Cake sheds are making bakers £1,000 a week - but the dream might be over
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Medieval pandemic left a hidden legacy in Europe's oldest trees
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences demonstrates how radiocarbon dating can reveal the maximum lifespan of Mediterranean hardwoods, uncovering hidden links between human history and long-term ecosystem dynamics. By analyzing mature and
I was applying for hundreds of jobs - this tip helped me get one
Four people who weren't hearing back from job applications shared what they did differently to secure their first role.
Sunday shows preview: Trump faces GOP headwinds as midterms near
President Trump is sitting down for an interview Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” following a turbulent week marked by new lows in his approval ratings and growing tensions with Senate Republicans that have spilled into public view. As midterm elections loom, the president has
The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games
Stop Killing Games is challenging the idea publishers can shut down a game without making sure it's still playable.
Police officer turned Love Island US contestant faces hometown backlash
Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.
'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia
Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.
Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race
After eight presidents in 10 years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.
Silent Hill remake team announces new Star Trek sci-fi thriller game
Star Trek: Shadow Frontier is a new sci-fi horror/thriller game from Bloober Team, the studio behind the Silent Hill 2 remake and Observer.
Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole
Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls
Olivia Rodrigo Reveals New Album Has Duet With the Cure’s Robert Smith Via Surprise Premiere for ‘What’s Wrong With Me’ at Primavera Sound
One of pop’s best-kept secrets of 2026 out, as the news is out that Olivia Rodrigo and the Cure’s Robert Smith have a full-on duet on her forthcoming album, which is less than a week away from release. The reveal came in the form of Rodrigo bringing Smith out at the Primavera
J.R.R. Tolkien on Fairy Tales, Language, the Psychology of Fantasy, and Why There’s No Such Thing as Writing “For Children”
"Creative fantasy, because it is mainly trying to do something else (make something new), may open your hoard and let all the locked things fly away like cage-birds."
North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Chinese President Xi’s visit
Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea on June 8 for a summit.
North Korea nuclear arms programme ‘absolutely non-negotiable’: Kim Jong Un’s sister
Kim Yo Jong added that the North “will not tolerate any threats”.
US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says
By David Lawder, Eman Abouhassira and Ahmed Elimam WASHINGTON/DUBAI, June 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. government will attempt to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs of future damage caused by Iran, a source familiar with the matter said on Saturday, a
Q&A: Why are white-Black marriage rates so low?
Americans rarely marry outside of their race or class in a nation where residential segregation is relatively common. It is a dynamic widely viewed as a contributing factor to income inequality and intergenerational social mobility.
Ragas and symphonies: Indian maestro Ilaiyaraaja is still reshaping music 50 years on
Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.
Long-term 'structural shock': As Iran war drags on, how will Southeast Asia be impacted?
As the war on Iran marks its 100th day on Monday (Jun 8), CNA looks at how the geopolitical crisis is filtering into everyday life across the region.
Attack on Titan 3 will give players a chance to change the ending
Attack on Titan's manga and anime were polarizing, even for longtime fans. A new video game announced at Summer Game Fest 2026 will challenge it.
Charlie Puth Cancels Show Due to Illness: ‘I’m Heartbroken’
Charlie Puth took to his Instagram Story to announce that he’s sick and must cancel his Saturday show in Orlando, Fla. “I am so devastated to do this, but I have to cancel tonight’s show,” Puth wrote. “I’ve been sick for the last few days and am now being instructed to rest or
Multiple people injured after tent blows over at West Virginia ball park
Multiple people were taken to the hospital Saturday afternoon following what 911 officials called a "mass casualty event" at Kendrick Family Ball Park in Morgantown.
120,000-year-old European fallow deer—tracing the loss of genetic diversity
European fallow deer have faced a dramatic loss of genetic diversity since the last interglacial period. This was revealed by 120,000-year-old fossils from central Germany's Neumark-Nord site in Saxony-Anhalt, analyzed by researchers from the University of Potsdam, the MONREPOS
Scott Pelley Thanks Fans for Support After ’60 Minutes’ Firing: ‘You Are the Wind in My Sails’
Unemployment looks good on former “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley, who took to Instagram on Saturday to thank his fans for their support after the program’s new executive producer, Nick Bilton, fired him after an explosive confrontation. “To all of you who have been so
The Alters Last Variable DLC revealed with a 20-hour campaign
11 Bit Studios announced The Alters Last Variable during the Future Games Show on Saturday. It will have a brand-new 20-hour campaign and new alters.
Ever seen a cave cricket? Australia now has three new species of these spindly, spider-like creatures
When you picture a cave, you probably think of an environment devoid of life. But for most caves on Earth, this couldn't be further from the truth.
Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles spearheads wave of reality stars running for office
A new wave of celebrities are appearing on ballots across the country, showing just how far a famous face can carry a candidate to office with no political experience. Spencer Pratt, a reality television personality, is in second place in the Los Angeles mayor's race. Another
I hired a humanoid robot to help clean my home. An auntie did most of the chores
Chinese companies are sending humanoid cleaners into homes to help them learn the job better.
