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Rare damselfly spotted by restored chalk river near Hertford
A rare, endangered damselfly species has been detected in wetlands created by a restoration project along a chalk river near Hertford, indicating successful habitat recovery efforts.
Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death
Andy Burnham has backed mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers following the death of parent-carer Matilda Davis, who took her own life after a meeting with professionals who lacked such training.
Three UK airports hit by cyber-attack with data of 8.7m customers accessed
Three UK airports operated by Manchester Airports Group were hit by a cyber-attack affecting approximately 8.7 million customers’ personal data including email addresses and vehicle registration numbers.
Who Owns a Traveler’s Connectivity? Airlines, Hotels, and Platforms Share the Responsibility
Airlines, hotels, and connectivity providers must collaborate to ensure reliable traveler access throughout journeys, as smartphone connectivity has become essential to modern travel experiences.
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US jobs market surpassed expectations in March but February losses were worse than first reported
US employers added 178,000 jobs in March, exceeding forecasts of 70,000, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%. February job losses were revised downward to 133,000 positions.
A leading school shootings researcher says he was wrong
A leading school violence researcher publicly reversed decades of assumptions about preventing school shootings, shifting focus from school climate improvements to media coverage and perpetrator publicity.
Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings
Multiple U.S. schools are installing pepper-spraying drones developed by Campus Guardian Angel to respond to active shooter situations, a technology approach inspired by military applications in Ukraine.
UK’s first ‘super-university’, merging Greenwich and Kent, to launch in September
The Universities of Greenwich and Kent will merge to create the UK’s first “super-university” launching in September, with over 50,000 students across four campuses.
University of Greater Manchester ends contract of embattled vice-chancellor
The University of Greater Manchester has terminated the contract of vice-chancellor George Holmes after he was suspended over allegations of financial mismanagement and misconduct.
Some Schools Stop Free Meals for All as SNAP Enrollment Falls
Miami-Dade school district and others are ending universal free meals for students as declining enrollment in federal food assistance programs makes schools ineligible for a key federal reimbursement program.
Cambridge academics reject university’s attempt to end row over Jason Arday
Cambridge academics reject the university’s response to Jason Arday’s resignation, demanding an independent investigation into his appointment and the circumstances surrounding it.
Parents of baby girl killed at nursery fear unsafe sleeping ‘rife’ in sector across England
The parents of a nine-month-old girl who died at nursery in 2022 fear unsafe sleeping practices may be widespread across England, prompting new regulations requiring babies under 12 months sleep only in cots from September.
Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak heads to Canary Islands after 3 are evacuated
A cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak evacuated three infected or suspected patients off Cape Verde before heading to Spain’s Canary Islands with roughly 150 people isolated in cabins.
Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status
Mount Olympus, Greece’s tallest mountain and mythological home of the ancient gods, seeks UNESCO World Heritage status as a mixed cultural and natural site during this week’s committee meeting in South Korea.
Aman Threatened to Call the Police on a Creator. Why the Whole Industry Should Pay Attention.
YouTube creator Ryan Walker was turned away from Aman’s Amanvari resort despite having a confirmed reservation, with security threatening to call police on the luxury travel influencer.
US asks Philippines to extradite Filipino church leader accused of sex crimes and fraud
The United States has requested the Philippines extradite a church leader accused of child sex trafficking and fraud, with Philippine courts needing to approve the extradition.