Sadie Jefferson, 90, retires from Gordons Chemists in Portrush, County Antrim, after a 75-year career, having started at 15 in 1951 and serving generations of local families.
ACTUAIA fire at the Tata Steel plant in Port Talbot, South Wales, has prompted authorities to advise residents to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed due to large plumes of smoke. Emergency services are at the scene, and motorists are urged to avoid the area.
ACTUAIPrediction markets, where users bet on future events, are attracting a disproportionate number of young men, appealing to interests in crypto, sports betting, and 'finance bro' culture. Despite claims of being a modern way to make money, experts warn of normalized gambling and insider trading, with many users losing money while a few accounts profit significantly.
ACTUAICarlo Petrini, the visionary founder of the global Slow Food movement, has died at the age of 76 in his Italian hometown. He established the organization in 1986 to promote sustainable food production and traditional cooking, which grew to span over 160 countries.
ACTUAINew dating start-ups are emerging to combat fake profiles and scams on online platforms. Geek Meet Club vets applicants, while Cherry Dating uses ID verification and AI matching. Dating coaches also advocate for offline meetings and authentic self-expression.
ACTUAIEdinburgh Zoo welcomed a male Linne's two-toed sloth, named Atty in honor of Sir David Attenborough. The birth is a significant event for the zoo and Scotland.
ACTUAITwo individuals, Renée Onque and Megan Sauer, detail their experiences over four days using flip phones instead of smartphones. They report reduced distractions, increased presence, and altered social interactions, with mixed feelings about the limitations and benefits.
