Smart phone bans in schools – do they work? As more schools bite the bullet and ban phones, a new study has unearthed some interesting findings regarding whether such bans have much of an impact on students.New research from the University of Birmingham found mobile phone bans in schools weren’t linked to improved pupil wellbeing or…
Sergei Lavrov heaped praise on Donald TrumpVladimir Putin’s top diplomat has praised Donald Trump for talking about Russia’s concerns over Ukraine possibly joining Nato.Kyiv has long wanted to be a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation so it would be protected against Russia’s expansionist ambitions.But Moscow has repeatedly claimed it would mean Ukraine becoming…
How long do you leave water in your water bottle?I’ll admit, I’m a hypocrite. I get grossed out by the glasses of water on people’s bedsides (how do they drink it after leaving it there overnight?), but have no problem sipping on a bottle whose contents I haven’t changed for a day. I tell myself that…
Kay Burley pictured outside Downing Street in June 2022Kay Burley has announced she is stepping away from Sky News after more than 35 years with the broadcaster.On Wednesday morning, Kay fronted her final edition of Sky News’ breakfast show, declaring: “After over a million minutes of live TV news – more than anyone else in…
Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle in The SubstanceDemi Moore has revealed that she took a crucial piece of The Substance away with her when filming was complete.The Ghost star has received a wave of praise for her performance in the graphic body horror movie, and is currently in the running for Best Actress at the…
We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about the fact that lyrics really do seem to have declined in quality over the past few decades.But if you think that the devices you use to hear them with have also become worse since you bought them, science says you might be correct on that front, too. In a recent…
Lady Gaga in her new Abracadabra music videoLady Gaga has said that fans should be keeping their eyes peeled at all times while watching her new music video – as they might spot one or two familiar items.During an ad break in Sunday night’s Grammys ceremony, Gaga premiered her new single Abracadabra and its accompanying…
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Poached eggs oozing a runny yolk on toastUsually, Anthony Bourdain’s heart-cloggingly accurate insight rings true ― if you want to make your homemade dinner taste like a meal out, the answer usually lies in an unholy amount of butter. Indeed, that’ll make something like a hollandaise sauce sing ― but it’s not the case with poached…
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street to attend the weekly session of Prime Ministers Questions.Keir Starmer has distanced himself from Donald Trump’s vow to “clean out” Gaza and move its two million inhabitants to other countries.The president stunned the world by outlining his plan to turn the war-torn territory into the “Riviera of…