Removing old furniture reduces toxic chemicals in blood
A decade-long study reveals that discarding furniture containing flame retardants can halve toxic chemical levels in blood within 1.4 years. Learn how to protect your home's health.
A decade-long study reveals that discarding furniture containing flame retardants can halve toxic chemical levels in blood within 1.4 years. Learn how to protect your home's health.
One dead as flooding hits California. A powerful 'Pineapple Express' atmospheric river threatens more heavy rain and mudslides across the state during the Christmas holiday week.
A new study reveals the world's top food destinations. Naples takes the crown, but no UK city made the top 30. Discover the full list and the Italian dominance.
A new study reveals Westminster as the UK's loudest area, with high noise complaints and extreme population density driving the score. Discover the full top 10 list.
New research reveals how swearing triggers a 'flow state', increasing strength and focus. Discover the science behind this free performance tool and its potential risks.
A new study reveals a dramatic 46% increase in heart attacks and a 218% rise in blood abnormalities after the Palisades and Eaton fires, matching the worst Covid years. Discover the alarming health impacts.
The UK government has agreed to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange programme. British students and staff will be eligible to participate from January 2027. Share your views and experiences.
The UK is set to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ programme from January 2027, a move celebrated by students but bittersweet for those who missed out. Discover the impact on funding and opportunities.
California's DMV has paused a suspension of Tesla's sales licence, granting the EV maker a 90-day reprieve in a case over allegedly misleading Autopilot and Full Self-Driving marketing. Read the latest.
Nick Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. Could face life or death penalty.
A major new report shows a stark reversal in diversity for Hollywood's streaming shows, with over 90% created by white people. Explore the data and what it means for the industry's future.
Federal officials in the US have charged four suspects accused of planning to bomb multiple sites in Southern California on New Year's Eve. Read the full details of the foiled plot.
Governor Gavin Newsom appoints former CDC officials Dr Susan Monarez and Dr Debra Houry to spearhead California's new public health initiative, PHNIX, in direct response to Trump administration policies.
Former DoJ attorneys claim they were pushed to find the University of California guilty of antisemitism before evidence was gathered. A federal judge has since blocked funding threats. Read the full investigation.
US federal authorities charge four individuals with plotting New Year's Eve bomb attacks in southern California. Read the latest on the alleged extremist plot.
A new study reveals Europe's glaciers are melting at an alarming rate, with peak extinction hitting the Alps within eight years. Urgent climate action is needed to preserve vital water sources and cultural heritage.
A 2025 Lovehoney study reveals the average duration of sex for men across different age brackets. Experts stress communication and technique matter more than the clock.
California health officials issue urgent warning to foragers after a death and severe liver damage linked to toxic death cap mushrooms. Learn the symptoms and risks.
Explore the revolutionary Californian buildings of Frank Gehry, the architect who transformed cityscapes with stainless steel waves and giant binoculars. Discover his iconic legacy.
A new study predicts the most packed London pubs this festive season. Discover the top 10 list to plan your Christmas drinks and avoid the biggest crowds.
San Diego agrees to a $12 million settlement with the family of Konoa Wilson, a 23-year-old fatally shot by police in 2022. The case has reignited debates over US policing and use of force.
In an extraordinary escalation, former President Trump ordered the California National Guard to a federal judge's residence. Explore the legal and constitutional crisis unfolding.
A pivotal 2000 paper claiming glyphosate was safe has been retracted after evidence of Monsanto's influence. Regulators had cited it for years. Read the full investigation.
Governor Gavin Newsom's administration plans to roll back restrictions on toxic rat poisons, despite a state report showing widespread poisoning of mountain lions, eagles, and condors. Read the full investigation.
Rightmove's 2025 Happy at Home Index reveals Skipton, North Yorkshire, as the UK's happiest place. Discover the top 10 and why rural living boosts wellbeing.
A California student has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and ordered to pay over $100,000 after breaking into a poultry farm to 'rescue' four chickens. Read the full story.
A major UK government study reveals AI chatbots can change political opinions, but the most persuasive models deliver substantial misinformation. Discover the risks to public discourse.
A new study reveals the most commonly mispronounced words and names of 2025, from celebrities to viral trends. Discover the correct way to say them.
A major new art exhibition celebrating the Grateful Dead opens in California, featuring rare artefacts, fan art, and a unique 'listening room'. Explore the legacy.
A new study finds concerning levels of persistent PFAS chemicals in popular cereal products across Europe, raising health alarms. Discover the findings and what they mean for consumers.