Month: June 2025

Trump’s use of the national guard against LA protesters defies all precedents

Presidents have used the national guard before, but only to protect civil rights, not to deny the right to protest.

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Edmund White was my friend – I know first-hand why his writing meant so much to queer readers

Ed was never afraid to speak or to write about his own queer life, and the queer lives of others.

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Why wind farm developers are pulling out at the last minute

Ørsted’s cancellation of Hornsea 4 bodes ill for the UK’s 2030 clean power target.

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Hedgehog poo could hold important secrets about local biodiversity

The spiny mammals are on the decline, but they hold the secrets to biodiversity in their local areas.

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Keir Starmer says migrants should learn English to integrate. Is he being fair?

Fairness may entail an obligation on government or society, as well as on migrants.

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Shoemaker Clarks is turning 200. Its Quaker roots made it a pioneer of ethical business

But morality and profit can sometimes be hard to balance.

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Animals can’t talk like humans do – here’s why the hunt for their languages has left us empty-handed

Many scientists see evidence of language in the sounds animals put together, but they may be kidding themselves.

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Should you do cardio before or after lifting weights? New research might finally have the answer

The study found the sequence participants performed their exercises had a major affect on how much fat they lost.

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Trump’s continued attacks on lawyers risks undermining the US legal system. Is that the point?

Public trust in the US legal system and the rule of law could be undermined further by recent events.

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Horses have a complex repertoire of facial expressions, just like primates

The study has created a catalogue of horse facial expressions to help people understand how to read these incredible animals.

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