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Free Bus Travel for Young People The Green Party is calling for people under 22 to be able to travel by bus for free in England. Party leader Zack Polanski said such a proposal could help young people who are excluded from work and education due to the cost of living. Current Situation Since 2022, people aged five to 22 have had free bus journeys in Scotland, with Polanski arguing the scheme should be extended to England. Under 18s can already ride buses for free in London, and there are further discounts for some aged 25 and under. Other bus…
Life-Extending Prostate Cancer Drug to be Made Available in England Introduction to Abiraterone A life-extending prostate cancer drug is set to be made available to thousands of men in England within weeks, following a campaign by a patient and a charity. Abiraterone has been provided on the NHS in Scotland and Wales since 2023, but not in England and Northern Ireland except in the most severe cases. The drug is already being prescribed in the UK to patients with very advanced prostate cancer that has spread. Availability and Benefits The drug will be available on the NHS in England for…
Introduction to the Match Egypt and Nigeria are set to face off in the third-place match of the Africa Cup of Nations. This highly anticipated encounter will take place at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca on Saturday. The Stage is Set The stage is set for an exciting match between two of Africa’s football powerhouses. Both teams have shown great skill and determination throughout the tournament, making this a must-watch event for football fans. Teams’ Performance Egypt and Nigeria have both had impressive runs in the Africa Cup of Nations, with each team demonstrating their unique strengths and strategies.…
A Perfect Love Story An Alabama couple with the same dog breed met on Hinge, and as they fell in love, their pups also fell in love. Birmingham photographer Anna first came into contact with her now-husband David in the fall of 2024 after seeing a photo of his King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, Linus, on his dating app profile. Not only was the puppy the same breed as her pooch Piper, but it was also the same color. The First Meeting Anna first reached out to David with the message, "Wait. I have a Ruby Cav too," to which he…
European Cinema’s Moment European cinema is having a moment — and not the kind engineered by marketing departments or toy companies. While much of Hollywood relies on sequels, superheroes, and slasher films, the most important films of the past year came from Europe. Not as escapist fantasy adapted from comics, toys, or video games, but as sophisticated, politically engaged stories aimed squarely at adults. These are films that assume that viewers are willing to put up with ambiguity, moral discomfort, and unresolved questions. They don’t flatter their audience; they challenge you. Adult Films This sensitivity is on full display at…
Introduction to Trump’s Trade Policies The first year of Donald Trump’s second term was marked by a flurry of executive orders targeting perceived "adversaries" at home and abroad, negatively impacting transatlantic trade and the economy. His "Liberation Day" announcement of "reciprocal tariffs" last April shocked governments and companies worldwide, as did his crackdown on corporate diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Impact on German Companies German companies operating in the US are now wondering whether they can maintain their diversity or equality programs despite Trump’s "anti-woke" push to punish companies for progressive HR policies. The past year has shown that…
British Parents Sue TikTok Over Children’s Deaths Introduction to the Case A mother who is among a group of British parents suing TikTok after the deaths of five children has described a hearing in America as “deeply painful”. Ellen Roome, 49, from Gloucestershire, has been campaigning since her 14-year-old son Jools Sweeney died at home in Cheltenham in 2022. She traveled to Delaware to attend the hearing in the Social Media Victims Law Center’s case against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance. The Allegations The case alleges that Jools, Isaac Kenevan, 13, Archie Battersbee, 12, Noah Gibson, 11, and Maia…
Water Supplies Restored to 6,500 Homes in Kent and Sussex After Six-Day Outage Water supplies are finally being restored to some homes in Kent and Sussex – after almost a week of chaos. Around 6,500 homes will have their taps running again after a grueling six-day outage – which has caused outrage at utility South East Water (SEW). The company blames the outage, which has affected 30,000 homes since Saturday, on Storm Goretti, which burst pipes and knocked out power. Cause of the Outage and Investigation The outage led to a probe by water regulator Ofwat – Hundreds still suffer…
Changing Menu to Serve Weight Loss Customers A high-profile celebrity chef in Los Angeles is changing the menu at his critically acclaimed restaurants to better serve customers who are losing weight at a record pace using weight loss injections. The chef says he significantly reduces consumption of high-carb foods, like fried foods, and also says his clients have also reduced their alcohol consumption. Reduced Consumption of High-Carb Foods The creative chef said he freaked out when he saw plates of hand-cut French fries, his most popular option, come back to the kitchen. "At first I yelled at the kitchen: ‘Did…