‘Appalling’ inquest delays hurt families – inquiry
The Lampard Inquiry is examining the deaths of more than 2,000 mental health patients in Essex.
Month: May 2025
Covid ambulance crews faced ‘crucial PPE delays’
Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.
Photo of gravestone for twin sisters who died over 100 years apart is real
Emily and Minnie Dodsworth were born in 1910 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Trump showed ‘assassination trading card’ to group of kids at White House Easter event
The card showed a picture of Trump with blood running down his face in the aftermath of an assassination attempt.
The Dangers of A.I. Flattery + Kevin Meets the Orb + Group Chat Chat
“A.I.s are getting more persuasive and they are learning how to manipulate human behavior.”
AfD classified as extreme-right by German intelligence
The AfD came second in February elections and has a record number of seats in the new parliament.
Gaza kitchens warn food will run out in days after two months of Israeli blockade
Many Palestinians depend on community kitchens, but one says they have only two weeks of supplies left.
Activists say ship heading to Gaza was attacked by drones off coast of Malta
The Maltese government said a fire onboard the ship was “brought under control overnight” and that it was being monitored by authorities.
‘We are too scared to go back’: Kashmiris in India face violence after deadly attack
The militant attack last week has sparked a wave of violence and harassment against Kashmiris across India.
18th-century monk’s anus was stuffed with wood chips and fabric to mummify him, researchers discover
An 18th-century Austrian monk who died of tuberculosis was mummified in an extremely unusual way.
18 stab wounds to 3,700-year-old skull reveal fierce feuding in ancient China
A unique Bronze Age cemetery in China has revealed a high frequency of injuries suggestive of intense, violent interactions.
Eta Aquariids peak Monday night: How to see ‘shooting stars’ left behind by Halley’s comet
The annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower, linked to Halley’s Comet, will peak overnight on May 5 and 6.
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ICE’s “Operation Tidal Wave” sparks fears among immigrant families in Florida; Reporter’s Notebook: What the loneliest generation needs most after graduation
Trump signs executive order cutting funding to PBS, NPR
The order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies “to cease Federal funding for NPR and PBS.”