I regularly select my top posts for each month, excluding the “Best of” lists. I also feature some of them in a detailed monthly newsletter that I send out. You can find previous Best Posts of the Month on Websites Of The Month (more recent lists can be found here). Here are some of the … Read more
Shepton Mallet prison in Somerset holds the title of being the world’s oldest correctional facility. It is not only known for its historical significance but also for being one of the most haunted locations. From its establishment in 1625 to its closure in 2013, the prison housed a diverse range of inmates, including Victorian street … Read more
Diehard baseball fans gathered in a Los Angeles neighborhood before the Dodgers’ victory over the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series – and many traveled from around the world because of one player. Locals in the Little Tokyo suburb of LA refer to it as the “Ohtani effect.” Shohei Ohtani – the star … Read more
PBF Energy reported a larger-than-expected loss in the third quarter, attributing it to weak fuel demand and shrinking refining margins. This trend is being seen globally, with refiners facing challenges due to soft consumer and industrial demand, particularly in China. Despite the difficult market conditions, larger competitors like Phillips 66 and Valero Energy also experienced … Read more
The transfer space is currently facing a critical gap that has become more evident as transfer discussions gain prominence in the national education conversation. While more institutions are hiring transfer professionals, ongoing support and training for this community remains largely overlooked. Historically, transfer has been viewed as an afterthought in the field. It is imperative … Read more
The Los Angeles-based comedian and singer-songwriter, Ksenia, developed her love for singing at a young age. Originally from a small town in Russia, Ksenia has always dreamed of achieving success in America, inspired by her idol Britney Spears. Today, she is a well-known music artist, actress, and influencer with a significant social media following of … Read more
Bread Bin Bakery, located on New Street near the town centre, recently announced its immediate closure. Founder Lisa Bindahnee revealed on social media that the bakery’s staff arrived one morning to find the locks changed, preventing them from entering the premises. She explained that the building had been sold to Artemis Europe Limited, leading to … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget was packed with measures affecting tax and pensions but how will it affect you and your money? Claer Barrett, the FT’s consumer editor, will join Sir Steve Webb, former pensions … Read more
The nation’s loan program for disaster survivors has fully depleted its funding, the Biden administration announced Tuesday. And lawmakers, who are the only ones who can approve more funding, are scheduled to be out until after Election Day. Without congressional action, the Small Business Administration can’t make new loan offers to people trying to rebuild … Read more
X’s Community Notes program, which relies on crowd-sourced fact-checking, has been criticized for not effectively addressing the spread of misinformation related to the U.S. elections on Elon Musk’s social media platform. A report published by the Center for Countering Digital Hate revealed that a significant number of misleading posts were not corrected by accurate notes … Read more