic circus, it’s wise to expect the unexpected. But these latest shenanigans involving Christian Horner, Max Verstappen and Red Bull, and the possible repercussions and consequences of internal politics within the team, will be tremendously shocking for the sport. Discussions regarding team principal Horner do not appear to have been concluded… Read More »