HMP Wandsworth is one of the most overcrowded prisons in England and Wales (Picture: Getty) One of the first things Keir Starmer’s government did after coming into power in July 2024 was tweak sentencing rules so prisoners could be released …
Who is really to blame for our overcrowded prisons? Read MoreFeeling a little broccoli fatigue? This roasted broccoli salad is a delicious way to shake things up. Roasting brings out the broccoli’s natural sweetness, toasted almonds add satisfying crunch and sweet raisins provide little bursts of flavor in every bite. …
Shake up your routine with this broccoli salad Read MoreBring this vibrant salad to your next picnic, potluck or backyard barbecue. Inspired by the bright, herb-forward flavors of traditional Middle Eastern tabbouleh, this hearty variation replaces bulgur with fluffy couscous and adds roasted eggplant and crumbled feta for extra …
One of tabbouleh-inspired salad’s greatest strengths is its make-ahead convenience Read MoreSarah Parchem gasped when she came across a Facebook post on Sunday showing a dumpster full of books and school supplies outside of Fuentes Elementary School in Avondale. As the mother of a rising kindergartner who values reading, Parchem said …
Dumpsters full of books showed up outside former Acero schools. Parents and teachers worked to salvage them Read MoreBy JOSH FUNK and GARY FIELDS WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump’s helicopter was approaching Reagan National Airport Tuesday afternoon in what appears to be …
FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump’s helicopter approached Read MoreBy E. EDUARDO CASTILLO LHASA, Tibet (AP) — Kalsang Lhamo traces a series of vertical strokes, slow but firm, practicing Tibetan calligraphy. A 73-year-old retired nurse, she has spoken Tibetan all her life but never learned to write it. Now, …
A rare glimpse into Tibet, where some hope to preserve language and customs despite China’s new law Read MoreBy ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN, AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have captured images of the sun’s surface in the finest detail yet, revealing a strange and dynamic facade. It’s dangerous to look directly at the sun without proper eye …
New images of the sun show its surface in the finest detail yet Read MoreBy SYLVIE CORBET PARIS (AP) — France next week will ban unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and shielding vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices. The law backed by President Emmanuel …
France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week Read MoreCHICAGO (AP) — Video game giant Electronic Arts officially has new owners. The California-based maker of popular titles like “Battlefield” and “The Sims” announced Tuesday that it closed the $55 billion sale of its business to Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth …
Video game giant Electronic Arts closes $55 billion go-private sale of its business Read MoreFor two indifferent teenaged boys from Denver, it was just a tree, and a scarred one at that. But to their parents who wanted — no, needed — to see the recovering touchstone for themselves, the side trip to Lahaina’s …
Travel: What’s new and improved on Maui 3 years after tragedy Read MoreBy Simone Foxman | Bloomberg Surging retail trading isn’t just transforming markets; it’s also highly correlated with demoralization in young men, according to a new study. One-quarter of men aged 18-29 said they trade stocks daily, and almost two-thirds of …
64% of young men day trading stocks feel like failures, survey says Read MoreJames Beard Award-winning celebrity chef Tim Hollingsworth will be the man behind the kitchen at a new upscale restaurant named Alphabet Bar & Grill. Set to open on Aug. 15 at Caruso’s Palisades Village in the Pacific Palisades, the new …
James Beard Award-winning chef launches new Pacific Palisades restaurant Read MoreBy JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeanine Pirro this week found out there’s a tradeoff between loyalty to President Donald Trump and being loyal to reality. The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia — a fierce defender and decades-long …
No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized Read MoreBy SAVANNAH PETERS CEDAR CREST, N.M. (AP) — The state of New Mexico sued the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday, saying the federal government blocked the state’s ability to investigate the sex crimes of …
State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe Read MoreFormer Scotland striker Ally McCoist (Picture: Getty) Ally McCoist has named his dark horses to challenge Arsenal this season as Mikel Arteta’s side prepare to begin their Premier League title defence. Following three successive second-place finishes, Arteta finally guided Arsenal to their first …
‘Ones to watch’ – Ally McCoist names dark horses who could rival Arsenal for the Premier League title Read MoreMalo Gusto is wanted by former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca (Picture: Getty) Enzo Maresca is reportedly pushing Manchester City to explore a move for Chelsea full-back Malo Gusto this summer. Gusto joined Chelsea from Lyon in a £31million deal back …
Man City eyeing second Chelsea star after Pedro Neto transfer link Read MoreGet yourself on the pitch (EA) This year’s new EA Sports FC game is looking to the past for inspiration, on a new high-tech feature. EA Sports FC 27 is set to sport revamped gameplay and a new hub area …
EA Sports FC 27 to bring back feature last seen in FIFA 16 says leak Read MoreConvicted racist Joshua Bonehill-Paine has withdrawn as a Conservative candidate for Somerset Council A former neo-Nazi who was selected as a Conservative council candidate has said he will no longer stand for election. Joshua Bonehill-Paine pulled out of the race …
Ex-Neo Nazi picked to run as Tory council candidate pulls out of race Read MoreMayor Brandon Johnson vowed Tuesday to do “anything and everything necessary” to keep Chicago Public Schools afloat, but claimed it’s past time for the Illinois General Assembly to deliver on its commitment to fully fund public schools. By declaring a …
Mayor Johnson turns up heat on Springfield to deliver $150M in funding built into CPS budget Read MoreVATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV will make his first trip to Latin America as pontiff in November, returning to a region where he spent much of his ministry, with visits to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, the Vatican announced …
Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in his first Latin American trip as pontiff Read More