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How To Harvest Thyme in Summer so it Keeps Growing – And to Get The Best Flavor

Whether for cooking or medicinal purposes, here’s when and how we recommend picking thyme

Homes & Gardens · Jun 15

Rare masterpieces from former Tottenham FC owner's collection head to auction in London

The collection, belonging to billionaire and former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis, features masterpieces by Modigliani, Klimt, Picasso and Freud.

Euronews · Jun 15

Japan's DJ Rinoka bobs to the beat as a child prodigy techno artist

Never mind she isn’t old enough to get into a club

The Independent UK · Jun 15

This beginner 25-minute cardio workout will boost longevity in just eight weeks, says a trainer who specializes in working with older adults

"No intervals, no intensity, just consistency at a conversational pace," says Smart Fit Method co-founder Connor Darnbrough

Fit & Well · Jun 14

This £25 wind spinner from Amazon turns every breeze into a mesmerising show for your garden – no wonder it has over 1000 five-star reviews!

And it doubles as a colour-changing garden light, too

Ideal Home · Jun 13

Heat-Proof Flowering Shrubs For Hotter Summers – 6 Of The Best That Will Flourish in Drought and Heat Without Fuss

No matter how hot it gets, these flowering shrubs will still thrive

Homes & Gardens · Jun 13

“This track is very much John Deacon world. I don’t think I was on it at all to start off with! He was much more into funk than we were. So it’s his rhythm guitar playing – not mine”: Brian May on the No 1 hit that made Queen the biggest band in the world

“Freddie absolutely adored it – he sang it until he bled!”

MusicRadar · Jun 13

Who won the World Cup battle of the three opening ceremonies: Shakira, Michael Bublé or Katy Perry?

This year’s World Cup tournament boasted not one but three opening ceremonies – but which nation commanded the most star power?

The Independent UK · Jun 13

What to Do With Clematis in June for a Show-Stopping Climb of Blooms That Lasts for Months

The simple June care tips for stronger vines, healthier growth, and more abundant blooms all summer long

Homes & Gardens · Jun 12

CRISPR Gene Editing Achieves a Functional Cure for Sickle Cell Disease in 96 Percent of Patients — RUBY Trial Results in the New England Journal of Medicine Are Historic

The RUBY Trial (NEJM, April 2026): CRISPR-Cas12a gene editing therapy reni-cel (renizgamglogene autogedtemcel) achieved a functional cure in 27 of 28 (96%) severe sickle cell disease patients, with no painful crises for up to two years after treatment. Led by Dr. Rabi Hanna at Cleveland Clinic.

Medical Daily · Jun 13