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Make do and mend: a Welsh cottage gets all dressed up

A sheepskin bootmaker has furnished her lovely yellow house in Wales with home-made, second-hand and repurposed materials. We’d always wanted to live in this area of Wales,” says Xanthe Dewsnap. ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Extra £1.7bn for Welsh government in UK Budget

The chancellor also announces cash for coal tip safety and green hydrogen projects in Wales.

Kylie Minogue on roots in Wales and speaking Welsh

The queen of pop knows a few Welsh phrases and is proud of her south Wales roots.

Shawn Mendes opens up about his sexuality

Shawn Mendes said that he is “figuring out” his sexuality during his concert in Denver on Monday, according to video footage shared by fans on social media.

Tech leaders mend fences with Trump ahead of election

The leaders of major technology companies are making overtures to former President Trump as Election Day nears and the Republican candidate appears in solid position in the final days of the race. ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Welsh councils plan cuts to plug £500m budget gap

Cuts to services loom as Welsh councils face a £500m budget gap.

Welsh village becomes UK area where everyone has ultrafast broadband

Before the changes, one resident said it was quicker to send a postcard than message.

Shawn Mendes says he's 'just figuring out' sexuality

The Canadian singer tells concert-goers of his sexuality: it's "a beautifully complex thing".

Shawn Mendes Walked Away From Stardom. He’s Ready to Talk About It.

In 2022, the pop singer and songwriter canceled a world tour to focus on his mental health. Returning with a stripped-down album, he has a mature new message for his fans.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Secret WW2 bravery of Welsh mum who survived Nazi Germany and saved a historic church

Hidden away in a church in Hamburg is a plaque dedicated to a relatively unknown Welsh woman.

So depressed about Eras ending? Taylor Swift's new book might mend that broken heart

Taylor Swift marks the end of the Eras tour with the release of her first book, as well as two new formats for her 'Tortured Poets Department' album.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 15

Shawn Mendes opens up onstage about his sexuality: 'I'm just figuring it out like everyone'

Shawn Mendes discussed his sexuality Monday during a concert in Colorado, telling fans, 'I don't really know sometimes, and I know other times.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

What to do and what not to do when you're voting

Voters in the 2024 Election could be confronted with confusing information or misinformation about the voting process. Melissa Mahtani, executive producer of CBS News Confirmed, has a look at ...

What’s Love Got to Do With It?

Real life isn’t a shark tank. Business shouldn’t have to be, either.

Business - Inc. - October 25

The dos and don’ts of the email introduction

Sending a clunker to save yourself time does no one any favours

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Biden says 'a woman can do anything a man can do, and then some'

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden honored recipients of the National Medals of Arts and Humanities during a Monday reception at the White House. Biden invoked the power of women during a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

What to see and do in Düsseldorf, Germany

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Do Hair Growth Supplements Work?

Online, videos abound of people saying the supplements make hair thicker, healthier and shinier. Do they really?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

What does King Charles do?

The King resumed public duties in April after a temporary pause following his cancer diagnosis.

What Is North Korea’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine War?

North Korea’s supply of munitions has already been critical to the Russian war effort. Now, its troops appear to be poised to join the fight in Ukraine.

World - The New York Times - October 24

As the World Turns, So Do These Cameras

Whirling 360-degree photo booths have gone from red carpets to bat mitzvahs to tourist sites like the Cradle of Humankind.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 26

Do not throw vapes in the bin, urge waste workers

Batteries, disposable vapes and discarded laptops put in the bin are putting refuse workers at risk.

What does Norris need to do to beat Verstappen?

BBC Sport analyses the Formula 1 title battle including the factors that may help Lando Norris overhaul Max Verstappen.

NASA Will Do Space in Style With the Prada Axiom Spacesuit

In Milan, the fashion house and Axiom Space have revealed how astronauts will be decked out on the lunar surface during the Artemis 3 mission in 2026.

Tech - Wired - October 16

How Fugetsu-Do Survived the Evolution of Little Tokyo

Fugetsu-Do, a mochi store in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of Los Angeles, has existed for 121 years, with a lasting impact on its community.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Do collagen supplements actually help your skin?

Got a beauty conundrum? Our expert is here to offer advice. This week, Susan is wondering whether an oral anti-ageing regime is worth the money. Collagen is now being added into everything from ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Congress’ to-do list grows while on the campaign trail

As Congress enters a critical stretch to the November elections, a lengthy to-do list of critical funding items is piling in its absence. Congressional leaders have faced pressure from all sides to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

How do the laws of war apply to terrorists?

A terrorist is an “outlaw” in the literal sense of that term. They are not protected by the ordinary rules of international law, because they don’t abide by these rules themselves.