Video captured by a bystander shows the moment 16-year-old rookie lifeguard Ryder Williams rescued a 10-year-old boy from the ocean at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, California. The child had been swept about 15 yards offshore when Williams reached him, with several beachgoers also joining the rescue. The operation lasted just over two minutes….
‘No screen time’ may be missing the point? For years, “no screen time” has become something of a parenting badge of honour. Many parents proudly announce that their child has never touched a phone or tablet, believing that complete avoidance is the gold standard of raising healthy children.But is banning screens really the best approach?…
WINDER, Ga. — The teenager who used the assault-style rifle he got for Christmas to kill two students and two teachers at his Georgia high school will spend the rest of his life in prison. Colt Gray, 16, was sentenced Tuesday to life without parole for the deadly Sept. 4, 2024, shooting at Apalachee High…
This summer’s fourth heatwave was expected to start by Wednesday, bringing temperatures in the area to 40C. Similar temperatures are expected in Spain. Dozens of communities are still threatened by wildfires that forced more than 70,000 to evacuate their homes over the last week – although many have now been allowed back. The Madrid region…
For tourists, the idea of travel is often sold as a collection of picture-perfect beaches, luxury resorts, and Instagram-worthy moments. But for ardent travellers, who have travelled enough, seen enough, they know that the most memorable journeys are rarely planned. The real journey begins when flights are delayed, trains are unexpectedly cancelled, storms and rains…
Back-to-school shopping has officially begun and the best item to buy early is a reliable backpack. If you need a roomy laptop bag, a lightweight commuter backpack or a timeless designer style that you’ll carry long after the semester ends, discounts are up to 71% off at Nordstrom Rack, Amazon, Target, Urban Outfitters and other…
Kudus told the BBC the sores on Ache’s legs were not directly caused by Marfan syndrome – but likely to be a complication caused by his condition. He had died on Monday morning at the hospital despite doctors saying he had been responded well to treatment. “Everyone is just sad,” Kudus said, adding that the…
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook and John Ternus, Apple’s next CEO, attend the annual Allen and Co. Sun Valley Media and Technology Conference at the Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho, July 9, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Apple on Tuesday briefly hit a market capitalization of $5 trillion for the first time, a day…
The internet is full of viral moments, but some of the most memorable ones come from genuine human errors. One such incident has caught the attention of social media users after a woman planning a weekend trip to Baguio in the Philippines mistakenly contacted a women’s jail while looking for accommodation. Instead of embarrassment or…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is giving Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., an ultimatum, demanding that he prove he’s still capable of serving in the U.S. Senate — or resign. “As Governor of the state you serve, I am calling on you to directly and verbally address the people of Kentucky and provide proof of your capacity…