“7 stories to know” is a new Monday series showcasing stories that may have been ignored in the crush of news over the past few weeks, and stories that have continued to evolve over the weekend. Expect to read coverage about health, science, and climate that frequently take second chair to what’s happening at the top of the page, plus information from local sources that the national media may have overlooked. 1. Trump’s immunity argument goes to the Supreme Court In February, it looked as if...
We need to understand why a situation has turned out the way it has to be able to identify with the reasons behind a person’s choices. We are naturally disposed to find comfort and understanding in a beginning, a middle and an end. I was reminded of that this month, when reading the Scottish Government’s school attendance and absentee statistics, which found that 31 per cent of students were “persistently absent” from classes. There are many ways to look at this figure, which is a shocking one....
There is so much to be positive about the stage show written and produced by Steve Wallis, who moved to the town six years ago – based on his audiobook of the same name. It contains 11 narrated chapters with each chapter being complimented by its own song. In a nutshell – when hairdresser Hannah meets Lance Corporal Jack Webb in the summer of 2012 she is smitten. They enjoy a whirlwind four-week affair before Jack has to return to the Army to fight in the Afghan War. As she does for the...
It’s the internal voice whose strict, unbending standards can make us miserable. But tuning in to it can change everythingSign up for Well Actually, a free weekly newsletter about health and wellnessWhen I first became her patient, I heard everything my therapist said as a criticism. Almost every word that came out of her mouth, I received as a telling off, a character assassination or a low mark. I thought to myself: “I’m paying this woman to help me and all she’s doing is criticising me! How...
What is the real Kerala story? Perhaps it's a film which offers a slice of life from Malappuram, where a local Muslim family ends up nursing — and eventually caring for — a Nigerian football player with a broken leg who had been recruited for the wildly-popular sport of “sevens football”. Or maybe it’s the one about an impetuous young man and his “team” in a Christian community in Angamaly, which offers a glimpse into their life of petty crime and violence, with unforgettable depictions of the...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - After the Brickner family recently lost a loved one, they are finding a way to honor 19-year-old Bailey Brickner, through her love for animals. The Brickner family shared that Bailey was experiencing severe migraines in August 2023, the migraines became worse and received the news no one wants to hear. []
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Sheridan Wright captured her husband Erik and their puppy Nellie falling deeper in love by the day.
The world mourned the loss of Stephen “tWitch” Boss after news broke that Boss committed suicide. Boss’s suicide shocked his family as well as Ellen DeGeneres and fans of her show who knew him as the program’s DJ. Boss was found dead in a motel room in Encino, California, and the coroner has confirmed that […]
Choosing the right dog breed is crucial for families, especially those with children. Dogs that are well-suited to living with kids are usually patient, resilient, and have an abundance of energy to match their young companions. Furthermore, these breeds often possess a gentle demeanor and a protective instinct towards children. Selecting a dog that fits well into a family environment can enhance the nurturing of children, teaching them responsibility, compassion, and the joy of unconditional...
They say they have been 'flabbergasted' by the support show after Alan Hudson, known fondly as Chelsea, sadly passed away