Schoolchildren React to Social Media Ban for Under 16s
Teenagers share mixed views on the UK government's plan to ban under-16s from social media, highlighting addiction, mental health, and loss of childhood innocence.
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Former Student Arrested for Hacking Western Sydney University Over Parking Dispute
Former Western Sydney University student arrested for hacking campaign over parking dispute, altering results, and threatening to sell data on dark web.
Coronation Street's Claire Peacock: Julia Haworth's Life 15 Years After Exit
Julia Haworth, who played Claire Peacock on Coronation Street, left the soap 15 years ago. Now she acts, teaches, and is married with two daughters.
Kindergartner Gets In-Flight Graduation After Missing Ceremony Due to Flight Delay
A kindergartner receives a surprise graduation ceremony on a Frontier Airlines flight after missing his original event due to travel.
Agony Aunt Jane O'Gorman's Advice on Life's Tough Problems
Daily Star's agony aunt Jane O'Gorman tackles readers' problems including a woman obsessed with neighbors' sex life, a son's girlfriend asking for money, and a wife struggling after husband's affair.
Readers Debate Social Media Ban for Under 16s
Metro readers discuss the government's plan to ban social media for under-16s, Tommy Robinson's detention, defence spending, and corruption in politics and sports.
Grieving Mum: Social Media Ban Not Thought Through
Jay Patterson, whose daughter Charley took her own life after online bullying, criticises the government's social media ban for under 16s, saying it lacks proper consideration and may create new problems.
Correction: Muscle Drug Trial Lean Mass Data Error
A correction for a drug trial article: participants on apitegromab with tirzepatide lost 1.6kg lean mass, not 3.5kg as printed. The error was in print only.
After 60, a New Career in Nursing: Nick Dowling's Journey
Nick Dowling, 60, left his consultancy career for nursing after the pandemic. He now apprentices as a nursing associate, finding fulfillment in caring for others.
Labour MPs Push for More Male Teachers in England
Labour MPs urge government to set targets to boost number of male teachers in England, citing crisis of masculinity and need for positive role models. Also push for longer paternity leave.
Victoria Caps School Device Use at Two Hours a Day
Victoria becomes the first Australian state to limit high school classroom device use to two hours daily, starting 2027. The policy aims to boost focus, mental health, and teacher-student interaction.
Hunter Biden's X Posts Win Fans, Even Republicans
Hunter Biden's self-deprecating humor and mental health advocacy on X have won over fans, including some Republicans, as he emerges as a populist voice in Democratic politics.
Livingston MP Welcomes Under-16 Social Media Ban
Livingston MP Gregor Poynton supports the UK government's plan to ban social media for under-16s, following a national consultation where 90% of parents backed the move.
Teacher Banned for Sending 100 Texts in One Night to Pupil
Former RE teacher Stephen White banned indefinitely for three-year inappropriate relationship with pupil, including 100 texts in one night.
Two Overlooked Bathroom Tasks Cause Odors, Cleaner Says
A professional cleaner on TikTok says bathrooms still smell after cleaning if you miss two key areas: toilet seat hinges and floor grout. Deep cleaning these spots eliminates odors.
Australian Universities in Crisis: Decades of Managerialism
Australian universities face crisis from decades of managerialism, marketisation, and austerity, with staff cuts, student debt, and governance issues.
Exam Board Fined £270k for Physics Paper Grading Errors
Cambridge OCR fined £270k by Ofqual for physics exam errors that caused incorrect grades for 37 students.
Social Media Ban for Under-16s Backed by Campaigners
Mothers of attack victims welcome Sir Keir Starmer's plan to ban under-16s from social media but warn tech giants must do more to protect children from harm.
School Isolation Rooms: Parents Reveal Student Trauma
Parents report trauma from school isolation rooms; PM Starmer proposes social media ban; other UK news.
No alcohol? No problem: how to make friends at university without booze
Discover how to make friends at university without alcohol, from joining societies to sober parties and sports clubs.
Starmer lacks coherent social mobility plan, says government adviser
Social Mobility Commission chair says Starmer has no coherent plan to tackle entrenched inequalities, as report warns young people in former industrial areas are being left behind.
Liberal Arts Defended Against Market-Driven Criticism
Readers defend liberal arts against calls for market orientation, highlighting cross-disciplinary thinking and critical interrogation skills.
Global Study Finds Children in Poorer Countries Have Higher Career Aspirations Than UK Peers
Survey of 20,000 children finds those in developing countries have higher career aspirations than UK peers, highlighting early gender stereotypes and career mismatches.
School Considers Renaming Pepys House Over Historical Abuse Claims
Hinchingbrooke School proposes renaming Pepys House after research reveals Samuel Pepys' abusive behaviour towards women, sparking debate over historical context.
Remove Brown Toilet Stains with 87p Denture Tablets
Struggling with brown toilet stains? Try this 87p denture tablet cleaning hack. Simple, cheap, and effective for removing stains without harsh chemicals.
University of Sydney Sacks Lecturer for Antisemitic Abuse
University of Sydney sacks lecturer Rose Nakad for antisemitic abuse of Jewish students during Sukkot festival, citing serious misconduct.
Richard Tice Apologises For Send Comments At Reform Presser
Richard Tice apologises for comments on disabled children at Reform UK press conference, but faces criticism for using patronising language.
MIT Rejects Trump Policy Funding In Principles Stand
MIT rejects Trump administration proposal tying federal funding to policy changes, citing academic freedom concerns.
Iran Regime Orchestrates Pro-Government Protests Amid War, Research Shows
Iran has orchestrated over 850 pro-government protests since the war began, with at least 1,400 arrests, showing regime resilience despite US-Israeli strikes.
Dust or Hoover First? Expert Lynsey Crombie Answers
Lynsey Crombie, star of Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners, settles the debate on whether to dust or hoover first, with time-saving advice and expert tips.
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