What to do with roses in June – the 5 easy tasks to never skip for bigger, better blooms all summer long Your summer checklist to help your roses flourish Ideal Home · Jun 16
7 Summer Plants That Attract Hummingbirds Almost Instantly Bright wings flashing through the garden always steal attention, especially when hummingbirds arrive like tiny helicopters on a mission. These energetic pollinators search for nectar-rich blooms that can keep up with their rapid metabolism and nonstop movement. The right summer plants transform an ordinary yard into a buzzing, colorful feeding… Frugal Gardening · Jun 16
Finland's unique literacy program: Children read to dogs and cows to build confidence without fear of judgment In Finland, some of the most attentive listeners helping children improve their reading skills have four legs. Across libraries, schools and even farms, children are encouraged to read aloud to trained dogs and, in some local initiatives, cows. These animals provide a calm and patient audience that allows young readers… The Times of India · Jun 16
Parenting expert who studied more than 200 children says this is the No. 1 skill parents just forget to teach kids now Parenting expert Reem Raouda says emotional safety is one of the most important yet often overlooked factors in a child's development. According to her, children thrive when they feel safe expressing their thoughts, feelings and needs without fear of judgment, helping them grow into more confident, resilient and emotionally healthy… The Economic Times · Jun 16
“A full circle moment after all these years of making music side-by-side”: Billy Idol and Steve Stevens inducted into Guitar Center’s Hollywood Rockwalk They’ll be be among some prestigious players on Sunset Boulevard Guitar World · Jun 15
A Pilates instructor shares a 6-move routine for over-60s to build balance, mobility and functional core strength Try these six reformer Pilates exercises from a qualified instructor. Tom’s Guide · Jun 15
4 ways kindergarten lays the foundation for lifelong learning It’s the time of year when parents are thinking of registering their children for kindergarten in September — a much-anticipated moment in the lives of many parents and their young ones. The Conversation · Jun 15
Who needs hot water? Researchers made an ultrasonic espresso machine that brews coffee without heat, and drinkers couldn't notice any difference Scientists have found a way to make excellent espresso without using hot water via the power of ultrasound TechRadar · Jun 15
Halia Therapeutics Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for Ofirnoflast (HT-6184) in Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes LEHI, Utah, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Halia Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class therapies targeting inflammasome-driven disease biology, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to ofirnoflast (HT-6184) for the treatment of adult patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS). AAP · Jun 15
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
Paw-tential for therapy dog to 'work magic' with victims of crime How an office dog sparked an idea to help people going through the hardest of times. Newcastle Herald · Jun 15
New 3D printer tech uses elliptical laser beams to stir molten metal and create ‘alloys-on-demand’ — existing machinery can implement technique in software meaning for more convenient, stronger alloy printing NIST has demonstrated a metal 3D printing method that stirs molten metal during the print by sending the laser along looping elliptical paths instead of straight lines. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 14
Tom’s Guide · Jun 14 I’m a personal trainer over 40 — these are the 4 exercises I do daily to safeguard my strength and stability as I get older Start doing these exercises now to maintain your independence as you age
The Conversation · Jun 14 Dementia care: Re-envisioning the role of music As a certified music therapist, I have observed firsthand the many ways music can bring meaning and beauty into people’s lives, even under very difficult circumstances. Much of my clinical work and research has occurred in dementia care. Here, music is often described as an inexpensive non-pharmacological treatment for behavioural…
Medical Daily · Jun 14 Parainfluenza Virus Is Surging Nationally Right Now, and Parents Need to Know the Signs of Croup Before It Becomes a Breathing Emergency CDC respiratory surveillance updated June 12, 2026 confirms parainfluenza virus (PIV) is elevated nationally. PIV is the leading cause of croup in young children. Summer camp and daycare season is peak exposure time. Here is what parents need to recognize — and when to go to the ER.
Fit & Well · Jun 14 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
Ideal Home · Jun 13 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
Homes & Gardens · 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
MusicRadar · 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!”
The Independent UK · 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?
Homes & Gardens · Jun 12 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
Medical Daily · Jun 13 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.
Homes & Gardens · Jun 12 What to Do With Tomato Plants in June – 5 Early-Summer Jobs for a Bigger, Juicier Harvest It's time to tie in stems, remove side shoots, and start fertilizing your tomatoes