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‘Life-saving’ Frome Birth Talk charity for mums may stop support
Frome Birth Talk charity, which provided counselling to over 155 mothers this year, faces closure of its waiting list without £10,000 in urgent funding by Sunday.
How these census changes could threaten public health
The Trump administration is proposing significant changes to the U.S. Census that could eliminate demographic questions and alter residency definitions, potentially threatening public health research and federal assistance allocation.
Plaque to honour Bristol scientist who led Beagle 2 Mars mission
A museum plaque honoring Bristol scientist Professor Colin Pillinger was unveiled at the M Shed, recognizing his leadership of the Beagle 2 Mars probe, the first European spacecraft to land on Mars.
Earth’s center is moving, and NASA just measured it
NASA researchers have developed a precise method to track Earth’s center of mass, which shifts by fractions of an inch seasonally due to redistribution of water, ice, and air across the planet’s surface.
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‘People had naive expectations’: How MeToo has changed in China
China’s MeToo movement has shifted from public campaigns to private organizing after increased censorship and the imprisonment of key activists like journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin, who was released from prison this week.
‘The physical toll is visceral’: How Indonesia’s fire haze affects millions – visual guide
Massive fires across Indonesia’s Borneo and Sumatra islands have sent toxic smoke across borders, affecting millions and creating hazardous air quality levels that have overwhelmed emergency services.
Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s son, dies aged 27
Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and model in his own right, has died at age 27 at a rehab facility.
Monday briefing: Inside Trump’s deportation machine – ‘Your fate is out of your control’
Since 2025, the Trump administration has deported approximately 5,000 people to third countries where they lack family connections or history, according to a Guardian investigation into the practice’s human toll.
Ethiopia conflict: Seven armed groups form alliance against Abiy Ahmed
Seven armed groups opposing Ethiopia’s government have formed an alliance called Alliance for Survival, bringing together militias from multiple regions including Amhara, Oromia, and Tigray.
Babies ‘will face almost twice as much’ extreme fire weather in Europe than great-grandparents
European babies born in 2025 will face nearly twice as much extreme fire weather over their lifetimes compared to those born in 1950, according to a new climate study analyzing future fire risks.
South Africa police arrest three after woman’s body found
South African police arrested three suspects in connection with a woman’s murder east of Johannesburg, part of nine recent killings in the region that have highlighted violence against women.
With HSAs, employers are turning to the 401(k) playbook
Employers are increasingly using automatic enrollment strategies similar to 401(k) plans to boost health savings account participation, with nearly 46% auto-enrolling workers into HSAs in 2025.
The student loan scam looking to dupe already anxious students
Students in England and Wales are being targeted by scammers impersonating the Student Loans Company to steal loan payments through fake websites and phishing messages.
Tesco alerts police as supermarket becomes latest victim of scam ‘endorsement’ ads
Tesco has alerted police after becoming the latest major brand to have its image used without permission in fake casino advertisements on Meta platforms, joining Barclays bank and sports figures like Lewis Hamilton.
Taxing high earners to help fund Social Security gains bipartisan attention — what it could mean for benefits
Lawmakers from both parties are considering raising payroll taxes on high earners to address Social Security’s projected funding shortfall, with some Republicans now joining Democrats in supporting the proposal.
Nvidia adds more than $400 billion in value after blowout earnings boost AI confidence
Nvidia’s stock surged nearly 9% after reporting strong revenue guidance, adding about $440 billion to the chipmaker’s market value and bolstering investor confidence in sustained artificial intelligence demand.