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Who is the Hat Man? The sleep paralysis nightmare shared around the world

Tales of things that go bump in the night are often met with scepticism but one nightmarish figure keeps cropping up in reports from all around the world.

The Week · Jul 6, 2023

Adam and Simon Yates become the first twins to top a Tour de France stage

The British cyclists Adam and Simon Yates have become the first twins ever to achieve the top two positions in a stage of the Tour de France. Adam, who is the younger of the brothers by five minutes, beat Simon by four seconds in stage one of the tour in Bilbao, taking the…

The Week · Jul 6, 2023

Supreme court closes door on affirmative action in university admissions

For decades, the admissions policies of many prestigious US universities have been deliberately skewed to increase the number of black students. And with very good reason, said Jerome Karabel in The New York Times.

The Week · Jul 6, 2023

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‘Boil in a bag’ funeral and other alternatives to burial and cremation

Water cremation will be available in the UK later this year as a sustainable alternative to traditional burials or cremation.

The Week · Jul 6, 2023

Concert etiquette: why are people behaving badly?

A recent spate of bad behaviour at concerts and shows has led to questions about audience etiquette and why it seems to be changing.

The Week · Jul 6, 2023

Nato’s new plans to defend Europe from Putin

Nato members are set to approve the most comprehensive shake-up of the alliance’s defence plans since the end of the Cold War.

The Week · Jul 6, 2023

The Ashes: can England mount a glorious comeback?

Four years ago, Ben Stokes produced one of the greatest-ever Test innings to propel England to an extraordinary one-wicket victory in the third Ashes Test at Headingley, said Mike Atherton in The Times. And for a while at Lord’s on Sunday, a similar “miracle looked on the cards”.

The Week · Jul 6, 2023

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Baby owls found at Guns N’ Roses gig

A pair of baby owls were found nesting under the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury during the Guns N’ Roses headline set, reported the Manchester Evening News. A team at Secret World Wildlife Rescue in Somerset described the incident as “the most unusual disturbance case” they have encountered so far in…

The Week · Jul 6, 2023

White paint: a cool solution for climate change?

Brilliantly whitewashed houses are a familiar sight in hot countries, from Morocco to Greece. In fact, white-painted roofs “have been used to cool buildings for centuries”, said The Guardian.

The Week · Jul 5, 2023

The NHS at 75: can it make it to 100?

The National Health Service celebrates its 75th birthday today – but as it reaches its landmark anniversary it faces an uncertain future.

The Week · Jul 5, 2023

Why aren’t soaring interest rates bringing down inflation?

Rishi Sunak has blamed the high number of fixed-rate mortgages for his government’s failure to bring down inflation.

The Week · Jul 5, 2023

Captain Tom charity closes to donations amid daughter’s swimming pool row

The Captain Tom Foundation is no longer accepting donations after the daughter of the late NHS fundraiser was ordered to demolish an unauthorised home spa allegedly built “using the hero’s name”.

The Week · Jul 5, 2023

Captain Tom charity closes to donations amid daughter’s pool row

The Week · Jul 5, 2023

The Idol: the worst TV show of the year?

Critics have panned “The Idol” as “the worst TV show of the year” following its finale.

The Week · Jul 5, 2023

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The Week · Jul 5, 2023

New Conservatives: the northern MPs outflanking Sunak on migration

A new group of Tory MPs drawn from the Red Wall has launched an audacious bid to force Rishi Sunak to adopt a much tougher line on migration ahead of the next election.

The Week · Jul 5, 2023

How to save money on your water bill

Households could see their water bills rise next year as providers aim to tackle sewage spills and meet environmental requirements.

The Week · Jul 5, 2023

A music tour of New York City: from Hip-Hop to Broadway

When I arrived in New York I asked a local expert what a visitor should see and do on their first time in the city. “Grab a pretzel and wander,” was their quick response. This advice made me smile because instead of feeling overwhelmed by the enormous list of attractions and landmarks that this…

The Week · Jul 5, 2023

NHS at 75: the UK’s shining light through the years

The National Health Service today celebrates its 75th birthday, but many are worried about its future, despite its illustrious past.

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The Week · Jul 5, 2023

Peugeot 408 review: what the car critics say

Peugeot deserves praise for coming up with something different with this chic hatchback/coupé/crossover SUV, said Top Gear. The 408 is available as a 1.2l, 3-cylinder petrol version, or there are two hybrids giving a total of 178bhp or 222bhp. The 12.4kWh battery officially offers 40 miles of electric range, and…

The Week · Jul 5, 2023

Male promiscuity to blame for bird divorce

Birds may divorce due to promiscuity or long spells apart, said The Guardian. It is believed that more than 90% of bird species generally have a single mate over at least one breeding season but some monogamous birds switch to a different partner - a behaviour labelled by experts as…

The Week · Jul 4, 2023

Katharine Birbalsingh: Britain’s ‘strictest head teacher’ takes aim at Jess Phillips

Britain’s most high-profile head teacher has accused Labour MP Jess Phillips of “racist and bullying behaviour”.

The Week · Jul 4, 2023

J. Robert Oppenheimer: the real ‘father of the atomic bomb’ at centre of new blockbuster

J. Robert Oppenheimer, the subject of a soon-to-be-released blockbuster directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Cillian Murphy, could be one of the most misunderstood figures of the 20th century.

The Week · Jul 4, 2023

Tweet of clay: will Twitter’s demise bring down Elon Musk?

Twitter faced an angry backlash from its users after Elon Musk said the platform was introducing temporary limits on the number of posts that can be viewed.

The Week · Jul 4, 2023

How Gibraltar became the last frontier of Brexit

Talks over the status of Gibraltar, its relationship with the EU and its land border arrangement with Spain have stalled as long-term tussles over the sovereignty of the British overseas territory have flared up.

The Week · Jul 4, 2023

How to pack efficiently and save on airfares

There has been a surge in holiday bookings from the UK to Europe and the US this summer, but prices are on the rise.

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