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Migrants crossing Channel to Britain in 2024 soar by 25 percent

The number of irregular migrants arriving in Britain on small boats soared in 2024, data showed Wednesday, piling pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stem the dangerous Channel crossings.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 1, 2025

I need a product to offer that little bit extra to make my Gear of the Year 2024 shortlist

It doesn't have to be perfect to be in Tim Russon's top 5, but it does need to work well and be enjoyable to use

Cycling Weekly · Jan 1, 2025

Elon Musk channels Hillary Clinton in calling Trump supporters ‘contemptible fools’ amid H-1B visa debate

Musk suggested MAGA hard-liners “must be removed from the Republican Party, root and stem.”

Fortune · Dec 30, 2024

Disrupting IVF? Baby Born From Egg Matured Outside of Mother's Body.

The process "reduces the duration of treatment cycles to just three days" and "replaces 80% of hormone injections required with traditional IVF," Gameto says.

Reason · Dec 23, 2024

Indoor adventures: Creative ways to keep kids entertained without stepping outside

As winter begins, it becomes extremely challenging to keep the kids entertained throughout the day. The change in weather and several safety-related issues raise concerns for parents to let their kids play outdoors. On the other hand, if a kid stays inside, there is an increased tendency that the playtime…

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2024

Teachers should be allowed more flexible working, Bridget Phillipson says

Education secretary says move to marking and preparation out of classroom would help stem retention crisis

The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024

Woman launches appeal for stem cell donors to save younger sister’s life

Natassa Adamou was diagnosed with a rare type of blood cancer earlier this year and her condition has since progressed.

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024

Scientists stunned to find strange ‘alien plant’ that doesn’t belong to any known species

Findings point to lack of clarity on how diverse ecosystems were before they were lost to time, researchers say

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

The moral dimension to America’s flawed health care system

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has set off soul-searching among many Americans. Part of that reflection is about the public reaction to Thompson’s death and the sympathy the suspect received online, with some people critical of the insurance industry celebrating the assailant as a sort of folk hero.

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2024

Pioneering and Innovation Award shortlist

The Pioneering and Innovation Award recognises an individual or an entity that has shown a pioneering spirit or demonstrated true innovative thinking in motorsport. This could be in the fields of technology, diversity, sustainability, communications or others.

Autosport · Dec 18, 2024