Crossbows to be banned after series of violent attacks

[ad_1] The selling of crossbows and hunting arrows will be banned under government plans following a series of violent attacks. The Home Office said existing crossbow owners will also need a licence. It follows the death of BBC racing commentator John Hunt’s wife and two of his daughters, who were murdered in a crossbow and […]

Why endometriosis should be classified as a whole-body inflammatory disorder

[ad_1] Endometriosis is a painful, debilitating condition affecting 10% of women worldwide. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (known as lesions) grows elsewhere in the body – usually within the pelvis. Treating endometriosis can be difficult. Usually, treatment involves either preventing the growth of these lesions in the first place […]

Folk festival making 2026 Cambridge come-back sees more acts announced

[ad_1] The popular folk festival is expanding across the city for 2026. The popular folk festival is returning for 2026 with a little twist(Image: Cambridge News) Cambridge Folk Festival has announced more acts set to play in venues across Cambridge later this year. The popular festival was cancelled last year due to financial losses but […]

Galatasaray threaten lawsuit: Turkish club sound alarm after star severed his thumb in freak advertising hoardings accident at Anfield – as he shares update from his hospital bed

[ad_1] By LUKE POWER, SPORTS REPORTER and WILL GRIFFEE Published: 09:53 EDT, 19 March 2026 | Updated: 15:05 EDT, 19 March 2026 Galatasaray are threatening legal action after their player Noa Lang suffered a freak thumb injury during their Champions League match at Anfield.  Lang required surgery on his thumb after catching it between two parts […]

Senate skeptical of Trump and Hegseth’s $200B Iran war funding request

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21 more layoffs at KidsAbility in latest round of terminations | CBC News

[ad_1] Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. KidsAbility is laying off 21 more workers after a first round of layoffs saw 37 employees let go in October […]

Pentagon seeking $200B more for Iran war, official says

[ad_1] Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the Pentagon will be asking Congress for more money to cover the Iran war, saying he wants to ensure current and future costs are covered “above and beyond.” A senior administration official confirmed that a $200 billion request was sent from the Pentagon to the White House […]

Bongino Rejects Argument Iran Was Not an ‘Imminent Threat’

[ad_1] Wednesday, during an appearance on FNC’s “Hannity,” former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino rejected criticisms from former Trump counterterrorism official Joe Kent that Iran was not an imminent threat, which was the predicate for the Trump administration’s strikes against Iran. Partial transcript as follows: BONGINO: I could make the case to you that and […]