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‘This is direct’: positive early feedback from pilot community mental health hub in Cumbria
Hope Haven, a community mental health hub in Whitehaven, Cumbria, has received positive early feedback as part of a six-site pilot program offering 24/7 preventive mental health care without requiring a diagnosis or referral.
Trump promised a steel mill in this rural Iowa region. But is it all a midterm election ploy?
Trump announced a $15 billion steel mill project for rural Iowa weeks before midterm elections, but skepticism abounds over whether it will materialize, with comparisons drawn to failed manufacturing promises from his first term.
AI’s ‘opportunity divide’ could deepen global inequality, UN official warns
A UN official warns that artificial intelligence risks widening inequality between rich and poor nations, with developing countries facing significant barriers to benefiting from the AI revolution.
We want you! ADF recruitment rates are growing, even as the odds of conflict rise. Why are people signing up?
Australian Defence Force recruitment is surging to record levels in 25 years, with over 8,100 new recruits joining this year amid rising regional tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
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‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Creator Says Season 2 Will ‘Not’ Shy Away From the ‘Horrible’ Cultural Themes of the 1930s: It’s the ‘Heart of Our Story’
The second season of ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ will be set in 1935 and explore the Bradley Gang Massacre interlude from Stephen King’s novel, with creator Andy Muschietti confirming the writers are currently developing the season.
Vin Diesel Says ‘Fast Forever’ Is the “Best Script” He’s Read in Decades: “I Am Still Crying”
Vin Diesel praised the script for Fast Forever, the upcoming 11th Fast & Furious film scheduled for 2028, calling it the best script he has read in decades.
Scott Hylands, Star of TV’s ‘Night Heat’ on Both Sides of the Border, Dies at 83
Scott Hylands, star of the 1980s Canadian cop series Night Heat, has died at 83. The actor was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in October 2021.
Fans praise ‘mature’ Tom Holland Spider-Man performance
Tom Holland’s latest Spider-Man film, Brand New Day, has drawn largely positive critical and audience response, with many praising Holland’s mature performance and the character-driven storytelling.
‘Wonder Man’ Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Reacts to Marvel Series Cancellation: “See You at the Emmys”
Marvel’s Wonder Man series on Disney+ has been canceled despite being renewed for a second season in March. Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II responded on social media, thanking viewers and referencing his Emmy nomination.
Wicker Man sequel director Justin Hardy dies aged 61
British filmmaker Justin Hardy, director of Wicker Man sequel Wrath of the Gods, has died aged 61 following a heart attack on Friday night.
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock Surprise Fans at ‘Practical Magic’ Screening in Hollywood Forever Cemetery for L.A.’s Cinespia
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman made a surprise appearance at a Hollywood Forever Cemetery screening of the original “Practical Magic,” introducing the film ahead of the September release of its sequel.
Drax cleared after investigation into sourcing of wood pellets
The Financial Conduct Authority closed an investigation into Drax’s wood pellet sourcing practices, finding no evidence to support further action after reviewing the company’s accounts from 2021-2023.
Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s
Great Britain’s electricity network upgrade costs could reach £90bn in the 2030s, 50% higher than earlier estimates, as the government accelerates its clean energy transition plans.
Billionaire to invest £35bn in small modular nuclear reactors rollout across UK
A Polish billionaire’s consortium plans to invest £35bn in building 14 small modular nuclear reactors across three UK sites, aiming to power approximately 8 million homes for over 60 years starting in 2034.
North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters
North Sea oil industry groups urge incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters, framing the initiative as supporting manufacturing and energy security alongside renewable energy transition.
European gas prices surge amid fears US-Iran war will cause winter shortages
European gas prices hit four-month highs as Middle East tensions threaten winter supply, with concerns about reduced liquefied natural gas exports from Qatar affecting storage levels across the continent.